How This 14-year-Old’s Life Changed After Meeting His Hero John Lewis
John Lewis, an alumnus of Fisk University and American Baptist College, has made an eternal impact. One of the people forever changed by Lewis'...
Bethune-Cookman University’s Interim President Hiram Powell To Retire
Bethune-Cookman University's interim president Hiram Powell is set to retire! Learn more in the story by Mark Harper at The Daytona Beach News-Journal below.
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Hasbro Appoints Fisk University Alumna Najuma Atkinson as Chief People Officer
Najuma Atkinson, an alumna of Fisk University, was just selected for a top position at entertainment company Hasbro! Learn more in the Business Wire...
Morgan State University Welcomes Head Football Coach Damon Wilson
Damon Wilson, a former head coach at Bowie State University and member of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity Inc., is the new coach at Morgan...
Dr. Rochelle Ford Named Eighth President of Dillard University
Dillard University has tapped Elon University dean Dr. Rochelle Ford to succeed current President Dr. Walter Kimbrough! Learn more in the Dillard release below.
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HBCU President Is First Black Woman To Lead 139-Year-Old Indianapolis Museum of Art
Huston-Tillotson University President Dr. Colette Pierce Burnett has made history with her new head role at a well-known Indianapolis art museum. Learn more...
Saint Augustine’s University Officially Installs 13th President, Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail
Today is a great day at Saint Augustine's University, as the HBCU's 13th President has been installed today. Read more information in the release...
Spelman College Appoints Helene Gayle, M.D., Former CEO of Chicago Community Trust, As Next...
Spelman College has chosen a recipient of 18 honorary degrees, and the former head of one of Chicago's largest community trusts, as its next...
Interim FAMU Athletic Director Michael Smith Holds Down Position Amid Departure By Kortne Gosha
While Florida A&M University has welcomed in new athletic director Michael Smith, some at FAMU have been left puzzled by former AD Kortne Gosha's...
Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr., Former President of 2 HBCUs, Passes Away At 81
Former Clark Atlanta University and West Virginia State University President Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. has sadly passed away. Get the full story from...
Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick to Retire as 17th President of Howard University by...
Today Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick has released plans to retire by 2024. Learn more in a letter released today by...
Hampton University Selects Alumnus And Retired Three-Star General Darrell K. Williams As New President
Hampton University did not disappoint in its selection for a successor to outgoing President William R. Harvey. Darrell K. Williams is an alumnus, a...
Recent Howard University Graduate Makes History As First Full-Time Woman On Bison Staff
Howard University alumna Janice Pettyjohn is making history at her alma mater due to a new position she's landed with the Howard Bison. Get...
Savannah State University Taps Aaron Kelton As New Head Football Coach
Savannah State University has chosen Aaron Kelton, who has previously worked at HBCUs like Howard University and Virginia State University, to be the newest...
Outgoing Prairie View A&M President Ruth J. Simmons Will Remain At University, Create New...
After announcing her plans for departure last month, outgoing Prairie View A&M University President Ruth J. Simmons has announced that she will not be...
Acclaimed Writer Nikki Giovanni Named PVAMU’s New Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence
A literary legend is heading to Prairie View A&M University! Get the full story about writer Nikki Giovanni's new position in the official release...
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II Abruptly Resigns
Today Kentucky State University's President M. Christopher Brown II suddenly resigned from his position amid formal inquiries into the university's finances. Unfortunately, this is Brown's...
Alcorn State Alumna Penny Jones Becomes Vicksburg Police Department’s First Woman Chief of Police
Alcorn State University double graduate Penny Jones is officially a history-maker in law enforcement. Learn about her new role as Chief of Police for...
