HBCUs

Fisk University Wins the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

This is the first time that Fisk University has won the competition. For their efforts, the team has earned a grant of $50,000 dollars for their institution.

New Master’s Degree Program in Geospatial Information Sciences at Tennessee State

The new master's degree program is intended for industry professionals and will combine scientific and technical knowledge along with business expertise.

Financial Woes at South Carolina State University

It's not only the small private HBCUs that are having financial difficulties. Due to declining enrollments, some state-operated historically Black colleges and universities are having difficulty making ends meet.

Florida A&M University Acquires Research Facilities and Land

Florida A&M University signed an agreement with the Leon County government that transfers the ownership of the Centennial Building, a research facility, and nearly 27 acres of land at Innovation Park.

Delaware State University Enters Partnership With Celal Bayer University in Turkey

The two universities have agreed to explore possible joint research and teaching activities, faculty and student exchanges, collaborations in several academic fields, and exchanges of teaching materials.

The Lincoln University Involves Current Students in the Recruitment Process

Under the "Continue the Legacy Referral Program," current students at The Lincoln University in Pennsylvania will receive $50 for each new student they recruit to come to the university.

Saint Augustine’s University to Offer Online Graduate Programs in Business

The first program in the series, that will be offer in a partnership with Pearson Education, will be a master's degree program in organizational leadership that will begin this fall. Four additional degree programs are planned.

Alabama A&M University Choir to Perform at Lincoln Center

The Alabama A&M University Choir will be performing at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City as part of the Distinguished Concerts International of New York program.

A New Campus Master Plan at Delaware State University

Delaware State University, the historically Black educational institution in Dover, has approved a new campus master plan that will govern the growth of the university over the next 20 years.

New Master of Social Work Program to Begin This Fall at Johnson C. Smith University

Classes for the master of social work degree program will be held in the evenings and on weekends for the convenience of employed students. The program is slated to begin this coming fall.

Florida A&M University to Be the Home of the Black Television News Channel

The School of Journalism and Graphic Communication at historically Black Florida A&M University in Tallahassee has entered into a 11-year partnership to be the home of the Black Television News Channel.

Howard University Turns to Barnes & Noble for Bookstore Management

The Howard University Bookstore will reopen on April 6 as Barnes & Noble at Howard University. The store will provide an expanded product line in books and other amenities. The store will undergo more extensive renovations this summer.

The Top Three HBCUs in Sending Graduates to Volunteer With the Peace Corps

Howard University in Washington, D.C., currently has 18 graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers. This is triple the number of the HBCU in second place, Spelman College in Atlanta.

New Scholarship Program for Mechanical Engineers at Kentucky State University

The new scholarship program, funded by a grant from Toyota, will provide full-tuition scholarships for three years at Kentucky State and two years at the University of Kentucky.

Florida A&M University to Offer New Master’s Degree Program

The College of Education at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee has received approval to offer a new master's degree program in curriculum and instruction. The university hopes to enroll 20 students in the program's first year.

HBCUs Don’t Fare Well in the Law School Rankings of U.S. News

Of the nearly 200 law schools in the U.S., Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C., ranked 135th. This was the highest-ranking law school at a HBCU.

Florida A&M University to Establish a Department of Veteran Affairs

There are currently 1.6 million veterans living in the state of Florida. The Department of Veteran Affairs at FAMU will help veterans take advantage of the educational opportunities available to them.

Stillman College Enters Into Partnership With the Alabama Community College System

Under the agreement students who graduate from a member of the community college system with an associate's degree will be automatically admitted to a Stillman College bachelor's degree program.

Alabama State University Fights Off Large Budget Cuts

The Alabama State Senate approved a budget that would cut the allocations earmarked for historically Black Alabama State University from $41.5 million in the current fiscal year to $31.5 million, a cut of about $10.8 million.

Two New Degree Programs to Start This Fall at Kentucky State University

The historically Black educational institution in Frankfort, Kentucky, will offer a master's degree program in interdisciplinary behavioral sciences and a doctor of nursing practice degree with a concentration in gerontology.
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