HBCUs

Students Learn How to Preserve HBCU Photo Collections

Twenty students from 10 historically Black colleges and universities recently took part in a seven-day workshop at the University of Delaware on preserving old photographs.

Cheyney University Receives a Historic Diploma From Its Past

The university received a diploma issued to a woman in 1879 by the Institute for Colored Youth.

Several HBCUs “Link” With Local Community Colleges

The Links Inc. has undertaken the HBCU Community College Collaborative project, an effort to increase college completion rates for African American students.

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania to Open a New Campus

The historically Black university will offer nursing, business, and hotel, restaurant and tourism management at a new campus in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Benedict College to Build a New Dorm to Ease Housing Shortage on Campus

Since 2005, Benedict College has increased enrollments by nearly 700 students, a rise of almost 26 percent. As a result, there has been a shortage of campus housing.

New Online Nursing Degree Program Established at Southern University

Registered nurses who obtained an associate's degree with at least a 2.6 grade point average and one-year of working experience are eligible for the new accelerated online program.

Tennessee State University Building New Agricultural Research Facility

When completed in the fall of 2013, the new facility will provide working and laboratory space for 20 new Ph.D. scholars conducting research in the agricultural sciences.

New Degree Program in Dance at Alabama State University

The bachelor of fine arts in dance will be the only such degree program at a state-operated college or university in Alabama.

Fort Valley State University to Open a New Women’s Center

The center will offer workshops on domestic violence, women's health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and professional development.

New Endowed Chair on Sexuality and Religion Established at Morehouse School of Medicine

The chair is thought to be the only professorial post on sexuality and religion at a U.S. medical school.

Central State University Forms Educational Partnerships With Other Colleges and Universities

The historically Black university has made agreements with Stark State College, Clark State Community College, and Miami University.

Coppin State University to Offer Fully Online Bachelor’s Degree Program in Management

Beginning this September, students can enroll in the online bachelor's degree program in management that was designed in conjunction with Pearson Learning Solutions.

Tuskegee University Breaks Ground on New Science Building

The building is named after the late James Henry Meriwether Henderson, a Tuskegee professor and administrator who spent more than 50 years at the university.

Six HBCUs Awarded Grants From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The grants ranging from $800,000 to $1.4 million will assist these schools in their efforts to create more engaging science classes.

South Carolina State University Switches to Four-Day Work Week

By eliminating Friday from the work week, the university hopes to save costs on overhead and utilities.

Three HBCUs Awarded Materials Research Grant Programs From the National Science Foundation

Howard University, Jackson State University, and Norfolk State University will receive five-year grants to conduct materials research and education programs.

Players From HBCUs Ignored in the NFL Draft

In 1994 there were 17 players from HBCUs drafted by National Football League teams. This year there was one.

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.

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Wins the Nelson Mandela Award

The award is given to individuals and organizations that have promoted freedom in South Africa. In accepting the honor, Lincoln president Robert Jennings confirmed that Lincoln University will open a branch campus in Cape Town, South Africa.

North Carolina Central University to Host Summer Business Academy for Teens

Twenty high school students will spend two weeks on the NCCU campus learning about business operations, visiting area corporations, and participating in other activities in an effort to show them opportunities in the field of business.
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