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Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise

DONATE The Tom Joyner Foundation is dedicated to education and supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Donate at any time or participate in our largest annual fundraiser, the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® cruise.   Take a cruise aboard the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage® to help support students attending HBCUs.  On the […]

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Hungry for Education HBCU Tour Meal Scholarship

Denny’s is partnering with the Tom Joyner Foundation and Push Excel to award over 28,000 in meal scholarship in partnership with the Hungry for Education HBCU Tour Essay Question – “Describe an idea for a community hunger program to combat childhood hunger in their HBCU communities”. DESCRIPTION As part of its annual Hungry for Education Scholarship […]

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Houston’s TSU to host 3rd Democratic primary debate in September

Texas Southern University in Houston will play host to the Democratic presidential candidates for their third debate in two months. Leaders made the announcement via Twitter, saying that the debate will be held Sept. 12-13 at the Health and Physical Education Arena. The university’s Student Recreation Center will serve as a media hub from Sept. […]

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Miles College names Bobbi Knight interim president

Miles College has tapped trustee and former Alabama Power Vice President Bobbi Knight as its interim president, making her the first woman to lead the private historically black liberal arts college when she takes over on Sept. 1. The Fairfield school announced Knight’s appointment on Thursday in a statement. Knight, who was vice president of Alabama […]

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Meet Hercules Scholar, Dumoi Pole

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Major: Management Information Systems Minor: Cyber Security Classification: Senior Career goal: Plan to devise and support methods for making and keeping the world safe. Motto: With God by my side I believe I can control my destiny”. Congratulations to Virginia State University Hercules Scholar, Dumoi Pole. Dumoi has been […]

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HBCU alumni come together at The South Florida HBCU Picnic

From line dances to fraternity and sorority stepping, Miami got a full dose of HBCU love this weekend from alumni and current students at Rolling Oaks Park in Miami Gardens. The South Florida HBCU Picnic drawing close to 2,000 guests from as far as West Palm Beach to join in on the festivities to celebrate […]

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Grambling State Launches New Dining Program with Magic Johnson’s Sodexo Magic

Today, Grambling State University announced the launch of a long-term partnership with a new dining service provider SodexoMAGIC. The new agreement will deliver $6.7 million in facility renovations, new major-brand quick-serve restaurants, and 24-hour dining. “The best part of our new program is that we, as students, are driving the design,” said Steven Wilson, rising […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to the Architect of the U.S. Capitol officially requesting the replacement of the General Edmund Kirby Smith statue in National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol with Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune will represent the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue in […]

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Hercules Scholarship continues with Huston-Tillotson

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Houston, TX Major: Business Marketing Classification: Senior Career goal: To establish a solid position in the business world so he can give back to his community. Motto: “The game (life) will test you, but never fold. Stay ten toes down. it’s not on you, it’s in you. And what’s in you, they can never […]

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Alcorn to offer its first-ever doctoral degree with Doctor of Nursing Practice program beginning fall 2019

Alcorn State University makes history with the recent approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to offer its first-ever doctoral degree program. The University’s School of Nursing will introduce the new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with the inaugural class scheduled to enroll for the fall 2019 semester. […]

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Claflin University gives 24/7 resources to their students

Claflin University and Upswing collaborated together to give students a tool for a brighter future. Upswing, a company that offers online learning tools, is giving students access to its features at Claflin University. The tools provided are useful for traditional and non-traditional students. They include a 24/7 tutoring services online, flexible in-person tutoring, a sms […]

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Delaware State University expands more learning opportunities in China.

Delaware State University, has partnered up with two more Universities in China, Beihua University and Chungchun University, to establish a joint English Language Institute. Wilma Mishoe current president of the Delaware State University, officially sealed the deal with other University staff and signed an agreement bringing these schools to life. The purpose of this partnership […]

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Senate Bill proposes Georgia merge three HBCUs to improve enrollment

The legacy for three of Georgia’s 10 historically black colleges and universities may turn a new direction with a proposal to consolidate the schools into a new state system. Georgia legislature is pushing the proposal of Savannah State, Albany State, and Ft. Valley State Universities becoming one conjoined HBCU under the name Georgia Agricultural and […]

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Open Month’s first Herc Scholar continues with FVSU

GPA: 3.54 Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA Major: Mathematics Classification: Junior Career goal: To decrease the number of those experiencing poverty through resources, education, mentoring, and volunteering. Motto: “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary” – Vince Lombard   Congratulations to Fort Valley State University Hercules Scholar, Samuel Ofori. Samuel has been selected […]

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Two Neighboring HBCUs in Ohio Look to Find Ways to Share Services

Wilberforce University and Central State University in Ohio have announced that they are currently in discussion regarding a collaborative learning arrangement and shared services relationship. Wilberforce University, is a private historically Black educational institution with about 600 students. It is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Central State University, located across the street from […]

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Ross University, Dillard Partner to Expand Black Physician Pipeline

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) has entered into an agreement with Dillard University in Louisiana to help increase the number of African-American students who enter medical school at RUSM, and ultimately become physicians. Under the terms of the agreement, qualified Dillard students who earn full acceptance into RUSM will receive a scholarship covering full […]

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Congratulations to this week’s Herc Scholar from FVSU!

Congratulations to Fort Valley State University Hercules Scholar, Hugh Taylor. Hugh has been selected as this week’s recipient of the $1,500 scholarship from the Tom Joyner Foundation. Inspired by his mother and older brother, Hugh plans on showing students another way of learning as he strives to become an educator through the performing and visual arts to the future generation.

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The Interdenominational Theological Center has named Matthew Wesley Williams as Interim President

Atlanta, GA — Matthew Wesley Williams has been appointed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) to serve as Interim President of the Center, upon the retirement of current President, Dr. Edward L. Wheeler on July 31, 2019.  This action will be ratified by the full Board of […]

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Kentucky State University lowers tuition for out-of-state students

The Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved an agreement to lower tuition for out-of-state students. The Board of Regents approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) to reduce non-resident tuition from $9,500 per semester to $5,775 per semester for students in the seven states contiguous to Kentucky, […]

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Another FVSU student is named the Herc Scholar of the week

Meet Jhavani Mezier. Jhavani has been selected as this week’s recipient of the $1,500 scholarship from the Tom Joyner Foundation. This future attorney

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Kappa Alpha Psi’s Eric Johnson Was Just Elected Mayor of Dallas

Dallas has a new mayor and he is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Last night, Texas state Rep. Eric Johnson won the election for Mayor of Dallas, the 9th largest city in the United States. “The voters of Dallas I think were very clear in this election they want that. They want […]

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Dr. George French is Named as Clark Atlanta University’s Fifth President

Clark Atlanta University’s nationwide executive search came to an end on June 19th as the Board of Trustees named Dr. George T. French Jr., the fifth president of Clark Atlanta. Dr. French has served as president of Miles College for more than 14 years. Miles has approximately 1,700 students while Clark Atlanta has 3,485 students. […]

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Congratulations to Zaquan Baldwin on becoming a Hercules Scholar!

GPA: 3.85 Hometown: Macon, Georgia Major: Social Work Classification: Sophomore Motto: Why settle for failure when success is free? -Unknown Congratulations to Zaquan Baldwin on becoming a Hercules Scholar! Zaquan attends our June School of the Month, Fort Valley State University. Zaquan considers himself blessed as he is a Hurricane Katrina survivor. Zaquan has learned being […]

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The Interdenominational Theological Center President Announces Retirement

The Interdenominational Theological Center’s President Rev. Dr. Edward L. Wheeler announced on April 26 that he is retiring from the role he’s held for the past four years. Wheeler made the announcement during a board of trustees’ executive meeting, on campus. Wheeler is the 10th person to serve in ITC’s top leadership role since its […]

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Dr. Dwaun Warmack to serve as ninth president of Claflin University

Claflin University announces former president of Harris Stowe State University, Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, to serve as the ninth president of the historically black university. The Claflin’s Board of Trustees announced at a press conference on Monday, June 10th that Warmack will replace Dr. Henry Tisdale, who announced his retirement last year after 25 years […]

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Interdenominational Theological Center to Offer Master’s Degree in Liturgical Arts and Culture

The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), a consortium of five predominately African-American denominational Christian seminaries in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced that it will reintroduce its master of arts in church music as the master of arts in liturgical arts and culture degree (MALC) starting in the fall 2019 semester. The MALC degree focuses on the intersections […]

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Bennett College says ‘thank you’ to 18 first-graders who donated $115 in quarters

Bennett College threw a pizza party last week for 18 first-graders at Erwin Montessori at Alamance Elementary School who donated $115 in quarters to the #StandWithBennett campaign. The national campaign to keep the Greensboro college open began on Dec. 11, 2018, and raised about $9.5 million over 55 days. The pizza party began with a “moving […]

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Tahj Anderson is named the first FVSU Hercules Scholar of June

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Major: Supply Chain & Logistics Management Classification: Sophomore Career goal: My main goal in society is to invest in the youth and strengthen the skills that we lack. Making an impact in the African-American community is a determined goal Motto: “The difference between a successful person and others is […]

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Hampton University to Endow a $25,000 Scholarship for a Child Affected by the Tragedy at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center

The Hampton University community extends our condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragedy at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center.  We commend the first responders, public safety officials and volunteers that are aiding the citizens of Virginia Beach in this time of crisis and healing. In an effort to assist, Dr. William R. […]

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Leah Chase, New Orleans’ matriarch of Creole cuisine, dead at 96

Leah Chase, New Orleans’ matriarch of Creole cuisine, who fed civil rights leaders, musicians and presidents in a career spanning seven decades, died Saturday (June 1) surrounded by family. She was 96. Mrs. Chase, who possessed a beatific smile and a perpetually calm demeanor, presided over the kitchen at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant until well into […]

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First female named band director at Grambling State University

Grambling State University has announced Dr. Nikole Roebuck will lead as the University’s new Chair of the Department of Music and its first woman Director of Bands. Dr. Roebuck will oversee operations for the World-Famed Tiger Marching Band which was recognized globally in April 2019 after performing for Beyoncé and Adidas. “We are excited to […]

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June 1 is Retirement Date for ASU’s Acclaimed Dean of Visual & Performing Arts, Dr. Tommie “Tonea” Stewart.

William Shakespeare wrote that “All the world’s a stage,” and because of Dr. Tommie “Tonea” Stewart, Alabama State University has been “center stage” nationwide for nearly three decades. Under her leadership, ASU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (COVPA) has evolved into one of the most respected programs in the country. Stewart, who began her employment at […]

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FedEx Logistics offering jobs to MVSU students as part of HBCU employment program

FedEx Logistics is offering part-time jobs for Mississippi Valley State University students to support its customs brokerage operations, the FedEx subsidiary announced Wednesday. FedEx Logistics said in a news release the historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) employment program will provide professional opportunities for students while building a diverse talent pipeline for the Memphis company. […]

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Congratulations to Luis Martinez, a future educator and this week’s Hercules Scholar

Hometown: Kyle, TX Major: Kinesiology Classification: Junior GPA: 4.0 Motto: “Be the hardest working person you know” Congratulations to Luis Martinez, our last Hercules Scholar of the week for our May School of the Month, Huston-Tillotson University. Luis has been selected as this week’s recipient of the $1,500 scholarship from the Tom Joyner Foundation. This […]

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Top 5 books an HBCU grad should read

This week’s guest on HBCUbiquity podcast shared a few books recent college graduates need to check out. Professor Dorothy Bland is a professor of journalism at the University of North Texas and former journalism division director and professor at Florida A&M University. She shared plenty of gems to motivate the masses and get media students […]

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Bethune-Cookman alum to officiate first NBA finals

Bethune-Cookman University alum and veteran NBA official Eric Lewis is one of 12 referees selected to officiate this year’s NBA finals. Lewis played for the Wildcats in the early 1990s. At the start of this season, Lewis had officiated 873 regular-season games and 35 playoff games over 14 seasons. He began his career officiating Florida high school basketball before […]

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Zeta Phi Beta bans transgender women from membership

Zeta Phi Beta, a historically black sorority founded at Howard University, says transgender women are not eligible for membership. A “diversity statement” adopted by the Zeta Phi Beta International Executive Board on Jan. 12 states “an individual must be a cisgender woman” to join the organization. The statement at the same time says the sorority […]

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Paine College Announces Free Summer Chemistry Class for Middle and High School Students

Paine College announced that it is once again offering its free six-week chemistry course and registration is now open for middle and high school students in the CSRA. The class will begin on June 5, 2019, and run through July 11. Dr. Sardar Yousufzai,Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Physics & Environmental Sciences at Paine College and […]

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Extraordinary teenage girl heads to Spelman College

Sydney Wilson mastered algebra in the first grade. By the time she was 12, she was studying advanced placement biology and world history. This fall, Sydney, who just turned 14 earlier this month, will start her freshman year at Spelman College as the youngest student on campus. She is also one of the youngest — […]

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Delaware State University Mourns The Passing of Former President, Dr. William DeLauder

The University mourns the May 21 passing of Dr. William B. DeLauder, the eighth President of Delaware State University, and celebrates his life and achievements that figured prominently in the significance of the institution during his 1987-2003 tenure. At the time of his passing, he and his wife Vermell resided in Jamestown, N.C.  He was born […]

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Xavier University of Louisiana Teams Up With the University of Southern California

Xavier University of Louisiana has partnered with the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California to create a pipeline program for students studying physical therapy. The new program will allow Xavier students to apply to the Early Assurance Program at the University of Southern California during the spring of their […]

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This Herc Scholar is one step closer to becoming a neurosurgeon

Hometown: Lima, Ohio Major: Biology (Pre-Med) Classification: Senior Motto: “Stay focused and never give up” Congratulations to Perkins Jackson, our Hercules Scholar of the week for our May School of the Month, Huston-Tillotson University. Perkins has been selected as this week’s recipient of the $1,500 scholarship from the Tom Joyner Foundation. This young man has […]

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General Assembly votes to keep DTC open for another year

General Assembly votes to keep DTC open for another year! With the adoption of the budget conference committee’s recommendations, the General Assembly has voted to keep Denmark Technical College open for the next year. The House and the Senate gave the state budget final approval on Tuesday. The Governor’s signature is expected soon. The school’s […]

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West Virginia State University Offers Free ‘Rocket Girls’ Summer STEM Camp

Rocket Girls is a free day camp that will be offered this summer by West Virginia State University’s Center for the Advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The camp will run July 29 through Aug. 2 at WVSU’s Institute campus and will provide girls ages 12 to 17 with information and hands-on instruction geared […]

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Morehouse commencement speaker to pay off Class of 2019’s student loans

Billionaire Robert F. Smith, who received an honorary doctorate at Morehouse College’s Sunday morning graduation exercises, had already announced a $1.5 million gift to the school. But during his remarks in front of the nearly 400 graduating seniors, the technology investor and philanthropist surprised some by announcing that his family was providing a grant to eliminate […]

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HBCUbiquity podcast song features LA based recording artist DeP

‘Coast to Coast we’re here, and we’re representing Tom Joyner Foundation. We bout to jump right in…’ By now you’ve heard the opening line to our new podcast, HBCUbiquity. What you may not have know is that the writer and voice behind those lyrics come from an HBCU alum. DēP -pronounced “Deep”- is a triple […]

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Fisk University Receives Approval to Offer Bachelors of Science in Data Science Beginning Spring 2020

Fisk University recently received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) to offer an Undergraduate degree program in Data Science (BS). The new program will launch in the spring of 2020. Data science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured […]

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Tom Joyner to give keynote address to another record graduating class at UNT Dallas

Celebrating the 25th anniversary and final year of the nation’s No. 1 syndicated urban morning radio program, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, broadcasting legend and longtime Dallas resident Tom Joyner will deliver the keynote address at the University of North Texas at Dallas Spring Commencement at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Inspiring Body of Christ Church. UNT Dallas, […]

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Former homeless high school student accepted to 12 colleges

Brianna Watts and her mother Bridgette Gibbs felt like sweepstakes winners after running the tables with a dozen college acceptance letters. But the jackpots don’t come with lottery money and the mother and daughter have spent the spring strategizing on how to pay the tuition. They have a few loans and small scholarships lined up, […]

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Meet this week’s Hercules Scholar, Garrett deGraffenreid

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Grapevine, Texas Major: Sociology Classification: Junior Motto: “This country is in deep need of a moral revival” – William Barber Congratulations to Garrett deGraffenreid, the Hercules Scholar of the week for our May School of the Month, Huston-Tillotson University. Garrett is an exceptional student that finds time to be an intern at […]

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Bethune Cookman-University Inducts Its Largest NABCJ Student Chapter

Student organizations provide a myriad of benefits and enhance the B-CU campus community. Namely, they provide opportunities to engage around common interests and develop leadership skills. On April 17 2019, 24 students were inducted into the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ), B-CU Student Chapter, making it the largest induction in the organization’s […]

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Tom Joyner to receive Honorary Degree from Dillard University

Radio host Thomas Joyner Jr. (Tom Joyner) will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Dillard University on Saturday, May 11, at the University’s 83rd Commencement. The University will hold its commencement at 8 a.m,, on the historic Avenue of The Oaks. The Tuskegee, Alabama native has been known as the hardest working radio […]

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T.I. Awards $25,000 Scholarship To College Student In Honor Of His Late Sister

During VH1’s annual Dear Mama television special, guest T.I. took the time to honor a pivotal woman in his life by paying it forward to a deserving college student. In memory of his sister Antoinette “Precious Harris” Chapman, the Atlanta native surprised junior college student Tierani Scott with a $25,000 scholarship. “She was a single mother who […]

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Johnetta B. Cole, first African American female president of Spelman College from 1987–1997 and president of Bennett College from 2002–2007; currently Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

Johnnetta Cole to Be Honored by the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, president emerita of Spelman College in Atlanta and president emerita of Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, will receive the Rosa Parks Award from the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity. The Rosa Parks Award recognizes an individual who serves as a role model and leader for others through his or […]

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Meet this week’s Herc Scholar from Huston-Tillotson University, Kieth Broome Jr.

Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Major: Liberal Arts Classification: Junior Motto: “Stay focused and never give up”   Congratulations to Kieth Broome Jr., this week’s Hercules Scholar for our May School of the Month, Huston-Tillotson University. Kieth is involved at his school as well as in the Austin community. Read more about Kieth below, in his […]

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Mother-Daughter Pairs Set To Graduate From Edward Waters Together

Mother’s Day weekend will be extra special for four Edward Waters College students. After decades of putting higher education off, two separate mother-daughter pairs will be graduating together in the Class of 2016 with their Bachelors of Business Administration degrees. The commencement ceremony will be held May 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Adams-Jenkins Sports […]

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Shawn Carter Foundation Takes Students on HBCU College Tour

A group of high-achieving high school students will visit 11 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as part of the 12th annual Shawn Carter Foundation college bus tour. In partnership with Toyota, the foundation – founded by rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z and his mother Gloria – will provide an opportunity for selected students to meet […]

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National Urban League CEO to Keynote Grambling State Commencement

Grambling State University announced it will host the Honorable Marc H. Morial, President, and CEO of the National Urban League and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors as keynote speaker at the Spring Commencement, May 10, 2019, at 10 a.m. Morial, who leads the nation’s largest Civil Rights & Urban Advocacy effort, is well […]

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Beto O’Rourke to give commencement speech at Paul Quinn College

Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke will give the commencement speech for Paul Quinn College’s 2019 graduation. The 2020 presidential hopeful will address Paul Quinn’s 130th graduating class on Saturday, May 4. O’Rourke also made two trips to Paul Quinn College in 2018, when he spoke at the opening of Paul Quinn’s Summer Bridge Program in June, and held a town hall […]

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Jackson State University 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Exercises

  Jackson State University will hold its’ Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony for the Spring Semester on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 8:00 A.M., Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. All graduating students should plan to arrive by 6:30 A.M., in order to line up to march into the facility under the leadership of the Faculty and Student Marshals. […]

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Meet Chris Broussard, the first Hercules Scholar at Huston-Tillotson University

GPA: 3.53 Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Criminal Justice Classification: Freshman Career goal: “To play a significant role in modernizing the justice system to proactively respond to the needs of the community in an emotionally intelligent way, while de-criminalizing processes that marginalizes/targets certain populations of society.” Motto: “When life gives you lemons, take the seeds and […]

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JSU ‘significantly’ reduces out-of-state fees to $500 per semester starting in fall 2019

Jackson State University’s out-of-state fees will be “significantly reduced” to $500 per semester starting in fall 2019 after approval from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). Associate Vice President and Dean of Enrollment Management Warren B. Johnson said JSU’s flat fee amounts to $1,000 per year. Previously, the out-of-state fee was $11,228 per year, […]

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Former Obama-era AG Loretta Lynch to keynote Tuskegee University spring graduation

Loretta Lynch, the nation’s first female African-American U.S. attorney general, will serve as Tuskegee University’s commencement speaker during its 134th Spring Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 11. A leading progressive voice during her 30-plus-year highly distinguished career, Lynch was appointed at the 83rd U.S. attorney general by President Barack Obama in April 2015 and served […]

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Edward Waters College Approved to Launch First Ever Online Degree Program

Earlier this week Edward Waters College (EWC) learned of its approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to offer its first online degree program. Accordingly, this program will be the first of its kind at EWC and will provide a new delivery platform for prospective students. The new […]

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Artist, Activist Common to address FAMU Spring Commencement Graduates

Hip-hop recording artist, actor and activist Common, Florida A&M University (FAMU) alum and former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and veteran music industry attorney Nicole Wyskoarko will be the speakers for the FAMU Spring Commencement ceremonies. More than 1,200 students are expected to be awarded degrees during the three ceremonies. Common, who studied business administration at […]

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Entergy CEO, Leo Denault, will speak at Alcorn’s 2019 Spring Commencement

Entergy Corporation’s top-ranking official will address Alcorn State University’s graduates during its upcoming commencement. Leo Denault, chairman of the Board of Directors and chief executive officer at Entergy Corporation, will be the speaker at Alcorn’s 2019 Spring Commencement Saturday, May 4 at the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. Denault assumed his current role in 2013 […]

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VSU Alumnus, Mr. Rodney Robinson, named National Teacher of the Year

It is no surprise that our April School of the Month has a history of incubating excellence. The popular tag #VSUExcellence has likely appeared multiple times on social media timelines. Today we congratulate Mr. Rodney Robinson for being named the 2019 National Teacher of the Year. Graduating from Virginia State University in 2000, Rodney Robinson […]

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Congratulations to VSU Newest Hercules Scholar, Justin Austin!

Congratulations to Justin Austin, a junior Mass Communications major, Military Science minor from Virginia State University. We congratulate him not only for becoming a Hercules Scholar but for helping our nation by being a part of the US Army Reserve. Read more about Justin below, in his own words.

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Actress Regina Hall to Deliver Commencement Address at Dillard University

Dillard University will hold its 83rd Commencement on Saturday, May 11, at 8 a.m,, on the historic Avenue of The Oaks. Dillard is elated to announce that Regina Hall will be the 2019 Commencement Speaker. Hall is the first African-American woman to win the New York Film Critics Circle choice for Best Actress. Known for […]

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Bethune-Cookman University Announces 2019 Commencement Speakers

Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) Spring Commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center located at 698 International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach, Florida. Internationally-renown civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, Esquire, will provide the 9 a.m. commencement address. Foreign policy and national […]

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Elizabeth Warren Proposes $50 Billion in Aid to HBCUs, Student Debt Forgiveness in Radical Higher Ed Reform Package

f there’s one thing Americans of all stripes seem to agree on, it’s that the education system is broken: school districts are increasingly segregated and disproportionately funded at the K-12 level, and the cost of college educations—touted as an essential step toward economic advancement—has become increasingly prohibitive. Because of skyrocketing tuition costs, a student debt […]

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Board of Trustees names Preferred Candidate for Alcorn State University

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning announced today the selection of Alcorn State University alumna Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the preferred candidate for President of Alcorn State University. Dr. Nave currently serves as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C. Dr. Nave […]

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MVSU Names Lindsey Hunter New Men’s Head Basketball Coach

Mississippi Valley State University has named Lindsey Hunter as the 11th head men’s basketball coach in school history, Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee announced Saturday. “I am elated to welcome Coach Lindsey Hunter and his family back to the Oasis of the Mississippi Delta and the SWAC,” said Ford-Kee. “I am excited about his energy, […]

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Learn more about this week’s Hercules Scholar, Micah Bullard

GPA: 3.84 Hometown: Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Major: Accounting Classification: Senior Career goal: To decrease the number of those experiencing poverty through resources, education, mentoring, and volunteering. Motto: “You should either pray or worry, don’t do both” -50 Cent Congratulations to Micah Bullard, a senior Accounting major from Virginia State University. Micah is the type […]

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New Interim Dean Named At Florida A&M College of Law

A 15-year-veteran of Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law has been named interim dean of the Orlando, Fla., campus. Nicola Boothe Perry, associate dean for academic affairs, will serve as interim dean while a nationwide search continues for a permanent dean. Since 2017, Professor LeRoy Pernell had served as interim dean. Previously, he was […]

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Meet Devon Jackson, this week’s Virginia State University Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.85 Hometown: Richmond, VA Major: Psychology Classification: Junior Career goal: Motto: “I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me” -Philippians 4:13 Congratulations to Devon Jackson, a junior Psychology major from Virginia State University. Devon’s involvement on campus is a prime example of VSUExcellence. Read more about Devon below, in his own words. […]

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Jaffus Hardrick Appointed President of Florida Memorial University

Jaffus Hardrick has been named the 14th president of Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Florida. The historically Black university enrolls just over 1,200 students, 73 percent of whom are Black. Dr. Hardrick has been serving as interim president of Florida Memorial University since July 2018. Since assuming the presidency, he has promoted five strategic […]

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Tuskegee University to host filming of Spike Lee-produced ‘Son of the South’ film

A frequent backdrop throughout the civil rights era, Tuskegee University will become the setting for a chapter in that story and a location in the feature film “Son of the South.” The movie, executive produced by Spike Lee, is based on the Bob Zellner book, “The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in […]

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Top 15 Quotes to Remember by Booker T Washington

On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born. He is recognized as a great leader of the African American community, founder of Tuskegee University, a famous alumnus of Hampton University, and so much more.   Top 15 Quotes The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who […]

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Dr. Alice Woods Selected to Participate In Seminar on Teaching Interfaith Understanding

Bethune-Cookman University is pleased to announce that Dr. Alice Wood has been selected from a competitive national pool of nominees to participate in a faculty seminar on the teaching of interfaith understanding. The seminar is offered by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), with support from the Henry Luce Foundation. […]

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Say Hello to VSU Herc Scholar, Keith Barbour

  GPA: 3.6 Hometown: Fairfax, VA Major: Criminal Justice Classification: Sophomore Career goal: To decrease the number of those experiencing poverty through resources, education, mentoring, and volunteering. Motto: “Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” -Psalm 37:24 Congratulations to Keith Barbour, a sophomore Criminal Justice major […]

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Alumnus Calvin Booker to serve as host for Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala at UAPB

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus Calvin E. Booker, Sr. will serve as host of the Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala Saturday, April 27, at the Pine Bluff Country Club. With Waste Management as the title sponsor, the black-tie event will begin with a reception and art auction at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dinner […]

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42 HBCUs Receive Grants to Make Their Campuses Smoke and Tobacco Free

The CVS Health Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Truth Initiative have partnered together to provide grants to over 200 U.S. colleges and universities as part of a growing movement to accelerate and expand the number of campuses that are 100 percent smoke and tobacco free. According to CVS Health, out of the nation’s […]

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The Interdenominational Theological Center Announces 2019 Commencement Speaker

  The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) is honored to announce that The Honorable Rev. Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, former jurist, public theologian, and 2008 graduate of ITC will be the 2019 commencement speaker. Reynolds will be recognized for her work with and concern for children, families and marginalized women with an Honorary Degree. “I am […]

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Talladega College Alumni Chapter & Affinity Group Challenge

Welcome to the Talladega Alumni Chapter & Affinity Group Challenge! This is your opportunity to represent your alumni chapter or affinity group and give back to your alma mater. 100% of your donation will go directly to the school and support current students in need at Talladega. All fees are covered by the Tom Joyner […]

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Meet Talladega’s last Hercules Scholar of the Month

GPA: 3.81 Hometown: Florida Major: Business Business Accounting Classification: Junior Motto: “To serve others before myself”   Congratulations Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Ndiaye! This week’s Herc Scholar had a few words to share about himself: My post-graduation plan is to go to grad school to obtain my master’s in accounting. I am the president of the […]

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25th National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship

April 26 – 28, 2019  Callaway Resort and Gardens  Pine Mountain, Georgia  https://womeningolffoundation.org/ Potential guest(s)  – LaJean Gould, president, Women in Golf Foundation, 770-335-2365 – Oneda Castillo, retired LPGA golfer; LPGA Global Educator; recipient of Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (from President Obama) (http://www.onedagolf.com/) 770-842-5053 A season-ending competitive event that includes a participant career and personal development forum for female collegiate golfers […]

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New Bill Aims to Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs and the Department of Homeland Security

Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-Mississippi), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, along with Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri), have introduced the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Homeland Security Partnerships Act. If enacted into law, this new legislation will strengthen the partnership between HBCUs and the Department of Homeland Security. In 2017, President Trump […]

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UAPB to host Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala April 27

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala Saturday, April 27, at the Pine Bluff Country Club. With Waste Management as the title sponsor, the black-tie event will begin with a reception and art auction at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from […]

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TOM JOYNER TO RECEIVE VANGUARD AWARD AT 50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

The NAACP today announced that mass media icon Tom Joyner will be honored with the VanguardAward at the 50th NAACP Image Awards. The Vanguard Award is presented to a person whose groundbreaking work increases our understanding and awareness of racial and social issues. To date, the special award has been presented to Aretha Franklin, Clive Davis, surviving Memphis […]

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Tougaloo College has 2 players from Natchez in NAIA tournament

 Tougaloo College will play in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Basketball Championship, which starts today in Kansas City Missouri, and two local Natchez players will be on the court. Former Natchez High player Dearius Griffin is now a senior on the Tougaloo basketball team and will bring his experience to the tournament in […]

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This Dega Herc Scholar shares his experience with Tom Joyner

Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Major: Computer Science Classification: Junior Motto: “Learn as much as you can, but never forget to teach what you learned” Congratulations to Meharu Negawo for being our Herc Scholar of the week! Here is what he had to say: My name is Meharu Negawo and I am an international student from Ethiopia. […]

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FAMU alums and community remember campus legend Soul Train

He’s spent time with the Queen of England, gone fishing with Ted Turner and shaken hands with dignitaries. But, Hoover P. Lawrence is best known for being a true legend on FAMU’s campus. Lawrence, known to the community as Soul Train, died Monday morning just shy of his 90th birthday. Soul Train was best known […]

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Florida Education Association President Fedrick Ingram to Deliver Alumni Day of Service Address

Fedrick C. Ingram, an alumnus of Bethune Cookman University, will provide the luncheon keynote address for the Alumni Day of Service on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. “Attending B-CU was the crown jewel of my life. I am overjoyed to come back to Bethune-Cookman to impart what has been imparted in me. And I […]

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Morris Brown College to seek accreditation

Atlanta-based Morris Brown College’s new leader is working on a plan to regain its accreditation, more than a decade after losing it due to financial aid fraud that nearly caused the school to shut down. Timothy Eaton, the association’s president, told the AJC Tuesday that Morris Brown has sent some documents, and a meeting is […]

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NCCU Men’s Basketball Team Wins 2019 MEAC Tournament

Congratulations to the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team for securing its third consecutive MEAC Tournament win today following a 50-47 victory over the Norfolk State University Spartans in Norfolk, Va.! Our Eagles are headed to the NCAA Tournament. Join them for “Selection Sunday” on tomorrow, March 17, beginning at 5 p.m., in the […]

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With a $10 Million Endowment Plan, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Invests in HBCUs

In its 111-year history, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority has made black excellence its mission. This year, to close out Black History Month, the oldest historically African-American sorority made a major investment in black futures. On Thursday, at the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Headquarters in Chicago, International President Dr. Glenda Glover presented $50,000 each to 32 […]

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America’s Oldest HBCU Is Fighting For Survival

Nestled 45 minutes outside Philadelphia, the Cheyney University campus looks like any number of small colleges that dot the rural Northeast: rolling lawns, stately gray brick dorm halls and an architectural hodgepodge of classroom buildings old and new, each a testament to Cheyney’s 183-year history. But Cheyney University isn’t just any run-of-the-mill Northeastern college. Cheyney […]

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A Community of Friends Reflect on the Life, Legacy and Leadership of President Emeritus Dr. Oswald Perry Bronson, Sr.

A throng of friends from across the world assembled at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 2, 2019, to remember the life, legacy and leadership of President Emeritus Dr. Oswald P. Bronson, Sr., who served as president of Bethune-Cookman for 29 years. Bronson’s esteemed character, humility and influence was told in […]

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Hampton University Alumna, Ruth Carter, Wins Her First Academy Award and Becomes First African-American to Win an Oscar in Best Costume Design Category

Ruth E. Carter, a Hampton University alumna, is officially an Academy Award winner! Carter took home the Oscar in the Best Costume Design category for her work in the 2018 film, “Marvel’s Black Panther,” at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24. Carter’s win makes her the first African-American to win in the Costume […]

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Last February 2019 scholarship goes to VUU student Nicholas Dingle

Hometown: Temple Hill, MarylandMajor: Mass CommunicationsClassification: SophomoreMotto: Keep pushing for greatness This week’s Herc Scholar has post-graduation plans of getting a job as a sports anchor and reporter where he is able to cover the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, the World Series, and many more sporting events. Nicholas works to build his portfolio with hopes of […]

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Morris Brown College Names Dr. Kevin James As Interim President

The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees announced today it has appointed Dr. Kevin James as Interim President, effective March 1, 2019. “I am honored to have been selected by the board to serve at the helm of Georgia’s oldest HBCU founded by black people,” said James. “I look forward to working with the board […]

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NASA names facility after ‘Hidden Figures’ inspiration Katherine Johnson.

WEST VIRGINIA – Katherine Johnson, the “human computer” whose work was depicted in the 2016 film “Hidden Figures,” was recognized on Friday as the agency renamed a building after the pioneer. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration re-designated a building that houses programs essential to safety on space missions in the 100-year old mathematician’s native West […]

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North Carolina A&T State University Establishes Three New Centers of Excellence

As an outgrowth of its recently updated strategic plan and commitment to outstanding quality in research, teaching, and community engagement, North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro has created three new Centers of Excellence. The three centers will conduct research in cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Interim directors have been named for the three […]

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Bennett College Loses Appeal; Court Restores Accreditation

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has rejected Bennett College’s appeal of a December decision to strip it of accreditation. The appeals panel of SACS found the December decision “to be reasonable, not arbitrary, and based on the standards cited,” said a statement released by the accreditor. Without accreditation, a college’s […]

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SACSCOC announces decision to terminate the accreditation of Bennett College

Today the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) distributed a press release regarding the appeal of Bennett College. Despite Bennett College’s miraculous achievement of raising $8.2 Million with its #StandWithBennett Campaign, SACSCOC affirmed the decision to terminate the accreditation of Bennett College. On December 9, 2018, the SACSCOC Board of Trustees […]

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Congrats to our Hinds Community College Honors Honorees!

On Thursday, February 21st, students involved in our College Pathways initiative were honored for their outstanding work in the classroom. Taking place at the Masquerade Honor’s Ball on the Utica campus of Hinds Community College, it was truly a night to remember. Congratulations to the following Hinds Community College Honors Honorees! Cohort 1 Talasha Moore Laquika Tillman  Cohort 2 Flandra […]

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Meet Herc Scholar at VUU, Travon Willis

GPA: 4.0Hometown: Indian Trail, North CarolinaMajor: Physics and Engineering Classification: FreshmanCareer goal: Make a difference in the world by decreasing the number of people experiencing poverty through lack of resources, education, mentoring, and volunteering. Congratulations to Travon Willis for being this week’s Hercules scholar! Read more about Travon below, in his own words. My plans after my college career is […]

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Oswald Bronson, Bethune-Cookman’s 4th president, dies at 91

In her tribute, she said that when her father became president at B-CC his vision was to have an institution where students could have a place that would better prepare them in their various crafts of performance. She stated that her father’s thought was for the state-of-the-art Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center to accommodate […]

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Senate Passes HBCU PARTNERS Act

The U.S. Senate has recently passed the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of results for Students (HBCU PARTNERS) Act. The bipartisan legislation will reinforce partnerships between federal agencies and HBCUs by mandating the federal agencies with relevant grants and programs to embark on annual planning and coordinate […]

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Livingstone to receive $100,000 endowment from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), in partnership with the Educational Advancement Foundation, has pledged an endowment in the amount of $100,000 to Livingstone College as a part of the organization’s AKA-HBCU Endowment Fund. Livingstone President Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr., will join 31 other presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on Feb. […]

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Gregory Howard to Lead the School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond

Gregory Howard has been named interim dean of the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. He is senior pastor of the First Baptist Church East End in Newport News. Dr. Howard also serves as president of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia with a membership of more than 1,000 churches and […]

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Fantastic Voyage 2019 Entertainment Line Up!

