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Virginia State University is not the only school that has made a jump in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Jackson State University, now holding the 15th spot on the best HBCU list, has risen six spots from its number 21 ranking in 2024. Like many other colleges and universities that have moved up […]

When some people audition for NBC’s “The Voice,” they hope that at least one chair turns around. But for Alabama A&M University alumna Jasmine ‘Jazz’ McKenzie, she managed to get four. McKenzie won over all four judges with her rendition of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It” this week on the Season […]

Billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently donated $70 million to the United Negro College Fund. This was Scott’s second time donating to the UNCF in the last five years. The multi-million donation will be used to fund endowments at the colleges and universities the UNCF currently sponsors. In a recent interview with PBS, UNCF president […]

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott is sharing the wealth once again. She recently donated $70 million to the United Negro College Fund. The UNCF is the country’s largest provider of scholarships to minority students who attend HBCUs. This donation is one of the largest single donations made by Scott and one of the first to be officially […]

Florida A&M University plans on honoring one of its former presidents in a special way this homecoming season. During homecoming this year the university plans to unveil a 6-by-7-inch statue of former president Frederick S. Humphries. Humphries was the president of Florida A&M from 1985 to 2001. He is credited for his role in helping […]

Everyone’s favorite girl group from the 90s is heading to Dallas, Texas. TLC is set to headline a post-game concert following the State Fair Classic between the Grambling State University Tigers and the Prairie View A&M University Panthers. The group announced on their Instagram that they were putting on the concert to celebrate the 100th […]

According to the University of North Carolina System, enrollment at North Carolina HBCUs has seen a significant increase based on new data. For the first time ever, enrollment this fall has surpassed 250,000 students. North Carolina A&T State University was one of the main institutions that had a significant increase in enrollment. This fall almost […]

Just in time for homecoming, the Nike Yardrunners program is releasing its Air Max 95 “HBCU Pack.” The popular Nike sneakers will feature color ways for the following HBCUs: Florida A&M University, Norfolk State University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College. The Yardrunners Program has been partnered with Nike since 2020. The program was created to […]

History has been made at Huston-Tillotson University. Yesterday the Texas HBCUs received an impressive $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation, making it the largest single donation ever made to an HBCU. The announcement was made as Huston-Tillotson celebrated its annual President’s Fall Open Convocation. In a press release sent to ClutchPoints, Huston-Tilloston President and […]

The Las Vegas HBCU Classic between Jackson State University and Grambling State University is rapidly approaching. The historic matchup is set to take place October 25 at Allegiant Stadium. In addition to a performance by the South Boom of the South marching band, the classic has added two new events for attendees to enjoy. To […]

We love to see alumni speak about why they love their beloved HBCUs. In a recent interview with TV One’s #RepYourHBCU, well-known attorney and media personality Faith Jenkins (Lattimore) touched on her experience attending law school at Southern University. In the interview she highlighted how she was able to connect and learn with like-minded people […]

The U.S. Department of State has designated Clark Atlanta University with a special honor. Clark Atlanta has been named as a 2025 Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader. This annual recognition goes to HBCUs that have an outstanding relationship with the Fulbright Program. In a quote from PR Newswire, Clark Atlanta President […]

Florida A&M University has been ranked at the top of yet another list. The Tallahassee HBCU was ranked the number one HBCU by Niche in its 2026 Best HBCU Schools in America rankings. Florida A&M tops the list, with Alcorn State University and Howard University following behind in second and third place. This most recent […]

An Ohio State University alumna is calling out her alma mater for their behavior during a football game against Grambling State University a few weeks ago. Penny Miller wrote a letter to the Columbus Dispatch expressing her “deep disappointment” in how the Grambling State marching band was treated during the game. Here is Miller’s full […]

North Carolina A&T State University is mourning the loss of civil rights legend Major General Joseph McNeil, who died last week at the age of 83. McNeil was one of the four freshmen of the university who launched sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement. The university released a statement on McNeil’s passing, highlighting his accomplishments as […]

Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University are putting their long-term rivalry to rest to join together on a new partnership. The two Texas HBCUs are coming together for a $2.2 million AI research project. The project will use AI technology to accelerate the process of acquiring new materials. Texas A&M University and the […]

Savannah State University’s positive impact extends beyond its student body, profoundly benefiting the entire state of Georgia. Based on a research report by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, during fiscal year 2024 Savannah State brought 164.4 million to Georgia’s economy. There are 26 public colleges and universities within the […]

South Carolina State University has a new director of bands. With his superb leadership skills and highly successful music education career, the university has appointed Dr. J. William Nicholas to the position. South Carolina State President Alexander Conyers released a statement welcoming Dr. Nicholas to campus as well as expressing the importance of performing arts […]

In an unprecedented legal battle, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration after President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her. The action has drawn a strong rebuke from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., of which Cook is a member. The sorority’s International President, Cheryl W. Turner, released an official statement on behalf […]

The sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. have just received some disappointing news. The long-awaited pink and green version of Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson’s signature sneakers, the Nike A’One, won’t be hitting stores anytime soon. In a recent interaction on Threads, Wilson revealed that the pink and green pair of A’One’s are […]

