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Lincoln University PA Partners With Getty Images To Illuminate Legacy & Safeguard Intellectual Heritage

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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU) established in 1854 and a leading institution renowned for its...
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Four HBCUs Receive Nearly $5 Million In Grants & Gifts

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Here are this week’s grants and gifts to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Hampton University -- $2 Million Joan Wickham has gifted $2 million to her alma...

White HBCU Professor Wins Discrimination Lawsuit Against Harris-Stowe State University

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A jury found last week that a historically Black, Harris-Stowe State University in Missouri discriminated against a white woman professor based on her race...

Morgan & Coppin State University Release Statements On Baltimore Bridge Tragedy

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The city of Baltimore has gained national attention after the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this Tuesday. According to The Baltimore...

Lincoln University Missouri Alumni Association Board Issues ‘No-Confidence Statement’ Following President’s Reinstatement

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The Lincoln University Alumni Association (LUAA) Board of Directors has issued a statement of no-confidence in the Lincoln University Board of Curators' "ability to...

Howard University Fine Arts Dean Phylicia Rashad Announces Her Retirement

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Phylicia Rashad, dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at historically Black Howard University, has announced her retirement effective after this...
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Dr. Moseley To Remain President Of Lincoln University Missouri Following Conclusion Of Dr. Bailey’s...

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Dr. John Moseley, president of Lincoln University Missouri will remain with the institution after an investigation into the suicide of Dr. Bonnie Bailey concluded...

Alabama A&M University Release Statement On Student Involved Campus Shooting

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Alabama A&M University has released a statement on the student-involved campus shooting that happened this Monday. "Earlier today (Monday), there was an officer-involved shooting...

Dr. Jennifer Wilder Promoted To AVP Of Business & Auxillary Services At Florida A&M...

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Florida A&M University has announced the appointment of Jennifer Wilder, Ed.D., as the assistant vice president for the oversight of Business and Auxiliary Services. “Dr....

ASU Names Emmy-Nominated Journalist Interim Executive Director Of Strategic Communications & Marketing

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Alabama State University alumna Shani Crayton (Class of 2008) has returned to her alma mater as Interim Executive Director Of Strategic Communications & Marketing. The...

Four Atlanta HBCUs Receive $14 Million Grant from National Science Foundation

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The Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity initiative of the National Science Foundation has awarded a $14 million grant to Four...

Two Black Scholars Receive Endowed Professor Positions At North Carolina A&T University

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently announced two distinguished professor positions in the College of Education department. Gretchen Robinson -- College of Education, Spangler...

Florida A&M Secures $97.5M Loan For New 700-Bed Dorm Opening In 2025

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Florida A&M University has signed a $97.5 million 30-year federal loan through the U.S. Department of Education’s HBCU Capital Financing Program to construct a new 700-bed...

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Relaunches HBCU-Driven Executive Search Initiative

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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is relaunching TM² Executive Search (TM²), a strategic initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Historically...
HBCU Students on campus.

Four HBCUs Receive Nearly $2 Million In Grants & Gifts

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Here are this week’s grants and gifts to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Howard University -- $1 Million Howard University in Washington, District of Columbia has received a...
Spelman College x Atlanta, Georgia

Spelman College Will Become First HBCU To Offer Cosmetic Chemistry For STEM Students

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ATLANTA, GA – Research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and personal care products in 2022. However, Black beauty brands...
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Renowned Director Spike Lee’s HBCU Program x Ralph Lauren Partners To Dress Students For...

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Spike Lee’s commitment to empowering Black talent extends beyond the silver screen. In a unique collaboration, Lee’s fellowship program, Spike Fellows, created in partnership...
Marion Ross Fedrick, president of historically Black Albany State University in Georgia

Albany State University President Marion Ross Accepts New Position At Georgia State University

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Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick, president of historically Black Albany State University in Georgia, announced she is stepping down from her role as president. Effective...