Features

HBCUs Get No Respect From College Ranking Organizations

Neither the U.S. News & World Report or the Forbes rankings have been fair to HBCUs because their definition of what constitutes a quality education rewards reputations and traditions built on wealth and exclusivity.

Slavery and Artificial Intelligence: Both Enemies of the U.S. Worker?

If we allow AI to grow and expand in influence, without regulation, it will only lead to an AI-based economy with workers losing their jobs to robots.

On the Edge of Legacy: Reflections From a Tougaloo Daughter

"Tougaloo is not simply a school I once attended. It is a place I still study, still love, and still believe in. We are at the edge again. But edges are not only places of fracture. They are also places of possibility."

Three Black Scholars With Academic Ties Receive Whiting Writers’ Awards

Since 1985, the Whiting Foundation has supported creative writing through the Whiting Writers’ Awards. Three of this year's winners are Black scholars with current academic affiliations at American institutions of higher education.

Intra-Racial Dynamics at HBCUs: Embracing the Cultural Diversity of Black Immigrant Students

For HBCUs to remain the vanguard of racial equity in higher education, they must move from symbolic gestures to substantive engagement with the full spectrum of Black identity. This isn’t a departure from their historic mission—it’s an expansion of it.

Overcoming Strategies of Marginalization Against Scholars of Color in Predominately White Academic Institutions

Dr. André Seewood recounts the challenges scholars of color experience in predominantly white academic settings and the perseverance required to prosper.

How to Teach About Race in a Global Context

My students start the course with little capacity to manage the intense emotions they feel during conversations about race and identity. As a result, they get protected from the intrusion of violence into their intimacy but they also prevent themselves from having a real discussion.

A Strategy for Integrating Artificial Intelligence at Historically Black Colleges & Universities

For faculty in higher education, creating a generative AI policy for usage in completing assignments is creating somewhat of a confrontation of ethics and substitutional learning.

Forging Success for Black Men at Community Colleges

As we consider the future of higher education, investing in programs that support men of color at community colleges isn't just beneficial – it's vital.

Eleven Black Scholars Have Been Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

The National Academy of Medicine has announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members. Of the new members from the United States, it appears that 11 are Black. Nine of the 11 have current ties to the academic world. Nine of the new Black members are women.

Seven Black Academics Are Among This Year’s “Genius Award” Winners

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently announced the 22 latest recipients in its fellowship program, commonly referred to as “genius grants.” MacArthur fellows receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend however they want on their academic or creative endeavors. Seven of the 22 winners are Black scholars with ties to the academic world.

Leadership Support for the Mental Health of Black Male Student Athletes

As a society, we celebrate the success of the most popular Black male student-athletes. Their success deserves our attention. Similarly, the Black male student-athletes who are not successful need our full attention as well.

Are HBCUs Taken Seriously?

In the The American Sociological Review there were 461 academic articles with 967 authors over the 2012 to 2022 period. Of those authors only one was from an HBCU. The American Journal of Sociology had 361 academic articles with 674 authors published. No scholars at HBCUs were among the authors.

Forged by Faith & Fire: The Enduring Legacy of HBCUs Amidst Modern Challenges

This article serves as a crucial reminder of the systemic challenges that have long hindered the advancement of  Black Americans, particularly in the realm of education.

The Vital Importance of Black Greek Letter Organizations for Young Black Men


For young Black men, becoming part of a Black Greek letter organization is not just a step toward personal success; it is a commitment to community, heritage, and lifelong brotherhood.

HBCUs and the Olympics: From London 1948 To Paris 2024

Before the racial integration of southern state universities, Black athletes from HBCUs had tremendous success in track and field events at the Olympic Games.

The Eutychus Phenomenon

Part of the Eutychus phenomenon is viewing those with diverse viewpoints in the room as fortunate, but not vital contributors. The narrative that affirmative action scours the earth looking for inept candidates to give them what mediocre White people rightfully deserve is oft repeated and sadly, embraced by many.

All in the Family

Nelson Mandela once stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon we have to change the world.” One family that has taken that sentiment to heart is the Millet family.

Five African American Academics Have Been Elected Members of the American Philosophical Society

The five African Americans elected members of the American Philosophical Society are Gerald Lyn Early of Washington University in St. Louis, Danny O. Jacobs of the Oregon Health and Science University, G. Gabrielle Starr president of Pomona College in California, Bryan Stevenson at New York University School of Law, and Deborah Willis of New York University.

I’m Done! The Impact of the Transfer Portal on Black Male Student Athletes

The transfer portal offers some great opportunities for many Black student athletes. But it also raises some concerns.
Load more

Get the FREE JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

Latest News

Featured Jobs

Breaking News

Marva Johnson Named President of Florida A&M University

Breaking News
“I will approach this role with bold vision — focused on student success, innovation, and national prominence — while building strong bridges with the FAMU community and honoring the legacy that makes this university so special," said Johnson.

S. Keith Hargrove Appointed Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University

Breaking News
“Throughout my career in higher education, I have been a strong proponent of student achievement,” said Dr. Hargrove. “I am excited to lead Elizabeth City State University with a focus on academic excellence and success, fiscal and leadership stability, and a vision for growth and elevated reputation.”

JBHE Jobs

About Us

JBHE is dedicated to the conscientious investigation of the status and prospects for African Americans in higher education.

Phone: (570) 392-6797

Get the FREE JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

BRUCON Publishing Company © 2025