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HBCU Nursing Program Achieves 100% Pass Rate on PN-NCLEX Exam

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Denmark Technical College proudly announces its practical nursing program has achieved a 100% pass rate on the PN-NCLEX exam. All 12 graduates from the 2024 cohort successfully passed the examination, highlighting the college’s commitment to excellence in nursing education and student preparedness for the healthcare field. “This achievement is a direct result of the hard […]

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HBCU Alumna Receives 2024 Hall of Fame Award from Library Association

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Cathi Mack, who served over three decades at SC State’s Miller F. Whittaker Library, was honored with the 2024 Hall of Fame Award from the South Carolina Library Association during its Annual Conference Awards Ceremony. This accolade underscores her outstanding dedication to library services and advocacy for professional diversity. “Cathi Mack is an indomitable force,”

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HBCU Professor Awarded Prestigious Fulbright International Educators Award

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Dr. Andre Stevenson, a distinguished professor of social work and director of international programs at Elizabeth City State University, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators Award. This honor recognizes his commitment to fostering global collaboration and understanding. Later this year, Stevenson will travel to France and Senegal to deepen institutional partnerships

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HBCU Recognized For Its Commitment to Supporting First-Generation Students

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Jackson State University has proudly advanced to the FirstGen Forward Network Leader phase. JSU is now among a group of institutions recognized for its commitment to enhancing educational outcomes for first-generation students. “Jackson State University is honored by this recognition, which underscores our unwavering commitment to supporting first-generation students through intentional, student-centered initiatives that foster

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Sole HBCU Scholar Shines in Italian Study Abroad Initiative

Alabama State University, American Institute for Foreign Study, Buzzing News, Calandrea Carter / blackinvestmentgroup

As the new year unfolds, Alabama State University junior Calandrea Carter is seizing an extraordinary opportunity to broaden her horizons through a study-abroad program in Italy, made possible by a national fellowship from the American Institute for Foreign Study. With financial support from The ASU Foundation, Carter’s journey began on Jan. 1 and will continue

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Lawmaker Proposes New Athletic Facility for HBCU Amid Stadium Debate

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In a move that would elevate the athletic experience at Jackson State University, Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) recently introduced legislation calling for the construction of a new multipurpose athletic facility for the university. The proposal, which could allocate up to $40 million from state funds, aims to provide JSU with upgraded facilities

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520 Wings: HBCU Alumnus Culinary Legacy Soars in Savannah

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Gary Gordon, a 2010 graduate of Shaw University, has transformed his passion for hot wings into a thriving culinary empire with his restaurant, 520 Wings, in Savannah, Georgia. After earning his degree from Shaw University, Gordon returned to his hometown of Savannah, craving the traditional hot wings he enjoyed while studying in Raleigh. Noticing a

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HBCU History Master’s Program Marks 85 Years of Empowerment

Buzzing News, Civil Rights, North Carolina Central University / blackinvestmentgroup

North Carolina Central University, originally known as North Carolina College, made a groundbreaking move in 1939 by establishing its master’s program in history. A pivitol legal case involving Llyod Gaines significantly influenced this decision. In 1938, Gaines challenged the University of Missouri Law School‘s refusal to admit him based solely on his race. The U.S.

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HBCU Graduate Ensuring an Accessible Experience Ahead of the Super Bowl

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A diving accident in 2016 left Mark Raymond Jr., an Xavier University alumnus, with limited mobility, requiring him to navigate his beloved New Orleans in a wheelchair. Struggling against inadequate accessibility standards, Raymond felt a wave of hopelessness. However, after confronting his emotions and reevaluating his purpose, he focused on advocacy. In 2018, two years

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