Education Department “blatantly disregarding” new law prohibiting wage garnishment during coronavirus WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) today led more than 30 of their congressional colleagues in blasting the Trump Administration for continuing to garnish wages of millions of struggling student loan borrowers, despite a new law passed by Congress […]
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Hair, Nails & Public Health: Sacrifice or Satisfaction?
By Reginald Allen II Special to AFRO Ladies, are your hair, skin, and nail beauty routines a need or a luxury? Taylor Shaw, an apprentice esthetician and freshman psychology major from Baltimore, believes customers can wait a while in order to support the cause at hand, slowing the spread of COVID-19. The Morgan State University […]
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Coppin State Press Release: CSU’s Tracey Murray Elected to National Nominating Committee
Tracey Murray, Coppin State University’s College of Health Professions Dean Elected to National Board Nominating Committee BALTIMORE — Dr. Tracey Murray, Coppin State University dean of the College of Health Professions, was recently elected to a two-year term on American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Nominating Committee. Murray’s leadership experience extends to the local […]
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SCOM: Here is Another Check-In with — This Time with a Member of the Football Team
#scomup tv Check-Ins: Nick O’Shea interviews Stefan Touani
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MSU President David Wilson Reflects on the Life and Legacy of a Morgan Icon
Dear Morgan Family, It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the unfortunate news of the passing of Earl G. Graves, Sr., a treasured member of our Morgan family. This son of Morgan was a legend in his own right and a great individual whose loss we mourn tremendously. […]
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New Video Story About Impact of Covid-19 in Florida
First responders and medical care workers aren’t the only ones in crisis mode due to the coronavirus pandemic. Funeral homes are also having to take special precautions to help families say their final goodbyes. NewsVision reporter Tia Humphries covers the story from Orlando, Florida.
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#SCOMCheckIn
Students in Dr. David Marshall’s Strategic Communications class at Morgan State University check in with each other during the quarantine. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** #SCOMUP TV: Life and Learning During #COVID19
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FAMU Names New Law School Dean
FAMU NAMES KELLER AS NEW COLLEGE OF LAW DEAN TALLAHASSEE– Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named Deidré Keller, J.D., associate dean of the Claude W. Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University, as the new dean of the College of Law in Orlando. Keller’s appointment completes the University’s leadership search for the College of […]
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NewsVision Special Report From HUNS: COVID-19’s Impact in Communities Across the Country
By Howard University News Service (HUNS) Howard University capstone broadcast journalists share how the the coronavirus is affecting communities across the country– from New Jersey to California. The NewsVision journalists, who were mandated to return home due to the pandemic, report on how their local communities are now facing issues ranging from the economy, education, […]
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Black Sorority Launches COVID-19 Webinar
AFRICAN AMERICAN SORORITY SUPPORTS MEMBERS, PUBLIC WITH 6-PART WEBINAR SERIES Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Hosts “We Are Sigma Strong” During COVID-19 Outbreak Cary, NC (BlackNews.com) — “We Are Sigma Strong” is the theme of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s 6-part webinar series launched March 25, to bring resources, tips and some peace of mind to their […]
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FAMU Faculty and Students Engaged by Florida Health Department to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic
For Immediate Release March 24, 2020 FAMU Faculty and Students Engaged by Florida Health Department to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic Eight Florida A&M University (FAMU) public health professors and students have been recruited by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) to help fight the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The “FAMU 8 Strike COVID-19 Team” includes four faculty and four students. Seven of the FAMU team members are […]
