Tag: HBCU
New Book Highlights Founding of Alabama State University
By Erin Harney
alabamanewscenter.com
In the recently released “From Marion to Montgomery: The Early Years of Alabama State University, 1867-1925,” author Joseph Caver brings to light...
UAB’s Dr. James Kirklin: Retired Cardiologist with Heart for HBCU Scholars
By Caleb Jones
For the Birmingham Times
When it comes to helping underrepresented groups pursue medical and health science professions, James Kirklin, M.D.’s, heart has always...
Miles College, Lawson State Students To Highlight Their Research On Heart...
By Sydney Melson
The Birmingham Times
The American Heart Association (AHA) is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to help students toward professional degrees...
Miles College, Lawson State Partner With Innovative HBCU Initiative
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Miles College and Lawson State Community College officials on Wednesday announced their partnerships with Propel Center, a new global campus...
‘Extreme Sense of Pride’ For Kamala Harris Supporters in Birmingham-area
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
For those in the Birmingham-metro area who know and have met Kamala Harris, it comes as no surprise that the...
Miles College Provides Wellness Center For Students
Photos by Sydney Melson
The Birmingham Times
Miles College on Friday announced the grand opening for its Student Health and Wellness Center which comes in the...
$20M gift is largest in Tuskegee University’s nearly 140-year history
WSFA Staff
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WSFA) - One of the world’s richest women has donated $20 million to Tuskegee University, making it the largest single gift...
Former Alabama State Star QB, Tarvaris Jackson, has died in a...
By Alaa Elassar
CNN
Former NFL quarterback and Alabama State University star Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama on Sunday night. He was...
Doug Jones Gets Final Passage of Bill to Renew Funding HBCUs
jones.senate.gov
WASHINGTON – Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) this week announced final passage of his bipartisan legislation, the FUTURE Act, to permanently renew annual funding for...
The Year for Black Football Head Coaches At Major Schools
J.R. Gamble
The Shadow League
At the beginning of the 2019 college football season, there were just 14 African-American head coaches out of the 130 schools in...