Category : HBCU
Florida A&M Mourns Football Legend Ken
Florida A&M University mourns the loss of Ken Riley, who died at 72. The FAMU legend was a star quarterback, coach, and NFL cornerback with...
HBCU Honors Awards Show Celebrates Alumni
The inaugural HBCU Honors Awards Show celebrates outstanding alumni from historically Black colleges and universities. Hosted by Wendy Raquel Robinson, the show honors eight extraordinary...
Black-Owned Media Launches HBCU Esports League S3
Black-owned Cxmmunity Media launches season three of its HBCU Esports League featuring 16 historically Black colleges competing in NBA 2K games for $20,000....
HBCU Founders Initiative and UNCF Pre-Accelerator
HBCU Founders Initiative and UNCF launch Pre-Accelerator Program across 7 historically Black colleges. The program supports student entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and funding opportunities....
Clark Atlanta University Appoints New Trustees
Clark Atlanta University announces new Board of Trustees appointments including entrepreneur Dr. William Pickard and Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant....
Howard University Digitizes Black Press with $2M Grant
Howard University received $2 million to digitize the world's largest collection of Black press archives, making over 100,000 newspaper issues accessible online....
Clark Atlanta University President Selected Among 100 Most
Clark Atlanta University President George T. French Jr. was named among Georgia Trend Magazine's 100 Most influential Georgians alongside notable figures like Big Boi and...
Howard University Students Protest Housing Conditions
Howard University students have protested for 27 days over unsafe housing conditions including mold and flooding. Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen publicly disagreed about the...
Clark Atlanta Wins Materials Science Research Grant
Clark Atlanta University receives major NSF grant for materials science research in partnership with Cornell and Spelman College. The grant will fund STEM opportunities for...
Clark Atlanta University Secures $5M Grant
Clark Atlanta University received $5 million in donations during historic dual commencement ceremonies featuring Stacey Abrams and Bakari Sellers as speakers....
Bronze Rattler Installed in Front of FAMUs CASS Building
A seven times life-sized bronze rattler statue was installed at FAMU's new CASS Building, giving students an iconic photo opportunity at the $40 million campus...
FAMU Senior Wins McDonald’s Black & Golden Scholarship
FAMU senior Adrianna Bayles wins $15,000 McDonald's Black & Positively Golden Scholarship. She's among 34 HBCU students awarded through Thurgood Marshall College Fund....
Army Secretary McCarthy Gives $800M to HBCUs
U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy presents $2.8 million to HBCU presidents to promote military diversity and inclusion initiatives....
FAMU Class of 2000 Donates $273K for Students
FAMU's Class of 2000 donated over $273,000 to help current students despite missing their 20th reunion due to COVID-19. The generous contribution supports students at...
Andre Dawson Receives Inaugural Curt Flood Award from MLBPA
Hall of Famer Andre Dawson receives the inaugural Curt Flood Award from MLBPA for his devotion to players' rights. The FAMU alumnus was honored over...
JSU Leaders Enhance Hybrid Learning During COVID-19
Jackson State University leaders implement hybrid learning solutions during COVID-19, using virtual town halls and student feedback to enhance educational instruction....
FAMU Homecoming: Virtual & In-Person Community
FAMU celebrates Homecoming weekend with virtual and in-person events including tailgate, performances by the Marching 100, and voting initiatives....
FAMU Lifts Student Curfew
Florida A&M University lifts student curfew as COVID-19 positivity rates decline to manageable levels on campus....
FAMU Students Compete in Virtual Moguls Contest
Five Florida A&M University students compete in the virtual Moguls in the Making contest, a Shark Tank-style pitch competition for HBCU students....
FAMU College Law announces 2020-2021 Law Review Board
Florida A&M University College of Law announces its 2020-2021 Law Review Editorial Board with Mikayla Almeida serving as editor-in-chief....
FAMU Alumni Association Raises Over $500K
FAMU National Alumni Association raised over $500K during Founders' Day weekend fundraising activities. The successful campaign has been extended through October....
FAMU To Hold Founders� Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Saturday
Florida A&M University celebrates 133 years with a Founders' Day wreath laying ceremony Saturday. President Larry Robinson will honor pioneers at the nation's top-ranked public...
FAMU Announces Changes To Spring 2021 Semester Calendar
Florida A&M University canceled Spring Break 2021 and modified its academic calendar due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The semester will end April 23, a week...