David Blackwell: Groundbreaking Statistician and Mathematician Dies
David Blackwell: Groundbreaking Statistician and Mathematician Dies The first black scholar admitted to the National Academy of Sciences dies at 91.Renowned statistician and mathematician David...
View ArticleRonald Walters, Expert on Black Politics, Dead at 72
Ronald Walters, Expert on Black Politics, Dead at 72 joel.dreyfussHe led one of the first lunch-counter sit-ins, came up with the concept of a Black Congressional Caucus and was always ready with a...
View ArticleHoward U in Flux: An HBCU Reinvents Itself
Howard University Seeks to Reinvent Itself Drop African studies and cut the philosophy program? These are among the decisions the university is faced with in order to stay competitive....
View ArticleNew HBCU Classic Game Planned for D.C.
HBCU Sports: Nation's Football Classic Planned for D.C. jenee.desmondharrisNation's Football Classic will pit Howard against Morehouse.The Washington Post reports:The Howard University football team...
View ArticleAt NABJ, Unity Dispute Leads to Misstep
At NABJ, Unity Dispute Leads to Misstep As you analyze NABJ’s decision to withdraw from UNITY, it’s critical that you have accurate information. The fallout from the organization's decision to...
View ArticleWorld War II Black Veterans Group Disbands
World War II Black Veterans Group Prometheans Disbands nsenga.burtonThe Prometheans have come to an end, but the friendship remains.The Washington Post is reporting that Prometheans, Inc., a World War...
View ArticleHoward vs. Morehouse: A Slide Show
Howard and Morehouse Game: Photos From the tailgate to the halftime show, the AT&T Nation's Football Classic was an event to remember. TheRootStaff09/12/2011 - 15:27
View ArticleHoward University Student Missing After Winter Break
Howard University Student Arianna Carr Missing claudio.cabreraArianna Carr suddenly disappeared after returning to school from a trip to Oakland, Calif.Howard University student Arianna Carr is...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs Keep HBCUs Afloat
HBCUs: Entrepreneurial Hubs for Students Despite tough financial odds, black colleges offer ways for students to become job creators. steven.grayDespite tough financial odds, black colleges offer ways...
View ArticleBlack Colleges: Are They Still Needed?
Are HBCUs Still Relevant? Howard Homecoming attendees weigh in on the relevance of HBCUs. stacy-ann.ellis10/22/2012 - 11:12
View ArticleIn DC, Delta Sigma Theta Celebrates 100 Years
In DC, Delta Sigma Theta Celebrates 100 Years of Sisterhood hillary.crosley1The sorority's members have descended on Howard University, where their organization began.Sunday marks the centennial...
View ArticleUNCF Honors Students and Stars
UNCF An Evening of Stars: Usher and Others Honor Students The Root Recommends: A show on which celebs such as Usher and Kevin Hart promote educating youths. brett.johnsonThe Root Recommends: A show on...
View ArticleHow Howard University Produces Great Cinematographers
How Howard University Produces Great Cinematographers jenee.desmondharrisThe Washington Post takes a look at what an HBCU with no formal program in the field is doing to produce black notables.How...
View ArticleYoung Futurists 2013: Brittany Stallworth
Brittany Stallworth Stallworth started the "Green Is the New Black" conference at Howard University. 21 Female Detroit Howard University Crusading for environmental justice While she was growing up in...
View ArticleWhy You Can't Sue Yourself Into a Sorority
Howard University Students Suing AKAs: On Generational Entitlement Some millennials need to learn that simply working toward a goal doesn't mean they will reach it. helena.andrewsSome millennials need...
View ArticleHoward U to Rand Paul: We Know Our History. And Yours
Howard U to Rand Paul: We Know Our History. And Yours jenee.desmondharrisDuring the Republican senator's remarks at the HBCU, statements about the NAACP's founders and Paul's relationship with the...
View ArticleWhy Was a Video Featuring an Interracial Couple Filmed at Howard?
Music Video Featuring Interracial Couple Filmed at Howard University; Why? jamilah.lemieuxJamilah Lemieux, writing at Ebony, parses her feelings about why a music video featuring the love story of a...
View ArticleTrustee: Howard U Could 'Not Be Here in 3 Years'
Howard University: Trustee Says it Could 'Not Be Here in Three Years' jenee.desmondharrisIf the nation's second-ranked HBCU is to survive, some big decisions will need to be made, Renee...
View ArticleFalse Panic Over Howard? Official Calls 'Gone in 3 Years' Letter 'Unduly...
Howard U: Letter About School's Troubles Was 'Unduly Alarming' jenee.desmondharrisThe chair of the HBCU's governing board says it's still recovering from the recession, but it is growing. If Renee...
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