Chris Paul recently pulled up to The Pivot Podcast to talk about several subjects — including his decision to graduate from his hometown HBCU — Winston-Salem State University.
The Phoenix Suns guard and future Hall of Famer told the podcast hosts ...
Posted Wednesday, June 7th 2023 at 12:28PM
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Looking for amazing job opportunities that can take your career to new heights? Look no further! Walgreens, a well-known leader in the pharmacy and retail industries, is offering a variety of fantastic job opportunities tailored for HBCU Grads & Black professionals.
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Posted Tuesday, June 6th 2023 at 3:53PM
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Roth Staffing, a leading provider of staffing and employment solutions, is pleased to announce its collaboration with HBCU Connect to award scholarships to members, graduates, students, and children of graduates/members of HBCU Connect Affiliates. Th ...
Posted Tuesday, June 6th 2023 at 1:46PM
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Are you ready to contribute to groundbreaking research on air pollution and health effects? The Health Effects Institute (HEI) is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support their core air pollution program and learn from experts across all of ...
Posted Monday, June 5th 2023 at 12:56PM
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Are you passionate about science and ready to make an impact? If so, this opportunity may be JUST FOR YOU! The Health Effects Institute (HEI) is partnering with HBCU Connect to find a motivated Research Assistant to join their science team.
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Posted Monday, June 5th 2023 at 12:31PM
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Being a leader isn’t always easy. It often requires you to overcome adversity, face challenges head-on, and fight for what’s right. In celebration of our cultural richness, we are highlighting some of the most influential African American leaders who ...
Posted Friday, June 2nd 2023 at 1:32PM
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played an instrumental role in providing opportunities for African American students to receive quality education. Many of these institutions are located in urban areas, but there are also som ...
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College is a challenging and formative time.
Students must navigate heavy coursework, as well as demands outside the classroom — from leadership roles at student organizations to new relationships, and life away from home. For students at historic ...
Posted Friday, June 2nd 2023 at 1:19PM
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Following “Byron Allen Presents The Comedy & Music SuperFest,” Allen Media’s John Kelley caught up with Loni Love. The variety show is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. ET Monday on theGrio Cable Network.
John Kelley People know Loni Love as t ...
Posted Friday, June 2nd 2023 at 12:24PM
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - In honor of Black Music Month, Webber Marketing (WM), creators of the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB), is excited to announce the re-airing of the inspiring film, The Road to Houston : Preparing to Battle.
This third i ...
Posted Friday, June 2nd 2023 at 12:01PM
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Race and ethnicity could soon be hidden on thousands of college applications.
These changes are based on a potential Supreme Court decision that many believe will impact affirmative action across our country.
Common App, a no ...
Posted Thursday, June 1st 2023 at 5:57PM
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On June 2, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host its first-ever HBCU Day, an event expected to attract up to 400 high school and community college students from the region. This exciting event aims to introduce students to WCC’s HBCU Pathway, a ...
Posted Thursday, June 1st 2023 at 5:51PM
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In the three decades since School Daze and the equally influential TV series A Different World were released, HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities, have seen a resurgence of much-needed attention. In 2019, Beyoncé’s Homecoming docuf ...
Posted Thursday, June 1st 2023 at 5:48PM
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After six years working at a rental car company at the airport, Dayne Burns approached his 30s longing for a change.
So, it felt like fate in early 2021 when he saw Morehouse College in Atlanta was offering online classes. In promotional materials ...
Posted Thursday, June 1st 2023 at 5:18PM
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Natalie Coles will never forget receiving an unexpected phone call in 2020. On the line was Virginia-based Dominion Energy, offering to give money to Wilberforce University, the small historically Black college where she is in charge of fundraising.
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Posted Thursday, June 1st 2023 at 12:55PM
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Jalen Brown, a recent Morehouse College graduate, has made history by being the first journalism major to graduate from the HBCU. He is the first to do so since Morehouse was founded in 1867.
“My name is Jalen Brown, and I am the FIRST person to r ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at 4:53PM
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It’s graduation season and that means insightful advice and encouragement from this year’s commencement speakers. From Oprah to President Joe Biden, there have been several inspiring keynote speakers at historically black colleges and universities (H ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at 2:02PM
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Linebackers are, more often than not, the X-factor of the defense.
HBCU players such as James Houston, Aubrey Miller, and Isaiah Land are examples of linebackers who excelled at the position.
The next crop of linebackers aim to make a similar m ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at 1:46PM
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One step at a time, an eighth grader’s long walk to graduation landed him a full-ride scholarship to a historically Black university (HBCU).
Middle school student Xavier Jones walked two hours to attend his eighth-grade promotion ceremony at Harri ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at 1:46PM
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HBCU Connect is proud to announce our new partnership with CF Industries, a global leader in manufacturing hydrogen and nitrogen products. Together, we will foster opportunities and empower the HBCU community. Stay tuned for exciting initiatives ahead! ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at 12:32PM
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced awards totaling $5.5 million for historically Black colleges and universities to conduct housing and community development research.
The announcement came during a Black Media Roundtab ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at 11:51AM
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Four historically Black colleges and universities were awarded grants on Wednesday as a response to b0mb threats that impacted operations and those and other schools last year.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded the ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at 11:49AM
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Four historically Black colleges and universities were awarded grants on Wednesday as a response to bomb threats that impacted operations and those and other schools last year.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded the ...
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