Historically Black Colleges Contemplate a More Diverse Future
When David Wilson was first contacted in 2009 about becoming president of Morgan State University in Baltimore, he wasn’t interested
Wilson had envisioned working until...
Oprah urges Spelman grads to strive for excellence
Oprah Winfrey, who created a media and philanthropic empire, urged more than 550 graduates at the historically black college for women to strive for...
DSU Raising Tuition, Housing Meal Plan Rates
Delaware State University is raising its tuition, housing and meal plan rates for the 2012-2013 academic year.
The university said Monday that tuition and fees...
Winston-Salem State University Cancels Homecoming Festivities
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) announced that homecoming this year is cancelled. Based on guidance from public health officials, feedback from alumni, and the university’s...
24th Annual UNCF Walk for Education
The United Negro College Fund will host its 24th annual Walk for Education in New Orleans onSaturday, Oct. 1, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to...
Aggies Schedule First Practice
GREENSBORO, July 31, 2012 - The 2012 North Carolina A&T football season starts in 31 days. The Aggies will have to take a few more...
St. Aug Hosts YMCA for Fifth Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Saint Augustine’s College’s has opened its doors and campus to the YMCA and various local youngsters during its summer...
Kentucky State Football Player Shot to Death
Kentucky State University mourns the loss of the star football player, Josh Williams who was shot to death in Inglewood, California on Tuesday. The...
The Important Legacy Of The US’ Sole Catholic HBCU
This week the country marked National HBCU Week to recognize the accomplishments of historically black colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Earlier this month,...
HBCU Alumni File Lawsuit Over Underfunding of Georgia’s Three Public HBCUs
Three HBCU alumni have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Georgia Board of Regents for allegedly failing to equally fund the state’s public historically Black universities.
Nominations for the 2012 HBCU Awards Deadline Set for Feb 27th
Nominate for all the Awards Categories by Feb 27th 2012 Visit http://www.hbcuawards.com/nominate
By advancing science innovation, this federal official is helping Historically Black colleges compete.
John Silvanus Wilson Jr., executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, knows the value of HBCUs -- even...
Rep. Hubbard: ‘Slavery was a blessing for blacks’
Most of us recognize that the racist climate and sex-based discrimination of the past is exactly that: the past. But there is always that...
FAMU President James Ammons Launches Research Initiative on Hazing
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President James H. Ammons has launched a $50,000 research initiative that would give faculty at FAMU the opportunity to study...
New Study Suggests College Football Referees Penalized Teams With Black Coaches More Often
A shocking new study recently shared that college teams with Black coaches are often more penalized than teams with white coaches. Learn more about...
Hampton x Howard Alumna, Dr. Jamila Taylor Appointed President & CEO Of Institute For...
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...
Central State alumnus donates $50k to HBCU radio station
During a recent visit to his alma mater, Joshua Smith, a 1963 graduate, made a generous contribution of $50,000 to WCSU FM, the country's...
All Black Outfield for the ATL Braves Brings Excitement to Major League Baseball
Start of something historic
Upton, who at age 25 is already a five-year pro with a fully developed five-tool game, was just one of two...
