Judge Rules Maryland’s treatment of HBCU’s violates constitution
Nearly one year after closing arguments were submitted in the lawsuit brought against the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), a decision has been handed...
Did Howard University hire Judy Smith?
You may remember Judy Smith the Crisis Management Expert that inspired hit television show "Scandal". Is Smith's next client the mecca of excellence? Just...
BREAKING: U.S. Capitol Building on lockdown
The United States Capitol was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon following reports of shots fired in the vicinity of the chamber. At least one...
Langston increases enrollment 45 percent
Langston University reported a 45 percent increase in first time freshmen enrollment in 2013 over 2012.
Langston President Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. said hard...
Grambling State opens search for new head football coach
Now 0-5 this season, Grambling State is looking for a new head coach who can bring back the good ol’ days of hard knocks...
Bet on Black: African-American Women Celebrate Fatherhood in the age of Barack Obama
“So I resolved many years ago that it was my obligation to break the cycle—that if I could be anything in life, I would...
18th U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin named Endowed Chair at Xavier Uuniversity of Louisiana
The 18th Surgeon General of the United States (2009-2013) Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA was announced as the first NOLA.com/Times Picayune Endowed Chair in Public...
Obama Names Leadership for HBCU Initiative
Today, the Obama Administration announced a new leadership team for the White House Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Former South Carolina State University president Dr....
15-year-old Courtney Lewis lands scholarship, admission to Clark Atlanta University
Since she was a little girl, 15-year-old Courtney Lewis has know that she would forge a career in science. Now the Walker School student...
McCorory sets personal best, advances to world final
Francena McCorory, a Bethel High and Hampton University grad, registered a 49.86-second performance in her semifinal section of the women’s 400-meter race Sunday at...
Howard partners with Pearson to launch largest HBCU online degree program in America
Howard University recently announced the launch of "Howard University Online," a new technological expansion landing the flagship school's initiative as the largest fully online learning program...
Verdict in Trayvon Martin case inspires scholarship at Paul Quinn College
The George Zimmerman verdict has spawned a national debate, large-scale protests, and now a scholarship fund.
“The reality of it is that there is a lot of...
Alabama State football to play on ESPN four times in 2013
The Southwestern Athletic Conference released its 2013 television schedule Thursday and Alabama State will get more than its fair share of air time.
The Hornets,...
Alabama State University raises tuition by 10 percent
The board of trustees at Alabama State University voted yesterday (Wednesday, July 31) to increase tuition by 10 percent, or $793 per year, for...
Dream Defenders occupy Florida state capitol to repeal ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws
After the George Zimmerman verdict student activists known as the Dream Defenders rushed to the state of Florida to strategize and plan how they would bring...
Alabama State University to implement temporary smoking ban
The president ofAlabama State University says he's looking to implement a temporary smoking ban.
University President William Harris told AL.com (http://bit.ly/18N3j1b) Wednesday that he's going to use executive authority to...
FAMU Alumni Selected For 2013 Legends Award By ESPN
Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumni Bernard and Shirley Kinsey will receive the 2013 Legends Award during the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando...
Thurgood Marshall College Fund award $100,000 in scholarships to students pursing healthcare careers
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund awarded seven students pursuing healthcare careers $100,000 in scholarships, announced Wednesday, July 25.
TMCF partnered with the United Health Foundation’s...
