How to Paraphrase Difficult Text in Simple Language
Difficult writing can hide a simple idea behind heavy language. Long sentences may contain several points without clear separation. Technical terms can also confuse readers who lack subject knowledge. Your task is to explain the same message more clearly. To paraphrase difficult text properly, you must first understand it. Replacing terms with synonyms will never […] The post How to Paraphrase Dif
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UNCF’s Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute Marks 30th Anniversary, Named New Home of National Effort to Close the Gap in Funded HBCU Research
UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, today celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute (FDPRI), which has become one of the foremost research organizations focused on the educational status of African Americans and other underrepresented populations. The organization also announced that FDPRI has been named the new perm
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Morgan State University gains national acclaim as School of Architecture and Planning receives milestone accreditation
By Andrew Hall Morgan State University’s (Morgan) status as a leader among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) was reinforced after its School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) received official accreditation from two premier design education organizations. Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) is housed in the institution’s Center for the Built En
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Ryan Coogler announces David Jonsson as the new Black Panther
By Rebecca Cohen There’s a new Black Panther, and his name is David Jonsson. Director Ryan Coogler announced at Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday that Jonsson would be assuming the role. Jonsson will play T’Challa’s son in “Black Panther 3,” which will be out on Dec. 15, 2028. Coogler is returning to direct the third movie in the series. “Thank you to this amazing family that I have t
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From HBCUs to the Bay, mentoring the next generation of scientists
By Maya L. Kapoor As an undergraduate at Spelman College in Georgia, Joy Rutledge faced a conundrum. She excelled at computer programming, even designing websites for fun as a teenager, and knew that a computer science major could lead to financial security. Yet she was also passionate about food systems and the environment, an interest she’d developed living on the 12-acre farm and “living labora
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More than ‘vibes and history’: How HBCU’s are appealing to a new generation
Today’s college prospects are weighing each HBCU’s cost against the resources, career opportunities and long-term outcomes it can deliver. Students who aren’t convinced by the return on investment won’t bite solely on tradition. “Our tuition dollars can go to any of the thousand-plus institutions in America or abroad,” Nicholas Hawkins, a junior at Texas Southern University, told this week’s Unite
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Dawn Staley, South Carolina hosting HBCU-focused basketball tourney
Dawn Staley and South Carolina women’s basketball appear set to continue their growing relationship with HBCU programs, this time through a first-of-its-kind event centered on competition, culture and Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. Marketing agency Rae Rose Media teased the upcoming PowHER Player Classic this week, describing it as an “HBCU Women’s Basketball Tournament + NIL Marketplace”
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Stillman College Awarded $2.2M Grant From National Science Foundation To ‘Increase Retention Of STEM Majors’
Stillman College has received new funding to support its STEM programming. National Science Foundation Grant On LinkedIn, the Historically Black College and University’s (HBCU’s) 8th President Yolanda W. Page shared that the school received a $2.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation through its HBCU-UP Implementation Projects initiative. The funding will support science, technology,
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MEAC leader warns a college athlete employee model could ‘destroy’ HBCU athletics
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner Sonja Stills said HBCU leaders remain cautious about federal NIL legislation, emphasizing that any proposal must protect institutions as much as student-athletes while preserving the traditional college athletics model. Speaking on HBCUNightly at MEAC Football Media Day, Stills clarified that the previously discussed SCORE Act is no longer under conside
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U.S. Patent Office Creates Partnerships With Georgia and Alabama HBCUs
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the expansion of its Community Engagement Office into the Southeast region of the country. As part of this expansion, the USPTO will focus on creating innovation ecosystem partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, opening the door for new entrepreneurship and STEM research opportunities at the partnering institutions
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Tuskegee University Dress Code Bans Bonnets, Do-Rags and Bedroom Shoes
Tuskegee University just rolled out a strict new dress code, and it’s already sparking debate across HBCU social media. President Dr. Mark A. Brown announced the changes in a letter to parents of incoming students. The Tuskegee University dress code bans bonnets, do-rags, and bedroom shoes in classrooms and the cafeteria. It also tightens rules around attendance and cell phone use. What the New Po
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First Kenyan-born NFL player deported, ICE says
By Daniella Silva A former Indianapolis Colts linebacker from Kenya was deported by ICE last month, the agency said in a statement Saturday, citing an overstayed visa and a history of arrests. Daniel Ogama Adongo, 37, was removed from the country on June 20 after ICE said he overstayed a visa in 2016, the year after his NFL career ended. An immigration judge had ordered his removal in late March.
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