Two Black Scholars Receive Endowed Professor Positions At North Carolina A&T University
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
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
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is relaunching TM² Executive Search (TM²), a strategic initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Historically...
Four HBCUs Receive Nearly $2 Million In Grants & Gifts
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 Will Become First HBCU To Offer Cosmetic Chemistry For STEM Students
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...
Renowned Director Spike Lee’s HBCU Program x Ralph Lauren Partners To Dress Students For...
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...
Albany State University President Marion Ross Accepts New Position At Georgia State University
Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick, president of historically Black Albany State University in Georgia, announced she is stepping down from her role as president. Effective...
Black Woman-Led Team At Morehouse School Of Medicine Secures $25 Million Grant
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) announced Team SAMBAI, a global team led by Melissa B. Davis, Ph.D., director of the MSM Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine,...
Meet The North Carolina A&T Alumnus Nominated For An Oscar!
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Jordan Brown ‘22 has a gift for optimism that he uses throughout his life.
An up-and-coming...
2024 Spring Break HBCU Cruise Sparks Online Controversy
Guess whaat?! Spring Break is about to be in FULL EFFECT for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) students!
The coolest event planners in...
Four HBCUs Receive Over $48 Million In Grants & Gifts
Here are this week’s grants and gifts to historically Black colleges and universities.
LeMoyne-Owen College -- $75,000
Historically Black, LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Tennessee, has received a $75,000...
Senate Bill 2726 Naming Three Mississippi HBCUs Dies At State’s Capitol
Senate Bill 2726, naming eight public universities, three of which were historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State University,...
Rapper Plies Promotes South Carolina State’s Message On College Graduation For Athletes
Florida rap legend, Plies has been a vocal supporter of HBCUs for years. He consistently posts about HBCU sports and culture to his over...
VP Kamala Hosts 2nd Annual Black History x HBCU Celebration At The White House
As a tribute to the legacy and ongoing impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a reception to...
Delaware State University Appoints Captain CJ Charlton As New Aviation Program Director
Delaware State University has named the Chair of the University’s Aviation Advisory Council, CJ Charlton, as its new Aviation Program Director. A 1995 graduate...
Johnson C. Smith University Appoints Dr. Denisha Hendricks As New Director Of Athletics
Dr. Denisha Hendricks is returning to Johnson C. Smith University as the new Director of Athletics (AD) and as a Visiting Associate Professor of...
Fayetteville State University Names New Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic & Faculty Affairs
Fayetteville, N.C. – Fayetteville State University is excited to announce Sonja M. Brown, Ph.D., a highly experienced higher education professional, as the new Associate...
Prominent Public Health Psychologist & Esteemed Superintendent To Receive Howard University’s Highest Postgraduate Honor
WASHINGTON - Howard University announced Suzanne Marie Randolph Cunningham, Ph.D., and Andrae Townsel, Ed.D. as the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Award for Distinguished...
