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‘I’ve always wanted to be at an HBCU’: Nolan Smith loves the culture at Tennessee State

When Nolan Smith was offered the men’s basketball coaching job at Tennessee State, he felt it was the right place at the right time in his career. “I’ve always wanted to be at an HBCU, knowing all the history, especially Howard and the HBCUs in North Carolina,” Smith explained during his appearance on “The MEAC […]

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Howard University College of Medicine Placed On Accreditation Probation

Howard University College of Medicine accreditation probation explained The Howard University College of Medicine accreditation probation news is drawing national attention after the medical school was formally placed on probation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body responsible for MD programs in the United States. According to reporting confirmed by the

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Report: Lamar Odom has drawn interest as HBCU head coach

Could there be another celebrity HBCU coach? Lamar Odom, the two-time NBA champion who played more than a decade in the NBA with multiple NBA teams, including winning a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, has drawn interest from CIAA schools. According to a report by HBCU Gameday basketball analyst Liv Antilla, Odom has “received

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Aaron Nkrumah went from Division III star to best in OVC at Tennessee State

Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, capping a remarkable rise from Division III standout to one of Division I’s most dynamic playmakers. Nkrumah, a 6-foot-6 senior guard, averaged 18.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, leading the Tigers to a share of the

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SEC schools will benefit from Mississippi NIL tax cut. Will HBCUs?

Mississippi is making a bold move in the NIL era — and while the SEC is the obvious winner, the long-term impact on Jackson State and other HBCUs could be just as important. The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would exempt name, image and likeness earnings from state income tax. With Mississippi already

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Nonprofit connecting first-generation college students to strong first jobs expands to HBCUs in the Carolinas

By Analisa Sorrells Archer As college students prepare to graduate, they face the pivotal but often daunting task of securing their first job and unlocking long-term economic mobility. Yet the economic benefits of earning a four-year degree are not distributed equally. According to an analysis from the Pew Research Center, first-generation college students, on average, earn

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FAMU Community Members Say DEI Policies Impacted Black Studies Degree At HBCU

As Florida A&M University seeks to align its curriculum with state standards, the HBCU has consolidated one major degree program, which has angered community members. The Board of Trustees at FAMU approved a measure to consolidate seven degree programs, including one that merges African American (Black) studies. That move, the Tallahassee Democrat reports, aims to help FAMU

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Zara Larsson Says Her Secret to Abs Is Just Laughing: “I Don’t Go to the Gym”

Zara Larsson believes that her toned abs could be giving away her secret to something a lot simpler than hardcore workouts and schedules: laughing. The Swedish singer recently opened up about what she calls her “secret” to toned abs, letting her fans in on the fact that she does not follow a conventional workout regimen.

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Brazilian Woman Reportedly Stabbed and Set on Fire by Ex-Coworker After Rejecting His Advances

A 22-year-old administrative assistant is currently hospitalized at the intensive care unit of a hospital following an alleged stabbing and arson attack by a former co-worker who had made romantic advances at the victim, according to the police and the victim’s family. The incident occurred on Monday in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, which falls within the

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