MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, FedEx (NYSE: FDX), the world's largest express transportation company, announced the second cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program. As part of the five-year commitment to Historically Black College ...
Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at 12:10PM
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The start of the 2023 XFL season is just around the corner, and all eight teams will have HBCU representation when the league kicks off for the third time.
A total of 19 former HBCU stars are scattered amongst the eight teams in the league.
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Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at 12:00PM
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NEW YORK — AT&T will be the presenting partner of the NBA HBCU Classic for the second year the NBA today announced. Together the NBA and AT&T will donate $100,000 to Classic opponents Grambling State University and Southern University for a total of ...
Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at 11:40AM
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Together, we work to create positive change to build a healthier, thriving future.
HBCU Connect is glad to announce our strategic partnership with lululemon, a Canadian athleisure company. lululemon is a yoga-inspired, technical athletic apparel c ...
Posted Tuesday, February 14th 2023 at 9:40AM
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What opportunities are available for doctoral graduates?
A doctoral degree, is the highest level of college education you can achieve. These intensive programs require students to dive deep into a specific interest, conduct research and deliver a ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 2:17PM
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$544 million.
That’s the amount that Tennessee State University — the only public HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in Tennessee— is owed by the state, according to a recent legislative study. For decades, the state has failed t ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 2:08PM
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During this Black History Month 2023, it’s important to consider the role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have had in providing an education for thousands of Black Americans who were excluded from enjoying the full rights of a ci ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 1:40PM
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UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) Leadership Conference, is hosting a powerful three-day conference on Feb. 16-19 in Birmingham, AL to connect more than 300 students, faculty, leaders in the HBCU community, funding experts, sponsors, alumni and UNCF ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 12:20PM
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(Talladega, AL) Talladega College recently partnered with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics to launch the nation’s second HBCU women’s gymnastics team. The college has now made history by hiring Aja Sims-Fletcher as its inaugural gymnastics coach, making her ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 12:07PM
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Maryland, nicknamed the “Free State,” houses four of America’s HBCUs. According to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), those four HBCUs produce $1 billion in total economic impact, 9,327 jobs, and $9.5 billion in lifetime earnings. So if you’re loo ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 12:04PM
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Bowl is Founding Partner of Postseason All-Star Game to be Played Feb. 25 in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The Allstate Sugar Bowl will again partner with the HBCU Legacy Bowl, a postseason all-star game that will showcase the best NFL draft-eligible ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 11:55AM
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The Super Bowl is the mecca of American football that all players aspire to participate in and be a hero, too.
Super Bowl LVII will be a historic one when Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles face off against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City ...
Posted Monday, February 13th 2023 at 10:22AM
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina is home to the country's largest number of Black HBCU undergraduate students.
Historically Black colleges and Universities were established in the United States to provide higher education opportunities to Black Am ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 2:21PM
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HOUSTON, TX - The Astros Foundation is excited to host at Minute Maid Park the first annual Cactus Jack HBCU Classic, a round-robin collegiate baseball tournament highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball pr ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 2:11PM
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Students at Alabama State University are getting some extra exposure to technology and digital skills thanks to a new program that works to develop training sessions at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The pr ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 1:39PM
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — There are dozens of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country, and only a handful got their start before the Civil War.
However, did you know that New Haven could have also been home to a Blac ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 1:20PM
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When thinking about HBCU sports, we often think about stats, players, and coaches. However, when asked the question “What changes can be made to make HBCU Sports better?”, we are challenged to look at all aspects, not just what our eyes are trained t ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 1:01PM
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Washington, D.C. – The Wizards will celebrate the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with HBCU night presented by Stackwell Capital on February 11 when the Indiana Pacers come to Capital One Arena. Washington will also recognize B ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 12:45PM
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The annual HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands was held Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The annual event draws thousands in Atlanta and features several HBCUs across the United States.
Sev ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 12:22PM
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As Reported on Senior Executive:
Recruiting from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is essential for organizations committed to uplifting and supporting Black communities and diversifying their talent pool. HBCU recruiting foster ...
Posted Friday, February 10th 2023 at 9:16AM
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North Carolina’s new bipartisan historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) Caucus will hold its first official meeting next week to outline specific goals for maximizing the potential of the NC10, caucus co-chair Sen. Gladys Robinson, D-Guil ...
Posted Thursday, February 9th 2023 at 2:44PM
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SHREVEPORT, La. - An HBCU college fair is being hosted at Mount Canaan Baptist Church for high school students from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Norma J. Blake Community Center on 1664 Alston Street.
Several HBCU's from across the ArkLaTex, Ge ...
Posted Thursday, February 9th 2023 at 2:20PM
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Truist wants you to join them in their upcoming Diversity Event! Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply with a strong interest in financial services and/or technology, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
At Truist, we seek br ...
Posted Thursday, February 9th 2023 at 12:02PM
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The HBS African American Student Union (AASU) strives to be an extended family for its members from the moment they decide to attend HBS, through the transition to second year, and beyond graduation.
Here we profile two AASU members who attended H ...
Posted Wednesday, February 8th 2023 at 12:15PM
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., (February 8, 2023) — In honor of Black History Month 2023, Citizens is generating awareness, education and celebration of Black culture while awarding eight scholarships to students who are currently enrolled at or committed to atte ...
Posted Wednesday, February 8th 2023 at 12:09PM
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