TBS Pays Off Student Loans for Three HBCU Alumni
TBS launches HBCU Cash Out contest paying $25,000 toward student loans for three HBCU graduates. Contest runs through March 8 in honor of Black History...
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....
Deion Sanders New Coaching Role at Jackson State
Deion Sanders discusses his new coaching role at Jackson State University in exclusive K104 interview. Prime Time shares challenges and blessings of building the football...
Southern Company & Apple Launch New Digital Platform
Southern Company and Apple partner to launch the Propel Center, a $50 million digital learning hub in Atlanta for HBCU students, focusing on tech skills...
10 Actual Changes That Happened to Fight Racism
Following George Floyd's murder, significant changes occurred to fight racism including removing Confederate statues, eliminating 'urban' music categories, and major corporate donations to Black communities....
FAMU’s MHA Program Achieves Initial CAHME Accreditation
FAMU becomes the first HBCU to achieve CAHME accreditation for its Master of Health Administration program, meeting all 35 standards without any unmet criteria....
Board of Trustees names Hudson president of Jackson
Jackson State University Board of Trustees officially names Thomas K. Hudson as president after serving as acting president. Hudson, a JSU alumnus, led the university...
Bank of America donates $M to TSU partnership
Bank of America partners with Tennessee State University, contributing $1 million to help students complete college and secure employment in today's competitive job market....
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...
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....
PVAMU Gets $10M for Panther Success Grants
Prairie View A&M University receives $10 million anonymous donation to establish Panther Success Grants, providing up to $2,000 per semester to help students complete their...
TyKera Marrow Selected for RWJF Leadership Program
Jackson State University doctoral student TyKera Marrow becomes the first from a Mississippi institution selected for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Policy Research Scholars...
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...
Johnson C. Smith University Awarded $100K Truist Grant
Truist Financial Corporation awarded Johnson C. Smith University a $100,000 grant to purchase laptops for students learning remotely during the pandemic....
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...
FAMU Accelerates Online Instruction During Pandemic
FAMU President Larry Robinson says the pandemic accelerated the university's shift to online learning, moving from 6.25% to 100% remote instruction in weeks....
New Faculty Join College of Business
Jackson State University's College of Business welcomes three new faculty members with expertise in entrepreneurship, strategic management, and accounting....
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....
DuBois-Harvey Honors College: 40 Years of Excellence
The W.E.B. DuBois-Harvey Honors College at Jackson State University celebrates 40 years of academic excellence. Founded by Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey in 1980, the...