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NOW CASTING Married At First Sight: SECOND CHANCES
America's fan favorites from Married At First Sight in Atlanta are back on the market! David Norton and Vanessa Nelson are ready once again to find the loves of their lives. Married At First Sight: SECOND CHANCES will you give YOU the opportunity to have face time with David or Vanessa to see if t
Black Girls Code Is Moving Into Google's New York Offices
Ruth Reader In a bid to develop a pool of more diverse job candidates, Google is cutting out the pipeline and going right to the source. Tomorrow, Black Girls Code will celebrate the opening of
Here's What You Need to Know About Microsoft's Acquisition of LinkedIn
By John Lincoln Co-founder and CEO, Ignite Visibility„J@johnelincoln On Monday, social media giant LinkedIn announced that it had agreed to be acquired by Microsoft for $26.2 billion. The deal,
Philanthropist Bill Gates talks public health, biotech, and the race for the White House
By Helen Branswell @HelenBranswell and Rick Berke @rickberke June 17, 2016 Bill Gates became one of the richest men in history after cofounding Microsoft. His impact on the wor
Alabama State University Receives $815,000 Grant to Aid Children & Women's Healthcare
The College of Health Sciences at Alabama State University was awarded an $815,000 Maternal and Child Health Pipeline Training Program (MCHPTP) grant to aid and assist children and mothers healthcare,
Merck Leadership Development Program for Graduating Seniors - Deadline Friday!
HBCUConnect.com founder Will Moss announced a new partnership between Merck, a global biopharmaceutical company known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and HBCUConnect.com, the largest social network and career site targeting the students, faculty, and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The partnership is designed to introduce graduating seniors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Merck’s Leadership Development Program.
Prof. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith is University of Guyana’s next Vice Chancellor
The Council of the University of Guyana on Tuesday announced that Professor Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith has accepted its offer to become Principal and Vice-Chancellor. “Professor Griffith was selected afte
Prince George Stays Up Past His Bedtime to Greet Obama
The younger generation of royals, Prince William, his wife Kate and his brother Prince Harry, hosted President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle for dinner Friday at Kensington Palace in London.
NSBE SUMMER ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS COMING TO 12 U.S. CITIES THIS YEAR
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has announced the dates and locations for its 2016 Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK). SEEK, founded in 2007, is the nation’s largest summer e
#BlackGirlMagic: Diddy Says His Daughters Were Inspiration for His New Clothing Line
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been looking to expand his creative endeavors, with his latest business move possibly being his smartest yet — enlisting the help of his three daughters. His daughters, who
Professional Networking Reception for HBCU Alumni - Register to Attend!
We are excited to announce a partnership between Tech Giant - Symantec and The HBCU mega site - HBCUConnect.com, inviting HBCU alumni and African American professionals on the West Coast (or traveling to the area) to an evening of networking at Symantec's beautiful Headquarters in Mountain View, California Headquarters! Click to find out more.
At 23, his Ph.D. is Jalaal Hayes' latest achievement
Published by Philly.com BY KRISTEN E. HOLMES, Staff Writer for Philly.com WHEN JALAAL HAYES of North Philadelphia applied to a doctoral program in applied chemistry, even the admissions staff at D
Santa Claus is coming to downtown Jackson Nov. 20
JACKSON, MI – Ready to cruise through downtown now that the DIG Jackson project nears completion, Santa Claus will be passing through the heart of Jackson during the 25th annual Christmas Parade Nov.
Looking For Tax Preparers, HBCU Students, and Volunteers: Earn $20,000 For Your Favorite HBCU Too!
We need volunteers: accountants, financial services professionals, HBCU students, faculty, HBCU staff, and anyone who would like to offer their pro bono or volunteer services. Help your favorite HBCU win a $20,000 award and give good community service. Click here for more details ...