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JSU professor to join social work board of directors
Dr. Brian Anderson, a Jackson State University associate professor of social work, has been elected to The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Pr
How would you like to earn a salary of $43,200 and go to Jackson State University?
The U.S. Coast Guard has a scholarship program where those who enlist receive up to two years’ paid tuition, books and fees, and it pays approximately
Prince will play eight-minute jam on ‘SNL’ this weekend
By Melissa Ruggieri All hail. In typical Prince fashion, his return to “Saturday Night Live” this weekend will defy the conventional setup of th
NexTalk(R) Offers Schools a Software Program that Enables Communication with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NexTalk Inc., A pioneering developer of communication software for the deaf and hard of hearing, announced today the launch of a new communication sof
What's on the Ballot?
In the 2014 General Election, Ohioans will vote for candidates for the offices listed below: Statewide executive offices (Governor/Lieutenant G
Guide to the 2014 Midterm Elections and Key Issues ...(What are we voting for?)
Midterm Election Guide THE STORY There's a lot happening out there. We get it. That's why you have us. Just check out our Skimms on the big stuff below. NOT GETTING A PRESIDENT THIS YEAR, DON’T CARE. Good for you. But you still need to vote. Midterm elections are when we choose governors
Kimora Lee Simmons Establishes $1 Million Scholarship Fund
Model-turned-fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons spoke to a room of 30 Fashion Institute of Technology students this afternoon, and announced a $1 mil
WHUR and Verizon to Host Domestic Violence Forum With Iyanla Vanzant
WHUR 96.3 FM and HUR-Voices SiriusXM 141, part of the Howard University Radio Network, are joining forces with Verizon to host a domestic violence fo
Get a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School
Join a diverse group of students from around the globe in learning how to address the most pressing problems in society. The intimate WWS community offers students the opportunity to study public policy and international affairs from renowned faculty members with a high level of experience and exper
Tech degrees: Minorities have degrees but don't get hired
Top universities turn out black and Hispanic computer science and computer engineering graduates at twice the rate that leading technology companies hire them, a USA TODAY analysis shows. Technology companies blame the pool of job applicants for the severe shortage of blacks and Hispanics in Sili
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Salisbury State University College Tour
November 3, 2014 Join Us and See What Campus Life Is Like At: Cost: $60.00 PER PERSON Includes: Coach Transportation Presentation (UME
HBCUConnect.com Partners with Merck to Launch New Online Health & Wellness Channel for African Americans!
HBCU CONNECT (www.hbcuconnect.com), the trusted source for community engagement and lifestyle information for the alumni of America's Historically Black Colleges & Universities, recently announced a new partnership with innovative pharmaceutical company Merck (www.merck.com).
On September 26th See Academy Award Winner Denzel Washington In The Equalizer
On September 26th, see Academy Award Winner Denzel Washington like you've never seen him before in the upcoming action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day). Before it hits theaters, check out the action packed trailer below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP_FwE0Z7no&list=UUz97F7
HBCU Week Conference-HBCUs: INNOVATORS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
September 22-23, 2014 Washington Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20008 Conference Summary: http://www.ed.gov/edblo
Seven Charts That Explain Today's Billionaires
The number of billionaires grew by 7 percent over the past year, but the number of billionaires crossing the $10 billion threshold remains a rarified event. According to the 2014 Billionaire Census published by Wealth X and UBS, there are 2,325 billionaires throughout the world today holding a co