HBCU Review: Hampton University Says No to Twerking

Plus, JET magazine names top HBCU football players for 2013.

Hampton University Says No Twerking - FAMU earns $13 million research grant, Alabama State dancers at MTV VMAs, plus more HBCU news. — Dominique ZonyééSince Miley Cyrus’s infamous viral video and her performance at the 2013 MTV VMAs, Hampton University has decided to put an end to the booty-shaking dance at the school. A viral image of an HU orientation featuring a slide that read “Hampton University women do not twerk!” made the rounds on social media this week.(Photo: Hampton University)

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Hampton University Says No Twerking - FAMU earns $13 million research grant, Alabama State dancers at MTV VMAs, plus more HBCU news. — Dominique ZonyééSince Miley Cyrus’s infamous viral video and her performance at the 2013 MTV VMAs, Hampton University has decided to put an end to the booty-shaking dance at the school. A viral image of an HU orientation featuring a slide that read “Hampton University women do not twerk!” made the rounds on social media this week.(Photo: Hampton University)

JET names Top HBCU Football Players for 2013 - Defense was the theme for the top picks as Qua Cox of Jackson State (pictured left), Robert Simpson of Mississippi Valley State (pictured right), Stephen Goldbolt III of Tennessee State, LeRon Furr of Fort Valley State, and Darnell Evans of Shaw University and Isidore Jackson of Bethune-Cookman College made JET Magazine’s top five players to watch in Black college football this spring. (Photos: Left: Courtesy of Jackson State University. Right: Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State University)

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JET names Top HBCU Football Players for 2013 - Defense was the theme for the top picks as Qua Cox of Jackson State (pictured left), Robert Simpson of Mississippi Valley State (pictured right), Stephen Goldbolt III of Tennessee State, LeRon Furr of Fort Valley State, and Darnell Evans of Shaw University and Isidore Jackson of Bethune-Cookman College made JET Magazine’s top five players to watch in Black college football this spring. (Photos: Left: Courtesy of Jackson State University. Right: Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State University)

Alabama State Stingettes Perform at 2013 MTV VMAs - In one of the most talked about performances of the 2013 Video Music Awards on Aug. 25, the Alabama State Stingettes performed with Miley Cyrus, 2 Chainz, Robin Thicke and the Albany State Dancers for a medley of “Blurred Lines” and “Give It 2 U.”(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for MTV)

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Alabama State Stingettes Perform at 2013 MTV VMAs - In one of the most talked about performances of the 2013 Video Music Awards on Aug. 25, the Alabama State Stingettes performed with Miley Cyrus, 2 Chainz, Robin Thicke and the Albany State Dancers for a medley of “Blurred Lines” and “Give It 2 U.”(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for MTV)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Purchases Bulletproof Whiteboards - In an attempt to protect students and teachers in the event of a school shooting, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore announced that it is purchasing 200 bulletproof whiteboards from armor manufacturer Hardwire LLC. The whiteboards retail for $299 each and will be installed this year.(Photo: Courtesy of University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore Purchases Bulletproof Whiteboards - In an attempt to protect students and teachers in the event of a school shooting, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore announced that it is purchasing 200 bulletproof whiteboards from armor manufacturer Hardwire LLC. The whiteboards retail for $299 each and will be installed this year.(Photo: Courtesy of University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

Norfolk State President Gets Fired - After just two years as President of Norfolk State University, Dr. Tony Atwater was fired on Aug. 23 after the board voted 7-4 to have him dismissed. According to House of Delegates Subcommittee on Higher Education delegate Chris Jones, Atwater was “out of touch” with the university and audits were not done.(Photo: Courtesy Norfolk State University)

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Norfolk State President Gets Fired - After just two years as President of Norfolk State University, Dr. Tony Atwater was fired on Aug. 23 after the board voted 7-4 to have him dismissed. According to House of Delegates Subcommittee on Higher Education delegate Chris Jones, Atwater was “out of touch” with the university and audits were not done.(Photo: Courtesy Norfolk State University)

