HBCUs

Voorhees College Honors Its Founder

Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Menafee was a graduate of Tuskegee University and after moving to South Carolina wanted to start a school modeled after her alma mater.

Bishop Urges Episcopalians to Support Saint Paul’s College in Time of Need

The historically Black college has been on accreditation probation for two years and needs to shore up its financial situation.

Tuskegee University Enters Partnership With the Environmental Protection Agency

Students and faculty will have the opportunity to work with the agency on projects that deal with climate change, biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, urban sprawl, and water reclamation.

Alcorn State University to Offer a Summer Enrichment Program for K-12 Students

The university is partnering with the Children's Defense Fund to operate a six-week Freedom School for K-12 students who live near the university's campus.

Spelman and Morehouse Enter Agreement to Enroll Graduates of KIPP Schools

There are 18 KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) high schools across the United States and about two thirds of all KIPP students are African Americans.

Two Alabama HBCUs Form a Partnership

After earning an associate's degree students at J.F. Drake State Technical College will be able to transfer to Oakwood University to pursue a bachelor's degree.

HBCUs Enter Into an Alliance With Universities in Brazil

Participating HBCUs are Hampton University, Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University and Morgan State University.

New Online Archive of the Papers of the Founder of North Carolina Central University

James E. Shepard established the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race. The first classes were held in 1910.

Two HBCUs Join the Common Application Membership Association

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Dillard University join five previous HBCU members that accept the common application.

Xavier University of Louisiana Honored by Catholic Charities USA

The university was presented with the Centennial Medal from Catholic Charities USA for its commitment to racial equality in higher education.

Paine College Suspended from Perkins Loan Program

An audit found that the college did not return unused financial aid money to the federal government for students who dropped out of school during the 2010-11 academic year.

Jackson State University Alumni Donations Set a Record

The campaign started six months ago with the goal of raising $1 million for the university but the goal was more than doubled.

Florida A&M University Opens New Computer Center for the Public

The Center for Public Computing and Workforce Development houses 65 workstations that are available for public use.

North Carolina Central University to Offer Criminal Justice Degree at a Satellite Campus

NCCU has announced plans to offer bachelor's degree program in criminal justice on the campus of Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh.

Tennessee State University Opens New Greenhouse Complex

The teaching and research facility, operated by the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Sciences, includes six greenhouses with 18,000 square feet of space.

Mississippi’s HBCUs Handed a New Recruiting Tool

The state legislature recently passed a bill that would allow public universities in the state to seek a waiver allowing them to offer in-state tuition rates to some students from other states.

Fayetteville State University Seeks to Boost Retention and Graduation Rates of Black Men

The university has set up the Bronco MILE (Male Initiative on Leadership and Excellence).

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