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HamptonU Events · Nov 7Hampton University Fall Open House
is the perfect opportunity for prospective students and families to experience all that Hampton University has to offer. Guests will have the…
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HamptonU Events · Nov 25–29Thanksgiving Holiday
There are no classes on the 25th but the office will be open. No classes on the 26th and 27th. Campus will…
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TheGrioWhat does it really mean to wear the crown? Four HBCU Queens explain
Four past and present HBCU queens reflect on the history, responsibility and cultural legacy behind their titles and royal courts.
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HBCU BuzzKentucky State’s Amina Seck Is Free After Two Months in ICE Custody
Amina Seck released from ICE custody on Wednesday, Oct. 7, ending two months in federal immigration detention. The Kentucky State University basketball…
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HBCU BuzzShannon Sharpe Says Nightcap’s A&T Homecoming Broadcast Fell Apart Over Fees and Restrictions
Shannon Sharpe North Carolina A&T is now a public dispute, and only one side has spoken so far. Sharpe says Nightcap’s planned…
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HBCU BuzzWhy Payment Speed Matters When Choosing Online Platforms
Payment speed can shape how people experience an online service. Whether receiving a refund, withdrawing a balance or redeeming a reward, users…
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HBCU BuzzNearly 20 Years Later, Denzel Washington’s $1 Million Still Powers Wiley’s Great Debaters
The Denzel Washington Wiley debate team story is getting fresh attention, nearly 20 years after the actor made his promise. A new…
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HBCU BuzzBeyoncé’s BeyGOOD Gives $25,000 to the Camp That Introduces Kids to HBCUs
The Beyoncé Camp HBCYouth grant puts a famous name behind a program that starts the HBCU conversation in kindergarten. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation…
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HamptonU StoriesAs National Physical Therapy Month Comes to a Close, Hampton University Celebrates the Power of Collaboration in Rehabilitation Care
As National Physical Therapy Month comes to a close, Hampton University is highlighting the importance of collaboration, professional development, and patient-centered care…
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HamptonU StoriesSummer Research Achievement Points to a Future in Medical Technology and Postpartum Treatment
Darien Birks’ summer research in machine learning and maternal health reflects Hampton’s growing research enterprise and its commitment to advancing scientific discovery. …
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TheGrioNorfolk State student killed in accidental shooting, police say
Norfolk State senior Semaj Richelle Coleman, 22, died after a shooting in Norfolk, Virginia. A 23-year-old man faces involuntary manslaughter charges.
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TheGrioFAMU homecoming shooting leaves 12 injured, including 6 children, in Tallahassee
A shooting near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium after homecoming left 12 people injured, including six children, and shook the Tallahassee community.
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TheGrioFAMU students protest campus police cooperation with ICE
Florida A&M students protest the university police department’s ICE partnership, calling for the 287(g) agreement to be revoked over campus safety concerns.
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