You were already excited about Janet Jackson, now we have a few more names to get excited about! From Maxwell and Charlie Wilson to Fantasia and Mase, we are going to have a good time partying with the purpose of supporting HBCUs. To get the full scoop of the line up, click here.

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Congratulations to our newest Herc Scholar, Justin Williams

GPA: 3.7 Hometown: Lilesville, North Carolina Major: Computer Information Systems (CIS) Classification: Senior Career goal: To become a software engineer Motto: Live life to the fullest and get out of your comfort zone Congratulations Justin Williams on becoming a Hercules Scholar! Williams is involved in the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, TRIO Leadership Council, and involved as a CIS (computer information systems) […]

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THE HBCU GIVING AWAY FREE COLLEGE TUITION

Starting this fall, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is offering high school graduates in the U.S. Virgin Islands the opportunity to earn a four-year degree for virtually no tuition costs. This makes UVI the first historically black college and university (HBCU) to provide free tuition to students residing in its state or territory. […]

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HBCU Graduate Opens Black-Owned Pharmacy

After graduating with his doctorate in pharmacy from Florida A&M University, Dr. Martez L. Prince began working at Rite Aid Corporation. For most students just getting out of college and landing a job it’s a blessing and Prince climbed the ladder of success, but didn’t feel satisfied. According to Black Business, he wanted to make a difference […]

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Wiley student Taylor Barnes brings home Miss National UNCF Title

(Marshall, Texas) Wiley student Taylor Barnes has been crowned Miss National UNCF. Miss Barnes  was named the winner Saturday night during the Miss National UNCF Coronation at the organization’s Annual National Alumni Council Leadership Conference and Alumni Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Barnes  defeated  Miss UNCF Queens from competing HBCUs to earn the title. Her win […]

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First African-American chemistry Ph.D., former faculty member honored with landmark

St. Elmo Brady, a former Tuskegee University faculty member and the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry, was honored by the American Chemical Society (ACS) on Feb. 5 with a National Historic Chemical Landmark. The designation, which coincides with Black History Month, was celebrated at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which awarded […]

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Tom Joyner, Radio Host and Founder of the Tom Joyner Foundation, to Offer Keynote Speech at Livingstone College’s Founder’s Day Celebration

DALLAS, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 –Tom Joyner, the nationally syndicated radio personality and founder of the Tom Joyner Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at Livingstone College as part of its celebration of the college’s founder. The event, celebrating the work of Dr. Joseph Charles Price, will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 7 at Varick […]

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New School, New Scholar! Meet William McCorn

GPA: 3.7 Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland Major: Sociology Classification: Junior Career goal: To advocate for those without the means to speak up for themselves, especially people of color and young people. Motto: A man that stands for nothing will fall for anything” -Malcolm X Congratulations to William McCorn for being this week’s Hercules scholar! William McCorn is an honor […]

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Grambling State’s Shakyla Hill makes NCAA history with second career quadruple-double

Shakyla Hill became the first player in NCAA history with two career quadruple-doubles, finishing with 21 points, 16 rebounds, 13 assists and 10 steals Saturday night in Grambling State’s 77-57 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The senior guard got her first one nearly 13 months ago on Jan. 3, 2018, against Alabama State. That was only […]

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Saint Augustine’s University President Announces Retirement

Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) president Dr. Everett B. Ward announced this afternoon that he is retiring from the role he’s held for the past five years. Dr. Ward made the announcement during a board of trustees’ executive session, on campus. Dr. Ward, who became the 11th president and only 3rd Saint Augustine’s University alumnus to […]

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Bennett College announces it has raised $8.2 Million in its nationwide #StandWithBennett Campaign

Bennett College President Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins announced on Monday that the College has raised $8.2 million in its #StandWithBennett Campaign. “So, we’ve come to the moment that you’ve been waiting for,” Dawkins said inside a packed Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel. “As of today, and let me just say we’re still counting. We are still […]

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FAMU Alumni Tackle the Racial Divide in Anticipated Film “Canal Street”

Two FAMUans are behind one of the year’s most anticipated films, “Canal Street.” The film, which will be released worldwide January 18, features a star-studded cast including alumnus Woody McClain (“The Bobby Brown Story” and “New Edition”). Alumnus Amir Windom, a GRAMMY award-winning record executive (Bruno Mars, Pharrell),  serves as one of the executive producers of the […]

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Bennett College close to closure due to fundraiser falling short

Bennett College close to closure due to fundraiser falling short By Allison Joyner Bennett College is fighting for its survival. So far, the college, just one of two women-only HBCUs, is more than halfway from raising $5 million thanks to a $500 million donation last week from The Papa John’s Foundation. Without the funds, the […]

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Meet the final Claflin scholar, Quentin Seegars

Hometown: Florence, South Carolina Classification: Freshmen Major: Marketing Minor: Mass Communications Motto: “I can accomplish whatever I put my mind to” Congratulations to Quentin Seegars, our Herc Scholar of the week! Quentin is a freshman at Claflin University. Quentin is making strides towards a positive future by becoming very active on campus and working towards […]

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3 Takeaways from Tuskegee University President’s speech on diversity.

3 Takeaways from Tuskegee University President’s speech on diversity. At the 105th annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Tuskegee University’s first woman president took the stage with a talk hitting the topic of diversity amongst people of color. President Dr. Lily D. McNair said, “If there are 10 African -American […]

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Meet this week’s Hercules Scholar, Gregory Whittaker, II.

GPA: 3.8 Hometown: Bluffton, South Carolina Major: Mass Communications, minor in Journalism Classification: Sophomore Career goal: be a music producer and writer Motto: “Being able to do all things through Christ.” Congratulations to Gregory, our Herc Scholar of the week! Gregory Whittaker is a sophomore, mass communications major with a journalism minor from Bluffton, South Carolina. […]

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11-Year-Old Black prodigy is ‘Very Excited’ to start classes at HBCU

The 11-year-old prodigy accepted into Southern University, an historically black university, on a full-ride scholarship last year just started his full semester of classes at the Louisiana college, and he couldn’t be more thrilled. Although much younger than his undergraduate peers, Elijah Precciely seems to be fitting right in. “I’m very excited,” he told local station KLFY. “I’ve been […]

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Wiley College President, Dr. Heman J. Felton, Jr. pens letter to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dear Dr. King, As we celebrate your birthday, we also celebrate the incredible, selfless, and biblically centered teachings with which you inspired the world through your advocacy and activism.  I am sure your reunion with your parents and most cherished loved ones has affixed your heart and soul with a permanent smile.  Additionally, I hope […]

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A New Academic Partner for Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas

Jarvis Christian College, the historically Black educational institution in Hawkins, Texas, has entered into an agreement with the University of Texas at Tyler. Under the agreement students from Jarvis Christian College will be able to transfer to selected bachelor’s degree programs at the University of Texas at Tyler. Also, University of Texas at Tyler students […]

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Think The Federal-Aid Process Is Crazy? Here’s Some ‘Bureaucratic Sanity’

The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday made many people happy. No, really. Financial-aid officers, college-access advocates, and education wonks all cheered the news that a vexing part of the federal-aid process had just gotten simpler. Here’s what happened. The Education Department released new guidance on recent changes in 2018-19 and 2019-20 verification requirements. Traditionally, […]

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Meet Christoph McFadden our Hercules Scholar of the week from Claflin University

GPA: 3.96 Hometown: Jonesboro, Georgia Major: Music Classification: Junior Career goal: To become an ethnomusicologist, singer, and inspirational speaker Motto: “Live life above the influence” Congratulations to Christoph McFadden, a junior music major from Claflin University, for being this week’s Hercules scholar! Christoph McFadden is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and currently a junior music major concentrating […]

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New Federal Financial Aid Rules May Benefit HBCU Enrollment in Big Ways

The U.S. Department of Education has published new guidance on financial aid verification requirements that should make it easier for students to receive studentloan and grant funds in time for enrollment. The guidance, effective immediately, essentially acknowledges that challenge, giving colleges more flexibility when verifying students’ financial information. Colleges may now accept signed tax returns instead […]

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Meet Resean Aries Lane, Claflin University’s Mr. Junior and new Herc Scholar

GPA: 3.59 Hometown: Hopkin, South Carolina Major: Middle-Level Education Classification: Junior Career goal: Ultimately to become a divorce court judge Motto: “Never settle for less when there is a grand opportunity to be great.” Congratulations to Resean Lane, a junior education major with a minor in Psychology from Claflin University. Resean is very active on campus, involved […]

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Denny’s Filmmakers Scholarship Program

TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION/DENNY’S Filmmakers Scholarship Program 2019 “I think it is very important that films make people look at what they’ve forgotten.” – Spike Lee The Tom Joyner Foundation and Denny’s has announced the TJF Filmmakers Scholarship Program. Six (6) deserving students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will receive a $2,500 scholarship from […]

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Higher Ed publication cites Tuskegee as top producer of minority grads

Tuskegee University remains among the nation’s top producers of minority degree-earners in 2018, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education’s annual “Top 100 Degree Producers” rankings. The university retains its significant influence on diversifying the nation’s workforce in a variety of fields — most notably, agriculture, architecture, engineering, natural resources, physical sciences, rehabilitation and therapeutic services, and […]

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Claflin University is our January School of The Month.

Make an online donation by clicking here   All contributions are tax deductible and 100% goes to Claflin University for student scholarships. About Claflin University: Claflin University, founded in 1869, was named in honor of Lee Claflin, a prominent Methodist layman of Boston, and his son William Claflin, the governor of Massachusetts. Ardent abolitionists, these men […]

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Tariq Edwards named TJF Hercules Scholar of The Week

HBCU: Claflin University Classification: Sophomore Major: Mass Communications Tariq is an honor student with career plans of becoming a film and tv producer and director. At Claflin, Tariq is a campus peer tutor, member of Men of Valor, the Honda Campus All Star Team, volunteers and mentors in the Orangeburg community, tutors at the Orangeburg […]

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Florida A&M ‘Marching 100’ takes off for the Rose Parade

here comes the Marching 100 band from Florida A&M University. The 225-member band are slated to make their much-anticipated New Year’s Day debut at the 130th Rose Parade, part of the Tournament of Roses. The band is slotted for a prime slot among the first units, following a vehicle carrying Gerald Freeny, who is making […]

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Bennett College President asks, will you join the crusade for Bennett?

By Julianne Malveaux Bennett College for Women is an oasis where we educate and celebrate women and develop them into twenty-first-century leaders and global thinkers. That was my elevator speech in the five years, from 2007 through 2012, when I led the college. It is still an oasis, a safe space for Black women and […]

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Meet TJF Art Scholarship recipient, Ani Mayo.

Name: Ani Mayo School: Howard University Scholarship: Tom Joyner Foundation, Fine Arts Scholarship.  I want to thank the Tom Joyner Foundation for supporting artists and giving us a chance to finish our education. Throughout my college career, I have learned the importance of the statement “It takes a village”. Sometimes students are working more than […]

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Spelman Receives One of the Largest Single Donations to an HBCU in History

Thanks to a massive $30 million donation from a trustee, Spelman just recorded its largest single gift from a living donor. The donation—among the highest given to any historically black college or university—will go toward the private women’s college’s new Center for Innovation and the Arts. As the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports, the donation was made […]

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Actors, Jussie Smollett and brother Jake join the crusade for Bennett College.

Bennett College, one of only two existing women-only HBCUs in existence, is in jeopardy of losing its’ accreditation. A recent assessment by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has said that the university is “fiscally unstable,” according to the school’s former president, Julianne Malveaux. A total of $5 million is reportedly needed by February 1, 2019 […]

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Meet 2018 TJF scholar Jerel Smith

School: Winston Salem State University Name: Jerel Smith Major: Mass Communications Classification: Senior Scholarship received: Denny’s First Generation scholarship Jerel, a native of Lexington, NC, is busy student, serving his community and beyond. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He serves as the 44th Mister at Winston Salem State University. He […]

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Dr. Karrie G. Dixon Named Chancellor Of Elizabeth City State University

The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System today announces that Dr. Karrie Gibson Dixon has been selected as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. The decision was made following a vote held by the Board during its regular meeting. Dr. Dixon, who has held the title of interim chancellor since April […]

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Meet 2018 TJF Scholar Trene Winchester

Name: Trene Winchester HBCU: Dillard University Scholarship received: Allstate Quotes for Education 2018  As a student at Dillard University and 1st generation in my family to attend college, it is sometimes difficult to continue my education under my financial situation. Given that I am a commuting student as well, I sometimes juggle the little money […]

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Bethune-Cookman University Awards Honorary Degree to Fall Commencement Speaker Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Writer, minister, scholar Dr. Michael Eric Dyson exhorted graduates to “S.O.A.R” during the Fall Commencement ceremony held Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.  “Study and dig deep into your history- use your education to lift somebody up. Oppose ignorance, bigotry and oppression wherever you find it. Figure […]

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Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin receives honorary doctorate from Benedict College.

The mother of a slain Florida teenager was honored by Benedict College and the City of Columbia on Saturday. Fulton served as the College’s Fall commencement speaker. Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, was the Commencement Convocation speaker at Benedict College for the fall commencement exercises. Fulton was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters […]

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Savannah State University’s class of 1971 presents a gift to SSU’s campaign.

Jerilyn Parrish Williams presents a gift to her alma mater, Savannah State University on behalf of the graduating class of 1971. Listen as she excitedly presents a gift that will benefit so many students at SSU. They were TJF’s November School of  The Month. Will you help Savannah State University meet their goal? Visit their campaign […]

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Jeremiah Smith of Savannah State University has been named TJF Hercules Scholar of the week!

HBCU: Savannah State University Classification: Freshman Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida G.P.A:  3.8 Hello! My name is Jeremiah V. Smith Sr and I am a father, a husband, a veteran and a member of the mighty Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. When I first decided to further my education, I wanted to become a Dentist. But after […]

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Members of Bethune-Cookman University Marching Wildcats Drumline to Participate in 2019 Rose Parade Aboard Honda “Celebration of Dreams” Float

A television audience of 45 million will tune in to the 2019 130th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day where, as presenting sponsor, the Honda float is the first and will showcase the theme, “Celebration of Dreams.” Honda, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, will have a 25-foot float shaped like a birthday cake. Atop […]

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Wiley College president graduates from JSU’s executive doctoral program, continues to beat odds

  It has been an arduous, challenging and triumphant journey for Wiley College President Herman J. Felton Jr.   One could say that statistically,  the Jacksonville, Florida,  native was never supposed to make it out of Jacksonville, obtain a doctorate or become one of the youngest presidents of an HBCU for that matter.     A product […]

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Meet Hercules Scholar Cordell Riddick of Bethune-Cookman University

  Name: Cordell Riddick Classification: Junior Major: Computer Information Systems GPA: 3.95 Cordell is a junior, computer information systems major with a security minor from Chesapeake, Virginia. Cordell plans to be a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corp. At Bethune, Cordell is a member of the Bethune Cookman Marching Wildcats, the Symphonic Band, is a peer […]

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Dr. William Harvey OpEd: Remembering President George H. W. Bush

  It was a privilege and honor for me to have a friendly and professional relationship with President George H. W. Bush. I found him to be an extraordinary man of love, values, principles, standards, honesty, compassion, loyalty, camaraderie, and character. First and foremost, he loved his family and simply adored his wife of 73 years. […]

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Tom Joyner Foundation Highlights Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. 112 Years of Service

[Dallas, TX – December 4th, 2018] Alpha Phi Alpha (ΑΦΑ) the first Black, inter-collegiateGreek-lettered fraternity, celebrates 112 Years of Service Today. Alpha Phi Alpha was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.  It evolved into primarily a service organization and provided leadership and service during the Great Depression, World Wars, and Civil […]

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The Alpha Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. makes a donation to Savannah State University

  Byron B. Johnson representing The Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Gamma Chapter presents a gift of  $5,800 to Savannah State University’s 2018 School of the Month campaign.  Listen as he encourages other members of The Divine Nine to donate to the campaign. Donated funds will support SSU’s general fund for student scholarships. […]

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New ECSU Veterans Affairs Center Office Ribbon Cutting Dec. 4

Elizabeth City State University’s Military and Veterans Affairs Center has a new home on campus, an indication that the program is growing, according to program director, Tim Freeman. “We are providing a service that makes our military and veteran students know we want them to be here,” said Freeman. Voted Best of the Best by […]

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Meet Nigel Alexander Ivery our Hercules Scholar of the week from Savannah State University

    Major: Computer Science Technology Classification: Junior G.P.A: 4.0 Career goal: Intelligence Officer or Information Warfare Officer in the U.S Army Hometown: Jackson, MI A Texas-size congrats to our Hercules Scholarship recipient of the week. Hello, my name is Nigel Alexander-Ivery. I am currently applying for the 2018 Hercules Scholar for the Tom Joyner Foundation. My current […]

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Savannah State University’s National Alumni Association Donates $15,500

  Clyde Newton, President of Savannah State University National Alumni Association makes a $15,500 donation to SSU’s School Of The Month campaign on behalf of the chapter. This donation will support current scholars at Savannah State University. Listen to the audio below.

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Give thanks! Celebrating today’s SSU Hercules Scholar, Kennedy Carroll

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Decatur, Georgia Major: Performing arts Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to become a successful actor/director Congratulations to Kennedy Carroll, this week’s Hercules scholarship winner. The sophomore, performing arts major, strives to become a successful actor/director. Read more about Kennedy Carroll, in his own words, below. Greetings! My name is Kennedy Carroll and I am majoring […]

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Bethune-Cookman Downs FAMU, 33-19 for 8th consecutive win.

