December 22, 2021

Dr. DeNeia Thomas Named TSU VP for Enrollment Success

By Texas Southern University Dr. DeNeia Thomas has been selected as Texas Southern University’s new Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success. “Dr. Thomas’ history of collaboration and commitment to student success will only add to our ongoing transformation at Texas Southern University,” said Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young, TSU President. “Not only is she a seasoned strategist

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Wiz Khalifa Urges Peace in Hip-Hop After Rapper Deaths

By Toyin Owoseje, Hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa is calling for peace in the entertainment industry following the violent deaths of fellow rappers Drakeo the Ruler and Young Dolph. The “See You Again” hitmaker took to Twitter on Sunday night to urge his fellow performers to treat each other better in the new year. As entertainers, let’s “try some sh*t next

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Trevor Noah Sues NYC Hospital Over Alleged Negligence

By Lisa Respers France, Jennifer Henderson and Andy Rose, Comedian and late night host Trevor Noah has filed a lawsuit against his doctor and a New York City hospital alleging that their negligence caused him to “sustain permanent, severe and grievous injuries,” according to the complaint obtained by CNN. Noah alleges the Hospital for Special

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Texas Librarians Launch #FReadom to Fight Book Bans

By Nicole Chavez, Evan McMorris-Santoro and Laura Dolan, Carolyn Foote was shocked and angry when hundreds of books about race, equality or sexuality in Texas school libraries were targeted by Republican lawmakers. She and other librarians focused on making their collections more reflective of the increasingly diverse community and their work was now under threat. Over the

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FSU Biology Students Shine in NSF-Funded Research

By Fayetteville State University, Three Fayetteville State University Biology students, Christa Dudley, Sy’Keria Garrison, and Kimberly Obi are scholars in Dr. Danielle Graham’s microbiology research laboratory. Dr. Graham’s lab focuses on characterizing antibiotic-resistant bacteria, identifying novel antimicrobials from environmental microorganisms, and developing strategies to target biofilm formation. Dr. Graham is an alumna of FSU, an

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Meharry’s COVID-19 Fight Boosts Profile and Impact

By Meharry Medical College In the very early morning hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2020, a high-end EF-3 tornado tore across North Nashville, mere blocks from the Meharry campus. The next day, Meharry mobilized to send students and clinicians into the community to render aid. Campus digital messaging boards were cleared to handle information about

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Morehouse & Huntsman Launch $100K Scholarship for Students

By Morehouse College Morehouse College is partnering with the London and New York-based elite fashion house, and renowned bespoke tailor, Huntsman Savile Row to prepare enterprising business, mathematics, and computer science majors for success in their future careers. Huntsman has contributed a $100,000 gift to Morehouse to establish The Huntsman Savile Row Scholarship. The scholarship

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Kamala Harris Defends Biden Amid Manchin Build Back Better Rift

By Jasmine Wright, Vice President Kamala Harris forcefully defended President Joe Biden when recently asked whether he or Sen. Joe Manchin is the president of the United States, as Biden’s agenda remains stalled in part because of the West Virginia Democrat. “So, who is the real president of this country, is it Joe Manchin or Joe Biden, Madam

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - AUGUST 18: Students walk through the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on August 18, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school halted in-person classes and reverted back to online courses after a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past week. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)

UNC, Advocates Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Affirmative Action

By Joan Biskupic, The University of North Carolina and civil rights advocates urged the US Supreme Court on Monday to steer clear of a case designed to end racial affirmative action at state colleges and universities. Lawyers for North Carolina, led by state Solicitor General Ryan Park, contend the challengers are trying to “short-circuit” the usual judicial process by

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Anonymous Donor Gifts $180K to CCNY for Physics Scholarships

By David Williams, Physics professor Vinod Menon doesn’t get much mail at the office, so when The City College of New York (CCNY) returned to in-person classes this semester, he was greeted with some junk mail and a nondescript package in a battered cardboard box. Menon, the chairman of the physics department, at first thought it was some

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