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Virginia Beach News September 3, 2026

African-American Studies Cannot Be Erased

Marc Morial argues that African-American Studies remains essential to understanding America’s history, confronting systemic racism and preparing future leaders to protect democracy.
#AfricanAmericanStudies #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMatters #HigherEducation #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackLeadership #Education #MarcMorial #SystemicRacism #BlackPress
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Virginia Beach News March 10, 2026

Norfolk State’s Campaign Raises Historic $147M; Exceeds $90 Million Goal

Norfolk State University’s “Now Is Our Time” campaign shattered expectations, raising more than $147 million—far surpassing its $90 million goal. The historic fundraising milestone strengthens scholarships, academic programs, and long-term financial stability for the HBCU.
#NorfolkStateUniversity #HBCUExcellence #HBCUPride #HBCUsMatter #CollegeFundraising #HigherEducation #NorfolkVA #SpartanNation #EducationMatters #HBCULegacy
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Virginia Beach News February 28, 2026

UNCF Masked Ball – Just Around The Corner!

The ninth annual Hampton Roads Mayors’ Masked Ball returns March 7 at the Hilton Norfolk Main, uniting regional leaders, corporate partners, and HBCU advocates for an elegant evening of fundraising, awards, and renewed investment in Black college students.
#UNCF, #MaskedBall, #HBCU, #HamptonRoads, #BlackExcellence, #Scholarships, #CollegeAccess, #NorfolkVA, #FundEducation
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Virginia Beach News December 25, 2025

Holiday Film On Lifetime Penned By HBCU Alum

Florida A&M University alumnus Gregory Anderson channels love, loss, and tradition into Deck the Hallways, a Lifetime holiday film inspired by caring for his late father, legendary HBCU professor Dr. Osiefield Anderson, whose teachings and spirit shape the movie’s emotional core. #DeckTheHallways, #HBCUExcellence, #BlackFilmmakers, #FAMU, #LifetimeMovies, #HolidayFilm, #BlackCinema, #LegacyStory
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Virginia Beach News December 6, 2025

VUU’s Partnership With Book Publisher Is First For HBCU

In a historic first for HBCUs, every student at Virginia Union University will now have the opportunity to contribute to professionally published work — from undergrad projects to doctoral manuscripts — thanks to a new partnership with Townsend Press and the Sunday School Publishing Board.
#VUU #HBCU #TownsendPress #BlackScholars #AcademicPublishing #HigherEd #FaithAndEducation #StudentSuccess
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Virginia Beach News November 28, 2024

Spelman’s New Interim President Has Vast Fortune 500 Experience

Spelman alumna Rosalind Brewer, a Fortune 500 executive, steps in as interim president following Dr. Helene Gayle’s departure, bringing transformative leadership to the esteemed HBCU.
#SpelmanCollege #RosalindBrewer #HBCULeadership #BlackWomenLeaders #Fortune500 #HigherEducation #BlackExcellence #Trailblazer
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Virginia Beach News September 14, 2024

NSU & HU Defeat Former CIAA Rivals, VSU & VUU; Await Battle of The Bay, Sept. 14

Norfolk State and Hampton University secured victories over former CIAA rivals Virginia State and Virginia Union, setting the stage for their highly anticipated Battle of the Bay matchup on September 14.
#BattleOfTheBay #NSUSpartans #HUPirates #HBCUFootball #CollegeFootball #NSUvsHU
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Virginia Beach News August 17, 2024

White House Initiative Celebrates 10 Years Of HBCU Elite Program

The White House Initiative on HBCUs marks its 10th anniversary by selecting 110 students from 77 institutions, including Virginia Union University, for the 2024 HBCU Scholars cohort. These students are recognized for their academic excellence, leadership potential, and community impact, reflecting the ongoing commitment to educational equity and diversity.
#HBCUScholars #BlackExcellence #HigherEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #HBCUs #VUU
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Virginia Beach News July 29, 2024

Former NSU Student Works as Producer on Sherri Show

Former Norfolk State University student Jawn Murray has risen to prominence as the executive producer of “Sherri,” the No. 2 ranked TV talk show. Murray’s journey from a mass communication major to a celebrated media professional highlights the dedication and hard work behind the scenes of his successful career.
#JawnMurray #SherriShow #NorfolkStateUniversity #TVTalkShow #EntertainmentIndustry #HBCU
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Virginia Beach News September 16, 2023

NSU’s New Health Degree Supports U.S.’s Black Healthcare Data

Norfolk State University (NSU) has received over $5 million in funding to establish a Master of Health Informatics (MHI) degree program. This initiative, supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, aims to train students in Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) to analyze public health data and improve healthcare outcomes. The program will address the needs of local and state public health organizations and provide a pathway for students to enter this key segment of the healthcare workforce. One student in the inaugural class, Hassan Rabbani, is passionate about addressing health disparities and believes that good data is crucial for delivering better health outcomes to underserved communities.
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