HBCUs

Regions Financial Enters Partnership Deal With Six HBCUs

The Regions HBCU Partnership includes Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Spelman College, and Tennessee State University.

Harris-Stowe State University Announces Dual Degree Program With Saint Louis University

Students will study mathematics for two years and then will spend two or three years in engineering programs at Saint Louis University. Students who complete the program will receive degrees from both institutions.

Alabama A&M to Partner With the U.S. Army in Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The Army will gain the expertise of engineering faculty at the university and Alabama A&M will benefit by exposing its students to advanced research in a field with extensive employment opportunities.

Howard University Offers Three New Degree Programs in Communications

There will be a new bachelor's degree program in media, journalism, and film and another new degree program in strategic, legal, and management communications. A new doctoral program is also planned.

Tuskegee University President Shows the Value of the Nation’s HBCUs

Dr. Gilbert Rochon defends historically Black colleges and universities against critics who say they should no longer exist.

Tennessee State’s 97-Year-Old Cheerleader

Burnece Walker Burnson, who was a cheerleader in 1934-35, returned to the sidelines at a recent homecoming football game.

Jackson State University Opens a New Preschool Teaching Laboratory Facility

The new center will serve as a preschool childhood teaching laboratory for educators, college students, and child care providers.

Hampton University Offers New Degree Program in Liberal Arts With Several Concentrations

The concentrations include international studies, law and justice, music management, urban studies, recreation and tourism, community and social services, and emergency and disaster management.

A Drop in Enrollments Puts Fort Valley State University in a Financial Bind

President Larry Rivers has announced that the university needs to make $3.8 million in budget cuts to make up for a 400-student enrollment drop and a 5 percent cut in state appropriations.

Tuskegee University Establishes a Foundation to Foster Research

The new foundation is headed by Matthew Jenkins, CEO of SDD Enterprises, who holds a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Tuskegee and is a former member of the board of trustees.

Florida A&M University Adds a Facilities Management Degree Program

The university states that the new facilities management program is the only one of its kind in the state of Florida and the only program at a historically Black college or university.

Texas Southern University Suspends Its Marching Band After Alleged Hazing Incident

The Ocean of Soul marching band was suspended after allegations that one section of the band engaged in a a hazing incident.

New Study Abroad Program for Students at 11 HBCUs

Blacks make up about 12 percent of all undergraduate student enrollments in American higher education, but they are less than 5 percent of the students who participate in study abroad programs.

Jackson State University Launches Its Own Sports Broadcasting Network

A new sports broadcasting network that will allow alumni and other fans of the university's sports teams to watch action on television and over the internet.

Two HBCUs Sign Business Degree Agreement

Students who complete an associate's degree at Southern University Shreveport can transfer to the bachelor's degree in business program at Grambling State University.

Oakwood University Establishes a Leadership Academy

The academy is now aimed at middle-level employees of the university in an effort to prepare them for leadership roles but it may be expanded to include programs for the local community.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore to Hold a Regional Spelling Bee

The university is the only HBCU among the 17 colleges and universities that sponsor qualifying events for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Oakwood University Offers Healthy Dining Options

Oakwood University, the historically Black educational institution in Huntsville, Alabama, claims to operate the only vegetarian/vegan cafeteria at any of the nation's 105 HBCUs.

Five HBCUs Participating in the Global Entrepreneurship Initiative

Alabama State University, Prairie View A&M University, St. Augustine College, Paine College and North Carolina Central University are involved in the UNCF project.

Hazing Problems Continue to Plague HBCUs

New allegations have been raised against a dance group at Florida A&M University and the marching band at Clark Atlanta University.
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