Spelman College is moving forward with plans to build its first new residence hall in nearly two decades, a project aimed at modernizing its campus and increasing its on-campus housing capacity, according to a report by Zachary Hansen in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The college recently secured financing to begin construction on a new 670-bed dorm, […]

With his innovative brain-computer interface, Mycelium, Joey Taylor, a 2024 graduate of Oakwood University, an HBCU in Huntsville, Alabama, recently took first place and received a $15,000 award in the HBCU Founders Initiative’s (HBCUFI) 2025 Better Futures Competition. HBCUFI was established in 2021 by Nex Cubed with the goal of assisting HBCU students and alumni […]

R&B superstar Usher Raymond made an appearance at the PGA championships this past weekend at the East Lake Golf Club. While on the course, he was seen sporting the new Ralph Lauren Oak Hill collection, specifically the Morehouse College branded apparel. The new limited-edition Ralph Lauren collection honors Oak Bluffs and HBCU tradition through a partnership […]

The ‘Bama Barbie,’ Olandria Carthen, is making a return to her alma mater Tuskegee University for an upcoming school event. Carthen will be the special guest at the Tuskegee University Student Activities Board and Career Education Leadership Development Center’s Back 2 School Kickoff at Chappie James Arena. The Decatur native was a fan favorite on […]

Last week LinkedIn released its inaugural Top Colleges rankings of higher education institutions in the United States; among the list was the ranking for the Top 10 HBCUs in the United States. Howard University came in first, followed by Morehouse and Spelman College for the second and third spots. The list is below. Rank University […]

Tennessee State University has announced plans for its new $50 million, 70,000-square-foot engineering building. According to a news release issued on August 18, the project will create an interdisciplinary complex that will integrate the university’s engineering and applied and industrial technology departments. On August 15, the State Building Commission approved the project’s plans. “The $50 […]

North Carolina Central University has seen a recent increase in enrollment as the school year is starting. But with more students coming to campus, the need for housing has also increased. According to the university, thirty-eight percent of students now have housing, which is ‘a big deal’ to the university. “To be able to say […]

Alabama A&M University welcomed its largest freshman class in years with 2,157 first-time freshmen. What makes this extraordinary class even more special is that forty-two percent of Alabama A&M freshmen are male students. Since the mid-1990s, women have consistently surpassed men in college enrollment nationwide, with the difference being significantly greater among Black students. In […]

A man is at home recovering after being shot at a Texas Southern University fraternity party. According to the Houston Police Department, several uninvited guests arrived at the party, which led to a fight between the hosts of the party and the guests. It has yet to be revealed which fraternity was hosting the party. […]

Virginia Union University is set to welcome billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert F. Smith to campus for a fireside chat. The fireside chat will take place on August 27, 2025, exploring the topics of leadership, legacy, and economic justice. The event will be held at the campus Living & Learning Center at 3:30 PM. Smith […]

Kendall Rae Johnson, a ten-year-old farmer from Georgia, was pleasantly surprised when she visited South Carolina State University and was offered a full scholarship. Four years ago, Johnson was named Georgia’s youngest certified farmer, and she has since made a name for herself in the agricultural industry. Johnson had a love for farming from a […]

The world-famous Sonic Boom of the South marching band from Jackson State University is set to perform at the Las Vegas HBCU Classic. The university announced on January 30 that the Jackson State football team would be heading to Las Vegas to play against Grambling State University at Allegiant Stadium on October 25. On July […]

The Florida A&M University community is mourning the loss of two alumni who were killed this past weekend. The two men died in a car crash while attending the Texas Greek Picnic in Houston, Texas. The victims have been identified as Jayden Flemming and Ronnie Burns; they both were members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, […]

1 Hayden Drive is about to get some major upgrades, as Virginia State University is preparing to open the Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons, a major campus expansion. The state-of-the-art, multifunctional building will soon house the College of Education and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. More than just a classroom building, the new […]

This time around, Virginia State University is creating history in the classroom. Being the only university in the nation to provide an HBCU Studies course insider it’s Family & Consumer Sciences department, the university has formally launched a brand-new course called “The HBCU Family.” The course, which is offered under the course code FACS 425, […]

Is there anything Alena Analeigh McQuarter can’t do? At age 13, she made history as the youngest Black person ever to be accepted into medical school in the United States. Now three years later at age 16, she is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. McQuarter is a spring 2025 initiate of […]

Tuskegee University, one of the most prominent HBCUs in the nation, has cultivated alumni who go on to change the world. From media and television to politics and government, Tuskegee alumni always find a way to make a difference in our nation. Here’s a rundown of three Tuskegee University alumni and their contributions to society. […]

Earlier this month, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas was inducted as an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., alongside former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates, and model Beverly Johnson. Thomas recently expressed gratitude in a statement on her personal X account. “✨Deeply honored to be inducted as […]

During a game against the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson debuted a new colorway of her signature sneakers, the Nike A’One. The new colorway pays tribute to Wilson’s sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBCU Pulse (@hbcupulse) ClutchPoints‘ Zawartko writes: “The Nike A’One first […]