  Bethune-Cookman proved Ocho Cinco wrong about extending its Florida Blue Florida Classic winning streak to ocho…err…eight wins. The Wildcats scored the game’s final 16 points for a 33-19 victory over Florida A&M before a Camping World Stadium crowd of 52,142 Saturday evening. Tydarius Peters made two (2) fourth-quarter interceptions, including a 90-yard interception return for a touchdown […]

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Alcorn State secures SWAC East title, will host SWAC Championship Game

  A dominant second half secured the fifth straight SWAC East Division crown for the Alcorn State University football program as the Braves defeated Jackson State 24-3 Saturday in the Soul Bowl on Senior Day. With the win, the Braves (8-3, 6-1 SWAC) wrapped-up home field advantage for the SWAC Championship. It will be the […]

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Future Accountant & SSU Junior Jean Pierre Washington is Today’s Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.95 Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Major: Accounting Classification: Junior Career goal: to become a certified public accountant and tax attorney Congratulations to Jean Pierre Washington, today’s Hercules scholarship winner. The junior accounting major strives to become a certified public accountant and tax attorney. Read more about Jean Pierre, in his own words, below. After I […]

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Stories of Success: La’Qunika Tillman, Mississippi Job Corps Scholar

My name is La’Qunika Tillman and I am from Crystal Springs, Mississippi, where I live with my grandmother. I started attending the Mississippi Job Corps Center Co-enrolled program with Crystal Springs High School at the age of 16. Job Corps started off as just something to put on my schedule. As time went by, I […]

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Ray J enrolls at Philander Smith College

  Since the birth of his first born, Ray J (otherwise known as William Ray Norwood Jr.) has set out to be a better man, going as far as to clean up his behavior on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop. Now the singer-turned-actor, turned singer (again), turned reality television personality, turned businessman, has opted to enroll in Philander Smith […]

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Meet Alvin Kirby, Jr., First Generation College Student & Savannah State University Hercules Scholar

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Newport News, Virginia Major: Mass Communications Classification: Freshman Career goal: to pursue communications as a career in the U.S. Army Congratulations to Alvin Kirby, Jr., a freshman mass communications major from Savannah State University. After graduation, Alvin plans to begin his career in the U.S. Army. Read more about Alvin below, in […]

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Savannah State University’s Women’s Basketball Sets New Scoring Record

  The Savannah State women’s basketball team set a new school scoring recording in their season-opening 155-26 win over Wesleyan in a game played at Tiger Arena. The 155 points breaks the old mark set during the 1975-76 season when Savannah State defeated Georgia Tech 141-18. It also was the most scored by a NCAA […]

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Savannah State University environmental science club hosts recycling day event

    Savannah State University (SSU) and the City of Savannah will host a recycling day event on Thursday, November 15. The Environmental Science Club and the marine and environmental sciences department at SSU have partnered with city officials to urge residents to recycle paper, plastic, glass and cooking grease by bringing items to SSU […]

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Hampton University Announces Women’s Triathlon as Newest Sport

  Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey and Director of Athletics Eugene Marshall, Jr. announced today that with the assistance of USA Triathlon, Hampton University will introduce Women’s Triathlon as the 19th varsity sport starting in the Fall of 2019. Hampton becomes the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to participate in the sport […]

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Little Known Black History Fact: Charles S. Johnson the 1st Black President of Fisk University

In the fall of 1946, sociologist and professor Charles S. Johnson was named the first Black president of Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn. Unlike the militant style of W.E.B. Du Bois, Johnson employed an intellectual approach in dismantling racism by hoping to understand its roots. Charles Surgeon Johnson was born July 24, 1893, in Bristol, […]

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Meet Stephen Price, Savannah State University Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.92 Hometown: Douglasville, Georgia Major: Behavior Analysis Classification: Senior Career goal: Marine Corps officer Congratulations to Stephen Price, a senior aspiring Marine Corps officer and today’s Savannah State University Hercules Scholar. Upon graduating in May of 2019,  Stephen will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Stephen plans to […]

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Participants in Dark & Lovely Program Visit NY

Tom Joyner Foundation/Dark and Lovely® Five Semi-Finalists Who Could Win $2,000 Scholarships Participate in NY Program Students are part of Young Women with a Purpose Project and assigned mentors from L’Oreal USA The five dynamic semi-finalists who are part of the Tom Joyner Foundation and Dark and Lovely® Young Women with a Purpose Project participated […]

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Stories of Success: Mirah Reed, Mississippi Job Corps Scholar

My name is Mirah Reed, an 18-year-old from Hazlehurst, Mississippi. This year has been very eventful. While enrolled in Hazlehurst High, I was introduced to Mississippi Job Corps Center in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. I am attending both high school and receiving an office administration trade certification from Job Corps. Unexpected things happen in our lives […]

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Amir Jamal Toure to Speak at Savannah State University’s Founders Day

Amir Jamal Touré, J.D., a professor at Savannah State University (SSU) in the Africana studies program, will deliver the address at the annual Founders Day event, Thursday, November 8, 9:30 a.m. He is a native of Savannah and Hilton Head Island. His families have been in the lowcountry of Georgia and South Carolina since 1814. […]

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Meet Future Professor Carl Reeds, Today’s Bethune-Cookman University Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.7 Hometown: Cherrylake, Florida Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Pre-Law Classification: Senior Career goal: Research professor Congratulations to senior Criminal Justice major, Carl Reeds. He is today’s Hercules Scholarship winner. After graduation, Carl plans to pursue his Ph.D. and further his knowledge of the law and criminology. In addition to academics, Carl has participated in […]

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Fort Valley State University continues enrollment growth trend

  Full-time equivalent student enrollment for Fall 2018 grew 1.9% year over year at Fort Valley State University, the university announced this week. Overall enrollment was up as well— growing by 0.9% to total 2,776 undergraduate, graduate, and online students. This growth continues an upward trend, including Summer 2018 enrollment growth of 18.8%, the fourth […]

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Stories of Success: Qualyne Fuller, Mississippi Job Corps Center

Coming into Job Corps during my twelfth-grade year was exciting. I was kind of nervous because I didn’t know what I wanted to do at Job Corps and I’m not the type to just make new friends or talk to anyone I didn’t know. I knew I didn’t want to do what my friends were […]

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Grambling State Marching Band Welcomes Rival to NFL Halftime Performance Thanksgiving Day

Today, the Grambling State University World-Famed Tiger Marching Band announced its 14th NFL halftime performance has been scheduled for one of the League’s highest-rated games, Thanksgiving Day 2018. During the November 22 face-off between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons, Grambling State will welcome its long-time Bayou Classic Rival, Southern University, to take the field at […]

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James Harden donates $100K to Texas Southern University

    NBA superstar James Harden is uniquely identified by his long flowing beard and herky-jerky game that has made him one of the game’s best shooting guards. You can now add HBCU donor to his resume. The NBA Live 18 cover boy recently donated $100,000 to Texas Southern that is expected to be earmarked […]

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Meet Future Financial Markets Trader Jose Plazas, Hercules Scholar at Bethune-Cookman University

GPA: 3.94 Hometown: Bogota, Columbia Major: Finance Minor: Business Administration Classification: Senior Career goal: financial markets trader Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholarship winner, Jose Plazas, a senior finance major at Bethune-Cookman University. After graduating, Jose plans to begin his master’s degree in financial markets and obtain an internship to gain experience in the industry. He […]

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We’re Looking for a Few Good TJF Crowdfunding Captains

Do you LOVE your HBCU? Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to your school? Partner with the Tom Joyner Foundation during our Year-End fundraising campaign by becoming a TJF Crowdfunding Captain. What is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a campaign by raising money from a large number of people, […]

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Prairie View A&M University’s voter registration issues are resolved, but voting barriers remain

An intense political back-and-forth over the validity of voter registrations of thousands of students at a historically black university has been resolved, but community advocates say significant voting barriers remain for students at Prairie View A&M University. Waller County, outside of Houston, quickly drew allegations of voter disenfranchisement after local Elections Administrator Christy Eason said […]

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“FAMU Cares” Rattler Football Partakes in Post-Hurricane Relief Efforts

Florida A&M University (FAMU) Head Football Coach Willie Simmons, fresh off of one of the biggest victories in recent history, immediately turned his attention to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. Partnering with FAMU, the FAMU National Alumni Association (NAA) and FAMU Athletics, Simmons dispersed players to two locations to provide […]

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Wiley College Debaters Bring Home Prizes from Rice University Classic Swing

(Marshall, Texas) “The Great Debaters” of Wiley College rounded out their opening month of competition by winning the second place overall prize at two tournaments at Rice University September 28-30. The team earned second place overall at the annual Rice University Classic Swing, as well as at a tournament hosted by Rice University Alumni. Other […]

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Earvin “Magic” Johnson donates $1M in support of Central State University

NBA legend and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to show his dedication to improving the educational opportunities for today’s youth with a $1 million donation to Central State University. Speaking at CSU’s Hall of Fame Luncheon on Friday, Johnson spoke about the importance of giving back. “It is so important for our young people […]

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Chicago Area Fisk Alumni Association Donates $17,400 to University

Gina Davis, alumna, Fisk Chair of the General Alumni Association, Inc. and a member of the Board of Trustees presents a gift of $17,400 on behalf of the Chicago Area Fisk Alumni Association. Ms. Davis encourages others to continue to give to Fisk University, our August School of the Month. Click here to make a […]

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Dr. William B. Bynum to be inaugurated at Jackson State University this weekend

Dr. William B. Bynum Jr., a higher education professional with more than 27 years of experience, was unanimously selected to be the 11th president of Jackson State University by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board on May 31, 2017. Before joining the Jackson State University family, Bynum served four years as president of Mississippi Valley […]

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Morris Brown College Celebrates 2018 Spirit Day

Morris Brown College President Dr. Stanley Pritchett and school registrar, Ms. Toledo Riley joined in to help Morris Brown College students celebrate their annual “Spirit Day” held every September. Students participate in outings and events like trivia contests. Students participated in the “Know your Morris Brown College” trivia contest. Questions were for history and fun […]

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His Faith and Consistency Has Taken Him Far. Meet Devounte Ho-Hing, Bethune-Cookman Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.75 Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida Major: Information Systems Classification: Junior Career goal: Entrepreneurship Congratulations to Devounte Ho-Hing, today’s Hercules Scholarship winner. The junior scholar at Bethune-Cookman has a strong passion for serving his community and hopes to one day apply his influence on a greater scaled through his creativity. Devounte plans on developing […]

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Meet University of Maryland at Eastern Shore’s oldest living alum, Louis F. Martin.

    Dr. Thomas H. Kiah, the dapper leader of old Princess Anne College who died in 1936, left a lasting impression on most people he encountered – an observant Louis Frazier Martin among them. “I really admired him,” recalled Martin, now 101.  “He was basically a minister the whole community had a lot of […]

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Delaware State University Awarded $498,372 Research Grant From National Science Foundation

  The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Delaware State University a $498,372 research grant fund in support of project that will focus on the capabilities of laser in killing viruses. It is a collaborative project involving the University’s Division of Physical and Computational Sciences and its Laboratory of Quantum Optics, the Food Safety Laboratory […]

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Memphis Chapter of the Stillman College Alumni Association Donates $2,500

Dr. Precious Boyle, president  of the Memphis Chapter Stillman College Alumni Association, presents a gift of $2,500 to TJF. This donation will support current scholars at Stillman College. Listen to the audio below. You can make a donation of any amount at any time to Stillman College. Click here to get started.

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He Plans to Help At-Risk Teens. Meet Marvin Roberts, Bethune-Cookman Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.76 Hometown: Lakeland, Florida Major: Criminal Justice Classification: Senior Career goal: start a group home for at-risk teens Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Marvin Roberts, a senior criminal justice major from Lakeland, Florida. Read more about Marvin, in his own words, below. Support more students like Marvin by making a donation to Bethune-Cookman today. […]

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Greater Alumni Annapolis Chapter of UMES Donates $5,000 to the School

On behalf of the Greater Annapolis Alumni Chapter, President and member of the Class of 1973, Larry Penn, presents a gift of $5,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Mr. Penn challenges supporters, alumni, sororities and fraternities to make a donation to the school. Donations will go to the Circle of Hope Fund, which […]

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Sybil Wilkes Asks: Are YOU The Next Big Filmmaker?

Co-host of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Sybil Wilkes, tells HBCU students how to apply for the 2018 Denny’s Filmmakers Scholarship. Click here to apply for the scholarship and help combat hunger in HBCU communities.

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University of the Virgin Islands President David Hall elected to Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame

  The University of the Virgin Islands President David Hall has recently been elected to the Kansas State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Dr. Hall is one of nine distinguished alumni who will be inducted into the schools Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend in Kansas. In addition to his various accomplishments, he was also […]

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Tim Hamilton and Kim Fleming Donate Over $3,000 to Fisk University

Tim Hamilton of Digable Sound Global and Kim Fleming, former Fisk Jubilee singer, member of the class of 1981 and of Rising Star Productions, the pair present a donation of over $3,000 to Fisk University to benefit the music department. Listen to the audio below. Support students at Fisk University by making a donation today.

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His Motto is ‘Never Stop Learning’. Meet Christopher Blanks, UMES Hercules Scholar

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Lexington Park, Maryland Major: Computer engineering Classification: Senior Career goal: to start a domestic robotics company Congratulations to today’s $1,500 Hercules Scholarship winner, Christopher Blanks. a senior engineering major at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He has completed several internships with Northrop Grumman and they are holding a software engineer position for […]

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UMES President Dr. Anderson Donates $2,500 in Support of the School

President of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Dr. Heidi Anderson, presents a gift of $2,500 in support of their School of the Month campaign. Dr. Anderson encourages all alumni and friends of UMES to make a donation to the school. Listen to the audio below. Click here to begin giving to the University of […]

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Central State Experiences Surge In New Student Enrollment

Central State University has announced that its entering freshmen class enrollment continues to grow. The 2018-22 class boasts over 900 new and transfer students. Central State University strategically focuses on recruiting quality, academically prepared students. Overall increases have resulted from early outreach and cultivation of these students with focused attention on those interested in pursuing majors in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and agriculture. […]

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Perfect Practice Makes Perfect. Meet Young Lee, UMES Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.932 Hometown: Mt. Airy, Maryland Classification: Junior Major: Professional Golf Management Career goal: to manage a golf club Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholarship winner, junior professional golf management major Young Lee. The golfer enjoys hiking and hopes to one day manage a golf course while promoting diversity in golf. Aside from academics, Young is […]

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Award-Winning Journalist And NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt Will Deliver Opening Convocation Address At Howard University Sept. 21

  Howard University announces award-winning journalist Lester Holt will deliver the keynote address during the 151st Opening Convocation on Friday, Sept. 21 in Cramton Auditorium. Holt is anchor of the network’s flagship broadcast “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” and “Dateline.” “We are delighted to have Mr. Lester Holt serve as the Opening Convocation speaker, particularly during this season when the need for […]

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Central State Experiences Surge in New Student Enrollment

WILBERFORCE, OH. – Central State University has announced that its entering freshmen class enrollment continues to grow. The 2018-22 class boasts over 900 new and transfer students. Central State University strategically focuses on recruiting quality, academically prepared students. Overall increases have resulted from early outreach and cultivation of these students with focused attention on those […]

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Toyota Financial Services Gives $30,000 in Support of HBCUs

John Ridgeway, General Manager of Toyota Financial Services, presents a gift of $30,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation. Scholars at Alabama State University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and University of Maryland Eastern Shore will receive this gift to further their educations. In the audio below, John Ridgeway describes why Toyota Financial Services is committed to […]

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Fisk Supporter Roland Parrish Donates $15,000 to the School

Roland Parrish presents a gift of $15,000 to Fisk University. The donation is part of Parrish’s $3 million commitment to build a future career center at Fisk University. Listen to the audio below. Roland encourages all Fisk alumni and supporters to donate for the Fisk School of the Month campaign. Click here to make a […]

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White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Announces 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars

Washington – The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced today the names of 63 students from 54 HBCUs who have been selected as 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars – the Initiative’s highest student recognition. Comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, Competitiveness Scholars are recognized for successfully preparing to compete for top opportunities […]

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Meet Josh Dacres, Today’s Hercules Scholar from University of Maryland Eastern Shore

GPA: 4.0 Home State: New York Classification: Senior Major: English Career goal: To build safe schools for children around the world Congratulations to University of Maryland Eastern Shore senior Josh Dacres, today’s Hercules Scholarship winner. Josh is an outstanding student and is active volunteer in the community. Support more students like Josh by making a donation […]

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Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Donate Additional $553,000 for Faculty and Staff Raises; Hampton University Gifts Total $4.2 Million

  Dr. and Mrs. William R. Harvey are donating an unexpected and unprecedented gift of $553,000 to their “Home by the Sea.” Hampton‘s first couple is no stranger to giving and giving back to the university they have led for 40 years. This latest gift was given to the faculty and staff in the form […]

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Jarvis Named Millennium Fellows Campus for Fall Semester for Diabetes Awareness Project

HAWKINS, TEXAS – Pilar Makee sees her school when she looks at herself.  “We are small but mighty,” Makee, a feisty, petite international student from Equatorial Guinea, said of Jarvis Christian College. “There is a lot of talent here.” The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) has endorsed Makee’s assessment. The […]

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Man Pulls Gun On HBCU Students After Entering Apartment Building

  A white man who pulled a gun on a group of Black college students for no reason at an apartment complex in Florida on Saturday has yet to be arrested despite a viral video of his harassment. The young men who attend Florida A&M University —  Isaiah Butterfield, Stephen Brooks, Joshua Cosby and Fitzroy Rhoden —  were […]

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UAPB founder to be inducted into Ohio civil rights hall of fame

Dr. Joseph Carter Corbin, principal of Branch Normal College (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) is among the 2018 list of inductees into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The posthumous honor will be received on Corbin’s behalf by nominator and AM&N alumna Dr. Gladys Turner Finney. “Professor Corbin used his education to change the […]

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Howard University Jumps 21 Spots To No. 89 In US News Rankings

Howard University climbed 21 spots to No. 89 in the U.S. News & World Report latest 2019 rankings of the nation’s best universities, as evaluated on 16 measures of academic quality, including first-year student retention, graduation rates, strength of the faculty and alumni giving. The rankings, released today, is a continuation of the increase in […]

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The Tom Joyner Foundation Runs the BMW Dallas Marathon

Join us in Dallas, Texas on December 9, 2018 as we run for HBCUs at the BMW Dallas Marathon. Click here to register for the race and designate the Tom Joyner Foundation as your charity of choice. You can also donate directly to the Tom Joyner Foundation by completing the donation form at the bottom […]

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Harvard Scholar Gives Spelman College Largest Donation of Books Ever Made to an HBCU

  Spelman College has received the largest single donation of books given to any historically Black college or university on record. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr., Ph.D., the Alphonse Fletcher University professor and director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University, donated 13 pallets of books from his personal […]

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He’s Making a Positive Impact On & Off the Field. Meet Joey Nicastro, UMES Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.78 Classification: Junior Hometown: New Market, Maryland Career goal: to become a Chief Financial Officer Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Joey Nicastro. This junior from New Market, Maryland wants to work as a Chief Financial Officer upon graduation. Joey is active as a baseball player and volunteers in the community, lending his talents to Operation […]

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Former AG Loretta Lynch to speak at UAPB September 6

    Loretta Lynch, the 83rd Attorney General of the United States (2015-2017), will be speaking at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Thursday, September 6. The free, public event will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the J.M. Ross theatre of the Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts Building. One of the most highly accomplished public figures in […]

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Fisk Jubilee Singer Alum Geo Cooper Hosts 3rd Annual Fisk Jubilee Celebration

Fisk Jubilee Singer alum Geo Cooper in Chicago will host the 3rd Annual Jubilee Celebration on the Fisk Chapel on Oct. 6, featuring Valerie Simpson. The celebration will honor the late Skip Scarbrough and the duo of Ashford and Simpson. The Jubilee Singers will perform songs from Scarbrough. Can’t make the event? Show your support for the Fisk Jubilee Alumni. The World’s […]

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Stillman College Alumni-Birmingham Chapter Gifts $2,500

On behalf of the Stillman College Alumni-Birmingham Chapter, President Brenda Avery (Class of 1984) presents a donation of $2,500. Click here to make a donation to Stillman College, our May 2018 School of the Month.

