HBCU News, Commentary and Information
Thursday
January 2012
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Lincoln University (Pa.), Washington DC
Judge Robert L. Carter, the lead attorney on the landmark Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education Supreme Court case died Tuesday in New York. He was 94.
Judge Carter was a graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and the Howard University School of Law.
Thursday
December 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in News, Politics
UPenn professor Dr. Marybeth Gasman, a renowned historian and researcher on culture and leadership at historically black colleges and universities, recently co-authored with Dr. Adriel Hilton an examination of how laws and policy have shaped the history of HBCUs nationwide. The findings – white students and predominantly white institutions have generally benefited as much or more than blacks from legislation designed to benefit HBCUs.
Dr. Adriel Hilton is an alumnus of Morehouse College, Florida A&M University and Morgan State University.
Thursday
December 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Albany State University, Georgia
More than 50 years after being expelled from Albany State University for participating in the city’s civil rights movement, 32 former students will receive honorary degrees from the university this weekend.
The University announced today that those students will be given honorary baccalaureate degrees. One of the women will get a honorary doctorate degree.
The University System of Georgia announced on Thursday that 32 former Albany State students will receive honorary degrees. The students were expelled for joining the Albany Movement protests of segregation in 1961 and 1962. (WALB-TV)
The effort to honor and grant degrees to the civil rights trailblazers was led by ASU Assistant Professor Dr. Racquel Henry, who herself was awarded the inaugural “Faculty Member of the Year” by the Center for HBCU Media Advocacy at its inaugural HBCU Awards earlier this year.
Wednesday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Howard University, Washington DC
President Barack Obama recently announced leading cell biologist Winston Anderson, Ph.D., a Howard University professor of Biology, as one of nine individuals awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.
The White House presents the award to individuals and organizations in recognition of the crucial role that mentoring plays in the academic and personal development of students studying science and engineering—particularly those who belong to groups that are underrepresented in these fields.
Anderson (B.S. ’62; M.S. ’63) has devoted the last 44 years of his academic life including 36 years on the Howard faculty to the intellectual enhancement and training of African Americans and other underrepresented groups from K-12 to postdoctoral students.
Read the full story at:
President Obama Awards Howard Faculty for STEM Mentorship – Howard University News Room.
Wednesday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Winston-Salem State University
Fred Whitted has spent several years researching what he regards as one of the greatest collegiate athletic histories in the nation. By Christmas time, everyone will have a chance to catch up on the sports legacy of Winston-Salem State in his latest book, “The Rams House.”
The book includes a section on WSSU’s winning its ninth CIAA football title earlier this month and is scheduled to be finished two days before the undefeated Rams play in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs.
Whitted, a 1975 graduate of WSSU who lives in Fayetteville, already has written several books on black college history. He was so intent on finishing this book, which he has been working on since April, that he didn’t attend Saturday’s playoff victory against California (Pa.) at Bowman Gray Stadium.
“Our aim is to show America the glory that has been the theme of Winston-Salem State over the past year,” Whitted said.
Thursday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Claflin University, South Carolina
Five alumni and a former president will be inducted into the Claflin University Hall of Fame during the 18th annual Presidential Scholarship Gala on Friday, Nov. 18.
Thursday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Lane College
Five years after playing his final college football game and two years since his graduation, Lane College remains a destination for Jacoby Jones.
A member of the National Football League’s Houston Texans, Jones was at Lane’s chapel service Wednesday and intends to spend most of the week in Jackson.
The Texans — who lead the Tennessee Titans by one game in the AFC’s South Division — have the week off.
Friday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Morgan State University
Julia Davidson-Randall knew she was likely to be arrested. But as the Morgan State junior’s second day in a Baltimore jail bled into a third, she began to wonder what she had gotten herself into.
“I honestly didn’t know what was going to happen,” she said 48 years later, reflecting on her incarceration for protesting segregation at the Northwood movie theater near Morgan’s campus.
