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    May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Why USC and not a black college, Dr. Dre?

    I was in Detroit preparing to give a speech last week when the news came across my Twitter feed: "Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine donate $70 million to USC to create new degree." As one of the first university presidents from the hip-hop generation, I had to stop and read the story immediately.
    I was in Detroit preparing to give a speech last week when the news came across my Twitter feed: "Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine donate $70 million to USC to create new degree." As one of the first university presidents from the hip-hop...

    Tags: Morehouse College, Education, Entertainment, Music Industry, Howard University

    2. May 20, 2013 |Story| AP Member Choice Limited

  2. AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT

    As GOP weighs how best to profit from Obama's problems, Democrats hope it overplays its hand WASHINGTON (AP) — The scandals dogging President Barack Obama are a political gift to Republicans, who could use some good luck after recent election...

    Tags: New York City, George W. Bush, White House, Israel, Lotteries

    3. May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Obama urges Morehouse College graduates to help others

    WASHINGTON — President Obama urged graduates of a celebrated historically black college Sunday to use their education to help others and to work for "something larger than yourself," citing the example of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr....

    Tags: Morehouse College, Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC, Education, Barack Obama

    4. May 17, 2013 |Story| AP Maryland

  4. Latest Maryland and Delaware news, sports, business and entertainment:

    Del. police arrest suspect in reputed smuggling DOVER, Del. (AP) — A man arrested in Delaware in the takedown of an alleged East Coast cigarette smuggling ring that authorities believe may have funneled money to terrorist groups is being held on...

    Tags: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Canoeing and Kayaking, Budgets and Budgeting, Sports, Slalom Canoeing

    5. May 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Michelle Obama wants Bowie State graduates to promote education

    Michelle Obama encouraged the graduates of Bowie State University on Friday to live up to the legacy of their university's founders and the leaders of the civil rights movement by promoting the importance of education in the black community. "Just...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Barack Obama, Students, Substance Abuse, Comcast Center (arena)

    6. May 17, 2013 |Story| AP Maryland

  6. Michelle Obama speaks about importance of education to black community in commencement address

    Associated Press
    COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama has spoken passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address to more than 600 graduates of Bowie State University. The first lady spoke...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Education, Barack Obama, Comcast Center (arena), University of Maryland, College Park

    7. May 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Coppin to break ground on $80 million science center

    Coppin State University is moving forward with an $80 million Science and Technology Center that it hopes will boost sagging enrollment despite concerns that the West Baltimore school will not have enough money to operate the building.
    Coppin State University is moving forward with an $80 million Science and Technology Center that it hopes will boost sagging enrollment despite concerns that the West Baltimore school will not have enough money to operate the building. A ceremonial...

    Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Education, Computer Science, Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities

    8. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Michelle Obama to speak at Bowie State commencement

    WASHINGTON -- First lady Michelle Obama will speak at Bowie State University's commencement on May 17, the White House said Thursday.
    WASHINGTON -- First lady Michelle Obama will speak at Bowie State University's commencement on May 17, the White House said Thursday. The school, Maryland's oldest historically black college and one of the oldest in the nation, is celebrating its...

    Tags: Education, Barack Obama, Bowie State University, White House, Interior Policy

    9. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Justice for Maryland's HBCUs

    For many Marylanders, Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed fiscal year 2014 budget includes plenty to celebrate.
    For many Marylanders, Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed fiscal year 2014 budget includes plenty to celebrate. The governor's "balanced approach" to budgeting translates into increased employment, health care benefits for additional families and...

    Tags: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Bowie State University, Politics, Regional Authority, Executive Branch

    10. Mar 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Coppin's students-last policies

    Coppin State University has a serious problem with very low rates of student retention and graduation. Last December, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents created a Special Review Committee to look into this problem further and make recommendations. This is of special interest to me, as I served as a member of the faculty at Coppin for 12 years, from 1999 until 2011, including service as Faculty Senate president in 2005-2007.
    Coppin State University has a serious problem with very low rates of student retention and graduation. Last December, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents created a Special Review Committee to look into this problem further and make...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Education, Morgan State University, University of Maryland, College Park, Students

    11. Feb 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Black colleges seek more state funding

    Hundreds of students and supporters of Maryland's historically black colleges and universities rallied Monday in Annapolis to press for increased state funding to make up for decades of discrimination. The presidents of Morgan State University, Coppin...

    Tags: Education, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Financial Aid, Bowie State University, Politics

    12. Jan 16, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. HBCU coalition head criticizes Morgan president

    A Morgan State University alumnus who is leading a coalition suing the state over discrimination at historically black colleges and universities has criticized the university's embattled president for showing "minimal interest and involvement in the lawsuit."
    A Morgan State University alumnus who is leading a coalition suing the state over discrimination at historically black colleges and universities has criticized the university's embattled president for showing "minimal interest and involvement in the...

    Tags: Trials, Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities, Litigation, Morgan State University

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