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2012-13 White House Fellows announced, two are products of HBCUs.
The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships recently announced the appointment of the 2012-2013 Class of White House Fellows, and two of them are products of our nation’s HBCUs. Amen Ra Mashariki, a three-time HBCU graduate and Jason Washington were … Continue reading
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NNSA Awards $4M for STEM Education, Launches New Partnership with HBCUs
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) recently announced that it awarded $4 million in grants to 22 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) This funding launches NNSA’s new Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP), a consortium program organized to build a … Continue reading
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FEMA Administrator Fugate Signs Partnership with UNCF Special Programs Corporation
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and UNCF Special Programs Corporation (UNCFSP) recently announced a new partnership to coordinate mutual engagement on job opportunities, preparedness, response and recovery. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and UNCFSP Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Michael … Continue reading
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Executive Director Presents MLK Drum Major for Service Award
John S. Wilson, Jr., executive director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities presents MLK Drum Major for Service Award to Ron Crawford at the Innovation & Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement on October 3, 2012.
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John S. Wilson Jr. to Keynote FSU Fall Convocation
Fayetteville State University (FSU) will kick off the 146th academic year with Fall Convocation on Thursday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium. John S. Wilson, Executive Director of the White House Initiatives on Historically Black Colleges … Continue reading
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EducatedBlack.org 2012/13 Scholarship Announcement
EducatedBlack.com has announced up to five $1000.00 Cash Scholarships for the Fall 2012/ Spring 2013 School Year. Educated Black was created by an African American scientist for black students to assist with achieving their dreams of a higher education. Please visit … Continue reading
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SPRING 2013 WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Application Deadline: September 23, 2012 As White House Interns, young men and women from across the country dedicate their time, talents, energy, and service to better the White House, the community, and the nation. While their tasks vary by department, … Continue reading
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President Obama Signs New Initiative to Improve Educational Outcomes for African Americans
President Obama Signs New Initiative to Improve Educational Outcomes for African Americans–The White House.
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Voting Results of 2011 HBCU Week Town Hall Meeting
Lively. Engaging. Informative. Fun. These were all words used by participants to describe an unusual Town Hall Meeting that took place at the 2011 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference. 2011 – Conference Town Hall Report — final
President Obama Awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to recipient Toni Morrison
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama named thirteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests … Continue reading
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