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Tag: South Carolina State University
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Amid Falling Enrollment, SC State Board of Trustees Fires Its President
In a 10-3 vote, the South Carolina State University’s board of trustees voted to fire SCSU President Dr. James Clark, reports The State. Alexander Conyers, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, SCSU alumnus and a current vice president at the university, will serve as acting president for the historically Black university. According to The State, Clark was fired […]
July 14, 2021
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With Retirement Around the Corner, Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. Reflects on Higher Education Career
After serving as president of Alabama A&M University (AAMU) for over 11 years, Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. announced his retirement last week. He has spent decades as a higher education leader.
December 8, 2020
African-American
Benedict College Named One of Eight Sites in Reconstruction Era National Historic Network
Benedict College has been announced has one of the first eight community sites in the new Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, according to college officials. The announcement came from The National Park Service. The network – launched March 2020 – will connect sites giving education, interpretation and research for the Reconstruction Era (1861-1900), an often-misunderstood […]
November 24, 2020
African-American
Dr. W. Franklin Evans Named First Black President of West Liberty State University
Dr. W. Franklin Evans will become the first Black president in West Liberty State University’s 183-year history, effective Jan. 1, the Herald-Star reported. Evans – who will be West Liberty’s 37th president – is currently president of Voorhees College and was previously interim president of South Carolina State University. During his tenure, SCSU’s enrollment broke […]
November 20, 2020
COVID-19
COVID-19 Impacts FAFSA Completion as Deadlines are Extended
Amid all of the challenges facing college students this year due to COVID-19 related closings and cancellations, one of the major considerations for those already enrolled, or in the process of enrolling, is financial aid. At this point in the school year, continuing students and incoming freshmen are in the process of filling out the […]
April 23, 2020
News Roundup
S.C. State Names Honors College After the Late Dr. Emily England Clyburn
South Carolina State University named its Honors College after the late philanthropist Dr. Emily England Clyburn, according to T&D News. Clyburn, an alumna of S.C. State, has donated millions of dollars over the years for need-based scholarships at the school alongside her husband, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn. For 30 years, Clyburn worked as a […]
January 22, 2020
News Roundup
South Carolina State, Claflin to Share $1.4M Teacher Education Grant
The South Carolina Legislature awarded a $1.4 million grant to South Carolina State University’s (SCSU) Department of Education to fund the Teacher Education Initiative in partnership with Claflin University (CU). As both colleges plan to improve minority access to careers in education, CU will receive $400,000 of SCSU’s gift. The schools plan to recruit high […]
December 8, 2019
HBCUs
Radio Personality Donates $250,000 to SC State University
Radio personality Lenard Larry McKelvey, professionally known as Charlamagne Tha God, donated $250,000 for student scholarships at South Carolina State University, a historically Black university, according to WLTX19. Charlamagne announced his donation during the school’s homecoming celebration this past weekend. On Instagram, Charlamagne wrote: “always remember, investing in [historically black colleges and universities] is investing […]
October 24, 2019
News Roundup
Kamala Harris to Hold Town Hall Meeting at SC State University
U.S. Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris, D-Calif., plans to hold a town hall meeting at South Carolina State University on Saturday, April 20. Bakari Sellers, attorney and CNN political commentator will serve as the moderator. Harris plans to share her vision for the future of America with the campus community and general public […]
April 16, 2019
News Roundup
SC State University Announce Sen. Cory Booker as Commencement Speaker
South Carolina State University (SCSU) administrators have announced the New Jersey senator and 2020 presidential candidate Cory Booker will be the commencement speaker for the school’s spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10 at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. “I am honored to have the opportunity to address the graduating class at South Carolina […]
March 26, 2019
HBCUs
MBDA Awards Almost $2M to Four HBCUs
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has awarded almost $2 million to four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in an effort to increase their ability to qualify for and received federal research and development funding; create partnerships with technology resources; increase STEM entrepreneurship and compete for federal contracts. The institutions […]
December 5, 2018
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BranchED Initiative Fosters Innovation in Teacher Preparation Programs at MSIs
A cohort of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) is looking to transform the preparation and recruitment of teachers of color through a new initiative from the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED).
December 4, 2018
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