HBCU News, Commentary and Information
Sunday
September 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Florida, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Headlines, MEAC Football, Sports, Virginia
In a game that didn’t feature the sounds of the Marching 100 for the first time in decades, Florida A&M University played to a capacity crowd and dominated in a 44-20 romp over Hampton University in the Rattlers’ home opener.
Thursday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Headlines, Saint Paul's College, Virginia
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges today informed Saint Paul’s College that reaffirmation of its accreditation had been denied, jeopardizing the school’s ability to offer federal financial aid to students, and to retain its current student body. In a release, Saint Paul’s President Eddie Moore expressed disappointment with the decision.
“To say we are disappointed is a terrible under-statement,” said Moore. “To have raised nearly $5 million in six months despite the challenges before us, and effected a managerial and strategic turn-around putting the College on a trajectory for a solid future was a team effort which resulted in a monumental achievement. If we can do this in half a year – imagine what we could do if allowed to continue reaffirmed.”
Monday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Florida, Florida A&M University, Headlines
Roland Martin recently linked to a story about faculty at Dartmouth College speaking out against hazing.
So why does he have a picture of the Marching 100 as a part of the story?
Wednesday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Headlines, Sports
Mike Garrett, a former Heisman Trophy winner and long-tenured athletic director at USC is headed to Langston University. He arrives there not through any demonstrated desire to be at an HBCU, but because an HBCU was willing to give him a shot after being disgraced at his alma mater in a firestorm of NCAA violations involving high profile student-athletes.
Tuesday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Headlines, Jackson State University
The mother of a murdered Auburn University football player says her son, Lardarious Phillips, planned on transferring to Jackson State University.
Phillips’ mother, Jemecia Phillips, told ABC News that her son, a 20-year-old fullback, had planned to transfer to Jackson State University, Jemecia said, adding that she was proud of him.
“He was always helpful,” she said.
Monday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Florida, Florida A&M University, Headlines
The Orlando Sentinel today reports the confirmation of an email from an anonymous source forwarded to the Florida Board of Governors detailing concerns with hazing in the Marching 100 and objections from the former Florida A&M University Police Chief and Dean of Students against the band participating in the Florida Classic last November.
A spokesperson for former Marching 100 band director Dr. Julian White, says that he agreed with the sentiment, but acknowledged that no one in the meeting had the power to suspend the band for the contest.
Friday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Headlines, Leadership, Maryland, Morgan State University
Morgan State University President David Wilson today released a statement addressing the murder and cannibalism charges facing former student Alexander Kinyua. The statement comes one day after making his first public comments on the issue during the MSU Board of Regents’ retreat.
First, let me express on behalf of Morgan State University, my deepest condolences to the families that have been impacted by this unfortunate situation. Secondly on the advice of counsel, we cannot discuss the specifics of this case; however, I want to make the Morgan community and the larger community aware of the following:
Thursday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Florida, Florida A&M University, Headlines, Leadership
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The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees today approved a vote of ‘no confidence’ in President James Ammons, just one day after signaling approval for many of his proposed measures to combat hazing and right the university’s image in the aftermath of the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion.
“This is very serious for the future of this university,” Ammons said after Thursday’s vote. “You have my commitment to fix them and get this job done.”
The school has been reeling since the November death of drum major Robert Champion. Eleven members of the band have been charged with felony hazing for allegedly beating him to death. The death exposed a wide culture of hazing at the school. Critics say Ammons and other administrators ignored it. (Associated Press)
Dr. Ammons signed a five-year contract extension last year, but faces criticism for other issues involving alleged fraudulent audits and several resignations of key administration in the last year.[/mpoverlay]
Thursday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Headlines, Sports
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Here is a comprehensive list of players from historically black colleges and universities selected in the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. Check back often for updates and additions.
Boston Red Sox
Donald Smith, Catcher, Claflin University – 1171 Overall
Colorado Rockies
Rayan Gonzalez, Pitcher, Bethune-Cookman University – 648 Overall
Oakland Athletics
Christopher Wolfe, Shortstop, Grambling State University – 919 Overall
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Wednesday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Headlines, Norfolk State University, Sports, Virginia
[mpoverlay]Check out this profile on Norfolk State University’s Kyle O’Quinn in a recent edition of DIME Magazine. In it, he discuss the whirlwind of the NCAA Tournament, winning the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament MVP, and preparing for the NBA Draft.
