SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail preaches at HBCU Sunday
SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail makes history as the first HBCU president to preach at Washington Cathedral's annual HBCU Sunday service....
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....
Rock Ts HBCU Spotlight: Harris Stowe State University
Rock Ts features Harris Stowe State University in their HBCU spotlight series, celebrating the historically black college and university....
How HBCUs Are Prepping Black Students for Blockchain Careers
Dozens of historically Black colleges and universities are launching blockchain programs to position Black students at the forefront of decentralized technology careers and protocols....
FAMU Lifts Student Curfew
Florida A&M University lifts student curfew as COVID-19 positivity rates decline to manageable levels on campus....
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 Students: Join TMCF Hennessy Fellows Program Webinar
FAMU students can join a webinar for the TMCF Hennessy Fellows Program offering $20,000 scholarships and executive mentorship to HBCU graduate students....
Kentucky State University: Best Value Regional
Kentucky State University ranks #1 for best value among regional colleges in the South according to U.S. News & World Report's 2021 rankings....
AKA Sorority Aims to Raise $1M for HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority aims to raise $1 million in 24 hours for HBCUs on September 21, 2020, marking their third consecutive year of this...
Johnson C. Smith University: Top Private HBCU in NC
Johnson C. Smith University ranked as the highest private HBCU in North Carolina by U.S. News and World Report 2021 rankings among five institutions....
Spelman College Rises in Rankings, Stays No. 1 HBCU
Spelman College rises to No. 54 in National Liberal Arts rankings and maintains its position as the #1 HBCU for the 14th consecutive year in...
FAMU President Robinson Discusses Reopening and Enrollment
FAMU President Larry Robinson reports fall 2020 enrollment at 8,972 students, down 6.7% from 2019 but better than the anticipated 10% decline due to COVID-19....
5-Star Recruit Makur Maker Commits to HBCU, Inspires Others
5-star basketball recruit Makur Maker commits to HBCU, encouraging other top prospects like Mikey Williams to follow suit and shine light on historically black colleges....
HT Forms Agreement with CA Community Colleges
Huston-Tillotson University signs transfer agreement with California Community Colleges, allowing junior-level students to enroll at the HBCU with transferable credits....
BAE Systems Donates Laptops to HT
BAE Systems donated 10 HP EliteBook laptops to Huston-Tillotson University's Downs-Jones Library for campus-wide student use....
Huston-Tillotson University Named Central Texas’ All-Steinway
Huston-Tillotson University becomes Central Texas' first All-Steinway School and fourth HBCU nationwide with $800,000 gift for 15 Steinway pianos....
Spelman College Announces Phased Reopening of Campus
Spelman College announces phased campus reopening starting August 2020 with hybrid in-person and online instruction model prioritizing student safety....
Dean Appointed to Lead Morgan State’s Clarence M.
Dr. Oscar Barton Jr. has been appointed as the new dean of Morgan State University's Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering, effective August 17,...
Oakwood Establishes George Floyd Scholarship
Oakwood University established a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after accepting a challenge from North Central University's president. The HBCU created the fund to honor Floyd's...
Mellon Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Grants to HBCUs
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded $1.76 million in emergency grants to 16 HBCUs to help stabilize enrollment during COVID-19. The funding addresses technology needs,...
Understanding the Role and Impact of HBCUs in Education
HBCUs are historically black colleges founded before 1964 to provide higher education access to Black students. Currently 101 HBCUs serve nearly 300,000 students nationwide....
Huston-Tillotson University’s 143rd Charter Day
Huston-Tillotson University celebrated its 143rd Charter Day Convocation, honoring its founding as Tillotson College in 1875. The ceremony featured keynote speaker Bishop Robert E. Hayes...
Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride HBCU Scholarship
The Tom Joyner Foundation launches a Full Ride scholarship program covering all expenses for students attending HBCUs in 2016. The scholarship includes tuition, room and...
Thurgood Marshall Fund Launches Apple HBCU Scholars
Thurgood Marshall College Fund launches Apple HBCU Scholars Program, offering 30 students $25,000 scholarships and Apple internships. This historic initiative is part of Apple's $40...