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Stillman College Hosts Screening of What About Me Film

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College will host a special screening of “What About Me,” a documentary that explores the lived experiences of Black men in America. The hour-long documentary aims to create more dialog about how Black men are perceived in America and shine a light on their successes. “What About Me” explores the stereotypes of

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TSU Students Face Housing Delays as Spring Semester Begins

By Tosin Fakile Frustration builds as some Tennessee State University students are unhappy and anxious about not having housing assigned with the spring semester starting in a few days. TSU sophomore Zavian Carter said he has been waiting for his spring semester housing assignment since last semester. Some TSU students have reached out to News4

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Howard Magazine Wins Big at 2021 Folio Eddie & Ozzie Awards

Written by Howard University Newsroom The Office of University Communications is pleased to announce that Howard Magazine won three 2021 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards this Fall. The Folio Awards are run by Folio, a New York-based business magazine focused on trends in the publishing industry, and bring together some of the best publications around the country

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TSU Banking Students Earn 100% Pass Rate on RMA Exam

By Texas Southern University Students in Texas Southern University’s newly-established Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry. The Risk Management Association Credit Essentials Certificate (RMA CEC), which is tied

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Savannah State Honors Dr. King’s Legacy Through Action

Courtesy of Savannah State University Monday, January 17th, Savannah State University joined the nation in honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beloved father, pastor and leader of the American civil rights movement. We pause every year to rightfully remember his life, and reflect upon the service and sacrifice of the many who fought alongside

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Stillman College Joins National Cancer Equity Initiative

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College is the first institution of higher learning in the State of Alabama to join Going for Gold, a multi-year initiative with HBCUs to advance equitable cancer care. Going for Gold was launched by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, a non-profit that works to develop and implement initiatives that reduce the

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TSU President Unveils Bold 5-Year Strategic Growth Plan

By Meagan Gosa Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover praised employees for their contributions to the success TSU has achieved, and she challenged them to take the university to even higher heights over the next five years. In her state of the university speech to the 2022 Faculty-Staff Institute on Tuesday, Dr. Glover addressed the university’s

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Tuskegee, VCOM Partner to Expand Medical School Access

By Tuskegee University Tuskegee University and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Auburn campus leaders have signed a memorandum of understanding guaranteeing qualified Tuskegee students a successful entry into the VCOM medical school and the Rocovich Scholars Admission Program. Due to the diminished opportunities for medical training in the United States, the chronic

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Morehouse Launches Black Men’s Research Institute

By Morehouse College Morehouse College today launched the Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI), a pioneering initiative to study the economic, social, cultural, and personal outcomes of issues affecting Black men, particularly where disparities exist in the U.S. and internationally. Rooted in the scholarship of the humanities, humanistic social sciences, and the creative arts, the institute is unique

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TSU Launches Inclusive Program for IDD Students with Grant

By Meagan Gosa Tennessee State University has been awarded a $284,000 grant to help students with intellectual disabilities. It is the first public institution in Middle Tennessee to offer an inclusive higher education program. TSU is among four higher education institutions to receive the Tennessee Believes grant from the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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