Unsolicited Advice for Parents and Students from a Three-time University President As a university president, the annual ritual that I loved most was the opportunity to welcome new freshmen to campus. No matter how busy I was, I always made time to meet new students and their parents and to assist them with moving into […]
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Are you ready for some HBCU football? The homecoming 2014 schedule is in, and HBCU alumni, students and supporters should start making plans to participate in the annual weeklong homecoming celebration. The dates will vary among schools, but homecoming generally takes place between October and November each year. The best part about homecoming is that
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If you have always had a knack for fashion and seriously thinking about careers in fashion, then a good look at HBCUs that offer fashion degree programs is just what you need. There are many degrees that can prepare you for a successful fashion career such as fashion design, fashion merchandising, and retail management. Some
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Nothing compares with the White House Internship program where you can actually witness the daily grind in the White House and gain valuable experience which can help you in your future career. The road to the White House is not an easy one, as there are many vying for this opportunity. The internships are unpaid
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HBCU college tours can help college bound students choose the best university that will suit their expectations. If you are currently searching for the right university, joining organized college tours will help you understand better what each school can offer. You will get the chance to see the school facilities, understand more about student activities, and get
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June is Black Music Month in the United States – even though we should celebrate Black Music Month every day because of its profound influence on American culture. In his useful study Lift Every Voice: The History of African American Music (2009), Burton W. Peretti wrote, “African American music is one of the treasures of
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For the last decade or so, there has been much discussion in education centered on preparing students, faculty, and professionals who are globally competitive. With advances in technology, increased trade, and growing multinational companies and institutions, it is imperative that this generation and future generations are prepared to work in a global marketplace and community.
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Earlier this month U.S. News & World Report released The Short List: College, which is a regular series that assesses specific areas of our nation’s colleges and universities. One of the reports within the series focused on the top 10 HBCUs Where Alumni Give the Most and it got me to thinking, “What can the
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