higher education
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AFRO Agent of Change: how entrepreneur Matthew Reeds is improving health literacy in the Black community
By Jannette J. Witmyer, Special to the AFRO During his senior year as an undergraduate at Morgan State University, Matthew…
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Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet named CEO of the National Association of Social Workers
The Afro- Morgan State University (MSU) professor Anthony Estreet, Ph.D, has been selected to step into the role of chief…
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AFRO Person of the Year Westley Moore discusses 100-day plan ahead of January inauguration as Maryland’s first Black governor
THE AFRO- Maryland has produced more than a few legendary leaders. From internationally known abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass,…
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Spotlight on Black excellence: twin brothers walk out their purpose with perseverance and grace
The Afro- Rasul and Malachi Wright know how to bring in a new year. The twin brothers, who closed out…
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Howard Law students assess United Nations’ progress on sustainable development goals
The Afro- The United Nations (UN) recently held the inaugural sessions of the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent…
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Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Morgan State University
The NNPA's Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Baltimore MD's Morgan State University. On…
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Former UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski donates $200,000 to BEYA STEM programs
The Afro- For over three decades, BEYA has showcased the outstanding contributions of some of the most innovative people in…
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Durant Family Foundation gifts Bowie State University $500,000 to transform its basketball arena
The Afro- The Durant Family Foundation and Bowie State University (BSU) have announced a $500,000 award to the institution. BSU…
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LIVESTREAM — “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?” HBCUs & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Intentional, professional and thoroughly committed to the proliferation and transformation of colleges and universities that serve underrepresented men and women…
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Affirmative Action — Does it Have a Future?
CHICAGO DEFENDER — A recent Gallup Poll found that statistically 62 percent of Americans “generally” support affirmative action. However, nearly…
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Education Interviews: Close Up Conversations — Dr. Robert E. Smith
Interview with Dr. Robert E. Smith, philanthropist and entrepreneur, and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the…
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Coppin State University Launches Brand Campaign
The Afro- BALTIMORE – Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in…
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Johns Hopkins’ Baltimore Scholars Program renamed to honor Elijah Cummings
The Afro- A financial aid program offering scholarships to high-achieving Baltimore City and D.C. public school graduates accepted into Johns…
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PRESS ROOM: Howard University hosts Congress members for Glory: Conversations on the CROWN Act
The Afro- (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – Howard University welcomed members of Congress recently to engage with students about the…
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Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming
The Afro- HBCU Go Road to Homecoming, the new production sponsored by Ford, follows a group of HBCU students and…
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Law Students Tackle Racial Inequity in Legal System
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Law students from D.C., Texas and Louisiana converged on the second floor of the Conrad Hotel in…
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Sac State President Announces Retirement
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Arriving at Sac State, he said a primary goal was to improve graduation and retention rates, and…
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STEM Is the Future. So How Do We Get More Black Kids Involved?
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — A new Pew Research Center poll of Black Americans found that Black adults cited seeing more Black high achievers…
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SBVC Campus Center Renaming Tribute to Lois Carson
PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP — Ms. Carson, who passed away in 2021, was a staunch anti-poverty advocate, serving decades both as…
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Scholarships Program to be Launched for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Across the Nation
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — The historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) success is the primary driver that powers mobility rates…
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Interview with Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
As the Ranking Democrat on the Education and Workforce Protections Subcommittee in the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Wilson introduced the American…
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Interview with Donald Stanford
In 2001 Don was appointed Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at Brown University and has been teaching The Digital World…
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Interview with C. Howie Hodges II
Howie Hodges has both corporate and public policy experience as an accomplished financial services executive with over 25 years of…
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PVAMU New African American Studies, One of Few at HBCUs
HOUSTON DEFENDER — “A part of the HBCU experience for many students is a journey to self-identification, Blackness, and trying…
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Southwest calls on Dr. Jacqueline Taylor to help set College’s strategic vision
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Reporting directly to Southwest President Dr. Tracy D. Hall, Dr. Jacqueline Taylor is charged with setting…
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Study Finds Black Student Enrollment at Community Colleges Has Steadily Declined
THE AMSTERDAM NEWS — According to a City University of New York (CUNY) spokesperson, the percentage of Black students enrolled…
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Study Finds Community College System Fails to Produce Equitable Outcomes for Black Students
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Black workers are struggling to make ends meet during this health and economic crisis. Community colleges provide…
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The Birmingham Mayor and The Mentees
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Daniel Elston, lead mentor for BMEN, said, “From starting out as a vision for inspiring Black excellence,…
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COMMENTARY: Student Loan Debt Is Too Damn High, Rashid Davis may have the Answer!
