The Fountain City Classic between Fort Valley State University and Albany State University drew more than 30,000 HBCU football fans to Columbus, GA last week, bringing a major boost to […]
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Albany State, Like All HBCUs, Deserves the Dignity of a Presidential Search
Albany State University President Art Dunning today announced his plans for retirement, effective in January 2018. Dunning was named president of the institution following its merger with predominantly white Darton […]
These HBCUs Are Taking the Lead on Entrepreneurial Development
In an interview explaining his sudden retirement decision, Norfolk State University President Eddie Moore said that his personal health and the university’s need for more energy were key factors. https://pilotonline.com/news/local/education/higher-education/i-feel-it-s-time-to-go-norfolk-state-president/article_b1e95b73-d264-580a-9ed8-a1fd71708e1b.html […]
Did Georgia Build Up Albany State to Justify Killing Savannah State and Fort Valley State?
The University System of Georgia generated nearly $17 billion dollars of economic impact for Georgia last year, accounting for more than three percent of new jobs created, and giving the […]
Southern Placed on Accreditation Warning
Already reeling from a sex tape scandal with the alleged involvement of a university vice-president and a graduate student, Southern University was today announced as one of several historically black institutions to […]
Fort Valley State AD Joshua Murfree Resigns
Fort Valley State University Athletic Director Joshua Murfree Jr. resigned from his position last week, and university officials say a decision on an acting director will be made in a […]
Kevin Porter Named Fort Valley State Head Football Coach
Former NFL defensive back and long-time Arena League football coach Kevin Porter was yesterday announced as the head coach of Fort Valley State University’s football program. A Warner Robins native and third-round […]
HBCU Alums Accuse Georgia Higher Ed Chancellor of Discrimination
In a scathing editorial published in the Macon Telegraph, three graduates of Georgia historically black universities have accused University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby of discrimination in the executive search […]
Oakland Raiders Sign Fort Valley State Alum Marquette King to Long Term Deal
Fort Valley State University alumnus and standout NFL punter Marquette King signs a five-year extension with the NFL’s Oakland Raiders.
Fort Valley State Receives $200K Grant for Peanut Preservation Research
Georgia peanut farmers experienced one of the region’s worst insect infestations in 2010, but a $200,000 research grant awarded to Fort Valley State University will help to protect crops and […]
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