HBCU News, Commentary and Information
Tuesday
May 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, Sports, Virginia
Hampton University is headed to its first NCAA softball tournament in 17 years. They will face the University of Florida this Friday at 6:00 p.m. in Gainesville.
Tuesday
May 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Alcorn State University, Delaware, Delaware State University, Dillard University, Fisk University, Florida, Florida A&M University, Georgia, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Lincoln University (Pa.), Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Morehouse College, North Carolina, North Carolina A&T State University, Pennsylvania, Savannah State University, South Carolina, South Carolina State University, Spelman College, Tennessee, Tennessee State University, University of the District of Columbia, Virginia, Virginia State University, Xavier University of Louisiana
A partnership between the United States and Brazil will bring more than 150 Brazilian college students to the United States this fall to study at historically black colleges and universities.
The partnership is a part of the HBCU-Brazil Alliance, a program created to increase the number of minority graduates and professionals in the industries of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, while exposing Afro-Brazilian students and faculty to successful research, economic development and social advancement within a context of historical and systemic racism and discrimination.
The Alliance is an arm of the US-Brazil Joint Action Plan on Racial Equality, developed by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and managed in partnership with the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES’).
‘This partnership is just one example of the Alliance’s commitment to diversity, cultural sensitivity and to providing a world-class education to an eager pool of student talent from throughout Brazil,” said Dr. T. Joan Robinson, Chair of the HBCU-Brazil Alliance and Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Morgan State University. “We are honored to represent and build upon the collaborative interests of the United States through international engagement and academic support.”
More than 20 HBCUs will welcome Brazilian exchange students for a one-year exchange program. Students will live on campus and study in a variety of undergraduate degree programs with a S.T.E.M. focus, with all tuition, fees and room and board covered by the Brazilian government. The program’s goal is to eventually welcome 1,000 Brazilian students to HBCU campuses. Participating HBCUs include:
Saturday
May 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, Sports, Virginia
“This is unbelievable,” said (Hampton Head Coach Maurice) Pierce. “To win two championships in one year, in this conference, is a tremendous blessing. Both teams worked together and the men were able to feed off the women. These wins are an attribute of these two teams working together as one.”
Friday
May 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, HBCU Memes, Leadership
Friday
April 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Alumni, Hampton University, Virginia
The NFL dreams of Hampton University alumnus and former Pirate football player Xavier Warren were vastly different from many of his former teammates. While they dreamed of a playing career at the next level, Warren had dreams of being a league executive.
Now, as the 2013 NFL Draft rolls through the weekend and the latter rounds open up opportunities for players from historically black colleges and universities, Warren is looking to make a name and career for his clients seeking NFL contracts, and for himself as a burgeoning sports agent. From GoDanRiver.com:
“This is my passion: to educate players,” he said. “I just want to be an assistant to prospective, future NFL players but also any current NFL players that are in need of an agent or an individual to turn to, that will take the time to educate them and show them how the business is so that they understand why they’re getting released or why their getting cut or why an initial price tag is this or what you should be doing to make sure you have a sustainable career after football.”
Friday
April 2013
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Thursday
March 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, Health, Politics, Virginia
The Daily Press today reports that Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is seeking $1 million in the 2014 state budget to support the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, the largest free standing cancer treatment center in the world.
In his letter to the General Assembly, McDonnell said, “The additional funding will support the institute in its efforts to treat cancerous tumors with fewer side effects through proton beam therapy. This will provide an improvement to the quality of health for some of our citizens and it also will support economic development in the Hampton area.”
According to the Press, the HUPTI has received more than $3.5 million in support from the City of Hampton and State of Virginia since its opening in 2010. The institute annually treats more than 2,000 cancer patients from the US and around the world.
Wednesday
March 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, Students, Virginia
Thursday
March 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, Students, Virginia
Students at Hampton University are today mourning the drowning death of freshman David Esan, 17, of Randallstown, MD. According to university officials, Esan drowned while attending a pool party at Holland Hall. Lifeguards and paramedics attempted to revive him on the scene until he was transported to Sentara CarePlex Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
At Hampton University, David was a member of the choir and a resident of Harkness Hall. He was recognized as one of Harkness Hall’s “16 Men of Excellence,” for his commitment to academics and community service.
Monday
March 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Breaking News, Hampton University, Sports, Virginia
Hampton has won 19 straight games, tied for the seventh-longest winning streak in the nation, and is coming off Saturday’s 59-38 win over Howard in the MEAC Tournament championship game. The Lady Pirates are just the second MEAC team to go undefeated in conference play and win the tournament in the same season.
Friday
March 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, Sports, Virginia
With a 51-30 home defeat of North Carolina Central University, the Hampton University Lady Pirates became the first women’s basketball program to post an undefeated conference season in seven years, and just the fifth team in MEAC history to accomplish the feat.
Senior forward Keiara Avant (Chesapeake, Va.) led the Lady Pirates with 22 points and 10 rebounds, recording her 19th double-double of the season, tops in the MEAC. She was 10-for-15 from the floor and grabbed four offensive rebounds.
Senior guard Olivia Allen (Kildeer, Ill.) had nine points.
The Lady Pirates will enter next week’s MEAC basketball tournament as the number one seed, and will face the winner of No. 8 Bethune-Cookman vs. No. 9 Delaware State on Wednesday at noon.
Thursday
February 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Entertainment, Hampton University, Howard University, Virginia, Washington DC
Fox today announced a new media alliance and development program exclusively for students and alumni of historically black colleges and universities. The FOX/HBCU Media Alliance will exclusively recuit and develop students from HBCUs for careers in film and television, and will assist in increasing diversity in media and entertainment with alumni opportunities in Fox’s media holdings.
“As a HBCU alumnus, I know first-hand the extraordinary level of talent coming out of these schools,” said Nicole Bernard, Senior Vice President, and head of FOX Audience Strategy, who received her undergraduate degree at Howard University before securing her J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center. “Fox has been a strong supporter of HBCUs, but now we want to elevate those efforts by creating a robust and unprecedented resource that harnesses the talent that HBCUs produce.
I am excited that we will have the opportunity – through regional events, workforce initiatives and social networking platforms – to not only identify, cultivate and advance the best and brightest from this vast community, but to provide an array of tangible platforms for their creative gifts.”
Friday
February 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Georgia, Hampton University, Savannah State University, Sports
(Hampton Freshman Deron) Powers led the way with 15 points on 7-for-12 shooting – including the layup that forced overtime – to go along with a career-high eight rebounds. Junior guard/forward Du’Vaughn Maxwell (Manhattan, N.Y.) added 13 points and blocked four shots.
Wednesday
February 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, Sports, Virginia
Saturday
January 2013
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University, Sports, Virginia
MEAC Commissioner Dennis Thomas said in a statement on Thursday that “the conference expects all student-athletes, coaches, and athletic staff to demonstrate good sportsmanship before, during and after all athletic events.“
Friday
January 2013
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