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Howard University Highlights Economic Impact of HBCUs

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Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph. D., joined with business leaders and economic partners to emphasize Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ vital role in regional development. The “HBCUs as Catalysts for Regional Inclusive Economic Growth” forum presented a study revealing Howard’s substantial economic impact. It estimated the university contributed $1.575 billion within the Washington, […]

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‘We need to play’: Eddie George hopeful Tennessee State can renew Jackson State rivalry

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Tennessee State will be involved in yet another Southern Heritage Classic this Saturday when the Tigers play Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Memphis. But Tennessee State coach Eddie George is longing to revive its longtime non-conference HBCU rivalry with Jackson State in the future. The schools have not played each other since Jackson State announced it would

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Huston-Tillotson University Appoints John A. Smith Jr. as Men’s Basketball Head Coach

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Huston-Tillotson University has officially announced the appointment of John A. Smith Jr. as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team, effective September 2, 2024. Smith is a veteran coach with extensive NCAA Division I and Texas high school basketball experience. He is set to lead one of the university’s most prominent athletic programs.

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Edward Waters to Unveil Newly Renovated Dining Hall Honoring Bishop McKinley Young

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Edward Waters University is set to unveil its newly renovated dining hall on September 25, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for the campus community. The ambitious renovation project modernizes a 53-year-old facility. It doubles as a tribute to the legacy of the late Bishop McKinley Young, a revered leader within the EWU community. Since

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Morgan State Secures $20.9M Grant to Address Urban Health Disparities

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In a significant advancement for urban health research, Morgan State University has announced the award of a $20.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. This five-year funding will expand the ongoing efforts of the university’s Research Centers in Minority Institutions Center for Urban Health Disparities

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KSU, KCTCS Launch Tuition-Free Degrees for Transfers

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In a groundbreaking initiative to increase access to higher education in Kentucky, Kentucky State University and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System announced the Kentuckians Pathway Scholarship. This new scholarship program guarantees a tuition-free bachelor’s degree for Pell-eligible students graduating from KCTCS and transfer students still working toward their two-year degrees. The Kentuckians Pathway

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