Source: dimemag.com via HBCU on Pinterest
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Wednesday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Finance, Florida, Florida A&M University, Headlines, Leadership
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Officials from Florida A&M University today made the case for more than $800,000 to be cleared for a re-branding effort for the university. The initiative would include the hiring of a new executive director of communications and the retention of an outside marketing firm, all moving the university towards a five-year, $50 million capital campaign.
The amount would be in addition to a request for more than $200,000 to hire a special anti-hazing official for the campus and a compliance officer for the Marching 100.
Trustee Belinda Shannon said the rebranding campaign must include a comprehensive communication strategy as the university works to reinvent its image in the wake of the November hazing death of drum major Robert Champion and other persistent institutional problems.
“We are facing a crisis of historical proportion,” Shannon said Trustee Karl White warned that the money the advancement office is asking for to fund the rebranding campaign may not be enough.
“I am confident we have more than an $800,000 problem,” White said. (Tallahassee Democrat)[/mpoverlay]
Tuesday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Alcorn State University, Headlines, Mississippi, Sports
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Courtesy of Alcorn State University
Alcorn President M. Christopher Brown II has named Dwayne White as interim director of Intercollegiate Athletics pending the completion of a formal search. White is a 1990 alumnus of Alcorn who played seven National Football League seasons from 1990-1996 for the New York Jets and the St. Louis Rams where he earned the nickname “The Road Grader.” White holds a B.S. in political science and a M.S. in athletic administration. AD White will begin on June 11, 2012.
President Brown stated in the transition meeting, “Alcorn must be committed to knowledge and character at every level of the campus. The heightened focus on campus athletics and corollary affairs require us to have unit heads with the experience and gravitas to serve our students and stakeholders with excellence. Our recent hires in men’s basketball and football warrant us having an athletic administration equivalent to the front office of any professional sports team.”
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Tuesday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Academics, Headlines, North Carolina, North Carolina A&T State University
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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University
The class of 2012 of The Middle College at North Carolina A&T has made history. This class is the first in the school’s 8-year history to graduate 100 percent of the senior class.
For the first time in the school’s history, the entire graduating class has been accepted to a 4-year college or university. Graduates have earned more than $1 million in scholarships and grants, earned service learning diplomas and been named North Carolina Academic Scholars.
Principal Eric Hines credits the success of the class to the leadership of the Guilford County Schools and N.C. A&T.
“We wish to thank Chancellor (Harold L.) Martin and Superintendent Maurice Green for being visionaries and supporting a high school on a university campus. Thanks to Dr. Terry Worrell, Superintendent for the Central Region and her staff along with Dr. William Harvey and the School of Education staff,” Hines said.
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Tuesday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Academics, Florida, Florida A&M University, Headlines
[mpoverlay]Courtesy of Florida A&M University
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Education has proven its commitment to producing quality teachers for the nation’s children by recently achieving accreditation under the performance-oriented standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the organization responsible for professional accreditation of teacher education.
FAMU is one of only four universities in the state of Florida whose College/School of Education has received continuous accreditation since 1954.
“We are extremely proud of continuing this long tradition of preparing exemplary educators,” said College of Education Dean Genniver C. Bell. “Our re-affirmation without qualification is a testament to the quality of our programs, faculty and students.”
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Monday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Florida, Florida A&M University, Headlines
[mpoverlay]The Orlando Sentinel today reports that the academic records of 30 Florida A&M University students will be reviewed for public release in the hazing death trial of eleven Marching 100 members accused of killing drum major Robert Champion.
Using subpoena powers in December, homicide investigators obtained school records of 30 students, including potential witnesses and all of those charged in Champion’s death. Some records may be protected by a federal law known as the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
Circuit Judge Marc Lubet, assigned to preside over the criminal hazing cases, said the university should have notified the students before turning the documents over to investigators and given each student an opportunity to object.
He said FAMU could potentially lose federal funding if they surrendered records in violation of law. (Orlando Sentinel)[/mpoverlay]
Friday
June 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Headlines, Norfolk State University, Sports, Virginia
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University Sports Information
Norfolk State University athletics director Marty Miller announced Friday that Spartan men’s basketball coach Anthony Evans has agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season.
Evans, whose current contract would have expired after the 2013-14 season, will also have his annual salary increased from $125,000 to $175,000 beginning July 1, 2012.
“The overall performance of the men’s basketball team has improved under the supervision of coach Evans,” Miller said. “We are fortunate to have one of the great up-and-coming basketball coaches in America leading our men’s basketball program for the next five years.”
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