HBCUs

Florida A&M University Enacts New Rules on the Reporting of Hazing

In a related development, a former administrator at FAMU has established an anti-hazing hotline.

New Museum at Edward Waters College

Edward Waters College, the historically Black educational institution in Jacksonville, Florida, has announced the opening of a new African American artifacts museum at the newly renovated Susie E. Tolbert House on campus.

Southern University Enters Partnership With University in Turkey

The two universities will participate in faculty and student exchange programs, joint research activities, and short-term academic programs.

Alcorn State Selects Ed Dwight to Create Medgar Evers Memorial

Dwight, the first African American trained in the astronaut program, made a mid-life change to become a sculptor.

Morgan State University Wins Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

First-time winner Morgan State University received a grant of $50,000 from Honda for winning the event.

Alabama A&M President Addresses Louis Farrakhan’s Planned Visit to Campus

The leader of the Nation of Islam is scheduled to speak on campus on April 10. He was invited by a student group, the Alabama A&M Democrats.

Howard University Students Win Energy Savings Competition

In a student-led campaign, Howard University reduced energy consumption by 14 percent, besting other area universities.

Winston-Salem State University to Eliminate Three Men’s Sports Teams

The director of athletics stated that the cuts will enable the university's remaining sports teams to be more competitive.

New LGBT Resource Center at Bowie State University

The university says the center is the first of its kind on the campus of a state-operated historically Black college or university.

A New Master’s Degree Program at Alabama State University

A new master's degree program in applied technology has been approved and will enroll its first students this fall.

Wilberforce University Will Participate in Decontamination Efforts at Nuclear Site

The HBCU has signed an agreement with Fluor-B&W Portsmouth, the U.S. Department of Energy’s contractor for the decontamination and decommissioning of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio.

48 HBCUs Heading to Los Angeles for the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

Teams will participate in an academic quiz tournament based on the old television series, "College Bowl."

Claflin University Has Become a Fundraising Powerhouse

Claflin University has set the goal of being the first historically Black college or university to achieve a 50 percent alumni giving rate.

Bowie State University to Offer Satellite Degree Program for Nurse Practitioner Training

The HBCU will offer a master of science in nursing degree at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.

African American Academic Phenom to Speak at Voorhees College Convocation

Ty Hobson-Powell is the youngest person to graduate from the University of Baltimore. Now in law school, he plans to go to medical school.

North Carolina Central University Establishes Chapter of Honor Society

The Tau Sigma National Honor Society, established at Auburn University in 1999, is for transfer students who achieve academic success.

Founder of Bethune-Cookman University Inducted Into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Mary McLeod Bethune is one of the first three Floridians inducted into the new Hall of Fame at the State Capitol.

Howard University Joins Consortium That Will Train Nursing Students and Faculty in Rwanda

Mary H. Hill, dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health at Howard, recently traveled to Rwanda to help plan the training program.

Coppin State President Confronts His Critics

Reginald Avery held a town hall meeting on campus to allow students, faculty, and staff to air their grievances and to open the lines of communication at the university.

The National Hockey League to Offer Scholarships to HBCUs

The National Hockey League is teaming up with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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