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U.S. Air Force Lieutenant and Florida A&M University graduate Briona Carswell will make history as the first student from Florida A&M set to graduate from the new Department of Materials Science and Engineering. This department is a partnership between both Florida A&M and Florida State University’s College of Engineering. “I’m just grateful for the opportunity, […]

In a recent interview on the podcast The Pivot, Colorado star Travis Hunter revisited what sparked his HBCU journey to Jackson State University. The Heisman Trophy finalist told the hosts of The Pivot that he initially didn’t want to go to Jackson State, but it was former head coach Deion Sanders who convinced him to […]

North Carolina Central University received a $1 million grant from Google.org to fund the very first HBCU AI Institute in the country. The grant is a part of a new program that encourages students to pursue career fields in artificial intelligence. Up to 200 students will receive mentoring and research support from it. “This partnership […]

After serving as interim president of Tennessee State University for approximately four months, Dr. Ronald Johnson has resigned from the position. His abrupt resignation comes as tensions surrounding the university’s financial issues continue to rise. Johnson’s resignation takes effect this Friday. Johnson was appointed to the position on July 1 by the Tennessee State University […]

Emmy Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance is set to deliver the keynote address at the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Winter Commencement Ceremony, the university announced yesterday. The ceremony will take place on Friday, December 13, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. “My admiration of the Morehouse School of Medicine academic […]

Well-known poet, educator, public speaker, and author Nikki Giovanni has sadly passed away at age 81. Giovanni’s work was known for discussing topics from race and social issues, space travel, mortality, and children’s literature. Many people recognized Giovanni as one of the greatest Black poets of our time. Giovanni was a Fisk University alumna. Following […]

Amazon MGM Studios has teamed up with the Entertainment Industry College Outreach program (EICOP) to create a more inclusive and fair talent pipeline that includes HBCU students and other underrepresented groups. Through this partnership, EICOP will be able to continue its effort of bringing different points of view to the table by offering paid internships […]

The Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band has been invited to compete in the ESPN HBCU Band of the Year National Championship. They were ranked as the top HBCU band in the Division II category in the country. The ESPN HBCU Band of the Year National Championship is on Friday, December 13, at Mercedes-Benz […]

The Virginia Union University Gospel Choir performed with Grammy-award-winning singer Fantasia and hip-hop icon MC Lyte at the second annual HBCU Honors. The choir performance led by Virginia Union Gospel Choir Director Joel T. Lester aired on BET on December 1. “It’s a huge honor to be chosen, especially considering the many amazing choirs within […]

Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, recently became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. last month. Griner showed ove to her wife of five years for her monumental achievement via her Threads account. “Baby when i say Bash and myself are so proud of you. I cant wait to support you during this life […]

Eight lucky HBCU students received some knowledge from one of the greatest actors of all time, Denzel Washington, on the topic of success. The eight students from seven HBCUs participated in a virtual roundtable discussion last month. “This was a timeless & legendary moment to curate an HBCU roundtable discussion with eight current students and, […]

Wilberforce University becomes the first HBCU sponsored by the popular streetwear company, AND1. The partnership will provide the university with $100,000 worth of sporting gear. Wilberforce is AND1’s first formal sponsorship of an HBCU athletic program. The well-known streetwear brand visited school to provide new equipment for the women’s and men’s basketball teams, including practice […]

A doctorate program at Towson University has been denied due to its similarity to a program at a nearby school, Morgan State University. Eight of the nine commissioners at the Maryland Higher Education Commission decided that the Towson University proposed doctorate program in sustainability and environmental change was a duplicate of the bioenvironmental science Ph.D. […]

Multi-hyphenated entertainer Percy “Master P” Miller is set to be the keynote speaker at Grambling State University’s Fall 2024 Commencement. Grambling State made the announcement via their official Instagram yesterday. The ceremony will take place on Friday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Master P is a rapper, record […]

Spelman College has hired award-winning filmmaker Shola Lynch as its Diana King Endowed Professor in Film, Filmmaking, Television, and Related Media in its Department of Art and Visual Culture. She will also serve as the college’s director of the documentary film program. She is best known for the feature documentary “FREE ANGELA & All Political […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle Griner, is the newest member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Griner joined the Delta Beta Omega chapter in Phoenix, Arizona, last month but took to her personal Instagram account last week to make an official announcement. She was met with a lot of warm congratulations from social […]

With Founders Day right around the corner, it’s time for us to honor some of our favorite men of A-Phi-A! Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is celebrating 118 years of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. As the “Oldest and the Coldest” organization of the Divine Nine, these men have been making […]

Hampton University has added a multi-year partnership with Mielle Organics to their NIL collective. The hair care brand has partnered with the Hampton University women’s basketball team, reaffirming their dedication to supporting women’s athletics and promoting HBCU greatness. In addition to the $200,000 initial commitment, Mielle will create a $100,000 endowment scholarship to aid student-athletes […]

After breaking its enrollment record for the fourth consecutive year, Morgan State University has become the third-largest HBCU in the nation. This past fall, the university welcomed 10,739 students to campus, a 9.4% increase from last year, in addition to welcoming the largest freshman class (2,369 new students) in the history of the university. Which […]

