UNCF Raises $100,000 in support of Bethune-Cookman University 2017 Spring Graduates

May 2017—This year the UNCF awarded B-CU $100,000 to provide graduating seniors the opportunity to graduate with a zero account balance so that they could advance into the workforce without an outstanding balance with the university. Last week nearly 800 family and friends shared their excitement as 374 students received their degrees from Bethune-Cookman University … Continue reading →

Benedict College Library Position Announcement

May 24, 2017 Benedict College, Columbia, SC Position Announcement   Job Title:  Electronic Reference Librarian Division:  Academic Affairs Department: Learning Resources Center (Library)   Work Schedule: Rotating weekend/evening schedule; 12 month; non-tenure track position Reports to: Library Director General Job Functions: This position requires the appointee to have an ALA accredited Master of Library and … Continue reading →

Tuskegee University receives $2M grant from USDA/NIFA to enhance organic farming

May (2017)—The College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences at Tuskegee University has been awarded a competitive USDA/NIFA grant of $2,000,000 to strengthen organic farming infrastructure in the Southeast. This multi-state, multi-disciplinary project includes the priorities of stakeholders for facilitating an organic agriculture initiative in the Southeast. The U.S. market for organic produce is estimated … Continue reading →