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A Woman Of Courage

March is Women’s History Month, which this year will carry the theme “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment,.” Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, was the embodiment of those attributes.

Special Focus: Black History Month

In this second Black History Month-focused edition, Diverse features New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker’s rise and desire to become the next “education senator.” The issue also covers the celebration of several Black Greek organizations’ centennials this year, as well as criticism over their relevance and adherence to founding principles.

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Florida A&M Receives $85M in Software From Siemens Corp.

The university says the grant is the largest in-kind gift in its history.

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NAACP, UNCF and National Urban League to Receive Walmart Grants

Walmart announced this week that it will give $1.75 million in grants to three organizations in an effort to help African-Americans pursue higher education, job training and placement.

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Continue Growth With More Poised to Join Ranks

The nation had 370 Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in 2013, an increase of nearly 60 percent during the past decade, said the new report from Excelencia in Education.

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Fisk University Pillar ‘Doc’ Collins Dies

Leslie M. “Doc” Collins, who became a living legend at Fisk University during more than half a century teaching English and African-American literature at the historic institution, died Sunday at age 99.

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Southern University Board Reconfirms Decision to Oust Chancellor Llorens

The immediate matter is settled but the controversy is far from over. The special session had been called after students, alumni and other supporters voiced disapproval of the board’s original decision not to give James Llorens a one-year extension.

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Dr. Michael Drake Has the Foundation, Support to Succeed as Ohio State President

The university’s first Black president has served as a professor, senior associate dean and has engaged in cutting-edge research focused on breast cancer, HIV/AIDS and tobacco use.

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Harvard Gets $150M Gift from Citadel Hedge Fund Founder

Kenneth Griffin’s gift is mainly to support its financial aid program. It will impact up to 800 students.

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Cal State Spreading the Good Word About College at Churches

On Sundays throughout February, coinciding with Black History Month, White and other top CSU officials are speaking to churches throughout the state about preparing for college, the CSU application process and financial aid.

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South Carolina State University Seeks Hand Out of $13M Hole

Plagued by turmoil of one kind or another for the last half decade, the university is asking the state for millions of dollars to help it avert a $13 million deficit this fiscal year ending June 30.

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University of Illinois at Chicago Faculty Strike

Union officials say hundreds of faculty members began striking Tuesday, holding a rally on campus.

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