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Livingstone College’s secret admirer has really outdone themselves this time. The college announced it has received a record-breaking $10 million donation from an anonymous donor, thus bringing the total from this donor to $17 million. The college has received seven $1 million donations in the last six months. The president of Livingstone College, Dr. Anthony […]

For many students, this fall semester will be the first time they step inside a college classroom, but for Georgia native NeeAli Scott, that won’t be the case. This past May, Scott earned her an associate’s degree from Savannah State University a month before she graduated high school. Scott was enrolled in a Dual Enrollment […]

Earlier this week, Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Houston as a stop on the campaign trail. Her stopping in Houston caused major excitement for Texas Southern University students as well as fellow Howard University alumna and Harris’s best friend, Melanie Miles. Harris is an alumna of Howard University, and HBCU students are […]

I miss the old All American: Homecoming. We are three episodes into season 3, and the show is not doing it for me the way it used to. I think a lot of it has to do with the show’s ending; therefore, the writers didn’t have time to carefully think and plan out the storylines […]

Since announcing her run for president, Vice President Kamala has received an outpour of support from millions across the country. She raised over $82 million in donations for her campaign in 24 hours. Harris also secured enough delegate endorsements to claim the Democratic nomination in just two days. Not only does Harris have the support […]

Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at their Grand Boulè in Indianapolis. Harris gave an electrifying speech, encouraging some 6,000 women to help her make history by voting for her in the upcoming election. Before withdrawing from the presidential election, President Joe Biden and the administration […]

Florida A&M University has named Florida A&M alumnus and former Pasco-Hernando State College President Dr. Tim Beard as interim president of the university. This announcement comes shortly after current Florida A&M President Dr. Larry Robinson resigned from the position last week. Dr. Beard holds a degree from Florida A&M and has held several positions at […]

Delaware State University’s president, Dr. Tony Allen, wrote a letter to the Biden administration to thank them for what they have done for HBCUs. This letter comes shortly after President Biden announced that he would not be seeking re-election in the upcoming election. Dr. Allen also mentioned Vice President Kamala in the letter as well. […]

Fisk University gymnast Morgan Price is set to be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, making her the first gymnast to do so. Price was also the first HBCU gymnast to win an all-around title at the 2024 USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championships. With over 500 inductees to date, the Tennessee Sports […]

Congratulations are in order at Saint Augustine’s University. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reinstated the university’s accreditation, reversing the contentious decision to revoke Saint Augustine’s membership. This reversal confirms Saint Augustine’s dedication to academic quality and student success, in addition to restoring the university’s membership. The SACSCOC Board […]

Since announcing her campaign for president in the upcoming election, Vice President Kamala Harris has gained support from millions of people across the country. Among those millions of people, one extraordinary person has shown her support for Vice President Harris in a very special way. CNN reports that Harris and her team received permission from […]

It is no mystery that HBCUs are severely underfunded in comparison to predominantly white institutions, and it’s been that way for decades. Last year, the Biden administration released data showing that land-grant HBCUs in several states have been underfunded by more than $12 billion since 1987, thus violating the Second Morrill Act of 1890. Since […]

Congratulations are in order for Florida A&M alumnus Roy Wood Jr.; he is set to film his first comedy special for the streaming service Hulu this coming September. Wood’s comedy special will be taped at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, D.C., and will launch on Hulu and Disney+ internationally. The upcoming Comedy Central special, which […]

Congratulations are in order for Florida A&M’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, Tiffani-Dawn Sykes. She was named Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year for 2023–24. Sykes released a statement on receiving this prestigious honor. “This award is truly a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our […]

The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at Clark Atlanta University has announced a partnership with Harvard University, a significant strategic collaboration that highlights a shared commitment to developing and empowering the upcoming generation of HBCU presidents. From July 19–24, HBCU Presidents who are ELI Presidential Fellows will participate in […]

The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. announced a $1 million donation to the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation last week. This donation contributes to the foundation’s $75 million fundraising goal. Dedicated to honoring the trailblazers of the early American struggle for women’s equality, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation is the group driving […]

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will be in Atlanta, Georgia, speaking with HBCU presidents and borrowers who have recently benefited from the numerous debt relief programs. First, Secretary Cardona will visit Clark Atlanta University, where he will discuss the issues of HBCUs and how the Administration can support them with the presidents of […]

Class is officially in session for the Bringston Lions. This week, All American: Homecoming Season 3 dropped episode two of the third and final season. In this episode, the show follows the Bringston family as they navigate the first week of classes. They touched on several subjects that come with being in college, including relationship […]

Fisk University has hired former Tennessee State University basketball player Jeremiah Crutcher as the new men’s basketball head coach. The announcement was made last Friday by the Tennessean. Crutcher is replacing Georgia Tech and former NBA All-Star player Kenny Anderson. Anderson served as the men’s basketball coach for six seasons before resigning in April. The […]

After the Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team lost their match to Fairleigh Dickinson University back in March, the players suffered terrible consequences, according to their parents. Following the match where Fairleigh Dickinson beat Delaware State 14-10, coaches forced the players to roll up and down the field during practice as a result of the […]