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Fisk University Supporter Will Carter Donates $2,500 to the School

Will Carter, supporter of Fisk University, presents a donation of $2,500 to the Nashville school. Detroit native, aspiring music industry professional and Fisk senior business major, Sonjia Fry, expresses her thanks for her scholarship. Mr. Carter encourages all supporters and alumni of Fisk University to make a donation of any amount to the school. Click […]

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Anderson Family Establishes $2Million Endowment in Support of UVI Students

The University of the Virgin Islands received a transformational gift from the Marion & John E. Anderson Foundation today, August 30, in a ceremony which occurred on the UVI Albert A. Sheen Campus. UVI is among a group of non-profit organizations in the territory that were selected to be a part of the Family’s philanthropic […]

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Give to TJF During the Texas State Employee Charitable Campaign

The State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) was created by legislation in 1993. The first campaign was run in 1994, and raised $2,027,751. Through the efforts and generosity of many state employees since then, the campaign has grown to exceed $8.155 million donated to charitable organizations in 2016. The Texas campaign is one of the largest […]

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TJF School Zone Schedule at The 2018 Tom Joyner Family Reunion

10:30am – 12:30pm CODE A TALKING ROBOT WITH OHBOT PRESENTED BY MICROSOFT (MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT BREAK-OUT SESSION – MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED) This class will give students basic skills in robotics and coding using the Ohbot robot. Students use the Ohbot app for Windows 10 as a group, in pairs, and individually, and also create code […]

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Foundation, Denny’s Launch the 2018 “Hungry for Education” Scholarship Program

Foundation, Denny’s Launch the 2019 “Hungry for Education” Scholarship Program “Describe an idea for a community hunger program to combat childhood hunger in their HBCU communities”. DESCRIPTION The Tom Joyner Foundation has partnered with Denny’s Corporation for the 7th year to support the Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship Program. Nine (9) deserving students from Historically Black Colleges […]

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This Future Scientist is Shooting For the Stars. Meet Khalil Guy, Fisk Hercules Scholar

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Macon, Georgia Major: Physics and Math Minor: Computer Science Classification: Sophomore Career goal: researcher Hats off to this week’s Hercules scholarship winner, Khalil Guy, a physics and math double major from Fisk University. The future researcher has perfect 4.0 grade point average, as he lives and breathes science. Read more about Khalil […]

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Delta Sigma Theta Pays Tribute To Soror, The Queen Of Soul

  What began as a thin line swelled into a sea of sisterhood as hundreds of members of Delta Sigma Theta streamed into the rotunda of the Charles H. Wright Museum on Tuesday to pay tribute to the Queen of Soul, a member of the sorority. The moving ceremony, known as the Omega Omega Service, is […]

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West Virginia State University Unveils Katherine Johnson Statue & Scholarship

On Saturday, West Virginia State University (WVSU) unveiled a statue and scholarship, honoring NASA mathematician and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Katherine Johnson. “It is my hope that my daughters and all of my students at West Virginia State University see this monument as an example of what they can accomplish when they dedicate themselves, […]

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Fisk University Announces $3 Million Gift Toward Career Planning Center

  Fisk University is excited to announce a $3 million gift from Dallas Businessman and Philanthropist Roland G. Parrish, one of the largest gifts in the school’s history. This historic gift will fund the construction of the new  Roland G. Parrish Center for Career Planning and Development that will house everything from classrooms to conference […]

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Middle Georgia Fisk Alumni Association Donates $2,500

Melgenia Redd, president of the Middle Georgia Fisk Alumni Association, presents a donation of $2,500 to support current scholars at Fisk. In the audio below, Fisk senior business finance, Atlanta native and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chelsee Harris, expresses her appreciation for her scholarship. Support more students at Fisk University by making […]

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Most Expensive HBCUs Keep Tuition Costs Lower Than National Average

  Pursuing higher learning can cost a lot. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, however, have succeeded at staying below the national average when it comes to tuition. The typical cost of attending a private university was $34,740 for the 2017-18 academic year, according to College Data. Costs added up to $9,970 for state residents at public colleges and $25,620 for […]

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ECSU Community Engagement Initiative to be Showcased at Statewide Fall Emerging Issues Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at North Carolina State University has selected Elizabeth City State University’s “One Team. One Goal. One Community.” initiative as one of its five community initiatives to be showcased at the Emerging Issues Forum “ReCONNECT to Community” in Asheville on Sept. 17. The intent of the program […]

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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is 20 – and it’s still one of the best albums of all time

    Few albums have stood the test of time like The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: a record so sonically perfect that it has propped up the career of its eponymous singer for 20 years. Gifting the world ageless, raw anthems, and endearing skits about life, love and spirituality, The Miseducation spoke with an honesty that only a select few in mainstream R&B could indulge […]

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Nashville Fisk University Alumni Association Donates $2,500 to the School

On behalf of the Nashville Fisk University Alumni Association, President Thomas Francis, Class of 1995, presents a gift of $2,500. This donation will support current students at Fisk University. Scholarship recipient John Davies is a junior English major who plans to pursue a career as a historical novelist and archivist. Scholarship recipient Kiana Mays is […]

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This Fisk University Double Major is Soaring! Meet Ebenezer Armah, Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.96 Hometown: Mamponteng, Ghana Double major: Math and Computer Science Classification: Senior Career goal: to establish a medical device company Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Ebenezer Armah, an international student at Fisk University from Ghana. The senior math and computer science double major hopes to one day establish his own medical device company. Read […]

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Michelle Obama’s 5 tips for first-generation students on their way to college

    When college classes begin this summer and fall, thousands of students stepping onto college campuses will be the first person in their family to ever do so as a student. Former first lady Michelle Obama said that, for her, attending college as a first-generation college student was like learning “a whole new language.” “It was […]

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How this Tennessee State QB went from being a plumber to tossing TD passes

  At this time last year, Cameron Rosendahl was more concerned with toilets than touchdowns and faucets than first downs. The Acworth, Ga., native’s career atGeorgia Military College had ended with a severe shoulder injury. He had hung up his pads and already embarked on a career as a plumber. That came after he worked at a […]

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Foundation, Dark and Lovely Launch Young Women with Purpose Project

  *THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE DARK AND LOVELY SCHOLARSHIP HAS ENDED.* Young Women With Purpose (YWWP) Project with: Clark Atlanta University Dillard University Florida A&M University Howard University Huston-Tillotson University North Carolina A&T State University Savannah State University Spelman College Tennessee State University University of Maryland Eastern Shore FACT SHEET 2018-2019 DESCRIPTION The Tom […]

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Grambling University alum Erykah Badu shuts down NPR and Tiny Desk with her performance!

  Some folks around the NPR Music office said they felt an almost spiritual connection to Erykah Badu during her visit to the Tiny Desk. And that was before she and her band even played a single note. It came from the waft of earthly scents that followed in her wake, to the flowing dreads and clothes […]

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Tougaloo College Opens New Early College High School

President Beverly Wade Hogan proudly welcomed the newest set of young eaglets to campus during the official opening of the Early College High School at Tougaloo College on August 8, 2018. The College has made history again by offering about 40 Jackson Public School ninth graders the opportunity to take college courses at Tougaloo while […]

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Myles Harris is on His Way to Becoming a CFO. Meet Today’s Fisk Hercules Scholar.

GPA: 3.58 Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Business with a concentration in Financial Economics Classification: Junior Career goal: to become a financial analyst and CFO of a major corporation Hats off to future CFO and today’s Hercules Scholar, Myles Harris from Houston, Texas. Myles is a leader and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Read […]

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Morris Brown College Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gloria Long Anderson

Morris Brown College is alive and buzzing with activity as the 2018-19 school year begins. For Dr. Gloria Long Anderson, Head of Academic Affairs, her years at Morris Brown have been quite special. In the video below, Dr. Anderson talks about her HBCU beginnings, her memories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and more. Click […]

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Marion Fredrick named President of Albany State University

  Board of Regents named Marion Fedrick as president of Albany State University (ASU). Fedrick has been serving as the interim president of ASU since Jan. 12, 2018. Prior to that appointment, Fedrick served as ASU’s interim executive vice president beginning Oct. 16, 2017. “In my visits to Albany, I am encouraged by what I […]

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Central State University names Dr. B. Sherrance Russell as new Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

  Central State University has announced Dr. B. Sherrance Russell as its new Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Dr. Russell will be responsible for expanding and improving the student profile of the University. This includes continuing to improve the processes of enrollment management, student recruiting, selectivity, class quality, and admitting students who […]

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Clark Atlanta University Responds To Over 150 Students Denied Housing

  Clark Atlanta University was trending on social media Tuesday morning for all of the wrong reasons. At least 150 students arrived at Clark ready to start the fall 2018 semester, but there was no housing available, according to reports. After tons of backlash, the HBCU has responded. Students waited at the Clark Atlanta Student Center […]

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Alabama State University Joins Forces With Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery

Alabama State University, the historically Black educational institution in Montgomery has entered into an agreement with Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, which calls itself “the intellectual and leadership center of the Air Force.” Air University is located on the base. Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton, is the base commander and president of Air University. He […]

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Fisk University Dallas/Ft. Worth Alumni Chapter Donates $2,500

Thomas Bennett, member of the Class of 2002 and president of the Fisk University DFW Alumni chapter, presents a donation of $2,500. This gift will go to support Fisk University scholars. Listen to the audio below. Click here to read more about our August School of the Month and to make a donation to Fisk.

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This Hercules Scholar is Already an Entrepreneur. Meet Jamaal Wells, Fisk University Student

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Major: Computer Science Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to become a tech business owner Congratulations to today’s $1,500 Hercules Scholarship winner, Jamaal Wells. In the passage below, the business owner and former Google intern talks about why he chose Fisk and what he is doing now to help improve his community. […]

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The Bethune Cookman University Marching Wildcats to Star in Netflix Original Series “Marching Orders”

  “Marching Wildcats put on a show —whenever we show up, we show out!” “We practice like we always win. We perform like we never lose,” are just two of the lines you will hear in Netflix’s new docu-series, Marching Orders, set for release on Aug. 3. The show will feature the incomparable Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats marching band under […]

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Terrance Hurd’s 14th Annual White Party Gives Back to Fisk University

**ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE EVENT.** Calling all Fisk alumni and supporters in Nashville! Don’t miss Fisk alum Terrance Hurd’s 14th Annual White Party, Saturday, August 25 at Kidd Epps Art Shop. Proceeds from the event will go to support Fisk University. Can’t make it to the […]

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Don’t Miss the Tribute to Mint Condition Event, Benefiting Fisk University

Don’t miss this exciting event benefiting Fisk University, our August School of the Month. The event, Definition of A Band, is a tribute to R&B group Mint Condition. Join us on August 16 at 3rd and Lindsley Bar & Grille in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Tickets are available at www.3rdandlindsley.com. Can’t make it to the event? […]

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Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation Announces the Fisk University 2018- 2019 Homecoming Scholars Award Recipient

  Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announced the eight recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-2019 academic year on Monday, July 23. Among those selected was Fisk recipient Aurora, Illinois native, Dartisha Mosley. Mosley, a junior dual major in English and music with concentration in Voice will receive a $25,000 scholarship from Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD […]

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He Strives to Be a Leader. Meet Fisk Sophomore and Hercules Scholar, Nicholas Whiteside

  GPA: 3.97 Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Major: Accounting Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to become a certified public accountant and start a non-profit organization Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Nicholas Whiteside from Fisk University. Nicholas is the winner of a $1,500 scholarship. Read more about Nicholas, in his words, below. I am from Memphis, Tennessee and […]

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Under the Scope Foundation Donates $2,500 to Dillard University

Dr. Shantel Hébert Magee, Founder and Executive Director of Under the Scope Foundation, presents a donation of $2,500 to Dillard University. Under the Scope Foundation’s mission is to reduce the number of lives lost to pancreatic cancer through increasing awareness and bringing resources to under-resourced communities. Listen to Dr. Shantel Hébert Magee in the audio […]

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Dr. Roberta Troy tapped to serve as interim provost at Tuskegee University

  Dr. Roberta Troy, a Tuskegee University faculty member and two-time graduate, has been appointed as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Troy succeeds Dr. Tejinder Sara, who served as provost since July 2017 and recently returned to retirement. As provost, Troy will serve as the university’s chief academic officer and represent the […]

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Morris Brown AKA’s Donate $10,000 in Support of the School’s $20 Million by 2020 Campaign

  On behalf of AKA for MBC, Dr. Joy Jackson-Guilford, a 1990 graduate of Morris Brown College, presents a gift of $10,000 in support of the 20 Million for 2020 Fundraising Campaign. Listen to the audio below.   Find out more about the Morris Brown “$20 Million By 2020” campaign.

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History-Making Nuclear Scientist, FAMU Grad Mareena Robinson Snowden to Deliver Summer Commencement Speech

This past year, Florida A&M University alumna Mareena Robinson Snowden, Ph.D., made national headlines after she became the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate in nuclear science and engineering from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). On August 3, Robinson Snowden will return to the “Hill” to share her history-making journey with approximately […]

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Justus Martin of Stillman College is Today’s Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.8 Hometown: Wilsonville, Alabama Major: Biology/Pre-Med Minor: Chemistry Classification: Senior Career goal: to become a Doctor of Radiology Congratulations to Justus Martin, a senior biology/pre-med major at Stillman College. Justus plans to attend medical school at Meharry Medical College and go on to become a Doctor of Radiology. On campus, Justus is on the […]

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ECSU Awarded More Than $4 Million in Competitive Grants

  Over $4 million in competitive grants have been awarded to programs at Elizabeth City State University this year, making 2018 the highest yield in grant awards since 2012, according to Annemarie Delgado, Director of Sponsored Programs, Contracts, and Grants. STEM programs, the Khan Planetarium upgrade, and the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program are just […]

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DC Metro Alumni Association of Stillman College Donates $2,500

On behalf of the DC Metro Alumni Association of Stillman College, Vice President Yahari Butler (Class of 1995) presents a gift of $2,500. Mr. Butler encourages other Stillman alumni and supporters to make a donation in support of the school’s efforts. Listen to the audio below. Click here to donate to Stillman College.

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CIAA Announces 2018 Football Broadcast Schedule

Charlotte, NC (July 23, 2018) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces a broadcast schedule of five (5) football contests, including the 2018 CIAA Football Championship, to be televised live on Aspire TV this season. The CIAA will broadcast four (4) regular season football games and the 2018 CIAA Football Championship held in Salem, […]

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Bowie State Graduate & Actor Nominated for an Emmy Award

Melvin Jackson Jr. Earns Honors for a Role in His YouTube Series (BOWIE, Md.) – A Bowie State University alumnus and professional actor – best known for his portrayal of rapper Kurtis Blow on BET’s “The New Edition Story” – received his first Emmy nomination for his performance in his YouTube series, “This Eddie Murphy […]

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Morris Brown College Detroit Alumni Chapter Donates $2,500 to the School

On behalf of the Detroit Alumni Chapter of Morris Brown College, Jethro Joseph presents a donation of $2,500 to the school. Listen to the audio below. The Detroit chapter will also host two upcoming fundraisers: Golf Tournament, August 10 in Flint, Michigan; 30th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon on September 29. Find out more about the Morris […]

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Damion McKenzie, Tougaloo College Student, is Today’s Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.90 Hometown: Port Antonio, Jamaica Major: Computer Science Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to become a software engineer Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar and computer science major, Damion McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie will receive a $1,500 scholarship for his achievements. Read more about Damion in his essay submission below. I am Tougaloo ambassador, Damion McKenzie. I […]

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Howard Law School Ranked No. 2 Law Degree Producer For African-Americans By Diverse Issues In Higher Education

The Howard University School of Law was ranked No. 2 out of the Top 100 Law Degree Producers for African-Americans by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, a leading trade publication for and about underrepresented groups in higher education. The bi-monthly magazine released the annual U.S. ranking for 2017 along with a feature of Howard law […]

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Elizabeth City State University Doubles Fundraising, Shatters University Records

  Elizabeth City State University is on the move and shattering university fundraising records, while moving in an exciting new direction under the leadership of Interim Chancellor Dr. Karrie G. Dixon. During the 2017-2018 year, ECSU doubled its efforts, raising nearly $1.5 million. When Dr. John Michael Lee, Jr. arrived at Elizabeth City State University […]

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Tulane Memorial Baptist Church Donates $2,700 to Dillard University

On behalf of Tulane Memorial Baptist Church, Pastor Ross Johnson, Jr. presents a gift of $2,700. The gift, which will go to the Dillard University General Scholarship Fund, will support scholars attending the university. Listen to the audio below. You can make a gift to scholars at Dillard University at any time. Click here to […]

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Meet Black Winemaker and Wine Educator Andre Hueston Mack

According to The Wall Street Journal, he’s a “wine overachiever”. And they’re absolutely correct. Andre Mack is a bit of a Renaissance Man, in that he’s lending all of his talents to wine making and educating. He’s used his business skills he attained while working in corporate America and combined his love for wine to […]

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Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover Installed as 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

With a commitment to excellence and a vow to uphold the grand legacy of its founders, Dr. Glenda Glover became the 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Glover took the helm of the nation’s oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women on July 12, 2018 in Houston, TX, following the […]

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Save the Date: Tougaloo College Houston Alumni Chapter Fundraiser With Sybil Wilkes

Don’t miss the Tougaloo College Houston Area Alumni chapter’s Annual Night of Jazz and R&B fundraiser on August 4, hosted by Tom Joyner Morning Show co-host, Sybil Wilkes. Click the image above for more information about the event and to purchase tickets. Can’t make it to the event? You can always donate to scholars at Tougaloo […]

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Tougaloo College Houston Area Alumni Chapter Donates $3,000

Hosea James and Emily Mitchell present a donation of $3,000 to Tougaloo College on behalf of the Houston Area Alumni Chapter. This gift will support current students at Tougaloo College in the form of scholarships. Crystal Richmond, a freshman English major, expresses her appreciation for the scholarship. Listen to the audio below. Also, if you […]

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Meet Jalen Adams, Future Lawyer & Dillard University Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.8 Hometown: Opelousas, Louisiana Major: Business Administration Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to own a law firm Congratulations to Opelousas, Louisiana native and Hercules Scholarship winner, Jalen Adams. After graduation, the Dillard student plans to attend law school and go on to serve in his community. At Dillard University, Jalen is active on the executive board […]

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The White House 2019 Internship Program Application is Now Available!

