Benedict College is pleased to announce that there will be no tuition increase for the 2014-15 academic year. This is the second consecutive year the College has chosen not to increase tuition, a decision that was approved by the College’s Board of Trustees during its spring meeting. In addition to the freeze on tuition, there
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sean Combs presented the commencement address at Howard University to more than 2,600 students on Saturday, May 10. During the ceremony, Howard conferred 105 doctoral degrees, the largest Ph.D. class in the University’s history. Combs gave an impassioned speech and led an energetic crowd in the famous Howard spirit chant, “HU, You
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Members of the oldest Greek-lettered sorority founded and incorporated by African-American women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Southeastern Region, recently joined forces to present a sizeable contribution to the scholarship efforts of Alabama A&M University (AAMU). A check in the amount of $100,000 was presented to AAMU President Andrew Hugine, Jr., during the institution’s 139th
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On May 5th The Home Depot announced the 2014 winners of its popular RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL Campus Improvement Grant Program. As many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continue to struggle for funding, this initiative, now in its fifth year, was designed to specifically reinvigorate HBCUs. A total of 58 HBCUs competed for grants totaling
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ABC News anchor and chief correspondent Byron Pitts challenged Jackson State University graduates during JSU’s undergraduate commencement ceremony May 3 to use their diplomas as an opportunity to change the world. “If your dreams only include you, then your dreams aren’t big enough,” he told the crowd at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. “I encourage you
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Alabama State baseball plated a late run to stun No. 4 ranked Miami with a 6-5 win came on Saturday night at Alex Rodriguez Park. ASU (34-18) jumped out 3-0 in the second inning, before UM (33-14) tied the game at three in the sixth/ The Hornets pushed the lead back to a pair runs
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After an extensive national search, on Tuesday, April 29th Tuskegee University’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Brian Johnson, Ph.D., has been unanimously selected to become the seventh president of Tuskegee University. Dr. Brian Johnson will assume the role of president on June 15th, 2014, succeeding Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon. Dr. Johnson is
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When it comes to their students, college professors hope that they make a difference, but they’re not always sure. Cheyney University students, faculty and staff came together Wednesday, April 30 in Duckrey Social Sciences Auditorium to cheer on Dr. Hazel Spears and let her know that she, indeed, makes a difference. The beloved Assistant Professor
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