BREAKING NEWS: Over 750 Participants in the 2nd Annual HBCU Alumni 5K Run/Walk!!!
2009 5K Run/Walk turns out 3 times more participants than last year Read the story »
Michael Jackson “The King of Pop” Dies at 50
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest Read the story »
2009 HBCU Men’s Basketball Signees
It’s that time of the year again. Check to see how your HBCU fared and who they signed for the 2009 season! Read the story »
Swine Flu Deaths Raise Fears of Global Epidemic
In response to confirmed cases of swine flu in Mexico, Canada, Read the story »
2009 CIAA Tournament pumped $38 million into the Charlotte economy
HAMPTON, VA - Even in the midst of tough economic times, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) delivered another Read the story »
Grad Rates for Black College Athletes Increase
Black college athletes are graduating at higher rates than in the past Read the story »
The AU Wire
New student loan repayment program goes into effect July 1st
Those drowning in student loan debt may be able to get some relief with the aid of a new program. Read More →
Senate Approves Apology To African-Americans For Slavery
The U.S. Senate recently approved a fiercely worded resolution that attempts to formally apologize Read More →
Enhanced HBCU Teacher Preparation Role Discussed at U.S. Education Department Meeting
A national strategy to avert teacher shortages as well as improve overall teaching quality in U.S. public...
Chris Brown pleads guilty to felony assault
Chris Brown pleaded guilty Monday to assaulting Rihanna and the two were ordered to stay away from each...
First Lady calls for volunteers, young Americans answer
Michelle Obama asked for more community service Monday, but rising volunteerism among Generation Y Read More →
MUSIC LEAK: Raheem DeVaughn’s Remake of “Night & Day”
21 years later, an artist finally braves out a Read More →
AU Columnists
The Republicans and the Supremes
Weeks before President Obama had even made a long list (let alone a short list) of Supreme Court nominations,...
BATTLE’S FIELD: The “H” Word
Last November, NBC broadcasted the annual clash of the SWAC football titans better known as The Bayou...
On the Unit
New student loan repayment program goes into effect July 1st
Those drowning in student loan debt may be able to get some relief with the aid of a new program. Read More →
NCCU wants to improve graduation rate
The 546 students receiving bachelor’s degrees from N.C. Central University Read More →
will.i.am Creates the ‘i.am scholarship’ Fund
will.i.am Grants First Four Recipients on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’. Singer/Songwriter/Actor/Activist...
Ford Joins Forces with Essence Magazine and AOL Latino on Initiatives Aimed at Empowering Multicultural Women
Ford is launching two campaigns aimed at recognizing and celebrating multicultural women. Read More →
Minority-serving Institutions To Lose Funding Under Obama Budget
The Obama administration proposed its first full education budget Thursday Read More →
Hampton University Brings the Latest and Greatest in Cancer Treatment
Despite having no medical school, Hampton University is one of the leading research Read More →
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