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Chancellor Martin Named 2023 Wyndham Championship Chair

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and his wife, Davida Martin, will serve as the 2023 Wyndham Championship honorary chairs, the tournament announced today during a news conference on the university campus. The 84th annual Wyndham Championship is set for Aug. 2-6, 2023,

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Howard Students Inspire Youth During ASB in St. Louis

By Sylvester Brown Jr. As Lynn Squires, an English/Arts teacher at Washington EleMiddle School, walked into the room she shouted: “HU.” The 15 or so college students, each standing next to personalized poster boards, responded in unison: “U know!” The chant was a shared moment between Squires, a Howard University alumnus and HU students visiting

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SNIPES Launches HBCU Support Initiative at Clark Atlanta

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University SNIPES, the leading streetwear and sneaker retailer, has announced the launch of its Pay It Forward initiative, a nationwide campaign to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The initiative is part of SNIPES’ commitment to giving back to the community and investing in the future of HBCUs and their graduates. Through

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Tuskegee Hosts Health Research Symposium With All of Us

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Members of the extended Tuskegee community are invited to discuss the importance of engagement in research to better shape healthcare for residents of all ages. The All of Us Research Program, in partnership with Macon County community members, will host a Health Research Symposium at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.  Community-centered gathering

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JSU Hosts Holiday Under The Stars for Jackson Community

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University’s Gibbs-Green Plaza recently became the central point for a winter candy land at the annual Holiday Under The Stars event, hosted by the university. Holiday Under The Stars is an annual event centered around bringing the local Jackson community and JSU together to kick off the holiday

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Coppin State Hosts Economic Empowerment Governor Forum

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University hosted its Economic Empowerment Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the James Weldon Johnson Auditorium.e forum gave voters in West Baltimore an opportunity to engage directly with candidates running for Governor, and to hear how their proposed policies may impact their commeunities. Seven candidates vying to become the 63rd Governor

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JSU Hosts Crop Drop to Support Local Community Needs

By Latoya Hertz-Moore On Saturday, vehicles lined up before 6 a.m. for the bi-annual Crop Drop giveaway sponsored by Jackson State University’s Center for Community Engagement and Society of Saint Andrew. Volunteers filled nearly 1,000 bags with sweet potatoes, cabbage, onions and canned goods. Numerous cars and community members were on the scene to grab

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Ashley Montgomery Leads VA Coastal Resilience Planning

By Hampton University Hampton University alumna Ashley Montgomery ’19, who earned her master’s of architecture at Franklin W. Olin School of Engineering and Technology, served a leadership role on the technical advisory committee for the first Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan, which was released yesterday. “Congratulations to Ms. Ashley Montgomery on her involvement and leadership

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