HBCUs

A New Initiative at Tennessee State University Aims to Boost Retention and Graduation Rates

"Tiger Shield" will target at-risk and disadvantage students.

Florida A&M University Establishes a Medical Honors Program

The aim is to steer successful students to the medical school at Florida Atlantic University.

CIAA Commissioner Steps Down After 22 Years

Leon Kerry has led the conference for the past 22 years and has brought in millions of dollars of revenues which have benefited member institutions.

The National Yo-Yo Champ Is a Student at an HBCU

Harold Owens III, a native of Indiana, is a student at Jackson State University in Mississippi.

Ten HBCUs Receive Department of Agriculture Grants

Each university will receive $75,000 for business development programs.

HBCU Signs Partnership Agreements With Korean University

Historically black Delaware State University will participate in faculty and student exchange programs with Jeju National University

Southern University Switching to Four-Day Class Schedule

The university hopes to save utility costs by not holding classes on Friday.

Publishing Firm Pledges 50 Percent of Profits for Scholarships at HBCUs

The company ATuskegeeAudio.com has produced 18 audio books.

New Homeland Security Center Opens at Fayetteville State University

Eighteen faculty members at Fayetteville State University, most from STEM disciplines, will be involved in the work of the new center.

North Carolina Central University Premiers New Website on Community Engagement

The site offers news and a calendar of upcoming events at the university that deal with its community outreach efforts.

Delaware State University Reports Record Enrollments

For the first time in history, there are more than 4,000 students on campus.

North Carolina Central University to Offer New Ph.D Program

The historically black university has not awarded a doctoral degree since 1964.

Delaware State Plans to Add a Charter High School on Campus

Under the plan, high achieving students would receive their high school diploma and up to two years of credit for college-level courses.

University of Arkansas to Boost Graduate Opportunities for Students at South Carolina State University

Students at the Honors College of SCSU will be offered internships with faculty at the University of Arkansas.

Morgan State University Undertakes a Survey of Alcohol Use on HBCU Campuses

The project is under the direction of Dr. Linda Loubert, an assistant professor of economics.

Tuskegee University Debuts New Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Tuskegee is the only HBCU with a department in this field.

North Carolina Central University Says No to New Center Funded by Conservative Foundation

The center was to be established with $600,000 in start-up funds from the John William Pope Foundation.

New Interdisciplinary Journal on Diaspora Studies Founded at Kentucky State University

The journal will be published twice a year. Egbunam Amadife of Kentucky State will serve as managing editor.

Sharp Increase in Graduate Students at HBCU in North Carolina

A $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education provides scholarships for up to 50 graduate students in biology and mathematics.

Jackson State University Opens Commercial Art Gallery

The gallery will feature local and national artists and works from the university's permanent collection.
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