HBCU Review: Grambling State Football Boycott Ends
Plus, Howard University welcomes new interim president.
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Grambling State Football Team Returns to the Field - Claflin University receives largest donation in school history, the suspect in Howard University student Omar Sykes' death says it was an accident, plus more. — Dominique ZonyééAfter speaking with former coach Doug Williams, the Grambling football team will call off their strike and return to the field on Saturday, Grambling safety Naquan "Nate" Smith told HBCU Gameday. The team walked out on practice last weekend and boycotted Saturday’s game against Jackson State.(Photo: Grambling State Athletics)
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Winston-Salem New Wellness Program for Black Woman - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gave the Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences at Winston-Salem State University a $200,000 grant to support studies to improve obesity outcomes in African-American women ages 30 to 65. The study will offer a 16-week intervention program, including personal wellness coaching, free weekly exercise classes, free health screenings and more.(Photo: Courtesy Winston-Salem State University)
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Howard University Welcomes Interim President - After former President Sidney Ribeau retired last month, Howard University is opening its doors to interim president Wayne A.I. Frederick. With enrollment rates at all-time lows and rumors of financial disarray, Frederick has a lot of work to do. In a recent interview with the Washington Post, Frederick said that he hopes the Howard community will come together to help the university get back on its feet.(Photo: Courtesy Howard University)
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Ford Launches First HBCU Community Challenge Competition - Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company Fund is kicking off its first ever Ford HBCU Community Challenge. The challenge, a partnership with the Ricky Smiley and Tom Joyner morning shows, encourages HBCU students to design community projects that address pressing local needs. First place winner can win up to $75,000 in grants and more. For more, visit here.(Photo: FORD)
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Tuskegee University President Resigns - Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon is the latest president to resign from his post at an HBCU. Rochon recently announced his retirement effective immediately at a Tuskegee University Board of Trustees' fall meeting. Dr. Matthew Jenkins was appointed in the role of acting president. The reasons behind Rochon’s retirement have not been revealed.(Photo: Courtesy Tuskegee University)
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