The White House Internship Program (WHIP) application portal is now live for the Spring 2019 term!  The White House Internship Program selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates their qualifications, character, and commitment to public service.  Those who want to apply to be part of the WHIP […]

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Hinds Community College – Utica’s Faculty and Staff Contributes $2,500 to School’s Campaign

The Director of Student Housing and Residence Life, Crystal Henry, contributes $2,500 on behalf of Hinds Community College – Utica’s faculty and staff. She’s asking all alumni, friends, former and current employees, and supporters to support Utica- Campus’ Student of the Month campaign. Have you made a difference at the U?   Click here to […]

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Not Sailing on the Fantastic Voyage ’19?

The 2019 Fantastic Voyage is SOLD OUT! If you won’t be sailing with us, you can support HBCU scholars every day by making a donation to the HBCU of your choice. Just complete the form below to make a safe, secure donation. Listen below to The Tom Joyner Morning Show announcement of the sold out […]

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South Carolina State University Enters Historic International Partnership with Oxford

  SC State University has entered into a historic international partnership with St Hugh’s College of Oxford University in England. Through the pilot Summer Chemistry Exchange Program, five SC State chemistry students will travel to Oxford to study at the prestigious institution’s world-renowned Organic Chemistry Research Laboratory. This unique collaboration between St Hugh’s College and […]

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Florida Memorial University appoints a New Interim President – Dr. Jaffus Hardrick takes the helm at South Florida’s only HBCU-

(Miami Gardens, FL, June 25, 2018) – The Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jaffus Hardrick to serve as the University’s Interim President. Dr.Hardrick will replace Dr. Castell V. Bryant, who had served in the position. Dr. Hardrick begins his tenure on July 16, 2018. “We sincerely […]

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Stillman College’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Share that Over $6,600 Has Been Donated

Sisters and proud members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Carol Rogers-Dangerfield (1978) and Shonda Lloyd (1993) announce that over $6,600 has been contributed in support of Stillman College’s School of the Month campaign. They challenge their sorors of DST, other members of the Divine 9, friends, and supporters to continue to give to Stillman […]

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The Morris Brown Band Foundation Donates $2,500 in Support of Their 2020 Campaign

  On behalf of the Morris Brown Band Foundation, Dr. Crystal Turner  presents a gift of $2,500 to support the school’s $20 Million By 2020 comprehensive fundraising campaign. Click here to read more about the campaign. Check out the audio below!  

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Meet Future Restauranteur & Today’s Texas College Hercules Scholar, Joseph Panalez

GPA: 3.872 Hometown: Sugarland, Texas Major: Business Administration Classification: Senior Career goal: to become a restauranteur Congratulations to Joseph Panalez, a senior business administration major and today’s Hercules Scholarship winner. After graduating from Texas College, Joseph plans to obtain his master’s degree from the University of Houston while working. Joseph is a member of the […]

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Dillard Pre-Law & Mock Trial Team Donates Over $6K to the School

On behalf of the Dillard Pre-Law program and Mock Trial team, Adrienne Nobles-Kimbrough of the Center for Law and Public Interest at Dillard University, presents a gift of almost $6,000 to the school. Listen to audio below. Click here to support scholars at Dillard University.  

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AKAs For MBC Donate $10,000 to Morris Brown College

In the audio below, Dr. Joy Jackson-Guilford presents a donation of $10,000 on behalf of AKAs for MBC. These funds will support the efforts of the Morris Brown $20 Million By 2020 campaign. Dr. Jackson-Guilford encourages her sorors and other members of the Divine Nine to give to Morris Brown College. Click here to donate […]

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Morris Brown College T.A.Y. Club, Inc. Donates $2,500 in Support of the School

On behalf of the Morris Brown College T.A.Y. Club, Marvin Rhodes presents a gift of $2,500 to support the school’s $20 Million By 2020 campaign. Click here to read more about the campaign. Listen to audio below.

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Support TJF Open Month

  During Open Month, the Tom Joyner Foundation rallies support for ALL of our HBCUs. Your tax-deductible gift will help an HBCU scholar stay in school. Here’s how you can support your favorite HBCU or alma mater: Complete the donation form below to make a safe, secure gift. Text the word GROWHBCUS to the number 41444 […]

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A Tradition of Choral Excellence: Tuskegee University Golden Voices

Since before the choir’s beginning in 1886, the music of Tuskegee University has maintained a tradition of choral history and influenced the musical landscape of this country. Founder Booker T. Washington, insisted on the singing of African American spirituals by everyone in attendance at the weekly Chapel worship services, a tradition which continues today. Further, […]

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UAPB’s Nationally Recognized Ensemble: The Vesper Choir

  The Vesper Choir is a service organization that performs at events on campus and in the community, schools, churches, and for community organizations. The traditional college choir travels to perform a repertoire from diverse stylistic periods around the state of Arkansas and internationally. The selections include classical choral literature, spirituals, contemporary choral literature, choral jazz […]

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Tougaloo College Jackson Alumni Chapter Gifts $3,000 to the School

On behalf of the Tougaloo College Jackson Alumni chapter, Layona Richards-Bishop, member of the class of 1993, presents a donation of $3,000 to support current Tougaloo students. Scholarship recipients and Jackson, Mississippi natives, Jasmine and Maria, express their appreciation for their awards. Listen to the audio below. Click here to make a donation at any […]

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JCSU library wins $100k grant to fund makerspace

  On June 11, 2018, the James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University was awarded a $100,000 grant to be used for a project called “Making Space for Tech @ An HBCU.” The grant will fund the development of an academic Makerspace that will give all users the opportunity to gain proficiency […]

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He’s Taking the Unconventional Path to College. Meet Bertram Duff, Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.769 Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major: Business Administration Classification: Freshman Career goal: to become an entrepreneur Congratulations to Lawson State Community College Hercules Scholar, Bertram Duff. The future entrepreneur plans to pursue his bachelor’s degree after graduating from community college. Bertram is a member of the Honors College, Phi Beta Lambda, and hopes to become […]

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Transforming the World Through Music: Morris Brown Choir

Morris Brown College Department of Music The Department of Music at Morris Brown College offers students an opportunity to develop their talent as defined by their own career goals. The Department of Music embraces our African American Music Legacy while building on the traditional music values that the Morris Brown College Department of Music has […]

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UAPB STEM Program Holds Signing Day

 The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program had its first signing day for the 2018 Summer Academy recently. The UAPB STEM Academy is a well-integrated set of enrichment programs designed tohelp meet local, state, and national needs in STEM areas.  As an HBCU with a land grant mission, UAPB has a legacy of service to underserved, rural and minority populations. The Academy reflects this mission and has an emphasis on helping to increase the pool of well-prepared underrepresented minorities in STEM majors and careers. Currently, there are four enrichment initiatives, including: […]

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Actor Isaiah Washington To Deliver Closing Keynote At Bethune-Cookman University Education And Social Justice Conference

Critically-acclaimed, NAACP Image and SAG award-winning actor, producer, activist and author Isaiah Washington has been a star of stage, film, and television for nearly three decades. The actor will give the closing keynote address at the Fourth Annual Education and Social Justice Conference on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University, June 26, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mary McLeod Bethune […]

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Stillman College’s Rho Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Donates $3,100

On behalf of the Rho Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Stillman College, Jahari Butler (Class of 1995) and Roland Lewis (Class of 1997) present a gift of $3,100 to support students at the school. Listen to the audio below. Click here to make a donation at any time to Stillman College.

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Former Howard University Dean named President of Baltimore City Community College

  The board of the Baltimore City Community College has selected an engineering professor and local higher education veteran as the school’s interim president. James H. Johnson Jr. will assume the temporary post on July 1. Current president Gordon F. May is retiring effective June 30, after four years in the role. Johnson formerly chaired the Maryland Association […]

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Morris Brown College Celebrates Juneteenth 2018 With Parade

The Juneteenth Parade took place on Sat., June 16th, in Atlanta. It began at historic Morris Brown College. This is the 3rd year MBC has played a vital role in this grand celebration of our African-American ancestors. It was a beautiful day filled with marvelous floats, high performing bands, festive dancers & steppers. In observance […]

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He Gives Honor to God for His Achievements. Meet DeVonte McSwine, Hinds-Utica Hercules Scholar

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Greenwood, Mississippi Major: Cosmetology Minor: Business Administration Classification: Freshman Career goal: to become a cosmetologist Congratulations to Hinds Community College-Utica Hercules Scholar, DeVonte McSwine. The future cosmetologist hopes to finish at HCC and pursue his bachelor’s degree at an HBCU. DeVonte participates in a variety of extracurricular activities including being a member […]

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Lawson State Foundation Donates $2,500 to Lawson State Community College

On behalf of the Lawson State Foundation, its president Bob Dickerson donates $2,500 to the school. Lawson State Community College is the home of the #1 RN and #2 LPN programs in Alabama as well as the Alabama Center for Automotive Excellence. Listen to the audio below. You can also support students at Lawson State Community College […]

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Black Music Month: Stillman College’s Choir

    The Stillman College Concert Choir under the direction of Mrs. Jocqueline K. Richardson, is a choral ensemble comprised of students who are music and non-music majors. The Choir’s repertoire consists of a variety of sacred and secular choral literature from the Renaissance to the Contemporary periods in music history.  The Concert Choir performs […]

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Talladega College Museum to House Historic Amistad Murals

  Mural depictions of the 1839 Amistad slave revolt by Hale Woodruff will line the walls of Talladega College’s new 9,730-square-foot art museum upon the building’s completion next year. Painted in 1939 for the college, the three-panel Amistad mural – along with two separate Woodruff murals – will be permanently installed in the William R. Harvey Museum of Art […]

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Top Companies That Match Donations

Below are Double the Donation’s list of the top 10 companies that match donations. Boeing British Petroleum CarMax ExxonMobil Gap General Electric Johnson & Johnson Microsoft Soros Management Fund State Street Corporation Check out what the match ratio for each company is and double your donation now.

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Paine College adopts new STEM curriculum

Paine College just announced its partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space or  C.A.S.I.S.   That’s a program chosen by NASA to manage the International Space Station. The partnership aims to provide students at Paine College with non-traditional learning where they can write code to control robots, monitor plants in space, and get a better […]

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Alcorn leads HBCUs in graduate upward mobility

  The success of lower-income students who attend and graduate from HBCUs like Alcorn State University is being highlighted in a new study regarding student success rates. According to the latest study conducted by the American Council on Education (ACE) Center for Policy Research and Strategy, Alcorn leads other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) […]

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Lawson State Ambassadors Alumni Association Donates $2,500 to the School

Tenitria Jones, Co-President of Ambassadors Alumni Association at Lawson State Community College and Patrice Collins present a gift of $2,500 to support students at Lawson State Community College. Listen to the audio below and click here to make a gift Lawson State Community College.  

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Delaware State University announces new President

  Earlier today, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Wilma Mishoe as the 11th President of Delaware State University, effective July 1, 2018. In so doing, we have named a dynamic leader and a four-decade veteran in higher education with deep roots at what has been, for 127 years, one of the […]

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DSU’S DR. Sheridan Kingsberry is Named The 2018 Delaware Social Worker Of The Year

Dr. Sheridan Quarless Kingsberry, a DSU social work faculty member, has been named by the state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-DE) as the 2018 Delaware Social Worker of the Year. A DSU social work faculty member, Dr. Kingsberry has taught social work at DSU since 2003, and currently serves as an associate […]

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Donates $4,500 to Stillman College

Dr. Bruce Crawford, a member of the Stillman College Class of 1979 and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and past president of National Alumni Association, and fellow Alpha Jeffery Darnell Webb, a member of the Stillman Class of 1995, present a donation of $4,500 to their alma mater. Both thank the Epsilon Nu chapter of Alpha Phi […]

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Never Stop Learning: Meet Frederick Brooks, Lawson State Hercules Scholar

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major: Electrical Engineering Classification: Sophomore Career goal: Electrical engineer Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Frederick Brooks, a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama. The aspiring electrical engineer hopes to acquire his master’s degree and Ph. D after graduating from Lawson State Community College. Frederick also hopes to work with an organization whose […]

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Lifting Their Voices All Over the World: Morehouse College Glee Club

In 1911, under the leadership of music professor Georgia Starr, the Morehouse College Glee Club began a tradition of maintaining a high standard of musical excellence. Over the years, the talented groups of young men have graced the stages of many well known venues and played with several ensembles including the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and the […]

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Dallas’ Paul Quinn College Hosts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra ‘Parks Concerts’

The South Dallas Concert Choir will perform on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and the DSO performance will begin at 8:15 p.m. Enjoy an array of great cuisine from several local food trucks. It promises to be an unforgettable evening!

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Dr. Mickey L. Burnim Appointed Interim President of UMES

University System of Maryland (USM) Chancellor Robert Caret today named Mickey L. Burnim interim president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). Dr. Burnim will begin transitioning into the position on June 18, 2018, and will begin his service as interim president on July 1, 2018. Dr. Burnim served as president of Bowie State University between 2006 […]

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Delaware State University Names Three Founding Deans for New Colleges

  Dyremple Marsh will serve as the founding dean of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology. Within in this new college will be the Division of Physical and Computational Sciences. Previously, Dr. Marsh was dean of the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences. Dr. Marsh holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in plant and soil science from Tuskegee […]

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Elizabeth City State University Retirees Association Donates $6,000 in Support of Students

On behalf of ECSU Retirees Association, Pedro Holley, graduate of the Elizabeth City State University Class of 1974, presents a gift of $6,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation. Funds will go to the ECSU Retirees Association Endowment Fund. Listen to the audio below and click here donate to ECSU.

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Fayetteville State University Partners with Newly Established Fort Bragg Research Institute

  Fayetteville State University (FSU) announced today its partnership with the Fort Bragg Research Institute (FBRI), a center designed to support the ongoing research interests of Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) and Fort Bragg scientists and clinicians and to enhance the operational readiness of soldiers on the military base. The announcement was made at a […]

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Black Music Month Highlight: Hampton University Choir

  Hampton University has three choirs: The University Choir, The University Concert Choir, and The University Gospel Choir. The University Choir is a major choral unit that provides music for most of the University’s events. The group performs at events like Convocation, Commencement, and Founder’s Days. You can also find them once a month singing […]

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Summer School Kicks Off June 11 at Jarvis Christian College

  Hawkins, TX –Get ahead and stay on course. Jarvis Christian College is gearing up for its summer school programs, which get under way June 11 and ends Aug. 3. During the summer, students can earn 12 hours in eight weeks while living on campus. Tuition is $2,960. Financial aid is available for eligible students. […]

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Building a Solid Foundation: Eli Hodge, Today’s Hercules Scholar from Hinds Community College-Utica

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Edwards, Mississippi Major: Chemistry/Toxicology Classification: Freshman Career goal: Chemical Engineer Congratulations to Hinds Community College-Utica campus freshman, Eli Hodge. The future chemical engineer plans to attend Alabama A&M after graduation. As a math tutor and officer in Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Eli is a leader on campus. Eli is inspired most […]

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Morris Brown College Student Leaves Soul-Stirring Musical Parting Gift

Morris Brown College music major Jody Mayfield created a unique and original production of the school’s alma mater as a parting gift. What began as a graduation course requirement turned into a legacy project complete with stunning drone views overlooking downtown Atlanta from historic Fountain Hall. Current and former Morris Brown College students along with […]

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The 9th Annual Morris Brown College Presidential Golf Challenge

Put on your golf shoes and grab your clubs to support student scholarships. Monday, July 30, 2018 8:00 am Eagles Landing Country Club 100 Eagle’s Landing Way Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 To view PDF of flyer click here, to be a sponsor click sponsorship or click form for mail in registration. To sign up and pay […]

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New Jerusalem Church Donates $2,500 to Hinds Community College-Utica Campus

Pastor Dwayne Pickett of New Jerusalem Church in Jackson, Mississippi donates $2,500 in support of students at Hinds Community College-Utica campus. Pastor Pickett encourages listeners to make a gift to HCC-Utica during their School of the Month campaign. Click here to donate.

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Florida A&M University Choir: Black Music Lives Here

Follow our HBCU Choir feature throughout Black Music Month at #TJMBMM18. For years, the Florida A&M University Music Program has educated thousands of singers and musicians who have gone on to share their talents with the world. Each year, over 500 students participate in music ensembles at the university and can participate in nearly 20 ensembles […]

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JSU Names Ashley Robinson as VP and Director of Athletics

Dr. William B. Bynum Jr., president of Jackson State University, has named Ashley Robinson as JSU’s new vice president and director of athletics. He will begin on July 1. “We are excited to welcome Ashley to the team at Jackson State,” said Dr. Bynum. “This is a great day in the history of JSU and […]

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Hinds Community College-Utica Campus Administration Donates $2,500 in Support of Students

On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration at Hinds Community College-Utica Campus, Dr. Timothy Rush, Dean of Student Services, presents a gift of $2,500. This donation will support HCC-Utica students. Dr. Rush encourages all alumni and supporters of Hinds Community College-Utica to make a donation during their School of the Month campaign. Click here […]

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Pitch Perfect: Fisk University Jubilee Singers

  The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University introduced Negro Spirituals to the world in the late 1800’s. They have blazed a trail ever since. The original Fisk Jubilee singers were organized as an effort to raise funds for the then-struggling institution. The group consisted of nine students who were recently freed slaves.  They toured […]

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Alabama State University 4×100-Meter Relay Caps Off Weekend With Spot in NCAAs

  This time last week, Alabama State head track and field coach Ritchie Beenewas calculating whether the women’s 4×100-meter relay team would get a spot into the East Preliminary Round given their region ranking. Alabama State was in the mid-80s after their best time of the season, and even after the duplicate teams were taken out […]

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ECSU Says a Fond Farewell to Chancellor Conway

  The first floor of the Ridley Student Center on Wednesday, May 30, was packed with well-wishers from students, to faculty and staff, to members of the Elizabeth City community. It was a bittersweet moment for many, saying goodbye to Chancellor Thomas E.H. Conway, Jr. “We want to thank you for touching the lives of […]

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Hinds Community College-Utica Campus National Alumni Association Donates $2,500

On behalf of the Hinds Community College-Utica Campus National Alumni chapter, President Mabel Beechum presents a gift of $2,500 to the school. In the audio below, Beechum encourages other HCC-Utica alumni to donate in support of current students. Click here to make a donation.        

