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General Discussion Forum / Tuskegee University has selected a new president

« on: Today at 01:35:34 PM »

Dr. Charlotte P. Morris elected as 9th President of Tuskegee University by Board of Trustees
https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/dr-charlotte-p-morris-elected-as-9th-president-of-tuskegee-university-by-board-of-trustees

 

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The Drum / Cheyney announces partnership with Ghana univ. its first international pairing

« on: Today at 01:28:08 PM »

It’s one of several partnerships that Cheyney University has begun cultivating in the last few years to strengthen the university and enrich education for students.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/cheyney-university-partnership-ghana-exchange-20210723.html?

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The Drum / Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms named HBCU ELI fellow

« on: Today at 01:17:04 PM »

Atlanta Mayor Keshia Lance Bottoms has been named the first-ever HBCU Executive Leadership Institute honorary fellow at Clark Atlanta University.
https://hbcugameday.com/2021/07/26/mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-named-hbcu-eli-fellow/

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Sports Forum / After Olympics rejection, swimwear brand Soul Cap will try again to bring...

« on: Today at 01:13:02 PM »

...inclusivity to sport

International Swimming Federation apologizes to Soul Cap for the dismissal of its Tokyo Olympics application
https://theundefeated.com/features/after-olympics-rejection-swimwear-brand-soul-cap-will-try-again-to-bring-inclusivity-to-sport/

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General Discussion Forum / Edward Waters University Backs Off of Required Vaccines

« on: Today at 01:08:58 PM »

Edward Waters University, in Florida, on Friday backed off a vaccine requirement opposed by students, News4Jax reported...
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2021/07/26/edward-waters-u-backs-required-vaccines

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General Discussion Forum / Will ‘Income Insurance’ Attract (College) Transfer Students?

« on: Today at 01:06:03 PM »

Augustana College hopes so. It is launching a pilot to test the idea.
https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2021/07/26/augustana-offers-income-insurance-recruit-transfer-students

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General Discussion Forum / Name Changes for Several Virginia Community Colleges

« on: Today at 01:02:28 PM »

The Virginia State Board of Community Colleges made a slew of decisions Thursday about name changes for local institutions named after public figures who owned slaves or promoted racist policies such as school segregation...
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2021/07/26/name-changes-several-virginia-community-colleges

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Sports Forum / From Football Coach to College President

« on: July 23, 2021, 09:55:16 AM »

Roger Hughes is one of a growing number of university presidents who came into the role from outside academia.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/07/23/doane-universitys-next-president-former-football-coach

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Sports Forum / Darius Leonard expected to sign record deal with Colts

« on: July 22, 2021, 07:22:52 PM »

Darius Leonard and the Colts have been in contract talks for months now and a big payday looks to be around the corner for the linebacker.
https://hbcugameday.com/2021/07/22/darius-leonard-expected-to-sign-record-deal-with-colts/

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Sports Forum / Jason Cable leaving SWAC office to take over at Alabama State

« on: July 22, 2021, 07:21:05 PM »

Cable takes over for the outgoing Jennifer L. Williams.
https://hbcugameday.com/2021/07/22/jason-cable-leaving-swac-office-to-take-over-at-alabama-state/

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Sports Forum / Bethune-Cookman ready for the SWAC Culture

« on: July 21, 2021, 04:55:30 PM »

The Bethune-Cookman University football program is ready to embrace the deep south culture of football in the SWAC.

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Sports Forum / SWAC commissioner fires strong warning to athletes at media day

« on: July 21, 2021, 11:36:20 AM »

"I urge all student-athletes to get vaccinated. If you're not, you're not going to be able to finish the season," said SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland.
https://hbcusports.com/2021/07/20/you-must-get-vaccinated-swac-commissioner-fires-strong-warning-to-athletes-at-media-day/

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Sports Forum / Crystal Dunn feels ‘like someone has dimmed my light’

« on: July 21, 2021, 11:19:39 AM »

Even as she appears in her second Olympics, Dunn faces problems common to Black women
https://theundefeated.com/features/crystal-dunn-one-of-the-worlds-best-soccer-players-feels-like-someone-has-dimmed-my-light/

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General Discussion Forum / Medgar Evers College and community benefit from Juneteenth funding

« on: July 21, 2021, 11:10:51 AM »

Medgar Evers College gets a new infusion of cash, which college leaders expect to have a lasting impact on students and surrounding neighborhoods in Brooklyn that were hard-hit by the pandemic.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/07/21/medgar-evers-college-and-community-benefit-juneteenth-funding

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On the Sidelines and In The Stands / Confessions of a Drum Major: Gameday in an HBCU Band

« on: July 20, 2021, 07:07:45 PM »

In this installment of 'Confessions of a Drum Major' Jayson Pender take us from the 7am wake up back to the bandroom after the "tunnel" as he breaks down what it like leading the "other" stars of the HBCU football show... the band.