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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, […]

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to speak at the annual meetings for two Black sororities this month as a way to reach Black women voters. Harris will make an appearance at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Grand Boulè in Indianapolis as well as her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 71st annual Boulè in Dallas. In […]

The Howard University Mecca Society Collective has landed another NIL deal with another Black-owned brand. The Mecca Society Collective announced its partnership with Last Shot, a Black-owned and operated energy drink company in Las Vegas. The company will pay Howard athletes in company stock to promote their products and share a portion of sales from […]

Edward Waters University receives a record eight-figure amount of funding from the Florida budget. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Focus on Florida’s Future” budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The state budget, totaling $116.5 billion, includes essential support for key initiatives at Edward Waters, further reinforcing the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student […]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the oldest HBCU in the country, has had its accreditation reaffirmed after being on probation since last November. The university announced the exciting news of its reconfirmed status earlier this week. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) originally placed the university on probation. According to the agency, the school […]

Sadly, all good things must come to an end. Season 3 of All American: Homecoming quickly approaches its summer debut. This is the third and final season of the spin-off that follows the original All-American character, Simone Hicks. Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger with Simone, who is played by Geffri Maya, having to choose between […]

Last October, the Department of Education introduced new rules that would ban colleges from withholding transcripts for any semester that a student used federal aid money and paid their balance in full. Those rules went into effect on Monday, July 1. According to a report done by Ithaka S+R, more than 6 million former college […]

Twenty-time Grammy Award-winning gospel music legend Kirk Franklin will headline the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile to jumpstart All-Star Weekend announced yesterday by Major League Baseball. All-Star Weekend will take place in Arlington, Texas, not far from Fort Worth, where Franklin grew up. Franklin and his gospel choir will perform the U.S. National Anthem […]

Alabama State University alumna Kleo Torres was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2024 last weekend in Washington, D.C. Torres succeeds last year’s winner, Cassie Baloue, who placed in the top 20 at Miss USA 2023. She took to Instagram to share her excitement and how she is ready to represent Washington, D.C., in the […]

Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R. has teamed with the multi-media mogul Oprah Winfrey to produce a majorette-inspired dance movie at 20th Century Studios. The multi-talented singer is set to develop, produce, and star in the film. H.E.R. made her acting debut last year in the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. While filming, she was able […]

Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi School of Law are joining together to provide JSU students with an opportunity to execute their path to a law career while significantly reducing the financial burden of continuing education, per a press release obtained by HBCU Pulse. School administrators from both universities signed a Memorandum of […]

North Carolina Central University student Carrie Everette won the title of Miss North Carolina this weekend. The Miss North Carolina Organization is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women to achieve their personal, professional, and educational goals. Everett is a rising sophomore at North Carolina Central, majoring in vocal performance with a discipline in […]