HBCU Review: 75 HBCU Students Are White House All-Stars

Plus, Howard to eliminate 200 jobs.

HBCU Students Make White House History - FAMU’s new president’s contract still in limbo, Howard University to eliminate 200 jobs, plus more HBCU news. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced its first list of HBCU All-Stars, honoring 75 undergraduate, graduate and professional students attending 62 HBCUs. The All-Stars were selected out of 445 students who submitted applications. They were chosen for their accomplishments in academics, leadership and civic engagement.(Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images) 

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HBCU Students Make White House History - FAMU’s new president’s contract still in limbo, Howard University to eliminate 200 jobs, plus more HBCU news. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced its first list of HBCU All-Stars, honoring 75 undergraduate, graduate and professional students attending 62 HBCUs. The All-Stars were selected out of 445 students who submitted applications. They were chosen for their accomplishments in academics, leadership and civic engagement.(Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images) 

Is There a Future for HBCUs? - Historically Black colleges and universities continue to serve as unique academic spaces for African-American students. But some are facing trouble and their relevancy today has been questioned. As the institutions look to the future, how will they continue to thrive? The Association of Governing Boards released a report breaking down the seven strategic issues HBCUs are facing now and in the coming years. BET.com covers those issues here. — Natelege Whaley (@Natelege_)   (Photo: Nathaniel Grann / For The Washington Post)

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Howard University Will Eliminate 200 Jobs - Over the course of the next few months, Howard University will eliminate 200 jobs, which will reduce its work force by 4 percent. Kerry-Ann Hamilton, a Howard spokesperson, confirmed that cuts began on Thursday and are part of the university’s “strategic plan to address quality and efficiency.”(Photo: Nathaniel Grann / For The Washington Post)

North Carolina Central Student Dies on Campus - After complaining of dizziness in the dining hall at North Carolina Central University Devonte Squire, 20, died mysteriously. NCCU Chancellor Debra Saunders-White issued a statement regarding Squire’s sudden death, “On behalf of the university community, I extend our deepest condolences and prayers of sympathy to DeVonte's family and friends,” the statement read. (Photo: Courtesy ABC 11/WTVD Raleigh-Durham)

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North Carolina Central Student Dies on Campus - After complaining of dizziness in the dining hall at North Carolina Central University Devonte Squire, 20, died mysteriously. NCCU Chancellor Debra Saunders-White issued a statement regarding Squire’s sudden death, “On behalf of the university community, I extend our deepest condolences and prayers of sympathy to DeVonte's family and friends,” the statement read. (Photo: Courtesy ABC 11/WTVD Raleigh-Durham)

Drama Over New FAMU President’s Contract Persists - It seems the FAMU board of trustees has finally settled on President Elmira Mangum’s contract. The amended contract, which still requires Mangum’s approval, will eliminate her $1,000 per month automobile stipend. FAMU received negative backlash regarding the negotiations of the contract. (Photo: Courtesy Tallahasse.com)

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Drama Over New FAMU President’s Contract Persists - It seems the FAMU board of trustees has finally settled on President Elmira Mangum’s contract. The amended contract, which still requires Mangum’s approval, will eliminate her $1,000 per month automobile stipend. FAMU received negative backlash regarding the negotiations of the contract. (Photo: Courtesy Tallahasse.com)

Virginia Union Receives $55,000 Grant - Virginia Union received a mega boost of $55,000 for its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and STEM teaching programs from Altria Group. The donation will fund scholarships for two classes of 10 students each.(Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Virginia Union Receives $55,000 Grant - Virginia Union received a mega boost of $55,000 for its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and STEM teaching programs from Altria Group. The donation will fund scholarships for two classes of 10 students each.(Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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FAMU Forms Agricultural Alliance With United Arab Emirates - Following a visit to the World Future Energy Summit in United Arab Emirates, FAMU signed off on a partnership this month with TLB Enterprises Group Holding and a federal research council in the UAE. According to FAMU’s interim president, the union is a chance for FAMU to help fill in research and development gaps for institutions in the UAE.(Photo: Werner Forman/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

Descendants of Saint Augustine Founders Honored - Saint Augustine University connected the present to the past with a brunch honoring descendants of its founders. The university hosted 15 descendants representing 6 of the 11 founders last month to highlight Founders Week.  While the meeting was a celebration, it was also a gathering to mourn the death of Mr. Alpha Howze Jr., the university’s former archivist.(Photo: St. Augustine's University)

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Descendants of Saint Augustine Founders Honored - Saint Augustine University connected the present to the past with a brunch honoring descendants of its founders. The university hosted 15 descendants representing 6 of the 11 founders last month to highlight Founders Week.  While the meeting was a celebration, it was also a gathering to mourn the death of Mr. Alpha Howze Jr., the university’s former archivist.(Photo: St. Augustine's University)

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Mismanaged Funds Revealed at South Carolina State - South Carolina State University is the latest HBCU to reveal a deficit due to mismanaged funds. Last month the university revealed that it was running at a $4.4 million deficit – out of a $146 million budget. Furthermore it will need $13 million to pay off other outstanding bills.(Photo: WikiCommons)

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