News - October, 2002

Kurt Schmoke Named Howard Law Dean New Howard Law School Dean Kurt Schmoke, former Baltimore mayor, said he plans to introduce programs in health sciences and employment discrimination.  (10/24/2002) Howard's Deltas Adopt D.C. Hair-Care Business Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., at Howard University adopts a hair-care business near campus.   (10/24/2002) Mudslinging Dominates Gubernatorial Debate at Morgan The key words were mudsling and spin as Morgan State hosted a debate between the Maryland gubernatorial candidates.  (10/24/2002) Students Benefit from Physics Prof's Grant-Getting Skills A physics professor at North Carolina Central is so good at grant-getting that more than $140,000 is available this year for student stipends and travel.   (10/24/2002) Magic Johnson Donates $100,000 to Howard Communications School Magic Johnson donates $100,000 to the Howard University School of Communications.  (10/24/2002) Prospect of Honoring Bush Stirs Debate at Howard Howard University students are debating whether trustees should have put President Bush on list of potential commencement speakers.  (10/10/2002) Killings Don't Deter D.C.-Area Students From Daily Lives Like others in the Washington, D.C., area, students are wary after a sniper or snipers claimed the lives of nine people, but many are heeding advice not to let the events disrupt their lives.  (10/10/2002) Hopes High at Hampton J-School Opening Hampton University dedicates its new Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications with high hopes from all involved.  (10/2/2002) Students Flee Southern U., Anticipating 2 Storms For two weeks, Southern University students packed up cars and cleared out dorms awaiting Tropical Storm Isidore and Hurricane Lili.  (10/1/2002) Howard Students Grapple With Safety Questions After Assault Darryl Payton, a gay sophomore theatre arts major at Howard, was attacked by members of the school's marching band.  (10/1/2002) High Expectations for FAMU�s New President FAMU's new president Fred Gainous, has a strong commitment to the customer service component of education.  (10/1/2002)