Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University’s alumni continue to profoundly impact the university community, inspiring and guiding the next generation of leaders. Recently, a group of accomplished alumni hosted a career symposium to equip freshmen students with invaluable insights, guidance, and resources to navigate their academic and professional journeys. This remarkable event showcased the strength
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Written by Misha Cornelius Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts is championing diversity, representation and economic justice in the art world as it prepares to host a series of events during Miami Art Week. For one week in December, Miami and Miami Beach are the epicenter of the art world as many turn their
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While the number of young people intending to vote in next year’s presidential election has fallen compared to four years prior, the decline among young Black voters is the one that is “most pronounced,” according to a new poll released Tuesday. The Harvard Youth Poll found stark differences in voting intentions among all young voters
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College and Morehouse College today announced the presentation of the Colleges’ 97th Annual Christmas Carol Concert, a continuation of the institutions’ holiday tradition providing an evening filled with song and festive cheer. Provided at no cost to the public, the three-night concert event will begin on Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30
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Written by Morgan State University Morgan State University (MSU) has appointed new leadership to oversee two critical areas supporting the advancement and growth. Ryan Maltese, J.D., Ph.D. and Nehemiah Yisrael, were hired as associate vice president of Student Success and Retention and as director of Procurement and Property Control, respectively. The two new hires bring extensive
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By Stephen J. Gaither The incident that took place in Saturday night’s Norfolk State University-Illinois State University game continued to reverberate on Sunday. After attempting to confront NSU head coach Robert Jones for his reaction during the game, Illinois State University head coach Ryan Pedone said he apologized to Jones in a statement. “I reached out
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By Maggie L. Shaw, What are social determinants of health (SDOH) and why are they important? What are multilevel barriers to addressing social risks? How can we best utilize SDOH data? A trio of experts set out to answer these and other questions by addressing the multiple fronts on which SDOH have an impact on
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Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Trayvean Scott has revealed the members of the search committee tasked with finding the next head coach of the Grambling State University football program. This group has been responsible for the review of applications, candidate interviews, and the recommendation of finalists
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By Minyvonne Burke and Anthony Cusumano A woman was arrested Thursday after allegedly trying to burn down the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr., Atlanta police said. The woman, Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, 26, was stopped by two tourists from Utah after they saw her pouring gasoline on the property, authorities said. Henderson was charged with second-degree arson
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Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University has announced attorney Iris A. Elijah as deputy general counsel. Elijah, who previously worked as an assistant general counsel in the FAMU General Counsel’s Office nearly a decade ago, returned in November. “The Office of the General Counsel is excited to welcome Attorney Elijah back to FAMU,”
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