Lawmaker Behind Controversial Senate 2726 Bill Says It Will ‘Likely Die Due To Politics’
Sen. John Polk, the lawmaker behind a controversial bill to close three public universities in Mississippi says the bill will "likely die in the...
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...
Saint Augustine’s University Loses Accreditation Appeal, President Says, “It’s Not Over”
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...
Former Spelman & Bennett College President, Dr. Johnnetta Cole Appointed Head Of UNCF Capital...
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 Appointed New President of Grambling State University
The University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Thursday to appoint Dr. Martin Lemelle as the next president of Grambling State University....
New Mississippi Bill Could Lead To The Closure Of Three HBCUs
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...
Alabama A&M and Winston-Salem State University Partner To Improve Science Education In The South
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...
Alabama A&M University Releases Update Amid Student Identity Theft Claims
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...
Dr. TaKeia Anthony Accepts Two Historic Appointments at Edward Waters University
Edward Waters University recently announced the appointment of Dr. TaKeia N. Anthony as the Executive Director of the A. Philip Randolph Social Justice, Law,...
Morakinyo Kuti Appointed 10th President Of Central State University
Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Ph.D., was named the 10th President of Central State University during a ceremony on Feb. 9, 2024, at the University...
Actress Malinda Williams Launches HBCU Coding Bootcamp For Women
Our good, seasoned-acting sis, Malinda Williams has been a national treasure on our television screens for decades. From TV series to our favorite movies,...
Three HBCUs Receive Over 3 Million In Grants & Gifts
Here are this week’s grants and gifts to historically Black colleges and universities.
Claflin University -- $1.5 Million
Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, has...
Jackson State Settles Hefty SHC Lawsuit From Deion Sanders Era
Jackson State University paid $800,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Summitt Management Corporation in 2022 after the school pulled out of the final two...
Biden-Harris Administration Cancels Additional $1.2 Billion In Student Debt
Today, President Biden announced the approval of $1.2 billion in student debt cancellation for almost 153,000 borrowers currently enrolled in the Saving on a...
Wilberforce University Set To Launch Third HBCU Gymnastics Program
Wilberforce University,—the historically Black educational institution in Wilberforce, Ohio, will launch its first women’s gymnastics team in partnership with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics (BGDG). BGDG’s...
Tougaloo College Alum Becomes Highest-Ranking Black Woman In Coast Guard’s 233 Year History
There's nothing like Black History in the making. From girl scout to coast guard, come this April, Captain Zeita Merchant, Tougaloo College alum, will...
Claflin University Receives 1.8 Million To Aid In Rural Community Health
Claflin University received a $1.8 million grant for its CU-DEEP Wellness Initiative which focuses on specific areas of health and wellness that are often...
Megan The Stallion: Our HBCU Hot Girl Coach
It’s been a smoking hot winter season for the Stallion. Our Hot Girl, Megan The Stallion has been booked and busy this year already; —...
