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....
Tag : HBCU
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Donates $1.6 Million to HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority donates $1.6 million to 35 HBCUs as part of four-year campaign led by Dr. Glenda Glover to support Black college sustainability....
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...
Tom Joyner and Sheryl Underwood Unite to Support HBCUs
Tom Joyner and Sheryl Underwood partner through the Tom Joyner Foundation to raise money for HBCU students. The collaboration launches the 'Celebrities with a Purpose'...
Clark Atlanta Welcomes Vice President Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Clark Atlanta University to launch the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, encouraging HBCUs to boost vaccination rates....
Cordae & Disney Fund HBCU Scholarships
GRAMMY-nominated rapper Cordae partners with Disney Dreamers Academy and ESPN's The Undefeated to fund scholarships for underrepresented students at HBCUs....
Mental Health Awareness in Black Communities
Dallas-based Abu Simbel LLC hosts mental health awareness events for Black communities, growing from 40 to 400 participants with David Banner as keynote speaker....
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...
Black Radio Hall of Fame Inducts Shirley Ellis
Fort Valley State University's Shirley Ellis, known as 'Mama Mia,' will be inducted into the Black Radio Hall of Fame after 30 years in radio....
Jackson State University Receives $100,000 Technology Grant
Jackson State University receives $100,000 technology grant from Southern Company Foundation to install HyFlex classroom technology. The funding supports hybrid learning capabilities with live streaming...
Dr. Phyllis Lewis-Hale Receives Grant for Musical Exposition
Dr. Phyllis Lewis-Hale receives $7,500 grant for Mississippi musical exposition celebrating African-American contributions to blues, gospel, jazz and opera....
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....
Morgan State Cancels Classes for Nov. 3
Morgan State University cancelled all classes on Nov. 3, 2020 to encourage students and faculty to vote on Election Day. President David Wilson prioritized civic...
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...
Fayetteville State Builds Student Leaders
Fayetteville State University partners with Truist Leadership Institute to provide comprehensive leadership development programs for students. The initiative focuses on self-awareness and practical leadership skills...
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....
TSU Unveils 500-Pound Bronze Tiger Statue
Tennessee State University unveiled a 500-pound bronze tiger statue on campus during virtual Homecoming ceremonies. The 6-foot sculpture symbolizes Big Blue pride and campus strength....
TSU continues Homecoming tradition with virtual coronation
Tennessee State University held its first-ever virtual homecoming coronation, crowning Naton Smith Jr. and Mariah Rhodes as the new Mister and Miss TSU amid COVID-19....
JSUNAA presents $54,949 for student scholarships
Jackson State University National Alumni Association donated $454,949 for student scholarships during the recent Day of Giving, with 58 chapters contributing....
Morgan State University Announces Under Armour Agreement
Morgan State University announced a multi-year, multimillion-dollar partnership with Under Armour, making the global brand the official outfitter for all Bears athletic teams starting in...
iHeartMedia HBCU Celebration with Khalid & H.E.R.
iHeartMedia partners with McDonald's and Ulta Beauty to host virtual HBCU Homecoming events featuring Khalid and H.E.R. performances on November 12....
Monta Ellis Donates $60,000 to Sonic Boom of the South Band
Former NBA player Monta Ellis donated $60,000 to Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band. The Mississippi native reconnected with childhood friend...
TSU Joins Billion-Dollar Esports Industry, Preps Students
Tennessee State University joins the billion-dollar esports industry as a charter member of the Black Collegiate Gaming Association. TSU offers academic esports classes to prepare...
Sen. Hillman Frazier to Keynote JSU Founders’ Day
Sen. Hillman T. Frazier will keynote Jackson State University's 143rd Founders' Day Convocation on Oct. 21. The Mississippi legislator is a JSU graduate....
