HBCU Review: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Launches “I Love My HBCU”

Plus, South Carolina State requests bailout.

March Is Officially HBCU Awareness Month - Tennessee State University launches new security measures, Alabama State earns more than $300 million for the state, plus more HBCU news.  —Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)The Thurgood Marshall College Fund launched National “I Love My HBCU” Month on Monday to honor historically Black colleges and universities and the pride that HBCU students, faculty and alumni exemplify. TMCF hopes National “I Love My HBCU” Month will be an annual month-long celebration.(Photo: Courtesy of the Thurgood Marshall Fund)

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March Is Officially HBCU Awareness Month - Tennessee State University launches new security measures, Alabama State earns more than $300 million for the state, plus more HBCU news.  —Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)The Thurgood Marshall College Fund launched National “I Love My HBCU” Month on Monday to honor historically Black colleges and universities and the pride that HBCU students, faculty and alumni exemplify. TMCF hopes National “I Love My HBCU” Month will be an annual month-long celebration.(Photo: Courtesy of the Thurgood Marshall Fund)

Alabama A&M New Head Coach Announced - Seasoned football coach and athletic coordinator James Spady was introduced as Alabama A&M University’s head football coach on Jan. 3. Spady is the former University of Nevada tight-end coach. He also served three seasons as offensive coordinator at Grambling and one year as offensive line coach at North Carolina Central.(Photo: Alabama A&M University)

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Alabama A&M Brings in More Than $300 Million for the State - A new study conducted by the University of Alabama revealed that Alabama A&M University brought in a whopping $350 million for the state of Alabama in 2012-2013. The results shocked Samuel Addy, an associate dean at the Culverhouse College of Commerce. "I have thought of Alabama A&M as a small university. But you do have a large impact on this state and on this special area."(Photo: Alabama A&M University)

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Tennessee State’s New Security Measures - Due to a series of break-ins, Tennessee State University adopted new security measures which will allow police to track entry into all buildings. All students and faculty were given new ID cards which were activated on March 1.(Photo: Courtesy of Nashville News Channel 5)

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Tennessee State’s New Security Measures - Due to a series of break-ins, Tennessee State University adopted new security measures which will allow police to track entry into all buildings. All students and faculty were given new ID cards which were activated on March 1.(Photo: Courtesy of Nashville News Channel 5)

Miss UMES Resigns Amid Arrest and Drug Charges - Porsha Simone Harvey resigned on Wednesday from her post as Miss University of Maryland Eastern Shore. During homecoming week in February, Harvey was arrested after she “assaulted” a campus officer. But when she got to the Princess Anne courthouse she was charged with possession of a controlled substance after a search revealed a small amount of marijuana on her person.(Photo: Courtesy of University of Maryland of Eastern Shore)

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Miss UMES Resigns Amid Arrest and Drug Charges - Porsha Simone Harvey resigned on Wednesday from her post as Miss University of Maryland Eastern Shore. During homecoming week in February, Harvey was arrested after she “assaulted” a campus officer. But when she got to the Princess Anne courthouse she was charged with possession of a controlled substance after a search revealed a small amount of marijuana on her person.(Photo: Courtesy of University of Maryland of Eastern Shore)

St. Augustine's University Nixes Tennis and Golf Programs  - Saint Augustine's University, an HBCU in North Carolina, announced recently that it has discontinued its men's golf and women's tennis programs. "We are no different than any other institution facing difficult choices due to the economic downturn. We are looking for both sports to return in the near future, however," Athletic Director George Williams said in a statement. (Photo: Courtesy of Saint Augustine University)

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Saint Augustine Women’s Basketball Wins Fifth CIAA Award - For the fifth consecutive year, Saint Augustine’s Lady Falcons’ women’s basketball team won the CIAA Highest Team Grade Point Average Award. “Our ladies were diligent with study hall hours and making sure they communicated with professors in terms of missing classes due to away games,” head coach Rachel Bullard said.(Photo: Courtesy of Saint Augustine University)

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Winston-Salem Confirms Athletic Director Was Not Replaced - Although Winston-Salem athletic director Bill Hayes has been absent from recent games and events, the rumors are not true; he is still the director. Assistant director Kevin Manns confirmed that Hayes was still the athletic director although he has been M.I.A. for the past two weeks.(Photo: Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University)

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Winston-Salem Confirms Athletic Director Was Not Replaced - Although Winston-Salem athletic director Bill Hayes has been absent from recent games and events, the rumors are not true; he is still the director. Assistant director Kevin Manns confirmed that Hayes was still the athletic director although he has been M.I.A. for the past two weeks.(Photo: Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University)

South Carolina State Asks Lawmakers for $14 Million - South Carolina State University President Thomas Elzey asked the budget control board on Wednesday for $14 million to pay the university’s current and outstanding bills through June. Elzey said if they are given the funds SCSU will be caught up with their debt by 2015.Photo: Courtesy of South Carolina State University)

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South Carolina State Asks Lawmakers for $14 Million - South Carolina State University President Thomas Elzey asked the budget control board on Wednesday for $14 million to pay the university’s current and outstanding bills through June. Elzey said if they are given the funds SCSU will be caught up with their debt by 2015.Photo: Courtesy of South Carolina State University)