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Houston Authorities investigate a shooting at Texas Southern University, Friday, Oct. 9, 2015

Survivors of On and Off Campus Violence Need University Support

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Over the last several weeks gun violence has erupted on and off college campuses throughout the United States. Serene environments were shattered by senseless deaths at Northern Arizona University, Umpqua Community College, Texas Southern University and Tennessee State University. College communities of varying sizes are fighting an epidemic that touches the lives of Americans in

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Jimmie Edwards, a 1970 graduate of Dillard University

Dillard Alumnus Donates $1 Million for Endowed Scholarship

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Jimmie Edwards, a 1970 graduate of Dillard University recently donated $1 million to his alma mater to establish an endowed scholarship for deserving students. This is one of the largest single contributions ever given by an alumnus and it establishes the largest endowed scholarship in Dillard’s history. “I received a full scholarship in 1966 and

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Millennial Leadership at Shaw University

A Millennial President Brings a New Vision to Shaw University

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According to a recent study, Millennials are destined to make up an estimated fifty percent of the U.S. workforce by 2020. Women, in particular, in this demographic are ushering in a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration in a new era of female talent. Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy is no exception. As the newly-appointed President of Shaw University

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October 13, 2015 Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Campus.

WSSU Rehabilitation Counseling Gets $1M Grant to Address Industry Shortage

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) researchers have received a five-year $1 million U.S. Department of Education grant to reduce a shortage of rehabilitation counseling professionals. WSSU’s Department of Rehabilitation Counseling received the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services grant to address the shortage in professionals in rehabilitation, as well as the specific shortage of rehabilitation

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Five Approaches to Increasing HBCU Sustainability

Five Approaches to Increasing HBCU Sustainability

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A recent Moody’s Investor Services report predicts that the closure rates of small colleges and universities will triple in the coming years—and mergers will double. Moody’s defines small colleges and universities as private colleges with operating revenue below $100 million and public colleges below $200 million. This means as many as 15 institutions a year

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JSU is most ‘Instagrammed’ site in Mississippi

Jackson State is Most ‘Instagrammed’ Location in Mississippi

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A national travel survey reveals that Jackson State University (JSU) is the most “Instagrammed” location in Mississippi, topping other universities and entities in the Magnolia state. Comparatively, the Grand Canyon rakes in the highest numbers for Arizona; Disneyland for California; South Beach for Florida; Wrigley Field for Illinois; Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana; the Vegas

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Dr. Norman C. Francis and Mrs. Blanche Masdonald Francis.

Xavier Mourns Death of Blanche Franics, Former University First Lady

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Xavier University of Louisiana sadly notes the death of another legendary figure in its storied history: Mrs. Blanche Masdonald Francis ’48, beloved wife of President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis ’52, the devoted mother to six children, and the gracious First Lady of Xavier for some 47 years, who touched so many lives over the

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