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Manchin, Capitol Bill Passes Senate To Permanently Renew Federal Funding For HBCUS And Minority-Serving Schools

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), today announced the Senate passage of their legislation to permanently renew funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). The legislation also includes a first step toward simplifying…

Education, Health, News

Feeding One Thousand

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Education, News

Thank You Governor Wolf

On Monday, November 25th the Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaffirmed the full accreditation of Cheyney University. This means the university is in good standing with the regional accreditation agency and Middle States is satisfied the university is making strides to fulfill its mission,…

Education, News

From the Smithsonian to the Kitchen: African American Art is Transforming the Home Decor Business

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Education, News

Four African-American Academics Named MacArthur “Genius” Fellows in 2019

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