Howard University today announced a five-year contract extension for school president Wayne A.I. Frederick, guaranteeing his place at the nation's flagship historically black college through 2024. Dr. Frederick, who was […]
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Texas Southern Law School Fined, Censured By American Bar Association for Gender Bias and Sexual Harassment
Texas Southern University will pay a $15,000 fine and must detail efforts to limit gender bias and sexual harassment at its law school, according to a public censure issued by […]
Vendors Under Review for Southern Marijuana Contract
Southern University received applications from seven companies seeking to be its medical marijuana grower, as the school sets up one of Louisiana’s two production facilities. The Southern University Ag Center […]
Delaware State Students Work to Deter Crime in Downtown Dover
Residents in and around downtown Dover, DE were recently surprised by four Delaware State University students looking to help prevent crime in the region. Dashayna Brown, Danielle McAllister, Ruth Kotter […]
FAMU Owed Millions According to Lawsuit Filed Against State of Florida
A duo of Tallahassee-based attorneys have filed an accompanying lawsuit to a case brought by two University of Florida graduates against the State of Florida, alleging systemic withholding of matching donations […]
NPR Profiles Changing Community Profile Around Howard U.
NPR profiles the changing ethnic and racial composition of the Washington D.C. neighborhood surrounding Howard University. The profile examines realities for HBCU communities in metropolitan areas.
Hampton Professor Hits Million Dollar State Lottery Jackpot
A Hampton University Professor won a $1 million prize playing the Gold Bar Bonanza scratch off. Dr. Calvin Lowe, who is Dean of the School of Science, thought he’d won […]
Iconic News Anchor, Cheyney Alumnus Jim Vance Dies
Jim Vance, a Cheyney University graduate who was Washington D.C.’s longest serving broadcast news anchor, died last week after a battle with cancer. He was 75. His life and impact […]
Southern Board Upholds Firing of Vice-Chancellor Brandon Dumas
A lengthy meeting held by Southern University Supervisors upheld the controversial firing of a popular executive this afternoon, as a two-vote margin formally dismissed Brandon Dumas as the university’s vice-chancellor […]
Ivory Nelson Named Jackson State Provost
Longtime academician Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, a three-time university president and one-time community college chancellor, has assumed the role of interim provost at Jackson State University. The native of Shreveport, […]
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