Rust College Acquires Civil Era Estate
Rust College is now expanding thanks to a property donation given to the Mississippi institution. Known as “Airliewood”, the property, a Gothic Mansion estate...
A Celebration of Life: Remembering our Lost HBCU Students & More
In 2011, the HBCU community was rocked by the deaths of numerous students throughout the country. Some of their deaths still leave lingering questions...
Saint Louis Beats Texas Southern 71-39 For Fifth Straight Win
Saint Louis (12-1) defeated Texas Southern (1-10) 71-39 at home in a convincing manner on Tuesday night.
Brian Conklin’s 15 points led the Billikens to...
Fallout from FAMU: Ga. High Schools Suspend Bands
An Atlanta-area school district is suspending all marching band activities over concerns of "inappropriate physical activity" between students.The district began investigating after Robert Champion,...
US Rep. Frederica Wilson Proposes Anti-Hazing Bill
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson says she plans to introduce a federal anti-hazing bill as soon as Congress returns from its holiday break next month.
The...
JSU alumni help Grace Christian students
The Jackson State University National Alumni Association Inc.-Hattiesburg Chapter helped spread Christmas cheer by donating school supplies to Tekeica Terrell's third-grade class at Grace...
Despite tuition hike, ECSU still best UNC bargain
Even with an 8.4 percent increase in tuition and fees, an education at Elizabeth City State University will remain the best bargain in the...
Former Langston University president Ernest L. Holloway Dies
Ernest L. Holloway, who served longer than any other president of Langston University, died Saturday. He was 81. Holloway was being treated for stomach...
Hampton University Burger King closes after lease expires
The king is no longer serving burgers near campus.
A Burger King that has long served Hampton University students and the surrounding community closed in...
Video – KSU student who set dorm room on fire won’t leave jail early
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A former Kentucky State University student who set a dorm room on fire will not get out of jail early.
Prosecutors say 19-year-old Juanisha Feliciano...
MVSU president’s hotel bill: $85,800
Mississippi Valley State University has paid $85,800 so far for school president Donna Oliver to live in a loft apartment in Greenwood.Oliver was hired...
FAMU Lyceum Series to Present Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble
Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Lyceum Series is proud to present the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble (DTHE), Friday, January 27,...
Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins Addresses Prairie View A&M Fall 2011 Graduates
PVAMU alumnus and Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins returned to “the Hill” to offer his words of encouragement to the fall class of 2011.
As...
HBCU “Equality” Lawsuit: The Battle to Correct the Inequities Against Maryland’s Black Colleges
The road has been an arduous one, but a lawsuit filed more than five years ago seeking $2.1 billion to remedy what it contends...
FAMU Named One of Most Affordable Colleges by JET Magazine
Florida A&M University continues to receive national recognition for its outstanding achievements. This year alone the historically black university has been named one of...
Ruth Simmons, Ronald Burns Sr. appointed Dillard trustees
Two Dillard University alumni, including the first black president of an Ivy League university, have been named to the school's Board of Trustees. They...
Morgan State University’s Civil Rights Legacy Revealed
Morgan State University, the largest HBCU in the state of Maryland — known for its lavish homecomings, prominent scholars, and even an occasional late...
Hampton University Flight Team Offers a $99 Chance to Become a Pilot
The Hampton University Flight Team, the Air Pirates, is holding a raffle to benefit the team’s efforts to attend the National Intercollegiate Flying Association...
