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Black Excellence: HBCU Alumni Shaping Our Future Today

Ashley Brown — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:16:52 +0000

As Black History Month unfolds, the spotlight shines brightly on numerous historical figures who have shaped the narrative of the African American experience, from activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to cultural icons such as Maya Angelou and James Baldwin. However, reflecting on the past, it is equally important to recognize […]

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SC State Fires Athletic Director Stacy Danley

HBCU Editors — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:41:14 +0000

South Carolina State University has decided that it does not see a future with former athletic director Stacy Danley. Learn more from staff at The Post and Courier. South Carolina State has fired athletic director Stacy Danley effective immediately, the school said in a statement on Aug. 9. “S.C. State University has made the decision […]

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SIAC Selects Anthony Hollman as New Commissioner

HBCU Editors — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:47:13 +0000

Johnson C. Smith University alumnus and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. member Anthony Hollman has just been selected as the SIAC’s 11th commissioner! Learn more in the release below. SIAC selects a new commissioner The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Council of Presidents announced today that Anthony Hollman has been named the 11th Commissioner of […]

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Attorney and Healthcare Leader Appointed Metro Hospital Authority Chair

HBCU Editors — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:35:51 +0000

A Fisk University graduate has been elected to lead as chair in a prestigious position. Learn more in the story by staff at The Tennessee Tribune. The Metro Hospital Authority Board welcomes new board leadership as Nashville General Hospital begins its fiscal year in 2023. Mr. Richard Manson, President of Sourcemark, LLC, and founder of the […]

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A Stillman College Graduate Is The New President of USC Radio Group

HBCU Editors — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:23:43 +0000

Stillman College graduate will oversee multiple California radio stations in his new executive role. Learn more in the story from staff at KUSC. Meet the new President of USC Radio Group, James A. Muhammad. He will oversee Classical California, including KUSC and our sister station KDFC in San Francisco. With the goal of nurturing a […]

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Florida Memorial University Extends President Jaffus Hardrick’s Contract

HBCU Editors — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:51:48 +0000

Florida Memorial University‘s current president is there to stay. Jaffus Hardrick, Ed.D. Hardrick has been with the institution through its process of seeking a accreditation reinstatement, which included layoffs and more. Learn more in the new story by staff at The Miami Herald. Florida Memorial University’s board of trustees has unanimously voted to extend the […]

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Lincoln University of Missouri Ends Provost Search With New Hire

HBCU Editors — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:36:39 +0000

Missouri’s Lincoln University has selected a new leader, and he’s an alumnus of Southern University A&M! Learn more in the story by Ryan Pivoney at the News Tribune below. After nearly a year of searching, Lincoln University has a new provost and vice president of academic affairs. Michael Self has accepted the roles, and in Lincoln’s top […]

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ECSU Appoints James M. DuBose As Athletic Director

HBCU Editors — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:58:49 +0000

Elizabeth City State University has selected North Carolina A&T State University alumnus James M. DuBose as its next AD! Learn more in the ECSU release. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has permanently appointed James M. DuBose, Jr. as the next athletic director, beginning July 15, 2022. DuBose has been serving as interim athletic director since […]

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Bowie State University Appoints Amani Jennings As Dean of Students

HBCU Editors — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:23:53 +0000

Bowie State University has selected a student advocate in Amani Jennings, who will be the HBCU’s new Dean of Students. Learn more in the story by the BSU release below. Higher Education Administrator Brings Over 20 Years of Experience Amani Jennings has been named the new Dean of Students at Bowie State University (BSU) effective […]

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Cheyney University’s New Women’s Basketball Coach Takes to Twitter to Find Players

HBCU Editors — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:54:07 +0000

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania may have an influx of new talent come in thanks to new women’s basketball head coach Alishia Mosley. Learn more in the story by Mike Jensen at The Philadelphia Inquirer below. Alishia Mosley, the new women’s basketball coach at Cheyney University, knew the job would take some heavy lifting, getting the […]

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