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Howard basketball makes Notre Dame game more than symbolism
Howard University’s bid to knock off Notre Dame at home fell short. But, for once, the future looks bright for HU hoops. The Howard...
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Southern University one of two HBCUs to earn prestigious research designation
Southern University was one of two historically Black colleges and universities recently designated as a Carnegie R2 research...
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Hampton University, CAA look to finally make it happen
Hampton University hasn’t been in the Big South long, but it looks as though it is ready to spread its wings to a place it has longed...
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Twelve FAMU Students To Participate in Goldman Sachs Market Madness Program
A dozen Florida A&M University (FAMU) students were selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities...
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Scholastic Announces New Picture Book By Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges
Scholastic is proud to announce the publication of I Am Ruby Bridges, a beautiful and momentous new picture book written by Civil Rights...
Jan 17, 20221 min read


Georgia University Offers Law Course Inspired By Steve Harvey’s Life
Mo Ivory, a former V-103 and WAOK host, is teaching a course at Georgia State University’s College of Law centered around the life of...
Jan 17, 20221 min read


Black Girl Ventures Offers HBCU Student Entrepreneurs The Chance To Bring Their Ideas To Life
Twenty-five young women will get the opportunity of a lifetime through the BGV NextGen Program. Black Girl Ventures, a foundation that...
Jan 13, 20221 min read


Albany State University President acknowledged as 'Most Dominant HBCU Leader'
Albany State University President Marion Ross Fedrick, Ph.D., was named one of the ten most dominant HBCU (historically black colleges...
Jan 13, 20221 min read


Here’s what to know about the inaugural Bridge Builder Classic in Mobile
The City of Mobile s gearing up to host a new HBCU basketball classic in late January. On January 29, the city will host the inaugural...
Jan 13, 20221 min read


NFL announces prospects to attend 2022 HBCU combine
The NFL in partnership with the Senior Bowl, announced the names of players that will attend the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and...
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Harry Belafonte, and More Of Black Hollywood React to the Passing
STARS OF THE BIG AND SMALL SCREEN REACT TO THE LASTING LEGACY AND INSPIRATIONAL LIFE OF ACTOR SIDNEY POITIER UPON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS...
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Faith leaders push for state, federal government to expand COVID-19 testing to Florida's HBCUs
Members of the Statewide COVID-19 Vaccination Community Education and Engagement Taskforce plan to write to Gov. DeSantis and President...
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Texas HBCU pushes back Spring 2022 academic term start date
Texas College says its chief priority remains to best ensure the health and safety of its students, faculty, staff, and constituents....
Jan 10, 20221 min read


ChristianaCare donates $500K for HBCU health care scholarships
ChristianaCare, the state’s largest hospital system, has established 10 full-term scholarships for Delaware students attending an HBCU...
Jan 9, 20221 min read


ColorComm continues efforts to diversify media and communications industry through HBCU Fellows Prog
ColorComm, a business community for women of color in communications, is hoping to diversify the field through its HBCU Fellows Program,...
Jan 9, 20221 min read


Gene Wade named CEO of the Propel Center, a new HBCU technology and learning hub
The Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and learning hub intended to level the playing field and open greater doors of opportunity...
Jan 8, 20221 min read


Howard, Spelman among HBCU campuses targeted in bomb threats
School administrators and authorities reported that no bombs were found at the universities. At least eight historically Black colleges,...
Jan 8, 20221 min read


College Professor To Release Kanye West Biography ‘Wake Up, Mr. West’
Trinity Washington University’s Dr. Joshua Wright discusses Ye as a contrarian. Kanye “Ye” West built an entertainment/business empire by...
Jan 8, 20221 min read


USDA approves nearly $18.7 million in grants for its Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, including HBCUs
A federal judge blocked a massive debt relief program that Congress outlined in the American Rescue Plan Act. However, the agency has...
Jan 5, 20221 min read


Tennessee HBCU Med School Decided to Put CARES Act Money Into Students’ Pockets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Just before students at Meharry Medical College went home for Thanksgiving, Dr. James Hildreth, the school’s...
Jan 5, 20221 min read
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