From candles to candy and trees to toys, nearly every joyful holiday tradition also carries the potential for accidents and injuries. Even just the cold winter weather can be dangerous for the pipes in your home.
Safety experts say a bit of preparation can help prevent many common holiday mishaps ...
Posted Saturday, December 14th 2019 at 2:59PM
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Oldest Living African-American Olympic Medalist to Receive an Honorary Doctorate
University System of Maryland (USM) Chancellor Robert L. Caret will address more than 500 Bowie State University graduates at the Winter Commencement on Friday, Decem ...
Posted Wednesday, December 11th 2019 at 8:20PM
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Alabama State University was awarded the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce's 2019 MGM Impact Maker Award for its Large Business category during the Chamber's annual luncheon on Tuesday (Dec. 10) in Montgomery.
The President of ASU, Dr. Quinton ...
Posted Tuesday, December 10th 2019 at 7:13PM
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ASU President Ross awards checks to MPS, Trenholm and ASU students who achieved tech skills taught at the University
An award ceremony at Alabama State University on Dec. 6, honored six dual enr ...
Posted Monday, December 9th 2019 at 3:45PM
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Posted Saturday, December 7th 2019 at 11:12AM
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Here are ways to prep your house before you hit the road for vacation or holiday travel so it doesn’t look empty and attract the attention of robbers.
1. Simulate activity
Controlling your lights with timers only goes so far in faking activity at your house while you’re on vacation, says Mark Cl ...
Posted Saturday, December 7th 2019 at 11:02AM
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Seeing Juliette McNeil today, one might be surprised at her painful beginnings.
Juliette, an Alabama State University alumna, not only has been a successful government executive, but she also is married to a renowned entrepreneur and has enjoyed a ...
Posted Tuesday, December 3rd 2019 at 4:11PM
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VHB is more than a leading engineering, planning, and design firm. Our growing team spans 30 offices up and down the East Coast, and we come to work excited every day to help shape the communities where we live and work. Whether it’s ...
Posted Monday, December 2nd 2019 at 7:05AM
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ASU's David Whitlow, Jr. is a Montgomery native and the only millennial serving on Mayor Reed's prestigious team. This story was written by Kenneth Mullinax/ASU.
The City of Montgomery's newly sworn-in chief executive, Mayor Steven L. Reed,(the ci ...
Posted Monday, November 25th 2019 at 4:51PM
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This week, Members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which includes the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) – sent a letter to House leadership and appropriat ...
Posted Thursday, November 14th 2019 at 2:13PM
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Seeing the need to help expand the number of students who qualify for admission to Texas Southern University, the AT&T Foundation has invested $100,000 in TSU’s highly-successful Summer of Success (SOS) program. TSU, the second-largest Historically B ...
Posted Thursday, November 7th 2019 at 6:04PM
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One of Alcorn State University’s most iconic athletic figures has passed away.
Willie “Rat” McGowan, who coached the Braves baseball team for 40 years, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6.
McGowan, a McComb, Mississippi native and 1961 alumnus was ...
Posted Wednesday, November 6th 2019 at 6:51PM
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Delta Sigma theta, gifted coordinator at Red Oak Elementary in Stockbridge, Georgia, was named Teacher of the Year for Henry County Schools. The announcement was made during the Teacher of the Year Gala on Thursday, October 24 at the Henry County Per ...
Posted Friday, November 1st 2019 at 7:22PM
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America's Largest HBCU Football Classic with SHAQ, 2-Chainz & a Host of Celebrities and events.
Below is a rundown of the major events taking place in Birmingham this week as Alabama State University celebrates Magic City Classic (MCC) Week, which ...
Posted Wednesday, October 23rd 2019 at 7:12PM
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Frazine Taylor with ASU’s Library (LWLC) won the Society of Alabama Archivist’s Whiting Award.
An Alabama State University staff member, who is also the chairwoman of the state’s Black Heritage Council, has won the most prestigious award bestowed ...
Posted Monday, October 21st 2019 at 8:00PM
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13th Annual Dr. Dorothy I. Height 2019 Genesis HBCU College Fair
Attention: All High School Seniors, Community College Students, Community Agencies, School Counselors, Youth Groups, Churches, and Parents
FREE EVENT!
Advance Registration Requ ...
Posted Monday, October 21st 2019 at 7:10PM
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Who said Halloween costumes were just for kids? The average American will spend 36% of their Halloween budget on costumes for both themselves and their pets this year. Tell us about your favorite Halloween costume that either you or your pet has worn ...
Posted Friday, October 18th 2019 at 1:15PM
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An alumna from Alabama State University and a native of Montgomery has won the 2019 Torch of Global Enlightenment Award from the World Affairs Council, which honors organizations and individuals that have contributed to global understanding and appre ...
Posted Wednesday, October 16th 2019 at 6:58PM
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On Sabbath, October 12, 2019, Dr. Leslie Pollard, president of Oakwood University, announced "Our university realized an outstanding increase in fundraising and philanthropy among our alumni and friends last year," Dr. Pollard said. "Once we explaine ...
Posted Wednesday, October 16th 2019 at 6:52PM
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Texas Southern University and Maricopa Community Colleges (MCC), one of the nation’s largest community college systems, recently initiated a memorandum of understanding. The partnership creates an academic pipeline between the two institutions and pr ...
Posted Wednesday, October 16th 2019 at 6:50PM
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Oakwood University welcomed high school and college students from around the nation last week for our annual “Oakwood Live!” event. The visiting students got the opportunity to experience college life first hand, which included staying in the dorms a ...
Posted Wednesday, October 16th 2019 at 5:40PM
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Reciprocal Programs Bring Jazz and Communications Students to MJF and Creates “Monterey Jazz @ TSU” for a Three-Day Symposium in Houston, October 24-26, 2019
Monterey, CA; and Houston TX; October 15, 2019; The Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to an ...
Posted Tuesday, October 15th 2019 at 6:01PM
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With the expected return of thousands of alumni, friends and fans to Lorman on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the Homecoming football game versus HBCU opponent Savannah State University Tigers, Alcorn is issuing a few reminders. All campus guests are encoura ...
Posted Friday, October 11th 2019 at 5:19PM
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The Mighty Marching Hornets Band will Perform at the Oct. 20 Halftime Show at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium -
Written by: Kenneth Mullinax/ASU.
The director of Alabama State University's Mighty Marching Hornets has confirmed that ASU's natio ...
Posted Thursday, October 10th 2019 at 9:47PM
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