Although many are aware of the Peace Corps, the independent agency and program of the United States government that trains and deploys volunteers to provide international development assistance, some students are not aware of its origins that came fr ...
Posted Wednesday, May 10th 2023 at 12:53PM
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During February’s HBCU Combine, NFL legend Doug Williams witnessed several players from historically Black colleges and universities with the talent to get drafted show off their skills for scouts from all 32 NFL teams.
For Williams, who co-found ...
Posted Wednesday, May 10th 2023 at 12:45PM
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Less than a week ahead of Mary J. Blige’s second annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul announces the establishment of the PepsiCo x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Scholarship. It will be awarded to one Black fem ...
Posted Wednesday, May 10th 2023 at 12:19PM
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BOSTON, MA, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Reaching Back Foundation has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to set up a scholarship program that will provide financial support to Black students at historically Black colleges and ...
Posted Wednesday, May 10th 2023 at 12:05PM
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WILMINGTON – The Bank of America awards $100,000 grant to the Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation (PDFF) to launch HBCU Innovative Solutions Initiative in partnership with Delaware State University.
With the help of the funding, PDFF will expand its R ...
Posted Tuesday, May 9th 2023 at 6:37PM
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have always been an important institution in America as they were founded primarily to educate Black students who were denied access to higher education due to racism and segregation. While educati ...
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have always been an important institution in America as they were founded primarily to educate Black students who were denied access to higher education due to racism and segregation. While educati ...
Posted Tuesday, May 9th 2023 at 5:57PM
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Highmark Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to transforming the health industry, is seeking passionate individuals like you to join their Enterprise Effectiveness (E2) team as a consultant or Senior consultant. If you're ready to make a r ...
Posted Tuesday, May 9th 2023 at 5:35PM
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In an exciting development for the HBCU community, Highmark Health, a leading healthcare company, has announced a partnership with HBCU Connect, the largest online community of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and diverse talent. ...
Posted Tuesday, May 9th 2023 at 5:22PM
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Stillman College is pulling out of one of the nation’s most popular college rankings, which officials called “flawed” and “misleading.”
The private liberal arts college in Tuscaloosa is the first historically Black college to publicly announce its ...
Posted Tuesday, May 9th 2023 at 12:37PM
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HBCU scholarships play a crucial role in making higher education more accessible and affordable for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These scholarships, which can be merit-based, need-based, or field-specific, help to ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 5:53PM
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A new exhibit at Johnson C.Smith University aims to remind the community of Charlotte’s Black baseball history.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Exhibit, now located at JCSU’s James B. Duke Memorial Library, features a collection of photos and artifacts ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 5:45PM
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Selma University will receive $750,000 from National Park Service to preserve Pollard Hall, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced.
The funding is part of a $9.7 million investment by NPS to preserve historic structures on the campuses of America’s Hi ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 5:01PM
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Albany, Georgia-Former professional wrestling star and Hall of Famer Ric Flair had a saying that he made famous throughout his legendary run. He would often say “To Be The Man, You Have To Beat The Man.” That case rang true for Edward Waters in their ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 4:42PM
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Even though the St. Louis community lost beloved former NFL football player Demetrious Johnson, his legacy continues to do great things. The Demetrious Johnson Foundation hosted it’s annual HBCU football combine event at Cardinal Ritter High School o ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 4:09PM
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2023 SWAC Softball Tournament seeds following the conclusion of regular season play.
IT’S OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL ❗️2023 SWAC WEST DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONS 🔥 ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 4:00PM
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Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) institutions have been instrumental in cultivating Black excellence for over a century and unsurprisingly, many small and large businesses are led by HBCU graduates. With the rise of Black entrepreneu ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 2:59PM
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Biden will be the seventh sitting U.S. president to deliver the keynote address at the school.
President Joe Biden is set to deliver the commencement address of the Class of 2023 at Howard University. Along with being the keynote speaker, Biden wi ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 1:58PM
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A new report titled “Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities” has been released by Candid and ABFE. The comprehensive analysis of private philanthropic support given to historically Black colleges an ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 1:54PM
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Winning in competition starts with winning in the classroom, and Jackson State University student-athletes continue to shine academically, as evidenced by the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate report (APR) announced this week.
The Academic Progress Ra ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 1:27PM
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Cincinnati, OH — Darrell Landon Kelly, a 24-year old African American from Cincinnati, Ohio, has proven his #BlackExcellence after graduating with two advanced degrees — one Master’s degree and another law degree — on the same day but from two differ ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 1:14PM
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Through its ongoing partnership with Historically Black Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), community colleges and tertiary institutions, Verizon Innovative Learning, the company's signature educational initiative focused on a ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 12:41PM
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We can’t mention HBCUs without mentioning the artistic and inventive students that command them. Creativity and innovation go a long way on HBCU campuses, especially at N.C. A&T.
This is especially true of first-year business IT student Machi Nash ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 12:29PM
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Ja'Kaylee, a Senior at Pascagoula High School and a Sophomore at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, is rewriting the rules of success.
In a truly impressive feat, Ja'Kaylee has simultaneously earned her high school diploma and associate's d ...
Posted Monday, May 8th 2023 at 11:12AM
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