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The Higher Education of the Army’s First African American Two-Star General

May 3, 2013

Nadja Y. West was recently promoted to Major General of the U.S. Army. She is the first African American woman on active duty to receive a second star.

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Crystal Burns Is the Inaugural Executive Director of the Tri County HBCU Alliance

Breaking News February 9, 2026

Alabama A&M University Joins Multi-Institution Initiative in Quantum Technology Research

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New Faculty Positions for Three Black Professors

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Charles R. Drew University Launches Support Program for Biotechnology Entrepreneurs

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Crystal Burns Is the Inaugural Executive Director of the Tri County HBCU Alliance

Breaking News February 9, 2026

The Tri County HBCU Alliance serves students, families, and alumni of historically Black colleges and universities in Chester, Lancester, and York Counties of South Carolina. An alumna and former member of the board of visitors at Virginia State University, Crystal Burns is the alliance's inaugural strategic leader.

Loren J. Blanchard Appointed President of California State University, Long Beach

Breaking News February 2, 2026

Dr. Blanchard has served as president of the University of Houston-Downtown for the past five years. He is slated to assume the presidency of California State University, Long Beach on May 1.

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