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Jackson State Univ. Students Partner With Univ. of Wyoming - Students at Jackson State University in Mississippi will travel to the University of Wyoming this summer to participate in research projects on hydrology, ecology and geophysics, JBHE reported. (Photo: Courtesy of Jackson State University)
Morgan State Wins Honda Campus All-Star Challenge - Howard doles out more financial aid, Tuskegee to build new veterinary teaching hospital, Virginia State student government president charged with hazing and other HBCU news headlines. — Dorkys Ramos Morgan State University has been crowned the champion at the 24th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge for the second year in a row. The competition pits the brightest students from HBCUs against each other in a tough quest to win $50,000 in grants for their school. Florida A&M University came in second place.(Photo: Honda Campus All Star Challenge)
#9: Dillard University New Orleans, Louisiana - 2011-2012 Tuition and Fees: $14,530Enrollment: 1,187Admissions application deadline: Aug. 1Acceptance rate: 47.5%(Photo: Dillard.edu)Viola Davis: August 11 - The multiple Oscar nominee and new mom is having her best year ever at 47. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Jackson State University Proposes Domed Stadium - Diversity festivals, campus expansions, women in leadership conferences and other HBCU news headlines. —Dorkys Ramos Jackson State University has proposed plans for a 50,000-seat domed stadium on campus. The stadium, which would cost $200 million to build, will house the school's athletic teams as well as host concerts and other city events. (Photo: Courtesy of Jackson State University)

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