The innovative Pathways in Technology Early College High School or P-TECH is an early college model that spans grades 9…
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Mister and Miss Howard reflect on significance of representing their university
ROLLING OUT — For Howard seniors Cecily Davis and Rashan Schoffner, the honor is never taken for granted, especially when…
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Education Dept. Seeking Loan Forgiveness Applications by Nov. 15
THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — Department of Eduation officials said they’ve made the application process simple, and if borrowers fail to…
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Here’s Who Qualifies for Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — No high-income individual or household within the top 5 percent of incomes will benefit from the…
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Homeless Teen Lands Spot on HBCU Basketball Team
THE ATLANTA TRIBUNE — According to Good Morning America, 19-year-old Jeremiah Armstead spent the past three years sleeping in cars…
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Illinois Colleges Required to Promote Mental Health Resources
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Institutions will need to provide information about their counseling programs and the phone number for the National…
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LEGACY: Ralph Prater – Memphis State Eight pioneer
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Ralph Prater, one of the trailblazing “Memphis State Eight,” died Monday (Aug. 8) in San Francisco,…
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5000 Role Models of Excellence Awarded Over $1M in Scholarships
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Scholarship recipients were eligible based on their ability to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA)…
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Eric B. Williams II Celebrated as First Black Valedictorian of South Texas College of Law Houston
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Eric B. Williams II was the first Black male to serve as editor-in-chief of the South…
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COMMENTARY: MCC Faculty In Renowned Journal
ARIZONA INFORMANT — “Instructor demographics in the United States should reflect student demographics, but they do not,” Professor Andrea Brownlee, an education…
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A Debt-Free Morehouse Education: President David Thomas Explains His Vision for the Future
THE ATLANTA TRIBUNE — Most recently, Morehouse has embarked on a $500 million capital campaign that Thomas hopes will make the school…
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Atlanta Teen selected for Carnegie Hall Youth Summer Program
THE ATLANTA VOICE — “If you were selected for NYO2 it means that you are one of the best young…
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Black Professional Scuba Divers Talk Up Ocean Careers
THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — Educating people about scuba diving careers is a top objective of the National Association of Black…
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Introduce over 22 HBCUs to Over 300 LAUSD Students
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The National College Resource Foundation’s Caravan Tour brought over 22 members from various HBCUs to meet…
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Colleges Are Ditching the SAT, But Should Black Students Still Take it?
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Like any new practice, it will take some time to accurately characterize any changes. But we are quickly…
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COMMENTARY: Harvard’s Numbers Show Drop in Black, Latinx Admissions
THE OAKLAND POST — Harvard’s admissions notices went out last week, the numbers reveal not so much a problem with…
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Black sororities have stood at the forefront of Black achievement for more than a century
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Young Black women who liked the groups’ insistence on equality and racial justice responded by creating…
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CAU Chosen to Pilot New UNCF and Deloitte Digital Program
THE ATLANTA VOICE — “It’s important… that Black students have an online space built around their needs where they can…
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NNPA Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected Class of 2021 Highlights
A $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP, $5,000 STIPEND AND A VIRTUAL JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP OF A LIFETIME! Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association…
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