A refund check is received when a student at a college or university has loan money or financial aid funds left over after paying for a semester, with the amount ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand.
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Fisk University’s Morgan Price becomes 1st HBCU gymnast to win national title
Morgan Price, a Fisk University gymnast, became the first African American gymnast to win the all-around title at the 2024 USAG Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Nationals in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Lydia W. Mussenden, 104; mother, leader, soror
Lydia W. Mussenden, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Links Inc. and the Pierians, passed away in Baltimore at the age of 97, leaving behind her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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University of Maryland Terps share practice field with Morgan State Bears ahead of “Baltimore Day”
Morgan State and Maryland partnered for a split-practice on April 6 in honor of “Baltimore Day”, bringing together two major programs from different divisions to share the field and celebrate the local community.
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Connecting through science: Bowie State University brings solar eclipse viewing to HBCU community
Bowie State University hosted a family reunion, homecoming-style celebration of the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8 with hundreds of students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members gathering at Bulldog Football Stadium to witness the event.
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South African Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Grace Pandor visits nation’s capital
South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor visited Howard University to discuss South Africa’s position on the Israel-Gaza war, international solidarity, and suggestions for improving the efficacy of the United Nations.
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Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum celebrates a century of Black arts education
The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has debuted its exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”, which focuses on the local educators and institutions that shaped Black artists from 1900 to 2000, and includes 85 archival photos and artifacts, exclusive video footage, art and interactive displays.
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Tuskegee University receives $6.7 million in federal funding to launch aviation degree program
Tuskegee University has announced $6.7 million in federal funding to launch a new aviation degree program in the fall, which will grant students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in aviation science on a pilot track.
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Coppin State University hosts Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month activities for students
CSU is hosting a series of events throughout April to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, focusing on educating and advocating for the prevention of sexual misconduct in all its forms.
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Board of Trustees at Tennessee State University removed by Republican legislators, new appointees named
Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees was removed by a new law, SB1596, which was passed by the state GOP-controlled House on March 28 and signed by Governor Bill Lee, due to insufficient documentation and financial mismanagement.
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Kery Davis named Athletic Director of the Year
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Howard University’s athletic director, Kery Davis, has been selected as a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Athletics Director of the Year by the National […]
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation partners with Paramount Pictures on the release of the new “Bob Marley: One Love” Film to provide social justice scholarships
The CBCF and Paramount Pictures have partnered to provide The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships to support students pursuing degrees in social justice related programs at selected HBCUs.