HBCUs Face Severe Underfunding Amid Federal Investigations
Federal investigations reveal HBCUs are owed nearly $13 billion in underfunding, with Tennessee State University alone missing $2.1 billion from the state....
Fayetteville State & Meharry Medical College Sign
Fayetteville State University and Meharry Medical College signed an MOU creating a medical education pipeline to address healthcare shortages in rural North Carolina....
First HBCU Film Fest Kicks Off at Howard U. March 23
First HBCU Film Festival launches at Howard University March 23, celebrating Black filmmakers with a $5,000 student challenge. The initiative aims to build a pipeline...
POLARIS Partners with Allen Media Group to Support HBCUs
POLARIS partners with Byron Allen's HBCU GO to create music and culture content, including Hip Hop's 50th anniversary coverage. Sway Calloway joins as co-founder....
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...
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....
TSU Music Accelerator Concludes with Honorary Degrees
Tennessee State University's Music Accelerator Program concluded with honorary doctorates for Dallas Austin and Sir The Baptist. Students received gold RIAA plaques....
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....
Megan Thee Stallion Graduates from Texas Southern University
Megan Thee Stallion graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration, fulfilling a promise to her late mother....
Gallot Reflects on Five Years as Grambling President
Rick Gallot celebrates five years as Grambling State University president, improving student retention from 60% to 77% and achieving financial stability for the HBCU....
FDA Approves Obesity Drug Wegovy, Final Hurdle Remains
The Promises of Obesity Drug Currently Depends on The Coverage by Insurance Wegovy or semaglutide which is a drug that is new to the market...
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....
Howard University Gets $4.9M Music Business Center
Howard University receives $4.9 million from Warner Music Group to create a new music business center. The center will prepare diverse students for management careers...
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....
Fayetteville State & Meharry Medical College Sign
Fayetteville State University and Meharry Medical College signed an MOU to address healthcare needs in North Carolina through a 3+3+3 medical program....
FAMU Student Maya Ellison Interns at Orlando Sentinel
FAMU sophomore Maya Ellison lands prestigious internship at Orlando Sentinel as beat writer for FSU and FAMU sports coverage....
ECU and Fayetteville State Partner
East Carolina University and Fayetteville State University form new partnership to enhance graduate recruitment, student engagement, and research collaboration in eastern North Carolina....
JCSU Graduates Land IT Roles at American Airlines
Two Johnson C. Smith University graduates landed IT roles with American Airlines just one month after graduation, as the airline focuses on diversity hiring despite...
FAMU Bragg Stadium COVID-19 Site Operational Changes
FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium COVID-19 testing site announces new operations with Curative Inc., offering free rapid testing with 15-minute results daily 9am-6pm....
Fall is the Right Time to Cook Chili
Fall is the perfect time to cook chili according to nutrition expert Easter H. Tucker. She recommends the simple ChooseMyPlate 3-can chili recipe for a...
Gates Foundation Provides .5 Million for FAMU COVID-19 Lab
Gates Foundation awarded $1.5 million to Florida A&M University for COVID-19 testing lab serving FAMU and other Florida HBCUs through 2022....
Jackson State Center Wins Innovation Award
Jackson State University's Center for Innovation earned the 2020 Award of Excellence for Innovation from UEDA, recognizing efforts to foster entrepreneurship among underrepresented minorities....
GSU NOTICE: Travel Mandate Immediately Effective
Grambling State University implements mandatory travel restrictions through October 2020 due to COVID-19, prohibiting university-sponsored travel and requiring disclosure forms for personal trips....