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Howard University alumnus and famed music mogul Diddy made his return to his alma mater this homecoming season to make good on his $1 million pledge. The Bad Boy Records founder popped up on day one of Howard University’s iconic “Yardfest” festivities and performed several of his hit songs for the thousands of students and […]

Howard University student Micheal Wright III was surprised with a $15,000 gift on Good Morning America on October 19th. The gift was awarded courtesy of Ebony Austin, founder of Nouveau Creations who also serves as a mentor to Wright. Wright was brought on with Michael Strahan, an alumnus of Texas Southern, to speak about the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Charlie Sifford Award for his efforts in promoting diversity within the world of golf per a report by NBC Sports. Curry’s work to expand golf to underrepresented communities, such as assisting in funding the relaunch of Howard University’s golf team […]

For the first time in 30 years, The Howard Swim Team, the only HBCU swim team in the country, made history by receiving championship rings at the Northeastern Conference earlier this month. The swim team’s recent championship is the first in 30 years. This remarkable achievement marked a significant milestone for the team and showcased […]

Two HBCU students were selected as winners of Halle Bailey’s “Angel” Performing Arts scholarship per a post by the singer on her Twitter/X page. Howard University student Phyllise Tolliver and Spelman student Crystal Ike are two of the four recipients of the scholarship. Tolliver & Ike will receive a $10,000 scholarship that supports their performing […]

HBCUs have produced some of the most influential and talented people in the world. Some of the most famous doctors, lawyers, entertainers, athletes, and politicians have all graduated from HBCUs. The prestigious institutions are breeding grounds for greatness and have many stories to share. In our new series HBCU Success Story, we will share the […]

A second-grade student at McGavock Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee had their t-shirt confiscated by a teacher on October 6th. The incident, which was first reported by local affiliate NewsChannel 5, involved a shirt adorned with pink and green rhinestones displaying the letters “AKA 1908”. These letters are in reference to the historically Black sorority, […]

Howard University is known for producing notable black alumni since its founding in 1867. These alumni are celebrated for their historic accomplishments and tremendous skills in their fields of endeavor. Here is a brief list of five celebrity alumni of Howard University that showcase the institution’s core values of excellence, leadership, service, and truth. Kamala […]

The 85th Miss Howard University Armani Washington won the Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Pageant this weekend. Called “The Competition Of Queens” and hosted during NBCAHOF weekend, the event highlights the achievements of young African American women from HBCUs, selected as representatives of their respective institutions via the royal court. These talented […]

U.S. News & World Report has released their 2023-24 ranking of the top HBCUs in the nation. The list is published annually and uses several factors to determine the rankings of the HBCUs. The ranking system relies on two fundamental aspects: quantitative and qualitative measures that education experts have identified as dependable indicators of academic […]

Former NFL reporter Jim Trotter is suing the NFL for discrimination stemming from his public challenge of Commissioner Rodger Goodell on the league’s record of  “race discrimination and lack of diversity”, per a report by CNN. Trotter announced via his Twitter account in March that his contract with NFL Network would not be renewed, ending […]

Vice President Kamala Harris will be kicking off her “Fight For Our Freedoms” college tour next week and she is set to visit three HBCUs, per a statement by the White House. Harris will visit Hampton University on September 14th, North Carolina A&T on September 15th, and Morehouse College on September 16th. This is set […]

Stephen Curry has a lasting passion for golf. It was exemplified this NBA offseason when he competed in various celebrity tournaments and even won the ACC Golf championship. The Golden State Warriors star does not just keep this passion for himself. Rather, he imparts it to an HBCU like Howard University and its golf team. […]

Entertainment industry veterans and longtime friends Boris Kodjoe and Chris Spencer recently moved their eldest children into Howard University to start the school year. The proud dads shared that their firstborn children had just moved into the Washington D.C.-based HBCU on Instagram and Facebook. The post featured photos of the families on move-in day as […]

Howard University officials and student leaders are responding to calls to improve campus safety following an off-campus incident where students were attacked. NBC Washington reports that one student was stabbed and several others were injured after an altercation outside of a campus dorm on Monday morning. The victims say that there were multiple assailants that […]