August 16, 2022

UAPB Sees Record Growth in Graduation Rates Across 6 Years

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced Thursday that it continues to show significant achievement in graduation rates. UAPB increased its four-year graduation rate and maintained its highest five-year and six-year graduation rates on record. Overall,  the four-year rate improved 133% from 2016 to 2020; the five-year

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Cheyney University Gives Laptops to All Enrolled Students

Courtesy of Cheyney University As part of an ongoing commitment to provide students with the latest technology to perform at the highest academic level, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is providing all 625 students with personal laptops to use throughout their learning journey. The university will distribute the Dell Latitude laptops to all current students when

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Xavier Alumni Donate to Support Gold Rush Basketball Teams

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana alumni and former athletes David Egans and Olumide Olafioye recently pledged a recurring donation to their alma mater’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 sports season. Influenced by their time at Xavier, Egans and Olafioye are on a mission to give back,

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NCCU Welcomes Class of 2026 With Strong Enrollment Growth

By Quiana Shepard An estimated 1,296 first-year students have joined North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) Class of 2026, with an additional 393 transfer students registered for fall classes for the 2022-2023 academic year. More than 600 students have entered into NCCU’s graduate and professional schools, with the university’s School of Law welcoming approximately 163 students to its day

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BlueCross Funds Full Scholarships for HBCU Students

Courtesy of Benedict College BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina is partnering with Benedict College and Claflin University to give more students an opportunity to pursue an education while getting a head start on their career paths. The BlueCross BlueScholars program will select four students from each institution to receive a full four-year scholarship that covers

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Jordan Brand Partners With Howard to Elevate Black Futures

By Frank Tramble What to Know The 20-year partnership between Jordan Brand and Howard University is built on a legacy of excellence and a vision for Black futures. The partnership aims to elevate Howard University’s athletic department, unlock new opportunities for recruitment and inspire a new generation to dream of excellence. Together, Jordan Brand and

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Claflin Freedom School Boosts Youth Reading, Life Skills

Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University’s Freedom School concluded its summer activities recently with a closing presentation that featured speeches on topics such as climate change, conflict resolution, healthy lifestyles, step performances, and recognition of the program’s outstanding scholars. More than 70 students in the third through the eighth grades participated in the Freedom School, which

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ASU’s Lois Russell Wins Top Award at HBCU Symposium

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU Alabama State University’s vice president for the division of Marketing and Strategic Communications – Lois Russell – brought home a top award and accolades from the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, which she recently attended in our nation’s capital. The Advancement Leadership Award was presented to Russell during the Symposium which drew hundreds of Advancement and other higher

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