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HBCU CONNECT Recruits Black Techies for Microsoft
Last updated: Thursday 5/29/14 @ 9:49 pm This evening I attended a recruitment event for an information technology behemoth that was organized by HBCU CONNECT, one of the first online media companies to focus on HBCUs. Within five minutes after the presentations began, I knew with the absolute ce
Rise
LADIES. We must rise. Do we want to be the dough in the hot oven that fails to flourish? Or do we want to be the fluffy, perky dough that turns out jusyt right? Can we stand under hot pressure?
How to Retool your School for Greatness
How to Retool your School for Greatness Gearing up for innovation in your school is one best ways to retool what you are doing. You must find a way to get everyone in the school involved. Everyone
Why Laverne Cox on the cover of Time magazine is important
by Alex Isaacs Los Angeles - ICYMI: The June cover of Time magazine has set social media on fire because it features actress Laverne Cox, who is transgendered. The raven-locked beauty from Amer
Stripes, Flights, and Prayer.
Taste and see the goodness in me. I am your beacon, your guide. Let us embark on a strip of red, green, yellow, and oh yea white to a destination you will never want to end. Our red footprint
How to Teach Yourself When you're in College
One of the biggest fears for a college student is running into a class where you must teach yourself in order to succeed. It may be due to a professor’s teaching method, a language barrier or a lack o
For Black America, the Only Jobs That Await Are Jobs HBCUs Help to Create
Jarrett L. Carter A recent study from the Center for Economic and Policy Research gives a sobering professional outlook for African-American college graduates. In 2013, more than 12 percent of Blac
Still Time to be Part of the "Blue & Gold Challenge"
Join us in the Blue and Gold End-of-the-Year Challenge by making a gift to the Oakwood Annual Fund by midnight, June 30, 2014. Our goal is to increase the annual giving participation rate of our alumn
Register now for the National Black MBA Association’s 36th Annual Conference & Exposition
Register now for the National Black MBA Association’s 36th Annual Conference & Exposition, September 16-20 in Atlanta, GA. Register now at http://www.nbmbaaconference.org
Celebrate The Beauty Of HBCUs & Win!
Sign up for your chance to win a $100 Shopping Spree Giveaway from Carol's Daughter! Enter before 6.16.14 Midnight Click here to enter!
ASU faculty members selected for National Science Foundation SERP Conference
ASU is one of only 19 universities selected to participate in the Southeast Regional Partnership (SERP) conference nationwide. A team of Alabama State University faculty members has been invited
HBCUConnect and Carol's Daughter team up to bring you an exciting video and an exclusive giveaway!
Listen as Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter, talks about how she started out the business and click here to enter our giveaway: http://www.carolsdaughter.com/hbcuconnect
Howard University Awarding School Record 105 Doctoral Degrees
by Jamal Watson Howard currently offers 28 Ph.D. degree programs and awarded its first doctoral degree to two chemistry students in 1958. Howard University has maintained it lead as the top pr
HBCUConnect.com joins Central State University for Graduation Weekend!
The HBCUConnect staff headed to Central State University Friday to reconnect with Alumni, College Faculty, and the class of 2014! Ruth Moss had a special mission to accomplish of serving as her Class
2014 AT&T Nation's Football Classic Tickets on Sale Now!
BATTLE IN THE CAPITAL! Two of our nation's most prestigious HBCUs come together again at the AT&T NATION'S FOOTBALL CLASSIC*! 9.13.14 - RFK STADIUM - WASHINGTON. DC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $15 Students (
Calling all old school & New school Greeks for The 2014 Atlanta Greek Picnic weekend which kicks off June 4-8!
Celebrating 10 years of AGP!! This year's weekend includes the Career Diversity Fair, community service, $10,000 step show, celebrity performances, Greek picnic, exclusive parties at the biggest an
PRESIDENT'S BLOG - April 2014 - Angela Davis - An Intellectual Bridge to the Future
As she walked onto the stage, an audience of nearly 500 people sprung to their feet to give Angela Davis a standing ovation. This was the second standing ovation Ms. Davis received that day. As some
HBCU Connect & Atlanta Greek Picnic Partner to Produce Diversity Career Expo as a Part of Atlanta Greek Picnic
HBCU Connect, in partnership with TiwaWorks, producers of Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend (AGP), is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual HBCU & Black Greek Diversity Career Expo and Speaker Series, Thursda
BIT is membership focused!!!
At Blacks In Technology our primary focus is our members. Joining our community is free. We constantly strive to provide up to date information to our membership. Our podcasts and blog posts are meant
UVI Announces $30 Million Gift for the Development of a Medical School
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) received a $30 million gift commitment to help establish a state-of-the-art, Territory-wide medical school. Announced on April 25, by UVI President David Hal
Click here if you are destined to be a CEO or upper-level management
Then Paul Quinn College's new online business degree-completion program is right for you! Whether you are seeking a promotion in your current job or are ready to start the business you have always dreamed about, Paul Quinn's new bachelor's degree-completion program will give you the skills you ne
Jay Z & Wife Beyoncé Preparing For Joint Summer Tour- “The Mr. & Mrs. Carter Tour” Is Coming to 20 U.S. Cities
According to both the New York Post and the Los Angeles Times, rapper Jay-Z and his wife singer Beyoncé will be launching a joint tour this summer called “The Mr. and Mrs. Carter Tour”. Reportedly, th
Microsoft & HBCU Connect Launch New Online Technical Challenge to offer jobs to African Americans.
HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently announced a contest to promote opportunities for minority professionals with experience in the IT industry, to compete for prizes, recognition
Microsoft teams up with HBCU Connect to host VIP Reception for Black HR Professionals in the MD, D.C., VA area
HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently held a successful diversity recruitment and networking event for Black HR professionals in the Washington D.C. area. Attended by over 65 gue
Microsoft and HBCUConnect.com Launch Effort to help African American Military Veterans Land High Tech Careers.
HBCU Connect (www.hbcuconnect.com) and Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) today announced a partnership effort designed to promote hiring of African-American military veterans with relevant experience or e