By Natasha Singer Trying to obtain an internship at a leading tech company or start-up can be a depressing quest for many college students, requiring a sustained, semester-long effort — often with little to show for it but a slew of rejections. Now Bowie State University, a historically Black university in Bowie, Md., has created
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Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University is proud to announce that Rose M. Holton, MD, a distinguished alumna and accomplished anesthesiologist, will be the commencement speaker for the upcoming graduation ceremony on Saturday, December 9. In addition, Alonzo E. Jones Sr., MD, FACC, distinguished alumnus and prominent physician specializing in cardiovascular
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Written By Bowie State University Students interested in learning more about risk management, insurance and the career opportunities available in the rapidly expanding industry can now enroll in a new course for the spring semester. Principles of risk management and insurance (FINA – 400) will introduce students to the sector and provide them with an
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Courtesy of Morgan State University For a third time, Morgan State University, under the leadership of its Veterans Engagement Services, has been ranked as a “Best for Vets” College by one of the foremost publications for service members and their families, Military Times. The publication recently released its 2023 Best for Vets: College Rankings, which
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Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University’sScripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications will present $94,000 in scholarship awards to 13 deserving students today, Nov. 29, during a lunchtime Student Town Hall meeting in the Scripps Howard School auditorium. The student recipients are being honored with the financial awards for the 2023-2024 academic school year. The
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By Marlene Lenthang A New York City high school has fallen into the spotlight after 400 students ran and jumped through the halls waving Palestinian flags and calling for the removal of a Jewish teacher who shared her pro-Israel stance on social media. Now officials are seeking to turn the fallout into a “teachable moment,”
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By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) President’s Holiday Toy Drive is gearing up to bring a very Merry Christmas to youngsters in the Big Bend area. Administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community supporters are being asked to donate bicycles, toys, and other gifts to brighten the season for the region’s less fortunate
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