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Edward Waters University Earns SACSCOC Approval to Offer New Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Forensic Science

December 22, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Earlier this week Edward Waters University (EWU) received formal notification from its accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), authorizing the university to offer a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Forensic Science. As such, the university plans to begin enrolling students in this exciting new academic degree program beginning in fall 2022. Traditionally, EWU has offered the B.A. degree program in Criminal Justice (with a concentration in Forensic Investigation) which has held strong interest amongst students and shown consistent enrollment and programmatic growth over the years […]

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Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center/ Winter Performances Warm Both Your Heart and Your Spirit

December 22, 2021 Carma Henry 0

      The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is in full swing again. The Front Yard series of amazing concerts and musical presentations kicked off earlier this year and has now become an established locale for outdoor arts and entertainment. On any given evening, one can enjoy the eclectic venues which are scheduled and even sample items from the food trucks which are available for your pleasure.   […]

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City Of Miami Gardens Announces Star Studded Lineup For The 15th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival, March 12 & 13, 2022 Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., Rick Ross, Isley Brothers To Headline

December 16, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) has announced the 2022 lineup for the 15th anniversary of the incredibly popular jazz and R&B music festival including Mary J. Blige, H.E.R, Rick Ross, The Isley Brothers, SWV, The Roots with special guest T-Pain, Stokely, Johnathan McReynolds, Mike Phillips and Mark Allen Felton, with local performers still to be announced. Syndicated radio host and comedian Rickey Smiley will return as the host for the 2022 JITG. […]

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Broward Education Foundation Honors All-Star Distinguished Alumni of Broward County Public Schools

December 16, 2021 Carma Henry 0

A nationally renowned punk-pop band, a Pembroke Pines elected official, a South Florida cable industry leader and doctor who is also an author, a professor, and an entrepreneur were among the distinguished Broward County high school alumni honored by Broward Education Foundation during the Publix Super Markets Charities 2021 “Hall of Fame Awards” presented by Memorial Healthcare System. The award ceremony was hosted on Thursday, December 2 on Nova High School’s Pat McQuaid Field in Davie. […]

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AFSCME Florida members elect new officers

December 16, 2021 Carma Henry 0

     Members also held elections for executive board officers. President Vicki Hall was re-elected for a four-year term and, in her acceptance speech, urged convention delegates to help the council, which represents than 100,000 workers throughout the state, keep organizing for economic, racial and social justice. […]