By Jackson State University Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson announces the appointment of Josiah J. Sampson, III, Ph.D., as vice president for Enrollment Management, effective Jan. 18. In the role, Sampson will provide leadership and oversight for the university’s strategic enrollment management planning for the areas of admissions/recruitment, financial aid services and the registrar and records services.
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Written By Savannah State University Savannah State University’s (SSU) Model African Union (AU) Student Organization members recently won five out of 10 awards at the 24th Southeast Model African Union Conference (SEMAU) hosted at Georgia College and State University. The three-day conference on African affairs gave students an opportunity to learn about diplomacy, conflict resolution, leadership
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By Janice Sage Each year on the third Monday of January we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and reflect on the work that still needs to be done for racial equality. This January 17, make the holiday more than just a day off and take time to reflect and take action on civil rights
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By Texas State University Janice Francis is an active Texas Southern University alumna from the Jesse H. Jones School of Business. As volunteer coordinator for the 44th Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Houston and a member of the Black Heritage Society, she honors MLK’s life and legacy. We asked Janice about what goes into
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus Rep. Ramon Alexander will be the keynote speaker for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, scheduled for 10:10 a.m. Friday, January 14. Recognized as one of the state’s rising political leaders, Alexander was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016 to represent
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By Sam Watson After all the challenges presented by COVID-19, coursework, late-night studies and exams, Robert O’Dell Flint Jr. walked across the South Carolina State University commencement stage on Friday with his second higher education degree in hand. “You know it’s been a long journey — dealing with the pandemic, doing the classes virtually,” Flint
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Written by Morehouse College A new office of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) is coming to the campus of Morehouse College. The project, led by UGA and the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, will support economic growth in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood, as well as the metro area. As the
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