The Baltimore native was back at Morgan on Thursday to celebrate the unveiling of a permanent exhibit depicting the role she and hundreds of fellow students played in fueling the civil rights movement.
via Morgan State exhibit celebrates university’s role in the civil rights movement – baltimoresun.com.
Friday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Florida, Florida A&M University
Community activist, educator and businesswoman Betty Wiggins died Wednesday at age 78.
Family members and friends said she will be remembered for a legacy of community service.
“Community service, that is what she strongly believed in,” said daughter Deborah Randall. “She just believed that you walk the walk and give back to the community.”
Mayor Bob Buckhorn met Wiggins when she served an interim term on the city council in 1998-99. They sat next to each other on the dais at council meetings. He said she worked tirelessly for the community without asking anything in return.
Wednesday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Langston University
While encouraging her students to go after the stories that nobody else would tell, Karen Clark remained, for her own part, a largely untold story.
But in 2005, the longtime Langston University journalism professor received some overdue recognition when she was named the National Association of Black Journalists’ Journalism Educator of the Year.
It was the first year the award had been presented.
via Karen Clark: Langston journalism dean led her students on pursuit of truth | Tulsa World.
Wednesday
November 2011
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Wednesday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in South Carolina State University
A friend, gentleman, mentor, role model, icon and a man of faith were among the superlatives offered by local and state leaders Tuesday morning about late federal Judge Matthew J. Perry.
“As a lawyer, Matthew Perry was bold in his stance for the rights of his people,” retired S.C. Court of Appeals Judge Jasper Cureton said.
“However, he did it with charm and quiet courage. In fact, it was his charm and humility that made him a perfect civil rights advocate.”
via Charm and courage: Judge Perry remembered for steadfast efforts to help.
Friday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Hampton University
Hampton University’s 2011 valedictorian and former Student Government Association President Jeffrey Eugene has been named a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarships.
The Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest and best-known awards for international study, giving scholars an opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in England. It is one of the most renowned academic awards available to American college students.
“Jeff has all the qualities that one would hope to find in a Rhodes Scholar,” stated Dr. Freddye Davy, Endowed University Professor and director of the Honors College at Hampton. “He is a future leader, someone who is selfless and cares deeply about others. He is also eager to explore the world. We are terribly proud of him and are wishing him great success in the interviewing process. ”
via Hampton University Alumnus Named Rhodes Scholarship Finalist.
Tuesday
November 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Southern University
Joseph and Estelle Neal have their corner of Las Vegas staked.
They host thousands of visitors a year, and about 700 of them each day come and go having learned a thing or two.
It’s not their house, but all are welcome to Neal Elementary School and Estelle Neal Park in Centennial Hills.
via Couple dedicated to valley the namesake of school, park – View – ReviewJournal.com.
Monday
October 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Tuskegee University
The first African-American female pilot in the state of Alabama, and possibly the south passed away at her home in Tuskegee on Friday.
Mildred Hemmons Carter was largely celebrated as the first black female pilot in the state, and possibly the south. According to her biography on Alabamaaviator.com, Carter started as a work-study student at Tuskegee University and graduated with a degree in Business at the age of 19. Carter worked as a clerk at the Tuskegee Army Airfield, and was the first civilian to do so, until she was old enough to train for a pilot’s license.
via First female graduate of Tuskegee Civilian Pilot program dies at 90 | News | Tuskegee News.
Monday
October 2011
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Uncategorized
For nearly a full century before “Glee” became the TV destination for millions of “Gleeks,” the Morehouse College Glee Club was navigating through time, history and pop culture in generation-defining style, including singing at the funeral of their Morehouse brother, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
“He was a Baptist preacher who loved music, who sang in the Morehouse College Glee Club and who married a professional singer (Coretta Scott King),” said Adair Tyrone Johnson, a 1990 graduate of Morehouse and president of The Maroon & White Fund, a nonprofit that augments the annual fundraising efforts of the college through social, cultural and educational events.
Read the full story at:
Morehouse Glee Club is part of MLK’s legacy – CNN.com
