FAMUan receives honors for journalism excellence
The FAMUan and members of its 2012 staff recently received top honors at the 2012 National HBCU Student News Media Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
The...
HBCU Green Ambassadors Answer President Obama’s Call to Tackle Climate Change
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As President Barack Obama reiterated the need to fight climate change during his State of the Union Address Tuesday night,...
Jackson State President Gives Keynote Address for Women in Government Luncheon
Jackson State University President Carolyn Meyers gave the keynote address at a Jackson luncheon Feb. 13 celebrating the accomplishments made by women in government.
In...
Central State University to host 2nd Annual Women’s Conference
Becoming a Renaissance Woman: Redefining Service, Protocol, and Civility in the 21st Century and Beyond
Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, historically black Central State University will...
First Ever HBCU Hackathon Tour
Participating in a hackathon is a magical thing. It doesn’t matter if you’re a programmer, designer, marketer, or the person with all the ideas,...
Magic Johnson at Howard University Hospital
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Hall of Fame basketball player turned multi-million dollar entrepreneur, will be at Howard University Hospital from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m....
Howard Grad Looking to be the Next Mayor of Detroit
Detroit's current mayor is 69. Andrae Townsel, who wants his job, is 28.
"I've hired my campaign managers, strategic media consultants and financial director," the...
Students Rally for More Funding of Maryland’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Students held a rally at Maryland’s State House Monday hoping to get more funding for the state’s four historically black colleges and universities.
Sequoya Patterson...
Medgar Evers College President Stepping Down
The president of Medgar Evers College, the largely African-American college in Brooklyn, is resigning following a tumultuous tenure that included votes of no confidence from...
Filmaker Ernest Dickerson at Week-Long Seminar at Alma Mater
This week, Dickerson will return to his alma mater, Howard University, where he will conduct a week-long film seminar for students there. He’ll dissect...
New Morehouse College president talks HBCU money woes and LGBT issues
Those who know a thing or two about historically black institutions are more than likely fluent with the trials and tribulations of its financial...
“Support HBCU funding:” U.S. senator lobbies president for help
The Charlotte Post
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) is lobbying President Barack Obama to provide more support for historically black colleges.
Hagan sent a letter to...
Spelman Grad Keisha Knight Pulliam Celebrates National Give Back Day
While many paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy by visiting his memorial, Keshia Knight Pulliam spent time to recognize individuals nationwide...
“When a person is in fashion, all they do is right:” HBCU Buzz interviews...
In our latest Buzz Spotlight, HBCU Buzz sits down with the originators of Aussie & Davis for another exclusive interview. (Click here for the...
Talladega College Alum Elected as Presiding Judge in Alabama
Talladega, Alabama—Judge Houston L. Brown was elected this week in Birmingham as the presiding judge over state courts in Jefferson County, Alabama. Along with...
Jackson State To Open New Campus
Jackson State University will enroll students at its new 8,600-square-foot campus in Madison as early as this summer.
The move to expand the historically black...
Students at Southern University Celebrate Obama and King
Instead of a holiday morning sleeping, a group of student gathered at the historically Black college in Louisiana to watch the inauguration.
At Southern...
Miss Albany State wins Verizon competition
Determination, dedication and the ability to rally support are a winning combination. Just ask Miss Albany State University Asia Love Cook.
Cook is the grand...
