Rice University Enhances Its Partnership With Historically Black Texas Southern University
Rice University and historically Black Texas Southern University - both in Houston - have announced a partnership to share resources, expertise, and best practices to build stronger bridges between the institutions and the community.
Teenager Is the Youngest Graduate in the History of Langston University in Oklahoma
In 2022, 14-year-old Shania Muhammad earned associate's degrees from Langston University in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Community College. This year, the teenager became the youngest person to earn a bachelor's degree at Langston University.
Talladega College Partners With Grand Valley State University in Michigan
Under the agreement, students who graduate from Talladega College with a degree in education will have a pathway to earn master’s degrees in education, school counseling, instructional technology, and instruction and curriculum at Grand Valley State University.
Alabama A&M Teams Up With a Community College to Boost Social Work Education
The presidents of historically Black Alabama A&M University and Calhoun Community College signed an agreement establishing a partnership between the two educational institutions to create a seamless transition to AAMU for Calhoun students with an interest in social work career paths.
Southern University to Begin a Registered Apprenticeship Teachers Program
In an effort to recruit, train, and retain qualified educators in Louisiana, the Louisiana Workforce Commission has partnered with Southern University and A&M College for its first Registered Apprenticeship Teachers program. Registered Apprenticeship has programs operating in seven other states. Southern University is the first HBCU to be involved in the effort.
Attorneys Representing Florida A&M Students Revise Lawsuit That Alleges Racial Discrimination
In September 2022, six students at historically Black Florida A&M University in Tallahassee filed a federal class-action lawsuit claiming that the university was a victim of racial discrimination by the state. In June, a federal judge said that attorneys would have to provide more evidence to show that alleged discrimination could be traced to segregation in order for the litigation to proceed. A revised suit has now been filed.
New Interdisciplinary Journal on Diaspora Studies Founded at Kentucky State University
The journal will be published twice a year. Egbunam Amadife of Kentucky State will serve as managing editor.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s New Effort to Aid Farmers
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is joining with the University of Maryland to form the Maryland Agricultural Law Education Initiative to assess the legal needs of the state's 12,800 farmers.
Morgan State University in Baltimore Adds Courses in Several Foreign Languages
The new course offering are in Mandarin Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Yoruba. The Yoruba language is primarily spoken in the African nations of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The department is also offering a new second-level course in Italian. According to Morgan State University, it is the only HBCU to offer courses in Italian.
Fisk and Belmont Universities in Nashville Form the Social Justice Collaborative
Historically Black Fisk University in Nashville and predominantly White Belmont University in Nashville have announced the establishment of the Belmont-Fisk Social Justice Collaborative, a partnership between the universities designed to promote social justice through exposure to civil rights and social justice movements across Middle Tennessee.
Two HBCUs Join With Georgetown University to Combat Enviromental Injustice
The Environmental Impact Data Collaborative is a cross-institutional partnership that will allow researchers to directly engage with communities most affected by environmental injustice and develop a diverse network of researchers and activists who can transform data into solutions that promote equity and combat climate change.
“Hate Comes Tumbloing Down:” Morgan State Demolishes the Spite Wall
In 1917, what is now Morgan State University purchased land to build a new campus in the Lauraville neighborhood of Baltimore. The surrounding neighborhood was predominantly White. As the campus expanded, in the early 1940s White residents built a brick wall to separate the HBCU campus from their community.
Howard University Reports Progress in Achieving Goals of Its 2019 Strategic Plan
In 2022, Howard University secured a record-breaking $122 million in research funding. It raised more money for student financial aid in the past three years than in the previous 150 years combined.
President David Wilson Gets Seven-Year Contract Extension at Morgan State University
The board of regents at Morgan State University in Baltimore voted unanimously to extend the contract of president David K. Wilson for seven years. Dr. Wilson will now lead the university through 2030. Dr. Wilson became president of Morgan State University in 2010.
Tennessee State University Will Be the First HBCU to Have an Ice Hockey Team
TSU Hockey will commence its inaugural season in 2024, signaling a new era for the university. The team will begin as a club-level program but aspires to achieve NCAA Division I status for both men’s and women’s sides in the near future.
Paine College Secures Partners to Help “Preserve, Transform, and Elevate the Institution”
Historically Black Paine College in Augusta, Georgia has announced a historic partnership with education company EAB, the United Negro College Fund, Bank of America, the Augusta National Golf Club, and the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area.
Halifax Community College Cybersecurity Students Can Transfer to North Carolina Central University
The School of Business at historically Black North Carolina Central University and Halifax Community College have entered into a new partnership aimed to enhance...
The First Woman Board Chair in the 115-Year History of Historically Black Voorhees College
Mary Ellen Moule was elected chair of the board of trustees of historically black Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina. She is the first woman to hold the position in the college’s 115-year history.
U.S. News Names Its Top HBCUs
Spelman is the highest-rated black college or university according to new national rankings.
New Homeland Security Center Opens at Fayetteville State University
Eighteen faculty members at Fayetteville State University, most from STEM disciplines, will be involved in the work of the new center.
CIAA Commissioner Steps Down After 22 Years
Leon Kerry has led the conference for the past 22 years and has brought in millions of dollars of revenues which have benefited member institutions.
FAMU Suspends Band After the Death of a Drum Major
Law enforcement officials state that hazing may have been involved.
High School Students in Richmond Can Earn College Credits at Virginia State University
High school students can earn a semester worth of college credits.
Delaware State University Redefines Its Mission
The historically Black university thought it was time to update its mission statement to reflect its expanded programs.
A New Fundraising Guide for HBCUs
The book is authored by Marybeth Gasman of the University of Pennsylvania and Nelson Bowman III of Prairie View A&M University.
Higher Education Desegregation Case Goes to Trial in Maryland
Plaintiffs seek $2 billion for the state's four historically Black universities.
Bus Tour for Diversity In Medicine to Stop at Five HBCUs
At each school visited, about 150 students will participate in a full-day program where they will learn how to succeed in pursuing a medical career.
Good News for Paul Quinn College
The historically Black college has now put its accreditation problems in the rear-view mirror.
Historically Black Central State University in Ohio Is Seeking Land-Grant Status
The designation of land-grant status would allow Central State to apply for federal agriculture research funds and for construction funds reserved for land-grant institutions.
Delaware State University Converts a Bus Into a Mobile Classroom
The new Mobile Entrepreneurial Training Program will use a converted university bus to take business and agriculture-related education to rural areas of Lower Delaware.
48 HBCUs Heading to Los Angeles for the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Teams will participate in an academic quiz tournament based on the old television series, "College Bowl."
Wilberforce University Will Participate in Decontamination Efforts at Nuclear Site
The HBCU has signed an agreement with Fluor-B&W Portsmouth, the U.S. Department of Energy’s contractor for the decontamination and decommissioning of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio.
Winston-Salem State University to Eliminate Three Men’s Sports Teams
The director of athletics stated that the cuts will enable the university's remaining sports teams to be more competitive.
Morgan State University Wins Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
First-time winner Morgan State University received a grant of $50,000 from Honda for winning the event.
New Museum at Edward Waters College
Edward Waters College, the historically Black educational institution in Jacksonville, Florida, has announced the opening of a new African American artifacts museum at the newly renovated Susie E. Tolbert House on campus.
Virginia State Offers Free College Courses to High School Students
Students will earn both high school credits for taking the courses and if they later enroll at Virginia State, the credits will count toward their college degree.
