HBCUs

A Reprieve for St. Paul’s College

The college will retain its accreditation as a federal court reviews the decision by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to revoke it.

New Bachelor’s Degree Program at Southern University

Students will have the option to choose one of five separate concentrations for a degree in interdisciplinary studies within the College of Education.

Cheyney University Begins Work on New Science Center

The 43,000-square-foot facility will house classrooms and research programs in biotechnology, health, mathematic applications, and computer-based system development.

Tennessee State University Embroiled in Controversy

Jane Davis, chair of the faculty senate, was taken into custody in handcuffs for disorderly conduct during a meeting of senators and the university administration.

Tuskegee University Looks to the Future

Faculty and staff at Tuskegee University in Alabama recently convened for the annual All University Conference to discuss the future of the iconic historically Black educational institution.

Department of Education Awards Major Grants to HBCU Graduate Institutions

Five historically Black graduate institutions will receive funding in excess of $26 million.

The University of the District Columbia Looks to the Future

The board of trustees plans to present a plan for the "right-sizing" of the university to the mayor and city council by October 1.

Shaw University Students Gain Access to the Duke Divinity School Library

A reciprocal agreement will allow students at Duke Divinity School of Shaw University to access the library resources at the other institution.

Tougaloo College Enters the Television Business

The college has purchased a commercial television station that is affiliated with MyNetworkTV and is broadcast over the area's major cable systems.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Wins Circle of Excellence Fundraising Award

Sixty-five colleges and universities were honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, but the University of Maryland Eastern Shore was the only HBCU on the list.

HBCU Agrees to Accept Transfer Nursing Students From Hubei University in China

Students will complete two years of study at Hubei University in Wuhan City, China. They will then transfer to Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina to complete their bachelor's degree program in nursing.

Pork Taken Off the Menu at Paul Quinn College

The college's president believes that a college education should include information on a healthy lifestyle.

Checking Up on the Status of Online Degree Programs at HBCUs

The Howard University survey found 23 HBCUs that offered fully online degree programs. Eleven HBCUs offered master's degree programs and four have online doctoral programs.

Florida A&M University Opens the Rural Diversity Healtcare Center in Crestview

The new center is focused on producing graduates who will be committed to serving the healthcare needs of people in rural areas of the Florida Panhandle.

Battle to Save the Oldest Building on the Campus of Norfolk State University

About 30 percent of all classes at Norfolk State University are taught in G.W.C Brown Hall, which was named after one of the university's founders.

Fayetteville State Partners With the U.S. Coast Guard

Students at Fayetteville State will be able to participate in research projects with Coast Guard personnel.

Southern University of New Orleans Makes Cuts to Offset State Budget Reductions

Chancellor Victor Ukpolo states the university "will not only survive this difficult period, but rebound stronger than ever."

Jackson State University Opens New Veterans Center

The director of the new Veterans Center is Timothy Abram, who won a Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm and is now studying for a doctorate in educational leadership.

Fayetteville State’s New Dual Degree Program in Engineering

Under the program students will study for three years at Fayetteville State and spend another two years at North Carolina State University. At the end of the five years, they will receive bachelor's degrees from each institution.

The Peace Corps Is Not a Favorite Landing Spot for Graduates of HBCUs

Among historically Black colleges and universities Howard University in Washington, D.C., had the most graduates serving in the Peace Corps with 17.
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