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Jordan Brown, NC A&T Alumnus is nominated for his production role in the movie, "The Creator."

Meet The North Carolina A&T Alumnus Nominated For An Oscar!

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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

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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

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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...
Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi

Senate Bill 2726 Naming Three Mississippi HBCUs Dies At State’s Capitol

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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

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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

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As a tribute to the legacy and ongoing impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a reception to...
Captain CJ Charlton, new Aviation Program Director at Delaware State University.

Delaware State University Appoints Captain CJ Charlton As New Aviation Program Director

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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...
Dr. Denisha Hendricks, the new director of Athletics at Johnson C. Smith University.

Johnson C. Smith University Appoints Dr. Denisha Hendricks As New Director Of Athletics

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Dr. Denisha Hendricks is returning to Johnson C. Smith University as the new Director of Athletics (AD) and as a Visiting Associate Professor of...
Dr. Sonja M. Brown, new Associate Vice Chancellor for Fayetteville State University.

Fayetteville State University Names New Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic & Faculty Affairs

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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...
Howard's 2024 Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement Honorees |Suzanne Marie Randolph Cunningham and Andrae Townsel

Prominent Public Health Psychologist & Esteemed Superintendent To Receive Howard University’s Highest Postgraduate Honor

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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...
Senate Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency Committee Chairman John Polk, R-Hattiesburg

Lawmaker Behind Controversial Senate 2726 Bill Says It Will ‘Likely Die Due To Politics’

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Sen. John Polk, the lawmaker behind a controversial bill to close three public universities in Mississippi says the bill will "likely die in the...
Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President of Women's Policy Research Institute

Hampton x Howard Alumna, Dr. Jamila Taylor Appointed President & CEO Of Institute For...

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Washington, D.C. — The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) proudly announced Dr. Jamila K. Taylor as the new President and CEO, assuming the...
Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Saint Augustine’s University Loses Accreditation Appeal, President Says, “It’s Not Over”

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RALEIGH, N.C.---The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Board of Trustees committee affirmed their December 2023 ruling on Tuesday, to remove Saint Augustine's University's...
Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole president-in-residence and co-chairperson of the United Negro College Fund’s capital campaign

Former Spelman & Bennett College President, Dr. Johnnetta Cole Appointed Head Of UNCF Capital...

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Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, former president of two historically Black women’s colleges, has been appointed president-in-residence and co-chairperson of the United Negro College Fund’s capital...
Dr. Martin Lemelle during ULS Board Meeting in Louisiana.

Dr. Martin Lemelle Appointed New President of Grambling State University

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The University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Thursday to appoint Dr. Martin Lemelle as the next president of Grambling State University....
Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi

New Mississippi Bill Could Lead To The Closure Of Three HBCUs

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A new bill introduced in the Mississippi State Legislature may lead to the closure of three HBCUs: Mississippi Valley State University, Alcorn State University, and Jackson...
HBCUs at a glance.

Alabama A&M and Winston-Salem State University Partner To Improve Science Education In The South

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Two historically Black institutions, Alabama A&M University and Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina have partnered with Michigan State University, to introduce their newly...
Historically Black Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL.

Alabama A&M University Releases Update Amid Student Identity Theft Claims

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Students and concerned parents have come forward since early February, with reports of identity theft at Alabama A&M University after incidents of a security...