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TJFBMM18: Clark Atlanta University’s Philharmonic Society

    Clark Atlanta’s Philharmonic Society is a nationally respected choral ensemble established in the early 1990s. Since its founding, the organization has established a great reputation under the leadership of former director, Professor Glynn E. Halsey, and continues to build upon its legacy with current director, Dr. Curtis Everett Powell. The choir performs a […]

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Southern University Makes History as the First HBCU to House a Medical Marijuana Program

Southern University received the green light to move forward with its medical marijuana program. The Southern University Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Advanced Biomedics, LLC, with a 12 – 3 vote, during its regularly scheduled meeting on May 25. Under the agreement, the Southern University Ag Center will receive more than $6 million […]

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His Ultimate Goal is to Become U.S. President. Meet Jiamyn Thomas, Today’s Stillman College Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.62 Hometown: Hoover, Alabama Major: Biology Classification: Junior Career plans: to become a successful lawyer Congratulations to Stillman College junior, Jiamyn Thomas, on winning today’s Hercules Scholarship. After graduation, the Hoover, Alabama native plans to attend law school, own his own law firm and ultimately run for and win the office of the President […]

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Cheyney University Introduces New Academic Offerings As Part of Curriculum Redesign

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has introduced new programs in biology and computer science as part of a redesign of its curriculum to address changes in the workforce and to enhance students’ opportunities for success. New concentrations under the biology degree program will be offered in pre-medicine, pre-nursing/health professions, forensics, ecology/environmental biology, aquaculture and cellular/molecular biology. […]

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TSU Establishes Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Memorial Institute in Honor of Trailblazer and Alumnus

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University is using a half million dollar gift from the family of the late Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. to establish an endowed scholarship fund in honor of the TSU alumnus and renowned heart surgeon. The Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to […]

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United Lutheran Seminary Board of Trustees Selects Dr. Richard Green as Interim President

On May 16, the United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Dr. Richard Green as the interim president of ULS. He will begin his duties on June 1st. Dr. Green has enjoyed an accomplished career in higher education, both as a teacher and administrator. Most recently he served as interim president of Lincoln […]

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Howard University Pharmacy Students to Learn Outside Their Comfort Zone

This coming fall, the Howard University College of Pharmacy will participate in an innovative exchange program with their counterparts from the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy. The Health Equity Leadership Program aims to challenge students from both institutions to learn “outside of their comfort zones” about both urban and rural healthcare access and equity […]

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Wiley College Men’s Track and Field Team Wins Its First NAIA National Championship

GULF SHORES, Ala. – In 2012, Wiley College was given 20 scholarships to recruit in Trinidad and Tobago to help build a national championship contending track and field team. Those student-athletes set the foundation for the 2018 Wildcats to dominate their way to the first NAIA Track & Field Title in program history Saturday at […]

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Six HBCU Students Receive ‘Discover The Unexpected’ Journalism Fellowships

For the past two years, Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association have teamed up to provide students from historically Black colleges and universities with enriching experiences in the journalism industry through the Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship. On Tuesday, the 2018 DTU fellowship recipients were announced. The fellowship will kick-off in Detroit with a […]

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Job Posting : TJF / Job Corps Site Coordinator

Program Purpose/Summary The purpose of this program is to increase readiness for college among Job Corps students and create access to a college education. Position Focus The Site Coordinator will assist with providing college readiness activities, and facilitating college enrollment and retention strategies.This position will also focus on collegiate preparation training for students that includes […]

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We Honor Military Heroes Who Attended HBCUs

The Tom Joyner Foundation honors our fallen heroes who attended a HBCU and proudly served this country in the military. C. Alfred “Chief” Anderson, known as the Father of Black Aviation, is one of the most famous of the pilots in the Tuskegee Airmen story. In 1929, Anderson had earned his pilot’s license, and went […]

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Texas College Board of Trustees Member, Bridgett Chisholm, Donates Over $2,500

Bridgett Chisholm of the Texas College Board of Trustees donates over $2,500 to the school. In the audio below, Chisholm encourages supporters of Texas College to give to the school. Click here to make a gift to Texas College.

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Martravious Stallworth Lives By the Perfect Motto. Meet Today’s Hercules Scholar from Stillman College

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Selma, Alabama Major: Biology Classification: Senior Career goal: Physician Assistant Congratulations to today’s Hercules scholarship winner, Martravious Stallworth, a senior biology major from Selma, Alabama. After graduation, Martravious plans to work in cancer research then attend another HBCU to further his education. In addition to working in the medical field, Martravious hopes […]

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6th Annual HBCU Freshmen Send-Off

Don’t miss the 6th Annual HBCU Freshmen Send-Off, Sunday, June 24, 2018. The send-off is designed for all college-bound freshmen students entering to learn and upperclassmen returning to one of our HBCUs in the fall of 2018. We want to send or return them to college with all of the positive support and encouragement from […]

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Past Racist Action Against ASU Students Righted 58 Years Later!

Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., said that “Justice delayed is not justice denied” when it comes to the action taken by the outgoing superintendent of the State Board of Education, which took place on May 10. Dr. Ed Richardson expunged the files of 29 students, nine of whom were wrongly expelled from ASU for […]

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Knoxville College Cleared to Enroll Students Again

    Knoxville College has been cleared by the state to start enrolling some students again. Tennessee’s Higher Education Commission granted the re-activation of Knoxville College during its meeting on Thursday in Nashville. Chairman of the Board Michael Bowie says Knoxville College will begin accepting students for the fall semester starting in August. Through online courses, […]

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Chapter at Stillman College, Donates $5,000

Bessie Jenkins-Hamilton and Marshae Madison-Pelt, 1993 graduates of Stillman College and members of the Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., present a gift of $5,000 in support of current students at the school. Rose Bryant, senior, AKA and Stillman SGA president, and her sorors encourage all members of the Divine 9 and […]

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Media Icon Tom Joyner to Keynote 2018 Morris Brown College Commencement

Celebrated radio personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Joyner will keynote the 2018 Morris Brown College commencement ceremony. Bachelor’s degrees will be awarded to 15 graduating seniors during the ceremony scheduled Saturday, May 19, 2018, 4:00pmat Big Bethel AME Church, Atlanta.  “Our 2018 graduates are prepared to serve in a competitive workforce or pursue degrees at the graduate level,” said Dr. […]

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Women For Morris Brown, Inc. Donates $7,500 to the College

On behalf of Women For Morris Brown, Inc., the group’s president presents a generous gift of $7,500 to Morris Brown College. Listen to the audio below. Click here for more information on the $20 Million By 2020 campaign and how you can show your support for Morris Brown College.

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The Designation of the Medgar Evers Home as a National Monument

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Samuel Mendenhall, Jr. Hopes to Share His Knowledge With Others. Meet Today’s Stillman Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Mobile, Alabama Major: Supply chain logistics major Classification: Freshman Career goal: to become a supply chain logistics manager Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholarship winner, Samuel Mendenhall, Jr. a freshman supply-chain logistics major. After graduation, the Mobile, Alabama native plans to put his skills to work at Honda, Mercedes or Amazon as their supply-chain/logistics […]

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Miles College Jump Starts Education through Summer Enrichment Program

Fairfield, AL- Miles College Administrators are pleased to announce the Miles College Jump Start Academic Readiness Program for summer 2018. The Jump Start Academic Readiness Program is exclusively available to high school graduating seniors, giving them an opportunity to Jump Start their college education and earn up to 11 college credit hours during a 6-week summer program. Courses […]

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Tom Joyner Gives Commencement Speech at Hinds Community College in Utica

  About 130 men and women graduated from Hinds Community College in Utica Sunday. It was a packed auditorium. Graduates friends and family were eager to support their graduates and eager to hear what Tom Joyner, the commencement speaker had to say. Nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner is a huge supporter of historically black colleges […]

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Chadwick Boseman Celebrates the Class of 2018 at Howard University Commencement

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2018) – Howard University alumnus and award-winning actor Chadwick Boseman spoke to graduates about the significance of making it to the top of the Hilltop during the Howard University 2018 Commencement Convocation. In front of an audiences of more than 8,000 family and friends, Boseman encouraged the graduates to not only […]

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Grandmother And Granddaughter Graduate Tennessee State University Together

  Although born more than 40 years apart, Theresa Lyles and her granddaughter Zuri Lyles were part of the same graduating class at Tennessee State University. Theresa, 68, and Zuri, 22, walked across the stage to accept their degrees, when TSU held its spring undergraduate commencement in the Howard C. Gentry Complex on May 5. Theresa’s degree […]

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Mississippi Valley State University Partners With Hinds Community College

Mississippi Valley State University has entered into a partnership with Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi. The community college enrolls more than 11,000 students and African Americans make up 55 percent of the student body. Under the agreement student who graduate with an associate’s degree from Hinds Community College in specified STEM fields will be […]

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Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Donates $2,500 to Hinds Community College – Utica

State of Mississippi representative of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alvin Jackson, presents a donation of $2,500 on behalf of the Epsilon Kappa Kappa chapter.  The chapter’s foundation, Uplift Incorporated and the state of Mississippi organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., proudly give their gift to support students at Hinds Community College – Utica […]

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This Hercules Scholar Hopes to Create a Path For Future Generations. Meet Stillman Junior Brandon Wood

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major: Business Classification: Junior Career goal: to work at a Fortune 500 company Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholarship winner, junior Business major Brandon Wood. The Birmingham, Alabama native plans to get his MBA at the University of Alabama and eventually use his skills to build his own Fortune 500 company. […]

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Tuskegee Names Lily D. McNair as Its 8th President

  Dr. Lily D. McNair will become Tuskegee University’s eighth president after being unanimously selected by its Board of Trustees. She will serve as the first female president of the institution in its 136-year history. McNair currently is provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Wagner College in New York City. She will […]

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Sheryl Underwood Provides Comedic Relief to the Class of 2018

  Dr. Sheryl Underwood, actress, radio host, and public speaker, captured the audience during her address at the Voorhees College 121st Commencement Ceremony with an enlightening and inspirational message with a comedic spin. Underwood encouraged the Class of 2018 to represent Voorhees when they go out into the world to begin the next phases of their […]

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Sisters in Red for Morris Brown College Donates Over $9k to Support Students

On behalf of Sisters in Red for MBC (Morris Brown College), Doris Fuller, a Class of 1966 graduate and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., presents a gift of over $9,000 to the school. In the audio below, Fuller encourages other Deltas and supporters of Morris Brown College to make a donation during the school’s […]

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Stillman’s Epsilon Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Donates $2,500

On behalf of the Epsilon Eta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Diva Hall, a graduating senior vocal performance from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Loletha Washington, also a Delta and graduate of the class of 1991, present a gift of $2,500 to Stillman College. The ladies challenge their sorors, Stillman alumni and supporters to make […]

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UAPB Art and Design Student to Intern at the Smithsonian Institution

  Junior art and design major Matthew Fields, a native of St. Louis, will be spending his Summer at the Smithsonian Institution in America’s Capitol as a participant in their Undergraduate Conservation Internship program. Introduced to him by the UAPB Office of Career Services, Fields will be attending a 10-week conservation internship at the American […]

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Stillman College Alumni Chapter & Affinity Group Challenge

Welcome to the Stillman College Alumni Chapter & Affinity Group Challenge! This is your opportunity to represent your alumni chapter or affinity group and give back to your alma mater. 100% of your donation will go directly the school and support current students in need at Stillman. All fees are covered by the Tom Joyner […]

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Top Consensus Ranked HBCUs of 2018

    As an aggregate ranking, College Consensus pulls together data from numerous college ranking sites, including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal. We combine those results with the most reputable student reviews, from sites including Niche, My Plan, and Unigo, creating a Publisher Rating and a Student Review Rating. […]

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This is How the College Pathways Program is Touching the Lives of Students

In the audio below, students at Tougaloo College and Hinds Community College-Utica talk about how the College Pathways program has changed their lives. Terreuanta Johnson is a freshman business major at Tougaloo College. The future entrepreneur says it was difficult to remain positive in the face of negativity. “I come from a small city where […]

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Stillman’s Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Donates $2,500 to the School

            On behalf of the Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Detric Stigall (Class of 1993) and Ronald Range (Class of 1982) present a gift of $2,500 to Stillman College. In the audio below, they encourage all Greeks and supporters of Stillman College to gift a donation to TJF. […]

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Positive Vibes Only: Stillman College Hercules Scholar, Kylon Freeman, Strives to Achieve Greatness

GPA: 3.51 Hometown: Holly Springs, Mississippi Major: Business administration/Accounting Classification: Junior Career goal: Budget manager/sports agent Congratulations to Kylon Freeman for receiving today’s Hercules scholarship award. After graduation, Kylon plans to attend the University of Mississippi’s graduate program to get his masters in accounting. He is active in many campus organizations, acting as Vice President […]

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Tougaloo College Nashville Alumni Chapter Donates $2,550 to the School

On behalf of the Tougaloo College Nashville Alumni Association, Ruth Byrdsong presents a donation of $2,550 to support current students at the school. Brittany Johnson, a junior biology major from Mississippi and Courtney Thomas, a sophomore sociology major from Memphis, both express their gratitude for their scholarships. Listen to the audio below. Support more students at […]

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Theta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi at Dillard University Donates Over $22K to the School

On behalf of the Theta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on the campus of Dillard University, John Abney presents a gift of over $22,000 to the New Orleans school. Listen to the audio below. You can also show your support for Dillard University any time by making a gift here.

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DSU College Of Business International Accreditation Re-affirmed

Consistent with the high standards Delaware State University sets for its academic programs, the DSU College of Business recently learned that its international accreditation has been reaffirmed for another five years. The AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) – notified the College of Business earlier this month that […]

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Dr. Mae C. Jemison, Miles College 2018 Commencement Speaker

Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African-American female astronaut will be the speaker for the Miles College Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at the Boutwell Auditorium. Miles College Class of 2018 sets a new school record with approximately 300 graduates. A physician, engineer, educator, entrepreneur and former astronaut, Dr. Jemison is […]

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Morris Brown National Alumni Association Donates $2,500 to Support Students

On behalf of the Morris Brown National Alumni Association, Shirley Barlow presents a gift of $2,500 to the school. She encourages all alumni, affinity groups and supporters of Morris Brown to give to continue the legacy of this Atlanta school. Listen to audio below. Click here to learn more about Morris Brown’s $20 Million By […]

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Central State Introduces Next Generation of Campus Living with $24M Residential/Academic/Wellness Center

  Central State University took another solid step into the future after breaking ground for a $24M Residential/Academic/Wellness Center. Students were introduced to the next generation of campus living- a complex where students can live, focus on exercise and wellness, and take classes. The apartment-like facility, which will be the first of its kind on […]

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Patsy and Gene Ponder of Marshall, Texas, make $2 million gift to Wiley College

Longtime Wiley College supporters say gift is in honor of College’s Retiring President, Haywood L. Strickland (Marshall, Texas) During a nostalgic visit to the Wiley Campus to bid a final farewell to the 16th President, Dr. Haywood L. Strickland, Mr. Gene and Trustee Patsy Ponder presented an unrestricted gift of $2 million to the College. […]

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Texas College Board of Trustees Donates $2,500 to Support Scholars

On behalf of the Texas College Board of Trustees, Dr. Jerry Christian, Sr. presents a gift of $2,500 to the Tom Joyner Foundation during the school’s campaign. Dr. Christian encourages all Texas College alumni and supporters to make a contribution in the audio below. Click here to make a donation to Texas College.

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Will These HBCU Football Players Be Picked in the 2018 NFL Draft?

It’s what many male athletes work hard for and dream of: becoming a NFL player. This weekend, 10 hopefuls from HBCUs have their fingers crossed for the 2018 NFL draft. Good luck to our athletes! Linebacker Darius Leonard, South Carolina State University                   There are several talented […]

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He Uses FEAR to Motivate Him. Meet Jye Jackson, Texas College Sophomore and Today’s Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Desoto, Texas Major: General studies Classification: Sophomore Career goal: To become an optometrist Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar from Texas College, Jye Jackson. After graduation, Jye plans to continue on to graduate school. The importance of education was instilled in Jye at an early age. This motivates him to go above and beyond […]

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Eunique Jones Gibson, Founder of the Because of Them We Can Campaign, to Address Bowie State Commencement

  Eunique Jones Gibson, an award-winning content creator, director and speaker who founded the iconic Because of Them We Can photo campaign, will return to her alma mater to address about 600 Bowie State University graduates and their families at the spring commencement on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Xfinity […]

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Jarvis Christian College Enactus Team Partners With the University of Texas at Dallas Enactus

Jarvis Christian College Enactus Team partners with the University of Texas at Dallas Enactus to expand the scope of the Unilever “Bright Futures” Project Accelerator, “Recycling the Seeds of Life”. Hawkins, TX – Jarvis Christian College Enactus received a grant from Unilever Corporation for the “Recycling the Seeds of Life” project.  The Unilever Bright Future […]

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HBCU Events: The Potential Role of Entrepreneurship in Reducing Mass Incarceration

  Morehouse College Entrepreneurship Center presents a symposium, The Potential Role of Entrepreneurship in Reducing Mass Incarceration, May 3, 2018. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

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Actor, Comedian Jamie Foxx to Receive Honorary Doctorate Degree from Jarvis

Actor, comedian and singer Mr. Jamie Foxx will receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Jarvis Christian College during the 2018 Spring Commencement activities May 5, 2018, in the E.W. Rand Center. Mr. Foxx was born Eric Marlon Bishop in Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, to Darrell Bishop and Louise Annette Talley Dixon. Shortly after his birth, he was […]

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Friends of Texas College, Dr. Betty Burston & Husband, Donate in Excess of $2,500 to the School

Dr. Betty Burston, a healthcare administration professor at University at Nevada Las Vegas, along with her husband, Sid, have been long-time donors to Texas College since 2002. Dr. Burston challenges other friends of Texas College to support the school during their April campaign and beyond. Listen to the audio below and click here to make […]

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Black Panther’ author Jesse J. Holland keynote speaker for Jarvis Christian College 2018 Spring Commencement

  Mr. Jesse J. Holland, Race and Ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, will give the keynote address during Jarvis Christian College’s 2018 Spring Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, in the E.W. Rand Center on the College campus. Mr. Holland is the author of “Black Panther: Who is the Black Panther?” a […]

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Shop Amazon Smile for Mother’s Day & Support HBCUs

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Have you gotten that special gift for your loved one yet? Go to www.smile.amazon.com, choose “Tom Joyner Foundation” as your charity and make your purchases. Amazon donates 5% of your purchase to us each time you shop on Amazon Smile. Start shopping today!

