One Howard University alum has reached an extraordinary life milestone — her 105th birthday. And her community is joining the exciting celebration.
Hortense McClinton welcomed her 105th year of life on August 28. And she was joined by her Delta Si ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 10:58PM
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Ramona Hood, the newest CEO at FedEx, is the first Black woman to take the lead in the company's history. Hood, who was formerly the company's Vice President of operations, strategy, and planning, has specifically been promoted to both President and ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 10:48PM
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Are you looking to make a lasting impression on the next generation of talent while advancing your diversity and inclusion efforts? Look no further than HBCU Connect's 'On Campus' Student Magazine.
Why advertise in print?
There are many reason ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 10:43PM
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On August 16, 2023, a really unique virtual hiring event happened thanks to an incredible collaboration between Truist and HBCU Connect. The event wasn't just about recruitment; it was about embracing open hearts, big dreams, and innovative thinking, ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 6:09PM
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Vice President Kamala Harris will be kicking off her “Fight For Our Freedoms” college tour next week and she is set to visit three HBCUs, per a statement by the White House. Harris will visit Hampton University on September 14th, North Carolina A&T o ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 5:10PM
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Ninety-two-year-old Elmer Lucille Allen, Brown-Forman Distillery’s first Black chemist, has received several recognitions.
Louisville, KY’s WLKY-Channel 32 reports Allen began working at the Brown-Forman distillery in 1966 after years of working i ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 2:30PM
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Ninety-two-year-old Elmer Lucille Allen, Brown-Forman Distillery’s first Black chemist, has received several recognitions.
Louisville, KY’s WLKY-Channel 32 reports Allen began working at the Brown-Forman distillery in 1966 after years of working i ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 2:30PM
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In cooperation with Stillman College, Shelton State Community College will celebrate HBCU Week Sep. 5-8, 2023, with a full calendar of activities “celebrating rich history and embracing education.”
Shelton State was designated a Historically Black ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 2:15PM
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NEW YORK (September 7, 2023) - Iconic Georgia HBCUs Morehouse College and Albany State University will vie for the heart and soul of the Peach State and beyond in the 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic on Sept. 16, 2023 at MetLife Stadium. After a fin ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 10:52AM
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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The Anthony Lawrence collection store has opened its doors on Bluebonnet Boulevard with a goal to gear up all sporting fans, especially HBCU fans, as they get ready to celebrate this football season.
Owner of the Antho ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 12:22AM
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If you ask just about anyone at Howard University what’s the other name for their school, they will readily tell you: “The Mecca.”
The name has been extolled by former students, such as acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates, who wrote in his 2015 book ...
Posted Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 12:12AM
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Nationwide — Earlier this year, Dr. Eli Joseph made history as the youngest Black instructor to teach simultaneously at three prestigious universities – Columbia University, New York University, and UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). As of ...
Posted Wednesday, September 6th 2023 at 6:38PM
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On August 17, 2023, 84.51° and HBCU Connect co-hosted a virtual recruitment event that left an indelible mark on the path to diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth. The event offered a unique platform for experienced Black and Latinx profess ...
Posted Wednesday, September 6th 2023 at 6:28PM
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North Carolina Central took care of business against one former conference rival in Week One and now has to turn around and take care of another one in NC A&T in Week Two.
The game is no longer for conference bragging rights since NC A&T is in the ...
Posted Wednesday, September 6th 2023 at 2:28PM
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For the first time since 1968, four Black Americans will be competing in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys and Ben Shelton are all looking to win their first career title.
Gauff advanced to her ...
Posted Wednesday, September 6th 2023 at 1:21PM
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Winston-Salem State University was ranked by Washington Monthly magazine as the No. 1 HBCU in the Southeast for “Best Bang for the Buck” for the 2023-24 academic year. The ranking is based on how well schools help non-wealthy students earn high-quali ...
Posted Wednesday, September 6th 2023 at 12:02PM
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In a collaborative effort, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and HBCU Connect joined forces to host a virtual recruitment event on August 23, 2023, and the results were nothing short of remarkable.
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Posted Tuesday, September 5th 2023 at 7:11PM
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Morehouse College, Norfolk, and Virginia State University are grieving the loss of multiple students over the Labor Day weekend. Tragedy struck when students from both historically black colleges tragically passed away. The devastating news has left ...
Posted Tuesday, September 5th 2023 at 5:05PM
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In the final HBCU football game of the weekend, the Tuskegee Golden Tigers came away victorious in a thrilling 37-31 victory over the Fort Valley State Wildcats in the Red Tails Classic.
This win gives Tuskegee its first win over Fort Valley State ...
Posted Tuesday, September 5th 2023 at 1:51PM
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This past Saturday, September 2, I got the opportunity to go to the return of the 25th Annual Chicago Football Classic, this time between the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State and the Marauders of Central State at Soldier Field. I was able to ...
Posted Tuesday, September 5th 2023 at 1:34PM
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The founder of Craigslist donated $200,000 to an initiative supporting a cybersecurity program at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in an effort to give more opportunities in the field to Black students.
Craig Newmark has been h ...
Posted Tuesday, September 5th 2023 at 11:46AM
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HBCU Connect and Kroger joined forces on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, to host a remarkable virtual career pathing event that left an indelible mark on all participants. The event drew students and recent graduates with a keen interest in Retail Manag ...
Posted Friday, September 1st 2023 at 12:48PM
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Fisk University students are protesting the institution in response to a new campus policy that could potentially remove some students from campus per a report by Nashville NPR station WPLN.
The protest was caused by a policy announced on August 2 ...
Posted Friday, September 1st 2023 at 11:51AM
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Alabama State University is continuously making history. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded ASU’s Biomedical Engineering Department a $1.2 million grant to student kidney tissue regeneration.
Specifically, the department will study ...
Posted Friday, September 1st 2023 at 11:45AM
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