The Rickey Smiley and Russ Parr Morning Shows will become the official tailgate party for Historically Black Colleges andt Universities (HBCU) football classic games and homecoming events, and AT&T is proud to sponsor the upcoming HBCU Tailgate Tour. Rickey Smiley and Russ Parr will provide non-stop entertainment. The tour in each market will include karaoke […]
It’s Official: Morris Brown Pays Off $10 Million Debt
Morris Brown College has transferred $500,000 to the federal government to pay off a $10-million debt, according to a press release by the college. The historically black college—which reached a settlement in April with the U.S. Dept. of Education to relinquish the millions of dollars of unused financial aid given to the school—made the payment […]
Hampton alum inducted into National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame
Atlanta, Ga. – Hampton University Alumnus Johnnie B. Booker, Class of 1961, will be inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta located at 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. The ceremony highlights and honors deserving graduates of HBCUs for their distinguished service […]
Morgan Named Among ‘America’s Best Colleges’ by Forbes Magazine
Source: Morgan State University News Ranks in Top Third Among Research, Southern Institutions Morgan State University has been included in a very elite group of colleges and universities around the country, named one of ‘America’s Best Colleges’ recently by Forbes Magazine. Listed among the top quarter of the nation’s colleges and universities, Morgan also ranked […]
Bowie State University Makes 2011 America’s Top Colleges List
Source: Bowie State University. (Bowie, MD) – Bowie State University has been named one of America’s Top Colleges for 2011 by Forbes magazine, ranking BSU in the top 20 percent of the nation’s four-year undergraduate institutions. The 650 institutions included in the list are described as the best public and private colleges and universities from […]
South Carolina State Makes Forbes List of Best Undergrad Institutions
Orangeburg, SC (WLTX) – South Carolina State University has been named to Forbes Magazine’s list of America’s best undergraduate institutions. The business magazine made their rankings based on data prepared by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. The creators of the survey said they ranked the schools based on “quality of teaching, great career prospects, and graduation […]
Top 11 Notable HBCU Alumni
Did you know that P. Diddy interned at Uptown records while he was at Howard University? Or that Oprah got her start in broadcasting while at Tennessee State University? Check out our of slideshow of famous HBCU alumni. Are we missing someone? Tell us in the comments section! While Sean “Puffy”/”P. Diddy” Combs was attending […]
Freshman Tips for Creating An Eco-Friendly Dorm Room
With a little imagination and effort, you can be the freshman with the most eco-friendly dorm room on campus. Going green in college doesn’t refer to the color on the classroom walls. It means buying products — appliances, storage solutions, bath basics, sheets and towels — made from recycled or organically grown materials. It can […]