The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has strongly backed the national education guidelines known as Common Core. The standards in math and English that specify what skills a student should have for every grade.
Common Core has been criticized by ...
Posted Tuesday, July 15th 2014 at 2:01PM
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NCA&TSU IS "HAPPY" TO SHOW THEIR AGGIE PRIDE!!
It's no secret that NCA&TSU is recognized nationwide for our outstanding school spirit - yeah yeah, we know.. it's easy to run around screaming Aggie Pride but just when you thought that was all we had to offer, Pharrell Williams latest single "HAPPY" ...
Posted Monday, July 14th 2014 at 1:49PM
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Chinese Government signs Memorandum of Understanding with Historically Black Colleges & Universities in Beijing Today
HBCUs and Chinese universities meet to discuss implementation of 1,000 scholarships for HBCU students to study in China
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Posted Friday, July 11th 2014 at 2:18PM
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By Charlie Nelms
Unsolicited Advice for Parents and Students from a Three-time University President
As a university president, the annual ritual that I loved most was the opportunity to welcome new freshmen to campus. No matter how busy I was, ...
Posted Friday, July 11th 2014 at 2:00PM
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The people of Columbus came out yesterday to attend the unveiling of the Long Street Bridge. The highlight of this new Bridge that links the King and Lincoln district to downtown is the Wall.
The wall is over 200 ft long, and 60 feet high. There a ...
Posted Friday, July 11th 2014 at 1:07PM
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Creating and Leading the Experience
Oprah Winfrey
"I want us all to fulfill our greatest potential. To find our calling and summon the courage to live it," Oprah Winfrey says.
Friday, Oprah takes the stage in a profound, moving and intimate one-woman show. She brings her story and vision to l ...
Posted Tuesday, July 8th 2014 at 12:11PM
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Join us along with artists Kojo Kamau and Larry Winston Collins, Cultural Wall honorees, family and friends, and residents of the King-Lincoln and Discovery Districts, as we proudly unveil the first of its kind Long Street Cultural Wall.
Together ...
Posted Tuesday, July 8th 2014 at 11:07AM
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By Megan Collins
If you have always had a knack for fashion and seriously thinking about careers in fashion, then a good look at HBCUs that offer fashion degree programs is just what you need. There are many degrees that can prepare you for a su ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 1:40PM
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Wayne A.I. Frederick talked about the challenges facing Howard University and other historically black colleges, as well as the state of higher education in the United States. Mr. Frederick also spoke about his career as a surgical oncolo ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 11:34AM
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With the help of students, staff and the Raleigh community we were able to show the world this is what makes us "happy." Thank you Pharrell Williams for the movement! ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 10:46AM
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by Matthew Lynch
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have an important tradition in the United States. It’s not necessarily a straightforward tradition, but it’s one with which we still grapple.
One of the biggest struggles, pe ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 4:18PM
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By Edward T. Bowser | ebowser@al.com
When I walked across the campus of Virginia's Norfolk State University for the first time as a 17-year-old high-school grad, I wanted three things:
-- A good education
-- To build a foundation for a thri ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 4:09PM
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We are inviting new and seasoned Alums to get your shine on in the next issue of HBCUConnect.com The Magazine! Now is the time to showcase your professional skills and experience, let our HBCUConnect.com audience know what you’ve accomplished. ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 2:55PM
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act on Wednesday!
WHEN: Wednesday at noon - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1345 Carter Hill Road - ASU's National Center - across from the Heritage Barbershop; near the big ASU Water tower.
ASU's Nat ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 11:28AM
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Before accepting an admissions offer from a college, a college visit can provide valuable feedback on whether that institution provides the best fit for you as a college student. Rather than banking on a college website, make sure that you visit coll ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 5:11PM
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by Associated Press
Peter Millet is taking over permanently as president of Stillman College as the sixth president of the historically Black school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Stillman, who has been interim president since last fall, replaces Ernest ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 1:33PM
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The short video below explores the issue of “performance funding” and how it may impact HBCUs. Many schools are funded based on how many full-time equivalent students are enrolled at the start of the semester. Many states are going over enrollment- ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 1:18PM
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By Jeffrey Mervis
Senate appropriators want the National Science Foundation (NSF) to do more for faculty and students at the nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It’s the latest attempt by Congress to push NSF in that di ...
Posted Friday, June 27th 2014 at 4:00PM
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One-day event takes place in conjunction with the 20th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, Oct. 29-31, in Orlando.
The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) today announced it is gathering leaders from across the community of historic ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2014 at 4:07PM
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By Leslie King | Emory Report | June 25, 2014
More than 20 librarians from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Library Alliance spent the week of June 16-20 at Emory learning about digital tools for blogging, compiling online exhibits ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2014 at 4:01PM
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HBCU’s have always been involved in STEM and STEAM, the paradigm of change is from the 19th century to 21st century integration and application.” William Jackson Adjunct Instructor Edward Waters College HBCU’s like Edward Waters College are empoweri ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2014 at 4:00PM
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The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) applauds federal legislation introduced today by Representative Renee Ellmers (R-NC), Representative Jim Matheson (D-UT), and Representative Richard Nugent (R-FL) that would provide consumers with un ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2014 at 1:13PM
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The dynamic duo had the Sun Life stadium in a frenzy as they charged through their repertoire at spitfire pace
Liana Lozada in Miami
theguardian.com, Thursday 26 June 2014 11.36 EDT
On a sweltering night in Miami, Jay Z and Beyonce kicked off their On The Run summer tour, and took the 76,0 ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2014 at 12:06PM
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Weekend Classes feature:
Curriculum designed specially for adult learners
Compressed classes speed up the process of obtaining your degree
Classes two or three days each weekend for two 7-week sessions–earn 18-21 credits per semester ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2014 at 10:59AM
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