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Morgan State Signs Cooperative Agreements With South African Universities - President David Wilson of Morgan State established a study abroad program with six South African universities following a recent educational mission to the country. In addition to South Africa, Morgan also has cooperative agreements with institutions in Brazil, China and Australia.(Photo: WikiCommons- Morgan State University)

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Morgan State Signs Cooperative Agreements With South African Universities - President David Wilson of Morgan State established a study abroad program with six South African universities following a recent educational mission to the country. In addition to South Africa, Morgan also has cooperative agreements with institutions in Brazil, China and Australia.(Photo: WikiCommons- Morgan State University)

Two FAMU Sororities Suspended for Hazing - Last week, officials at Florida A&M University suspended two sororities, Delta Sigma Theta and Gamma Sigma Sigma, amid hazing allegations. Delta Sigma Theta was suspended for three years and Gamma received a one-year suspension. Both sororities had been on inactive status for more than four months. (Photo: FAMU.edu)

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FAMU Earns $13 Million Grant to Research Disease Treatment, Drug Development - FAMU was awarded a $13 million grant to be dispersed from 2013-2018 through the Research Center in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Program from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). The funds will support drug discovery and degenerative diseases research.(Photo: Courtesy of famu.edu)

Improve Higher Education for Minorities  - The president supports expanding teacher education programs at historically black colleges and universities and continuing the $800 million in programs supporting these institutions. Funding for existing programs, GEAR UP and TRIO, will provide support services for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them complete a postsecondary education. (Photo: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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39,206 HBCU Students Denied Parent Plus Loans - HBCUs and the Department of Education are debating how students are affected by the recent federal loan changes. Reports say that a whopping 39,206 HBCU students were denied the Parent PLUS loan in 2013.(Photo: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Ernest Jones’ Lawsuit Against Alcorn State Dismissed - Five years after he was fired from his position as the Alcorn State Braves' football coach, the state’s Court of Appeal judge upheld the dismissal of Ernest T. Jones. Jones signed a three-year contract with Alcorn in 2008, but was fired after one year when the team ended the season with a 2-10 record.(Photo: Courtesy Notre Dame University)

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Ernest Jones’ Lawsuit Against Alcorn State Dismissed - Five years after he was fired from his position as the Alcorn State Braves' football coach, the state’s Court of Appeal judge upheld the dismissal of Ernest T. Jones. Jones signed a three-year contract with Alcorn in 2008, but was fired after one year when the team ended the season with a 2-10 record.(Photo: Courtesy Notre Dame University)

Bethune-Cookman University Faces Hazing Lawsuit - The Orlando Sentinel reports that the mother of a Bethune-Cookman University student who died in a car crash last year has alleged in a lawsuit against the school and a national fraternity that hazing caused his death. According to the filing, Marcus A. Thomas, 19, was killed after another pledge fell asleep at the wheel and the car crashed into a utility pole. The lawsuit alleges Thomas and others were intentionally sleep-deprived for three weeks as pledges of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity.  (Photo: Courtesy Bethune-Cookman University)

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Bethune-Cookman Alum Gives $100K to University - In an amazing display of gratitude, Bethune-Cookman University graduate Harold Lucas Jr. donated $100,000 to his alma mater to support its business program, department of athletics and music program. Lucas graduated from Bethune-Cookman in 1953 and has family history there, as his father worked closely with the institution’s founder.(Photo: Courtesy Bethune-Cookman University)

Nigerian Presidential Adviser Visits Alabama A&M - Kingsley Kuku, an adviser to Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, visited about 20 students Thursday at Alabama A&M University. The students are studying at A&M through a cooperative agreement between the university and Nigeria. Kuku’s visit is part of the university’s plan to increase enrollment through their partnership with Nigeria.(Photo: Courtesy Alabama A&M University)

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Nigerian Presidential Adviser Visits Alabama A&M - Kingsley Kuku, an adviser to Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, visited about 20 students Thursday at Alabama A&M University. The students are studying at A&M through a cooperative agreement between the university and Nigeria. Kuku’s visit is part of the university’s plan to increase enrollment through their partnership with Nigeria.(Photo: Courtesy Alabama A&M University)