The Federal Reserve System Board of Governors recently elected Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D. to the board of directors of the Baltimore branch for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, a unique opportunity for CSU to bring insight and value as an anchor institution.
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Howard University hosts 23rd annual Long White Coat Ceremony
The Howard University College of Medicine hosted its 23rd Annual Long White Coat Ceremony to honor its 97 graduates and recognize select residents, faculty and staff for their outstanding work, while also celebrating the importance of humility and respect for others in a physician’s career.
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Morgan State University explores implications and opportunities for Maryland’s iGaming bill
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The state of Maryland is currently considering legalizing i-gaming, or internet-based gambling on casino-style games. Two bills in the Maryland General Assembly, HB1319 […]
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PRESS ROOM: Honda Campus All-Star Challenge celebrates 35 years of HBCU academic excellence with National Championship Tournament
By Black PR Wire (Black PR Wire) TORRANCE, Calif. — The countdown is on to the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), the nation’s premier academic competition for Historically Black […]
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Howard downs Delaware State 70-67 for MEAC crown and 2nd consecutive trip to NCAA tourney
Howard beat Delaware State 70-67 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament championship to secure an NCAA Tournament bid.
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Morgan State student awarded Stephen Long Worcester High Pioneers Club scholarship
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Stephen Long Worcester High Pioneers Club(SL-WHP) is upholding the legacy of the first Black superintendent in the Worcester county area by helping […]
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Sustaining the sisterhood: A look at the women of Bennett College
By Ariyana Griffin Special to the AFRO For over 150 years, Bennett College, a private historically Black liberal arts institution, has advocated for education for women of color preparing them to […]
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund welcomes HBCU administrators to Capitol Hill for policy discussions
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is gearing up for the eighth Presidents and Chancellor’s HBCU Fly-In on Capitol Hill from March 6th to March […]
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Hilltop Newspaper celebrates 100 years
By Ron TaylorSpecial to the AFRO A group of former colleagues gathered recently to commemorate and share the distinction of being part of a rare fraternal order. But this wasn’t […]
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Claflin women roll past Shaw to CIAA semifinals, Virginia State rallies for a 51-42 victory over Johnson C. Smith
By Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO On the fourth day of the women’s 2024 CIAA Tournament, Calflin helped to narrow down the playing field to four teams headed to the […]
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National Battle of the Bands honors HBCU heritage with “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands”
Special Release The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is proud to announce the February airing of “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands,” a film that pays tribute to […]
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Morris Brown College receives $3 million grant for hospitality program
By Ariyana GriffinSpecial to the AFRO Morris Brown College (MBC) has received its largest grant in the last 20 years, courtesy of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (AMBFF). The […]