From four decades as a faculty member and administrator and three-times as a University CEO Charlie Nelms shares his best tips for the Class of 2020.
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Bowie State University President Mickey Burnim Announces Retirement
Bowie State University President Mickey L. Burnim has announced plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2017.
Shaw University Welcomes Record-breaking Freshman Class of 2020
Shaw University welcomed more than 600 new students to campus this Fall, setting a record for the largest freshman class in six years.
STEM Courses: 9 Strategies for Academic Success
Every student will have to take a science, technology, engineering or mathematics course in their academic career. Read these success tips for STEM courses.
Black Greeks: How Your Peers Can Tell You’re a Great Leader
Every Black Greek is expected to be a leader. Let’s look at how your peers can tell you are representing your fraternity or sorority well.
Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl Announces Trophy Tour
Fans can take pictures with the trophy, post them on social media with the hashtag of the trophy tour to win a VIP Experience at the Celebration Bowl.
Hungry for Education Scholarship: Funding for Eligible HBCU Students
The Hungry for Education Scholarship is a collaboration of the Tom Joyner Foundation and the Denny’s. The deadline for the application is December 1, 2016.
Dell Scholarship: Apply for up to $4,500, Corporate Internship
The Dell Scholarship offers up to $4,500 for minority, need-based college juniors majoring in Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or IT fields. The application deadline is August 28.
FAFSA Application: Success Tips for Requesting Financial Aid
If you are going to college one of the first steps you should take is to begin your FAFSA application. Follow this guide to ensure that you secure funding.