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TSU President Glenda Glover Applauds ‘BRAVERY’ Of Alumnus Hailed a Hero In Waffle House Shooting

  Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover says the university is “extremely proud” of alumnus James Shaw, Jr., who is being hailed a hero for wrestling an assault rifle out of the hands of a gunman at a local Waffle House. “Our hearts go out to the families that lost loved ones in this horrific […]

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Texas College Receives $2,500 Donation from CME Church

On behalf of the CME Church, Dr. Willie Champion and his Texas College alumna wife, Shirley, present a donation of $2,500 to the school. Dr. Champion, who is also Director of Security at Texas College and presiding elder in the CME Church, encourages other Texas College alumni, supporters and members of the CME Church to […]

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Bowie State University to Launch WBSU Bulldog Radio, Thanks to Radio One Support

  Bowie State University will launch its new internet radio studio, WBSU Bulldog Radio, on Tuesday, April 24 at 11 a.m., with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, live DJ and station tours. Hosted by the BSU Department of Communications, the event also recognizes the support of the largest urban radio network, Radio One, for making it possible […]

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Sheryl Underwood to Speak at Voorhees 2018 Commencement Ceremony

  Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees College will hold its 121st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m. in the Leonard E. Dawson Center. The keynote speaker will be actress, talk show host, and public speaker, Dr. Sheryl Underwood. Underwood is a savvy business woman and philanthropist. She is described as a public speaker who is one […]

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Hampton University in Virginia to Launch the Center for Caribbean Health Research

  Hampton University, the historically Black educational institution in Virginia, has announced the establishment of the Center for Caribbean Health Research on campus. The center will strive to eliminate health disparities in Caribbean nations and also for diaspora populations in the United States. Hampton University is partnering with the University of the Bahamas, St. George’s […]

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Delaware State University student, Alisa Winchester Awarded The prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship

  For the second time in its history, a Delaware State University student is the recipient of the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship Foundation has named Alisa Winchester, a DSU junior English major from Wilmington, Del., among the 2018 recipients of the Truman Scholarship – a $30,000 award that will go toward […]

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Dr. Dwight Fennell, President of Texas College, Donates $2,500 to Support Students

Dr. Dwight Fennell, Sr., President of Texas College, donates $2,500 to support scholars at the school. Dr. Fernell and Christian Gooding, a senior Criminal Justice major and 2017-18 SGA President, encourage others to give the gift of education by making a donation. Click here to get started then listen to the audio below from the […]

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Work Hard, Play Hard: Meet Today’s Harris-Stowe State Hercules Scholar, Victor Perez

GPA: 3.64 Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Major: Information Science and Computer Technology Classification: Senior Career goal: Information Security Congratulations to Victor Perez, a senior information science and computer technology major at Harris-Stowe State University. Upon graduation, Victor plans to pursue a career in the field of information security. In addition to his studies, Victor is  in […]

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Wiley College Debate Team Breaks Records, Finishes Seventh in the Nation

Great Debaters make history, again wins National title in Duo Interprepation (Marshall, Texas) This past weekend, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Great Debaters once again made history.  The team finished  seventh in the nation behind  the University of Texas at Austin, Western Kentucky University, Bradley University, George Mason University, the University of Alabama, and the University […]

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Texas College Alumni & Affinity Group Challenge

Welcome to the Texas College Alumni Chapter & Affinity Group Challenge! This is your opportunity to represent your alumni chapter or affinity group and give back to your alma mater. 100% of your donation will go directly the school and support current students in need at Texas College. All fees are covered by the Tom […]

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Sean Suggs, President of Toyota Missisppi announced as MVSU’s 2018 commencement speaker

  Sean Suggs, president of Toyota Mississippi, will address Mississippi Valley State University’s 2018 graduating class during the 66th Commencement Exercise Saturday, May 5. The ceremony is slated for 8 a.m. at the Rice-Totten Stadium and will recognize students receiving both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Responsible for all manufacturing and administration functions of Toyota’s Blue […]

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Candlelight Vigil to Be Held In Memory of Elizabeth City State University Alumna, Victoria Bradsher-Daniel

  Mrs. Victoria Jalissa Bradsher Daniel, age 26, of 849 Old Allensville Road, Roxboro, NC 27574, departed this life on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Elizabeth City, NC following a pedestrian-car accident. She was a native of Guilford County and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Roxboro where she was baptized at the […]

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UAPB student-athlete accepted into biomedical PhD program

  Pine Bluff, Ark. (April 16, 2018)  – Lauren Corby, a graduating senior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), was recently an accepted to the PhD program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for Biomedical Material Science in Jackson, Mississippi. She was offered five years of tuition covered, free medical insurance, […]

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Lanze J. Thompson Named Clark Atlanta University’s Senior Vice President for Financial Services

  Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President Ronald A. Johnson today announced the selection of Dr. Lanze J. Thompson as senior vice president for Financial Services, effective April 16, 2018. He will report to the University’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, Lucille F. Maugé. Thompson is currently the vice president for Financial Management for […]

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Texas College and UT Tyler Enter New Academic Partnership

  Texas College and the University of Texas at Tyler entered into a groundbreaking partnership for their students. The two institutions of higher education signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, March 23, 2018 to celebrate the development of a new relationship focused on providing research and transfer opportunities for students at Texas College. The […]

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Beyoncé’s Coachella List Includes ‘Lift Every Voice And Sing,’ and an Ode to HBCUs

    Original article by Adrienne Gibbs at Forbes.com. Beyoncé was not only the first black woman to open Coachella, she also historically kicked off the festival by singing  ‘Lift Every Voice And Sing,’ ( composed by Clark Atlanta alum James Weldon Johnson in 1900 and set to music by his brother John Rosamond Johnson) which is a […]

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UAPB to Mark 145 Years During Founders Celebration

  Pine Bluff, Ark. (April 16, 2018)  – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will celebrate 145 years of existence during Founders Celebration activities April 23-29. With the theme, “History, Heritage, Honor: #fueledforthefuture,” events include time honored traditions and a few new additions. Founders Celebration is a tradition that has been going on for […]

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Jarvis Christian College to Host Social Justice Conference

  Hawkins, TX – Three human rights leaders will gather on Jarvis Christian College’s campus for “Mission, Vocation and the Call to Social Justice: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. John D. Mangram,” on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Dr. Robert Franklin, Candler School of Theology, Emory College; Dr. Charles Steele Jr., Southern Christian Leadership […]

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#ProbateSeason: Introducing the New Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha at Elizabeth City State University

The Beta Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. introduced the spring ’18 on April 12 at Elizabeth City State University. Check out the profiles of the brothers below. Welcome to the brotherhood!  

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Elizabeth City State University Announces 2018 Football Schedule

The inaugural schedule of the Anthony Jones era of Elizabeth City State University football is highlighted by exhilarating Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Eastern College Athletic Conference, and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchups during the 2018 season. The Vikings will open the season September 1 with the first of four games at home in Roebuck Stadium […]

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Edward Waters College Announces New President

Edwards Waters College announced Wednesday that Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr. has been selected as the 30th President and CEO of Jacksonville’s historically black college. Faison was unanimously approved by the college’s board of trustees. He is currently the General Counsel and Vice President of External Affairs at Tuskegee University where he serves as the […]

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He’s on His Way to Becoming a First-Generation College Grad. Meet Jose Hernandez, Today’s Hercules Scholar from Texas College

  GPA: 3.689 Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Computer Science Minor: General Studies Career goal: to become a computer engineer Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Jose Hernandez, a Houston native and computer science major. After graduation, Jose plans to land a position in the computer science field and become a contributing citizen to our country. Jose […]

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Chance The Rapper, Grammy Award Winning Rapper, and Philanthropist, to deliver the Dillard University 2018 Commencement Address

  Dillard University will hold its 82 nd Commencement on Saturday, May 12, at 8 a.m., on the historic Avenue of the Oaks. The University will confer more than 200 undergraduate degrees next month. Dillard is proud to announce that the Grammy Winning Artist,Chance the Rapper will deliver this year’s commencement address. Chancelor Bennett, Chance the Rapper, is […]

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Tougaloo College Washington Area Alumni Chapter Donates $3,100 to the College

On behalf of the Washington Area Alumni Chapter of Tougaloo College, Kathy Moseley presents a gift of $3,100 to the school. Listen to her, as well as the scholarship recipient, in the audio below. It’s not too late to donate to Tougaloo College scholars. Click here to get started.

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2018 HBCU Commencement Speakers

Radio legend Tom Joyner and Chance the Rapper are among those who will deliver words of encouragement 2018’s HBCU grads. See who else made the list below.   Allen University – Rev. Dr. Mark K. Tyler, Pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church (Philadelphia, PA), film maker, educator and talk show host (Baccalaureate speaker) Mrs. Joan Robinson-Berry, […]

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Fisk University Galleries Present 3rd Annual Friends of the Gallery Reception & Opening of Two 2018 Spring Exhibitions

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Friends of the Gallery Reception and the opening of Let Us March On: Lee Friedlander and the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom and African-American Automobility: The Dangerous Freedom of the Open Road. Click here to become a Friend of the Gallery. Friends of the Gallery Private Reception: Thursday, April […]

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Benedict College is Lowering Its Tuition By Over $5,800

The Midlands College will have one of the most affordable tuition cost among the South’s prestigious private colleges and universities. Columbia, SC – Benedict College is rolling back its tuition and fees by $5,830 starting in the fall of 2018, the college announced on Tuesday. Bucking the trend of increasing cost for education each year, […]

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2018 Jackson State University DFW Alumni Chapter Black Winemakers Event

***ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT MIDNIGHT ON JULY 14, 2018. AFTER THIS TIME, TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE EVENT FOR $75.*** Continuing its annual tradition, the Jackson State University DFW Alumni Chapter will return to Villa’s on Sunday, July 15, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. to host a Brazilian churrasco, serving the restaurant’s numerous […]

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Meet Aaron Batiste: Harris-Stowe Senior, Aspiring HBCU President and Today’s Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Los Angeles, California Major: Educational studies Classification: Senior Career goal: to become president of an HBCU Congratulations to Aaron Batiste, a senior Educational Studies major at Harris-Stowe State University. After graduation, Aaron plans to receive his master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration. In the short-term, Aaron plans to become a Dean […]

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Sybil Wilkes and Roland Martin Reflect on the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassination

Sybil Wilkes and Roland Martin talk about his conversations with those who witnessed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s assassination, his legacy and the King family, 50 years ago today. Catch Sybil Wilkes’ show in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, Sundays at 9 a.m. or listen live on Sundays here.  

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VIDEO: Dillard President, Dr. Walter Kimbrough, Inspires Full Ride Scholarship Finalists

In the video below, Dillard President Dr. Walter Kimbrough gives words of wisdom to our 2018 Full Ride Scholarship finalists during this year’s banquet. In a nod to the movie Black Panther, Kimbrough’s speech, “Can You See Wakanda?”, will inspire any student to consider and value HBCUs during their college search. Read more here about […]

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2018 Full Ride Scholarship Winner, Daudreanna Baker, Talks About Her High School Experience

Daudreanna Baker, the 2018 Full Ride Scholarship winner, is interviewed by the panel of judges in the video below.  

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Daudreanna Baker Wins the 2018 Full Ride Scholarship to an HBCU

(Dallas – April 4, 2018) Daudreanna Baker of Hazlehurst, Miss. is the winner of the 2018 Tom Joyner Foundation® “Full Ride Scholarship” that will cover full tuition, room and board (on-campus only) and books up to 10 semesters. Baker, who is the oldest of four raised by a single mom at her home about 30 […]

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Fisk Leadership & Politics Luncheon Featuring Congresswoman Frederica Wilson ’63 & DeMarco Morgan

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the class of 1963, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2018 Leadership and Politics Luncheon, a forum created to explore the critical importance of leadership in the world of politics. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan will serve as our host for […]

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Jerald Jones Woolfolk Appointed President of Lincoln University in Missouri

The board of curators of Lincoln University, the historically Black educational institution in Jefferson City, Missouri, has selected Jerald Jones Woolfolk as the university’s 20th president. She will take office in May. Lincoln University enrolls about 2,600 undergraduate students and slightly more than 100 graduate students, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data. […]

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Elizabeth City State Announces Viking Fest 2018

Elizabeth City State University is excited to announce our Viking Fest 2018 Vibranium Hip-Hop Concert line-up Featuring TEE GRIZZLEY with opening performances by Qua Majesty, Emerald Starter and Coolestmell. We want to Welcome You To Wakanda as we host Viking Fest 2018. Viking Fest is Elizabeth City State University’s annual spring festival that engages students […]

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Tougaloo Community Alumni Association Donates $2,500

On behalf of the Tougaloo Community Alumni Association, Constance Harvey Birwell presents a gift of $2,500 to the school and encourages other alumni and supporters of the school to make a donation. Scholarship recipients Janet Jackson and Reagan Kelly Johnson express their gratitude in the audio below. Listen to the audio click, which aired on the Tom […]

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Meet Shola Jimoh, 2018 Full Ride Scholarship Finalist

Hometown: Naperville, Illinois High School: Neuqua Valley High School Intended field of study: Pre-medicine Honors, Awards and Activities Spoken word club 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years, Vice President Literary magazine 2017-17 school year Assistant Poetry Editor Illinois State Scholar AP Scholar, 2016-17 school year 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 school years Academic Award Community service Untitled Organization […]

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Meet Daudreanna Baker, 2018 Full Ride Scholarship Finalist

Hometown: Hazlehurst, Mississippi High School: Hazlehurst High School Intended field of study: Chemistry/Pre-Med Honors, Awards and Activities Indian Inquirer School Newspaper 2014-2016 Editor and Sole Member Yearbook Club 2015-2017 Hazlehurst High Basketball Team 2013-Present Bookkeeper, Manager and Statistician Beta Club 2014-Present Mayors Youth Council 2017 Student Government 2014-2017, Class President Congress for Future Physicians 2015 […]

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Meet Lauren Bush, 2018 Full Ride Scholarship Finalist

Hometown: Cornelius, North Carolina High School: Lake Norman Charter Intended field of study: Neuroscience Honors, Awards and Activities Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), 2015-present President and Vice President Interact Club, 2015-present Secretary and Leadership Board Lake Norman Charter Girls Tennis Team, 2014-present Knight Award for Perseverance (2x) and MVP 2016 Captain and Junior Captain […]

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#TJFWHM18: Lena Waithe, Shining Her Light in Hollywood

Lena Waithe is a writer, producer and actress. She’s best known for her acting role on the Netflix series “Master of None”. She is also the creator of the Showtime series “The Chi”. Since Lena was a young girl, the Chicago native fed her desire to become a television writer. She carried this desire with her […]

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Meet Aliyah Gardner, 2018 Full Ride Scholarship Finalist

Hometown: St. Helena Island, South Carolina High School: Beaufort High School Intended field of study: Biology Honors, Awards and Activities Cheerleading, Lower State Champions, 2014 Co-captain National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society, National Spanish Exam School Winner, Vice President Track & Field, 4th Place Pole Vault Regions, 2016 Create Club Eagle Pride Singers Community […]

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He Has the Entrepreneurial Spirit. Dillard University Senior, Ron Davalos, is Today’s Hercules Scholar

GPA: 3.675 Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Major: Marketing Classification: Senior Career goal: to become an entrepreneur in the fashion, music and food industry Congratulations to Ron Davalos, a senior, marketing major from New Orleans. After graduation, Ron plans to relocate to Denver to work in a sales apprentice program. In addition to excelling in his […]

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Meet Alexis Washburn, 2018 Full Ride Scholarship Finalist

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky High School: J. Graham Brown School Intended field of study: Biology Honors, Awards and Activities National Honors Society Community Service Recognition Member Governor’s Scholars Program National Senior Beta Community Service Recognition Member Black Student Union Treasurer/Coordinator Mission Physics Informative Video Contest Honorable Mention, 2016 The Scholastic Art Awards Louisville Region Honorable Mention […]

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#TJFWHM18: Issa Rae, New School Film Creative

Issa Rae is an actress, writer, director and producer. She first gained recognition for her unique and popular web series “Awkward Black Girl”, which led to her creation of the HBO series “Insecure”. “Insecure” earned Issa two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series Comedy in 2017 and 2018. The Los Angeles […]

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Fisk Business Partnership Luncheon Featuring Louis Upkins

The Fisk Business Partnership Luncheon sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners will take place on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Appleton Room of Jubilee Hall and will feature Louis Upkins, author and motivational speaker as the keynote speaker. This event is a business professional lunch where invited guest and students will engage in intelligent conversations […]

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Meet Krupa Patel, 2018 Full Ride Scholarship Finalist

Hometown: Belleville, Michigan High School: Canton Preparatory High School Intended field of study: Biomedical Engineering Honors, Awards and Activities Student Council 2014-2018 Leadership Award, President Key Club International 2014-2018, Most Number of Community Service Hours, President National Honor Society 2014-2018, Good Citizen Award, President and Vice President Yearbook Committee 2014-2018; Best Photographer Award, Head Editor […]

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#TJFWHM18: Ava DuVernay, Blazing the Trail in Film

Ava DuVernay is a film director, producer and screenwriter. The 45-year-old Long Beach, California native was the first African-American woman to win the directing award in the U.S. dramatic competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. She was also the first black female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award and for an […]

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Meet Bomani Kopano, 2018 Full Ride Scholarship Finalist

  Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland High School: St. Paul’s School for Boys Intended field of study: Mechanical Engineering Honors, Awards and Activities Black Awareness Club 2014-Present NA President, Sophomore & Junior Class Representative Varsity & Club Baseball 2014-Present Center fielder (Captain of the Outfield) Robotics Club 2017 President Kinetic Sculpture Race Club 2017-Present Member American Association […]

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Meet Malkam Hawkins, 2018 Full Ride Scholarship Finalist

  Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina High School: Providence Day School Intended field of study: Electrical Engineering Honors, Awards and Activities Academic Team 2014-present, Co-President WorldQuest 2014-present My team placed 4th at a citywide competition in 2015, Co-President Model United Nations 2015-present I received an honorable mention at a conference in 2015, Officer Students for the […]

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FAMU Launches Search for Candidates for Five Key Academic Leadership Posts

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) is seeking exemplary candidates for several deans’ positions as well as the superintendent of the FAMU Developmental Research School. A national search is underway for the deans of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication; College of Education; College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and College of Science […]

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Dillard University National Alumni Association Donates $2,500 to Support Students

Dr. Sydney Green, President of Dillard University National Alumni Association, presents a $2,500 donation to the school. Listen to the audio below. Two students express their appreciation for their scholarships. Connor Daley is a sophomore Chicago native and Urban Studies and Public Policy major. Daralyn Fulton is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The junior […]

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