Local News: Anson, TX 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Advertisment

Allen University

Allen University News Editors

RoboBlogger

I edit this news page on Topix when no humans are available to help.

People just like you make Allen University News on Topix better every day. If you're interested in becoming an editor, apply today!

Edits History | Editor Blog

RSS icon mobile icon

Allen University News

News on Allen University continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

Tuesday Dec 15 | The State

Allen loans have high default rate

Allen University has the highest student loan default rate in the state, according to figures released Monday by the U.S. Department of Education.

Comment?

Related Topix: 9, Benedict College, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Thu Dec 10, 2009

WPDE

SC Urban League hosts racial profiling discussion

A group that aims to empower black residents in South Carolina is hosting a discussion on racial profiling.

Comment?

Related Topix: Richland County, SC, Benedict College, University of South Carolina

Mon Nov 23, 2009

The Item

Read Now

Rebecca Washington, a native of Lee County, has been an employee of the Lee County School District for 27 years.

Comment?

Related Topix: Lee County, SC, Education Etc., Bishopville, SC

Sat Nov 21, 2009

WLTX-TV Columbia

Allen University Students Give Back with Baskets

About 36 families will now have Thanksgiving dinners and it's thanks to the generosity of students and staff at Allen University, volunteers say.

Comment?

Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Thu Nov 19, 2009

WLTX-TV Columbia

Stephen Morris Announces Run for Columbia Mayor

Career public servant Stephen Morris announced his run for the Capital City's top office Thursday, saying that the city is ready for change.

Comment?

Related Topix: Columbia Metro, Columbia, SC, Benedict College

Sat Nov 14, 2009

The State

Homecoming at Allen University

Allen University's homecoming parade today will kick off a series of events this weekend as the school welcomes back alumni.

Comment?

Related Topix: Spartanburg, SC

Sat Oct 24, 2009

The Florida Times Union

Young Hispanics speak out on future impact

Sixteen Jacksonville-area students were honored Friday with college scholarships at the "Achieving the Dream" event.

Comment?

Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Florida, Family, Kids, University of Florida, University of North Florida

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Morning News

UNCF to celebrate its gala in December with Grammy Award winner

The United Negro College Fund will celebrate its 17th Annual Educational Excellence Gala, featuring Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Holliday, at 7 p.m. Dec.

Comment?

Related Topix: Florence, SC, Florence Metro, Darlington, SC

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Hattiesburg American

Building bridges

Every week it's something different for sixth-grade students at Hawkins Elementary School.

Comment?

Related Topix: Hattiesburg, MS, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Metro

Mon Oct 12, 2009

WIS-TV Columbia

Columbia fire officials meet with Benedict about code violations

Officials from Benedict College and the Columbia Fire Department met Monday to discuss the many Benedict fire code violations discovered by fire marshals over the past several months.

Comment?

Related Topix: Columbia Metro, Columbia, SC, Benedict College, Richland County, SC

Tue Oct 06, 2009

The State

Longtime educator among calendar honorees

In the 1930s, a young Fannie Phelps determined she would finish college at an accelerated pace so she could get her mother "out of the washtub" and speed her start in the teaching profession.

Comment?

Related Topix: Columbia, SC, Columbia Metro

Wed Sep 30, 2009

WLTX-TV Columbia

MADD, Allen Hold Memorial for Students Killed

Mothers Against Drunk Driving along with the help of Allen University held a memorial Tuesday to remember two students killed by a drunk driver.

Comment?

Related Topix: Charitable Organizations

Sun Sep 27, 2009

The State

Historic auditorium to be renovated

Allen University's Chappelle Auditorium - which hosted the initial meetings that led to the U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 Brown v. Board of Education desegregation decision - will be renovated with $1 million in federal stimulus money.

Comment?

Related Topix: Columbia Metro, Columbia, SC, African-American, Furman University, Conway, SC

Fri Sep 25, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

S.C. college celebrates new 'green' dorm

The University of South Carolina in Columbia is showcasing its new $48 million dorm that was built to be environmentally friendly.

Comment?

Related Topix: Columbia, SC, Columbia Metro, University of South Carolina, Benedict College, Richland County, SC

Wed Sep 23, 2009

WIS-TV Columbia

Survivor of fatal DUI wreck doesn't remember accident

An Allen University student who survived a fatal car wreck outside Columbia's Five Points last month is out of intensive care, but is still recovering.

Comment?

Related Topix: Columbia Metro, Columbia, SC

Fri Sep 18, 2009

WLTX-TV Columbia

Allen University Nets $1 Million in Grants

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, who committed $14.25 million for the preservation of 20 structures at Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide announced that Allen University will receive $1 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to restore Chappelle Auditorium .

Comment?

Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, James Clyburn, Democrat

Wed Sep 16, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Comments on the death of Myles Brand

Comments on the death of Myles Brand: "I had the pleasure of first meeting Myles when he was president of the University of Oregon.

Comment?

Related Topix: University of Oregon, Pancreatic Cancer, Health, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

Tue Sep 15, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Rep Jim Gulley won't seek an 8th term in 2010

State Rep. Jim Gulley won't run for an eighth term in the North Carolina House of Representatives next year.

Comment?

Related Topix: US News, University of South Carolina, Education

Mon Sep 07, 2009

The State - South Carolina

Bolton: Let us not forget

MARGARET Alice Ball Thornton wasn't your ordinary church organist. After falling ill, she deserved at least a brief respite, having played the organ for the same congregation - Bethel AME Church in Columbia - for nearly 63 years.

Comment?

Related Topix: Columbia Metro, Columbia, SC, Howard University, Columbia University, Benedict College

Fri Sep 04, 2009

The State

9 HBCUs to share $9 million in stimulus money

Nine historically black colleges and universities in South Carolina and Georgia will share $9 million in federal stimulus money that will be used to train students for work in the nuclear industry.

Comment?

Related Topix: Department of Energy, Columbia, SC, Claflin University, Benedict College

Also on Topix