After months of negotiations, the deal between Miles College and the purchase of the Birmingham Southern College campus has come to an end. The purchase agreement between the two colleges ended early this week. Miles College released a statement on the matter. “While we are certainly disappointed by the pause in our efforts to acquire […]

Winston-Salem State University alumni raised almost $300,000 during their homecoming weekend. Alumni raised a grand total of $287,963.97 for the North Carolina HBCU. During Founder’s Day Convocation, Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association President Reggie McCaskill gave Chancellor Bonita Brown a $100,000 check, which was the high point of the homecoming celebrations. The purpose of […]

After taking a leave of absence, Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle has stepped down from her postion. Dr. Gayle took a personal leave of absence effective immediately last month for undisclosed reasons, according to the college. In an announcement late last week, the college shared the news that Dr. Gayle would not be returning […]

After graduation, we often ask, Was our degree really worth it? It’s a known fact that it doesn’t matter if you went to a private or public school; college can be expensive. A study done by OnlineU explores which HBCUs offer students the best return on their investment (ROI). Overall enrollment at HBCUs experienced significant […]

It’s been almost a month since Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 election and conceded on the campus of Howard University. Many are wondering what the next move is for the current vice president. Will she run again in 2028, or will she return to her home state of California? Harris has made a […]

OutKast rapper Big Boi showed his son Cross Patton some love this past weekend at the Florida Classic. Patton, a running back for Bethune-Cookman University played in his final collegiate game. Florida A&M University beat Bethune-Cookman 41-38 in the Florida Classic. In a post on X, Big Boi spoke on Patton’s football journey and acknowledged […]

North Carolina A&T University is set to be the first school in the state of North Carolina to offer an undergraduate degree in artificial intelligence (AI). The program was approved by the UNC System Board of Governors earlier this week. Some universities in the state offer AI as a concentration in their computer science programs, […]

Former Georgia State Representative sbd gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams joined students on the campus of Howard University for a post-election discussion to talk about what the future holds for them following the 2024 presidential election. Abrams is the university’s inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics. The event, which was held […]

With its impressive dedication to student-athlete success shown by the NCAA Graduation Success Rate, Jackson State University is once again in the news. Leading all HBCUs, Jackson State has an outstanding overall GSR of 87%, placing it among the best in the country. This year’s study focused on four Jackson State teams—women’s tennis, softball, women’s […]

Married to Medicine star Dr. Jackie Walters will serve as the keynote speaker at the 179th Commencement Ceremony at Elizabeth City State University. 243 students are set to graduate in this year’s fall commencement ceremony. As an expert in women’s health care, Dr. Walters has devoted more than 20 years to obstetrics and gynecology. For […]

Texas based HBCU Paul Quinn College has received a generous $1.5 million grant from the T.D. Jakes Foundation along with Wells Fargo. With this donation, Paul Quinn will create innovative campus housing in addition to a mixed-use community development model. With the goal of enhancing the campus and the surrounding community, the grant will start […]

The parents of La’Tavion Johnson, the 18-year-old student killed during homecoming festivities at Tuskegee University, have filed a lawsuit against the university. They have filed a wrongful death suit against the university and security officials. In a lawsuit filed in Macon County earlier this week named Tuskegee University, former university Police Chief Terrance Calloway; International […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a long history of supporting HBCUs. He’s made many financial overtures to black colleges in recent years but possibly Irving’s biggest act of support is hiring an HBCU alumna as his agent. Irving’s stepmother, Shetellia Riley Irving, is his new agent. She is an alum of Dillard University in […]

HBCU North Carolina Central University freshman Gemaeka Smith has hired an attorney in search of answers after being shot in the thigh during HBCU homecoming weekend. Smith’s attorney, Sho Watson, says that once they figure out who is responsible for the shooting, they will do what needs to be done to hold them accountable. Following […]

Texas Southern student rapper Lil JSean has joined season two of the Netflix original series Rhythm+Flow, per a statement by the popular streamer. The Houston native made the announcement on his Instagram earlier this month. JSean is one of 33 new contestants this season. This season, 33 contestants will compete for a grand prize of […]

Ray “Misster Ray” Cunningham has been initiated as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The two-time Virginia State University alum and former ‘College Hill’ joined the Eta Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Pasadena, California. Cunningham is an award-winning producer, host, author, actor, and TV personality. He made his TV debut […]

Howard University alumna Christie Dashiell has earned her first Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Dashiell, a talented vocalist and composer, earned her nomination for her album “Journey in Black.” Her sound is described as a blend of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and soul. Dashiell made the exciting announcement on her Instagram this […]

Just as the Theatre Department at Dillard University celebrated its 90th anniversary, they announced their partnership with Emmy Award-winning composer Elvin Ross. Ross, who is a native of Louisiana and the CEO/Founder of the E. Ross Studios School of Film Television, is leading a cutting-edge academic project that has the potential to completely transform the […]

Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, with help from Toyota Motor North America, is launching the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) program next spring. The program will offer a financial curriculum based on real-world applications. Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, and Virginia State University students will benefit from the program. The program, which was created in partnership […]

Virginia State University has named Felicia Johnson as Interim Athletic Director. This decision comes a month after the death of former Virginia State Associate Vice President of Athletics, Peggy Davis. The university appointed Johnson to the position effective immediately. Johnson joined the athletics department at Virginia State in 2021. She previously held positions as the […]