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Friday

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May 2013

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Carlton Wright Named Alabama A&M Band Director

Written by , Posted in Alabama, Alabama A&M University, Marching Bands

“The AAMU Marching Maroon and White Band has enjoyed a long tradition of success,” commented Wright. “My goal is not to lean entirely on our past successes, but to work tirelessly to build upon our tradition and to improve in every facet of the band program at A&M.”

Carlton J. Wright, Alabama A&M University Director of Bands

Thursday

23

May 2013

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Tuesday

14

May 2013

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Alabama A&M, Alabama State Help Spur Entrepreneurship Through Business Launchpad Competition

Written by , Posted in Alabama, Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University

Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University are part of a statewide consortium of universities helping entrepreneurs launch small businesses in Alabama. The HBCUs are members of Alabama Launchpad, a business pitch competition that awards start-ups grants to businesses in the incubation stage.

AAMU and ASU are the only historically black colleges among the seven state institutions helping to fund the program.

Friday

10

May 2013

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Roaches Rile Students as Alabama State Confronts Failed Food Inspection

Written by , Posted in Alabama, Alabama State University, Health

url-14Students and administrators at Alabama State University have expressed outrage after a recent inspection of the school’s dining hall revealed roaches, dirty ice machines and improper storage temperatures for food items.

WNCF-TV in Montgomery yesterday reported on the failing score for ASU’s food service operation, managed by Gourmet Services, and got stern responses from members of the campus community.

“I heard there were roaches in the pizza area, dirty ice machines, and cheese below temperature degrees,” student Leslie Knight tell us.

“I heard that the cafeteria is real unsanitary,” says student Derrick Moore.

Alabama State President William Harris says that a failing score on the 60-day follow-up review of the food service operation will result in the university seeking another vendor. Other campus officials called the 74 score an ‘anomaly’ in the years of service by Gourmet.

Tuesday

7

May 2013

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Alabama State Baseball Ties School Record for Wins

Written by , Posted in Alabama, Alabama State University, Sports

Alabama State University last Sunday swept Mississippi Valley State University in a double header to win its 29th and 30th games of the season, tying a school record for victories last set in 1992. From BamaStateSports.com:

The Hornets finished the season with 18 wins in conference, and 30-23 overall. They will open the SWAC baseball tournament next week as the second seed in the east division.

Monday

6

May 2013

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Few Details on Cause of Talladega Dorm Fire

Written by , Posted in Alabama, Talladega College

One student was taken to a local hospital and treated for smoke inhalation following a dorm fire at Talladega College this afternoon. No other injuries were reported from the fire, but few details have emerged about what caused the fire, on the amount of damage done to the facility.

“Dr. Billy C. Hawkins says the fire started in a third floor room of Crawford Hall Dormitory. He says that with the semester finished, there were only a few students remaining at the dorm.”

Monday

6

May 2013

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Friday

3

May 2013

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