Winston State University hired Hall of Famer and alumnus Corey Thompson as the new men’s basketball head coach. The Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics made the announcement last week. “I consider it a privilege to hire the first WSSU Men’s Basketball Alum to lead our Rams Men’s Basketball team,” said Director of Athletics, Etienne […]

Allen University and Edward Waters University, along with two other colleges and universities, will become NCAA Division II members after completing provisional membership. The approval was made last week during its meeting in Indianapolis, thus bringing the number of Division II schools in 2024–25 to 293 in total. Edward Waters and Allen University have achieved […]

During this year’s Constitutional Convention, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. proposed a bylaw change that would ban transgender members. If put into effect, Alpha Phi Alpha would be the second Black Greek-letter fraternity to ban transgender members after Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The amendment would restrict membership to “any male defined as a human […]

Last week, it was announced that Talladega College would be cutting their gymnastics program at the end of the month after only one year. The news came as a shock to many, as the Talladega gymnastics team has had a successful first year, including becoming the first HBCU to win an NCAA Team Competition. The […]

In collaboration with Autumn Sun, a grassroots organization dedicated to young Black artists, The City of Detroit and Michigan Central are set to host the inaugural HBCU Student Film Competition and Festival. The festival will take place next month in Detroit. The competition is the brainchild of Detroit native and up-and-coming filmmaker Bruce Clifton. The […]

Two HBCU students received a $2 million civil lawsuit settlement after they were pulled from their car and tased during a Black Lives Matter protest back in 2020. The Atlanta City Council approved the $2 million settlement this past Monday, and Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim will each receive $1 million as part of the […]

Former NFL Quarterback and four-time NFL Pro Bowl participant Michael Vick is set to make a guest appearance at the second annual MEAC Girls on the Gridiron Flag Football clinic. The MEAC Girls on the Gridiron Flag Football Clinic is in partnership with the Norfolk State University Athletic Department. The NFL and the MEAC collaborated […]

Did you know that one of the OG Basketball Wives was an alumna of Florida A&M? Former Basketball Wives star Royce Reed graduated from Florida A&M with a degree in Theater Education and Humanities. Over the last few months, Reed has been very vocal about her experience at Florida A&M. Reed graduated from Florida A&M […]

Alabama A&M is officially out of the running to buy the recently closed Birmingham-Southern College campus. According to documents obtained by AL.com, Alabama A&M’s cash offer to purchase the campus was “considerably lower” than the top bid. Leaving the bid made by Miles College still on the table. Alabama A&M said they accept Birmingham Southern’s […]

The National Park Service awarded $10.6 million to ten HBCUs in eight different states to fund 15 projects as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program. Which concentrates on historically significant building restoration on historically Black college and university campuses. “It’s vital for America’s HBCUs to preserve their vibrant […]

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated set a Guinness World Record this past weekend during their 71st Boulé in Dallas, Texas. They set the world record for the most personal hygiene kits assembled in one hour. Guinness World Records representative Mike Marcotte was present at the convention to verify the sorority as the […]

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. Episode 1 of the third and final season of All American: Homecoming aired this past Monday. Viewers have been highly anticipating the start of the season to finally get an answer to the million-dollar question: does Simone choose Lando or Damon? The premiere shows us […]

On July 16–24, more than 800 first-time freshmen will set out for the “Land of Golden Sunshine” to take part in New Student Orientation (NSO). Known as the ROAR Experience, NSO is a multi-day intensive program created to acquaint prospective first-year students with Tennessee State University’s vibrant campus community and culture. Additionally, this will be […]

During its 71st Boule in Dallas this past weekend, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. commemorated the induction of three outstanding people as honorary members. Two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamron Hall was one of these prominent individuals. Tamron Hall is a well-known American broadcast journalist, television talk show host, and author. Hall began her syndicated daytime […]

After a 19-year hiatus, Clark Atlanta University has relaunched its highly acclaimed Music Education major. Dedicated to upholding its legacy of academic distinction and cultural enrichment, Clark Atlanta is committed to providing a transformative education with a primary focus on developing future generations of musical innovators and educators. Clark Atlanta has been a shining example […]

At the 110th Hampton University Ministers’ Conference, the university announced its newly established School of Religion in partnership with the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, a new chapter for both the university and church community. Both the Ministers’ Conference and the larger faith-based community will greatly benefit from this creative partnership. […]

Earlier this year, The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy launched its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Partnership Track. Howard University was one of only ten prize winners for the first of the track’s three phases. As it moves into Phase 2 this […]

Prairie View A&M’s executive director of Health Services, Dr. Tondra L. Moore, has been appointed as a member-at-large on the Board of Directors for the American College Health Association. Dr. Moore has been with ACHA since 2019 and has continued to rise through the ranks since then. Dr. Moore has done some outstanding work with […]

As the summer days continue to roll by, the closer it gets to back-to-school season. For some people, they’ll be entering their second, third, or maybe fourth year at their HBCUs. But for some, this will be their first year attending an HBCU. Attending an HBCU for the first time can be an exciting experience, […]