HBCU Review: Investigation Continues in Virginia State Hazing Incident

Plus, Texas Southern names new women's basketball coach.

VSU Rolls Out Anti-Hazing Policies - Following the recent drowning deaths of two Virginia State University students, the school has announced a new task force to combat hazing to support its existing zero-tolerance policy. "We will be a positive example for others to follow," VSU President Dr. Keith T. Miller wrote in a letter posted on the school's website. (Photo: WikiCommons)

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Criminal Charges Follow VSU Hazing Deaths - Four men charged in Virginia State University hazing deaths, Morgan State University tackles crime in Northeast Baltimore, plus more HBCU news. — Britt Middleton Police say four men have been charged in the drowning deaths of two Virginia State University students following an April 20 initiation ritual into a non-school sanctioned group known as "Men of Honor." Seven individuals were overtaken by the Appomattox River after reportedly trying to form a “human chain” to cross the rapids. (Photo: WikiCommons)

Texas Southern Gains New Women's Head Coach - Johnetta Hayes-Perry has been named the new women's basketball head coach at Texas Southern University. Hayes-Perry was formerly an associate coach for the Lady Tigers and spent two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina Willmington. (Photo: Courtesy of Texas Southern University)

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Texas Southern Gains New Women's Head Coach - Johnetta Hayes-Perry has been named the new women's basketball head coach at Texas Southern University. Hayes-Perry was formerly an associate coach for the Lady Tigers and spent two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina Willmington. (Photo: Courtesy of Texas Southern University)

Morgan State Signs Cooperative Agreements With South African Universities - President David Wilson of Morgan State established a study abroad program with six South African universities following a recent educational mission to the country. In addition to South Africa, Morgan also has cooperative agreements with institutions in Brazil, China and Australia.(Photo: WikiCommons- Morgan State University)

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Morgan State Launches "Morgan Community Mile" - Morgan State University is taking on crime its surrounding community with its new "Morgan Community Mile" initiative, which aims to curb rising crime rates on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods of Northeast Baltimore. (Photo: WikiCommons) 

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Bill Cosby to Address Paul Quinn College - Comedian and activist Bill Cosby will deliver the commencement address for Paul Quinn College's May 4 ceremony. (Photo: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

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Tuskegee University Crowns New Queen - Last week, Tuskegee University students elected Randi Lerai Harrison as this year's Miss Tuskegee University. Harrison is a junior majoring in elementary education. (Photo: Courtesy of Tuskegee University)

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Tuskegee University Crowns New Queen - Last week, Tuskegee University students elected Randi Lerai Harrison as this year's Miss Tuskegee University. Harrison is a junior majoring in elementary education. (Photo: Courtesy of Tuskegee University)

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Elizabeth City State University President Steps Down - The shake-ups Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina continues to unfold. It was announced this week that president Willie J. Gilchrist will step down on June 30. His departure comes weeks after the campus' police chief resigned following accusations that his department did not properly investigate as many as 125 criminal complaints, including 17 alleged sexual assaults. (Photo: WikiCommons)

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Elizabeth City State University Police Chief Faces Scrutiny  - Elizabeth City State University campus police chief Sam Beamon is being investigated for his department's handling of a female student's complaint that she was sexually assaulted twice on campus by her dorm leader. State authorities have launched an independent investigation into the allegations of obstruction of justice and witness intimidation at the school. (Photo: WikiCommons)

Lincoln University Alumni Protest Demolition Plans - Lincoln University alumni staged a protest earlier this month against President Robert Jennings and the university’s Board of Trustees in efforts to thwart the university’s plans to demolish historic campus buildings. The alumni group of protesters are awaiting a meeting with Jennings to discuss alternatives to razing the buildings, which they allege is a part of the university development plans under Pennsylvania’s Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones.(Photo: Lincoln University)

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It's Lincoln University vs. Grambling State at Missouri Classic - The battle of the Tigers is on! Grambling State is set to take on Lincoln University for the Missouri Classic football game on Sept. 14. (Photo: Lincoln University)

GSU Student Awarded Toyota's Green Campus Award - This week, Corban Bell of Grambling State University was awarded the grand prize in Toyota Green Initiative's third annual Green Campus Contest. For his plan and implementation of a permanent, campus-wide recycling program, Bell was awarded a new Prius and $5,000 toward the purchase of trees for the campus. (Photo: Toyota Green Initiative)

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GSU Student Awarded Toyota's Green Campus Award - This week, Corban Bell of Grambling State University was awarded the grand prize in Toyota Green Initiative's third annual Green Campus Contest. For his plan and implementation of a permanent, campus-wide recycling program, Bell was awarded a new Prius and $5,000 toward the purchase of trees for the campus. (Photo: Toyota Green Initiative)

North Carolina A&T State to Launch Race Team - After introducing a motor sports program in 2010, North Carolina A&T State University has announced plans to build a racecar team as a way to give students a "hands-on experience in all aspects of the racing industry," the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reported. The motor sports program aims to increase diversity within the motorsports industry. (Photo: Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University)

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North Carolina A&T State University Wins ACC Clean Energy Challenge  - A team from North Carolina A&T State University took top honors at the second annual ACC Clean Energy Challenge held recently in Raleigh. "The team developed a bio-based adhesive from swine manure for potential use as a substitute for petroleum-based asphalt binder," writes JBHE.com. (Photo: Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University)

Program Inspires More Minorities to Pursue Astrobiology Career - As part of the NASA Astrobiology Institute Minority Institution Research Support Program, two Bowie State University professors were awarded a $10,000 NASA fellowship in the astrobiology field to continue their research with students in the fall. Drs. Alan Anderson and Anne Osano will use the fellowship to recreate their experiments in the Bowie State laboratories. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

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Bowie State University Professor Named Apple Distinguished Educator - Allissa Richardson, a lecturer in Bowie State University's Department of Communications, was one of 200 educators from 37 countries selected to travel to Apple stores around the world and serve as an official trainer for the company's products and assist in technological projects. (Photo: WikiCommons)

Alcorn State Honors Civil Rights Icon's Legacy - On June 13, civil rights activists, celebrities and other top African-Americans of influence will convene for the Medgar Evers Torch of Justice Awards Luncheon at Alcorn State University in Mississippi. PBS and NPR host Tavis Smiley will deliver the keynote address at the luncheon, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Evers, civil rights icon and Alcorn alum. (Photo: Alcorn State University)

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Alcorn State Promotes Literacy in Children  - Alcorn State University has partnered with the Children's Defense Fund to support literacy skills in 50 students aged kindergarten to 12th grade, with a focus on students from Southwestern Mississippi. The free program aims to enhance reading skills, promote good study habits and increase self-esteem. (Photo: Alcorn State University)