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2016 Best Colleges Rankings Coming Sept. 9
The rankings available on usnews.com on Sept. 9 will include which schools are rated most highly by high school counselors from across the U.S. and which schools have the greatest commitment to undergraduate teaching. We also will have our annual ranking of historically black colleges and universities, as well as rankings of undergraduate business programs and undergraduate engineering programs.
Coppin Alumna Ready is the 1st Full-time Female NBA Analyst
FOX Sports Southeast announced that Coppin State alum Stephanie Ready will make the move from the Charlotte Hornets sidelines to the broadcast booth with Eric Collins and Dell Curry, becoming the first full-time female NBA game analyst.
FAMU Alumni Giving Campaign Launches New InitiativeBy: Jarrett…
10 for 10 Challenge Creator and 2015 HBCU Awards ‘Alumna of the Year’ award winner Cecka Rose Green challenged FAMU President Elmira Mangum and Board Chair Rufus Montgomery to kick off the campaign in the launch video.
JCSU Men’s Basketball To Hold Open Tryouts
The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls men’s basketball team announces open tryouts for any full-time students interested in becoming a part of the Golden Bulls men’s basketball program. Tryouts will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in Brayboy Gymnasium. Tryouts are open to any full-time JCSU student in good academic standing with the University.
Donald Trump Admits He Knows Nothing About Black Lives Matter…But We Already Knew That
In a Fox News interview over the weekend, Donald Trump admitted what many voters already knew — he doesn’t understand the Black Lives Matter movement. When asked his thoughts on what has arguably become the largest civil rights movement in recent decades, Trump responded that he knows “nothing about it.
2015 HBCU All-Stars: The White House Initiative Names 83 Students
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCUs) has announced its 2015 HBCU All-Stars, recognizing 83 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, and civic engagement. The All-Stars were selected from more than 450 students who submitted applications that included a transcript, resume, essay, and recommendation.
Commemorating 52nd Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
During the past two weeks two great persons in the struggle against injustice, both of whom I knew, passed away. First was Julian Bond at the age of 75, the other was Louis Stokes, a 15-term former congressman from OH. He died at the age of 90. The death of these two social justice and political warriors were on my mind as I realized that next week our will be the 52nd anniversary of the August 28th, 1963 March On Washington For Jobs and Freedom.
JCSU Continues Partnership with AM 1450 WGNC
The 1,000 watt station, located in nearby Gastonia, N.C. reaches into the Charlotte market and provides JCSU with another valuable tool to highlight Golden Bulls Athletics. WGNC Owner and General Manager Scott Neisler once again looks forward to the start of football season. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with JCSU athletics and to the start of the upcoming football season,” he said.
Tyrese Pays For Student’s Morehouse Tuition
Actor-singer Tyrese Gibson is paying it forward by offering $50,000 towards a young man’s college education. Lorenzo Murphy, 21, known for his inspirational messages as “Zo the Motivator” on Instagram, was given one year’s tuition by Gibson and will be attending Morehouse College this fall. On his Instagram account, Gibson credits radio host Tom Joyner as his inspiration for funding Murphy’s tuition. Joyner was recently honored by BET with the Humanitarian Award for his foundation, which supports HBCUs.
HBCU Alignment: 5 Critical Areas that Need Adjustments
As a stalwart advocate and supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), I have been thinking a lot lately about what ails this sector of the academy and what can be done to enhance its relevance, responsiveness and competitiveness.