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Nation Feb 09

After bomb threats against HBCUs across the country, students wonder why there’s not more urgency

By Roby Chavez

Nation Feb 02

Onboard a U.S. aircraft carrier in times of Ukraine/Russia tensions
Watch 4:56
News Wrap: Biden sends thousands of troops to Europe as Russian forces amass near Ukraine

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Biden ordered several thousand U.S. troops to take up new positions in Eastern Europe as Russian forces crowd Ukraine's borders, militia fighters in Congo killed at least 60 people at a refugee camp, Jeff…

Education Sep 10

U.S. Vice President visits Singapore
WATCH: Harris hosts discussion with students about HBCUs and STEM education

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to deliver remarks Friday at Hampton University in Virginia about the importance of science and math education.

By News Desk

Education Mar 24

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) holds a news conference with updates about the state’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic at the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. July 22, 2020. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to sign $577M HBCU settlement bill

Hogan is scheduled to attend a bill signing Wednesday afternoon with lawmakers at Bowie State University.

By Associated Press

Politics Sep 12

Houston debate highlights importance of HBCUs in Democratic politics

Thursday's presidential debate wasn't just an opportunity for the leading Democratic candidates to make their case to voters. It was also a chance to highlight Texas Southern University and the role of historically black colleges and universities heading into 2020.

By Errin Haines, Associated Press

Apr 13

Morehouse College to begin taking transgender men next year

By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press

Transgender men will be allowed to enroll in the school for the first time in 2020.

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May 08

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The next generation of African-American doctors finds success and support at this university

By Hari Sreenivasan

Xavier University, a small, historically black college in New Orleans, manages to graduate more African Americans who go on to become medical doctors than any other undergraduate institution in the country -- a fact that's even more striking given a…

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Sep 18

White House, black college heads to meet amid strained ties

By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Monday named a lawyer and former NFL player as executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as the administration faces criticism from those institutions of promises unkept.

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May 10

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News Wrap: South Korean President Moon sworn in

By PBS NewsHour

In our news wrap Wednesday, South Korea's new liberal president, Moon Jae-in, took the oath of office and vowed to unite the country and negotiate peace with foreign nations. Also, Kurdish fighters in Syria welcomed the Trump administration's decision to…

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Feb 28

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What the White House can do to help HBCUs thrive

By PBS NewsHour

Historically black colleges and universities are the focus of President Trump's new executive order, which will move the government's program for coordinating HBCUs back directly to the White House. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of the…

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