Hampton University students have restrictions on what they can do with their hair. The historically Black college has banned its male MBA students from wearing cornrows and dreadlocks. The rule, handed down from Business School Dean Sid Credle, was implemented in 2001, and continues to draw criticism. According to Credle, certain hairstyles are unprofessional, and […]
Hampton University is making headlines after receiving $5.3 mill from the federal government. The historically Black institution was given $5.3 mill in grants by the U.S. Department of Education through their Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program and the Historically Black Graduate Institutions Program. The money will be used to support and enhance HU’s academic […]
One of the most esteemed Universities in the country for African Americans is getting its past due, now that President Barack Obama has confirmed plans to be the speaker for the University’s 140th commencement. The President of the University Dr. William R. Harvey has confirmed the exciting news to students and alumni through a press […]
President Obama’s administration has agreed to increase funding to the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities. In the President’s 2011 fiscal year budget he calls for an increase of $98 million for HBCUs nationwide. The administration is also said to be looking to increase Pell Grants and double Perkins loans and tuition tax credits. The […]
Hailing from Baltimore Maryland is DJ Tay James, the man who’s the official DJ for the nation’s biggest teen sensation in years, Justin Bieber. Before trekking across the globe with this pop star, he studied under the likes of DJ Alizay and the late K-Swift who undoubtedly helped shape his skills and style. Although currently on […]
