The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Nursing has launched new efforts to increase opportunities to prepare students to work as health care professionals in rural and underserved communities. The Academic-Practice Partnerships […]
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Entertainer Chris Tucker's Son Seeks Place in Family Business at Morehouse
Destin Tucker, son of actor and standup comedian Chris Tucker, will begin his journey into the entertainment business at Morehouse College this fall.
UNCF Joins Growing Coalition Calling for Postponement of White House HBCU Conference
The United Negro College Fund is the latest HBCU advocacy organization to request a postponement of the White House’s annual conference on historically black colleges and universities.
Tensions Grow Around the Politics of the White House HBCU Conference
Adam Harris reports for the Chronicle that while presidents continue to mull the prospects of attending the annual HBCU conference, some are saying the political climate will not help the […]
How an HBCU Degree Can Benefit Your Job Search
Essence offers up four elements of HBCU culture which can help black graduates to achieve professional success after graduation.
Howard Names Former FBI Director James Comey as Endowed Public Policy Chair, Will Keynote Opening Convocation
Howard University today announced that former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey, a central figure in the federal investigation into potential collusion between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russian […]
Sexual Harassment Claims, Lawsuits Cast Cloud Over Southern
Officials at Southern University say they are reviewing a number of sexual harassment complaints filed by students, who alleged that the university botched handling cases through judicial review and discipline. […]
NBA All-Star James Harden Donates $100,000 to Texas Southern
Houston Rockets all-pro guard James Harden recently donated $100,000 to Texas Southern University in support of student scholarships. FOX 26 in Houston broke the story on the major gift, coming […]
Controversy Surrounds Trump Supporters' Visit to Howard University
A social media retelling of alleged harassment of two Donald Trump supporters at Howard University has drawn attention to the nation’s flagship HBCU, and a response from its administration. A Twitter […]
Rex Tillerson Targets HBCUs as Essential Partner for Diversifying State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave remarks today at the agency’s headquarters this morning to members of its student programs and fellowships, with the focus of the talk on […]
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