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The End of an Era - Saint Paul's College in Virginia closes its doors after 125 years; Bethune-Cookman University center of hazing lawsuit; plus more HBCU news. —Britt Middleton After 125 years of serving the Lawrenceville, Virginia, community, Saint Paul's College has announced that it will close its doors on June 30, HBCUConnect reported. The decision comes after a merger-acquisition plan with Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina, fell through in May. (Photo: St Paul's College)
HBCUs in North Carolina Write Grievance Letter - The leaders of HBCUs in North Carolina wrote a letter to Gov. Pat McCrory detailing their financial challenges. The letter included problems with the changes in federal financial aid policies, state funding, old infrastructure and scholarship support. James Anderson, the Fayetteville State University chancellor, signed the letter on behalf of 11 HBCUs throughout the state. (Photo: Richard Cummins/Getty Images)
Talladega College Shares Woodruff's Murals With NYU - The rare murals of African-American history by Hale Woodruff are coming to New York. From July 27 until Oct. 13, the Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals From Talladega College exhibit will feature six large pieces at New York University. (Painting by: Hale Aspacio Woodruff, “The Return of Cinque to Africa,” 1939.)
Howard Extends Clinical Trials to Africa - Howard has announced a new partnership with TNI BioTech Inc. to develop and test treatments to help people addicted to drugs and alcohol in several African countries. Researchers will also test treatments for people with cancer, HIV/AIDS and other auto-immune diseases. (Photo: Howard.edu)ASU Business Students Win Nationwide - Eight Alabama State University business students competed in the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Among them were, Essence Willis and Undrea Meadows. Willis competed in the Free Enterprise Project and placed third in the nation. Meadows advanced to the finals and he is ranked in the top 14 nationwide for website design. ASU was the only HBCU in attendance at the conference this year. (Photo: Phi Beta Lambda)

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HBCUs in North Carolina Write Grievance Letter - The leaders of HBCUs in North Carolina wrote a letter to Gov. Pat McCrory detailing their financial challenges. The letter included problems with the changes in federal financial aid policies, state funding, old infrastructure and scholarship support. James Anderson, the Fayetteville State University chancellor, signed the letter on behalf of 11 HBCUs throughout the state. (Photo: Richard Cummins/Getty Images)

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