Wilberforce University in Ohio Will Offer Two New Women’s Sports in 2024
The university, which recently joined the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, will offer women's volleyball and women's soccer beginning this coming fall.
Delaware State University Launches a Doctoral Program in Social Work
The Doctor of Social Work Program at historically Black Delaware State University supports advanced generalist social work practitioners (with a minimum of three years post-MSW practice experience) in the areas of leadership, social work education, and research as they continue to develop expertise.
Spelman College Received the Largest Single Donation Ever Given to a HBCU
Spelman College, the historically Black liberal arts institution for women in Atlanta has announced a $100 million gift. The donation is from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband William Johnston, Chairman of Greenleaf Trust. Stryker has been a Spelman College Trustee since 1997.
Morgan State University Partners With the Community College of Baltimore County
Together, two of Maryland’s largest institutions will provide dual admission to students, increasing associate degree attainment and accelerating undergraduate degree completion.
Bowie State University Joins the Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative
Maryland leads the nation in the number of Blacks who are in state correctional institutions. Blacks comprise 30 percent of Maryland’s population while the state’s prison population is 71 percent Black. The collaborative will bring together experts from the criminal justice system, academia, government, and the community to identify causes of the crisis and develop a strategy for reform.
Alabama A&M University Creates a Number of New Educational Opportunities for Students
Alabama A&M University has entered into a new partnership with the Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados to collaborate to increase admission opportunities for AAMU students. It also has signed agreements with several HBCUs to ease the pathway for graduate of those schools to begin graduate studies at Alabama A&M University.
Kentucky State University Partners With the Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems
The partnership includes clear pathways to facilitate a smooth transition for community college students aspiring to complete their bachelor's degrees in 11 academic programs at Kentucky State. Students will benefit from updated curricula that align with industry needs, preparing them for successful careers upon graduation.
Fayetteville State University’s New Initiative to Boost Energy Efficiency
Historically Black Fayetteville State University in North Carolina is one of nine educational institutions to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a new Build Training and Assessment Center to provide more clean energy workforce training and enhance building and manufacturing efficiency in America.
The Revival of Morgan State University’s Wrestling Program
Morgan State University in Baltimore is now the country’s only HBCU with a D-I wrestling program. Morgan State had discontinued its wrestling program 25 years ago.
North Carolina A&T State University Participating in a Department of Defense Program
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has selected 20 student representatives as inaugural cohort members of the Defense Civilian Training Corps, a pilot program initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense to prepare the next generation of civilian national security leaders.
The Morehouse School of Medicine to Combat HIV/AIDs in Georgia
In response to the immediate need for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention efforts in the Black community, the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine has announced the launch of a campaign specifically tailored to reach the Black community in Georgia called “Georgia Thrives.”
Howard University to Create a New Innovations Center in Biomedical Engineering
The center will provide opportunities for medical and engineering students to learn about medical technology and subsequently create new devices with the potential of improving patient care.
Stillman College Is Creating the Chronic Disease Research and Training Shared Facility
The facility will enhance institution-wide research programs and facilitate collaborations with research-intensive partners to transform the college’s science department into one that develops relevant research programs, building upon existing biomedical pipeline initiatives.
New Veterinary School Approved at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The University System of Maryland announced its approval for the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. It will be only the second veterinary school at the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities. Currently, just 3 percent of all veterinarians in the United States are Black.
Morehouse College Enters Transfer Agreement With Connecticut State Community College
Through the partnership, admission is guaranteed to Morehouse’s traditional and online programs for male Connecticut State Community College who meet the criteria and have earned a minimum GPA of 2.7 and an associate degree.
Bowie State University to Offer a New Degree in Health Services Administration
Historically Black Bowie State University in Maryland is offering students another route to a career in the medical field with a new bachelor's degree program in health services administration, which is designed for students who want to work in healthcare but may not want to enter as a physician or nurse.
Howard University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences to Launch Two New Online...
The master of health administration and doctor of nursing practice programs will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead in today's dynamic and intricate healthcare landscape while providing a flexible learning experience.
Five HBCUs Receive Federal Funding to Support Research and Development
The five HBCUs that each received between $4 million and $5 million to support their research agenda are Hampton University, Southern University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Texas Southern University, and Tennessee State University.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Placed on Accreditation Probation
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education stated that the university fell short in meeting requirements in financial planning and budget processes and compliance with laws, regulations, and commission policies.
Tuskegee University Partners With Intel to Boost Black Presence in the Semiconductor Industry
Participating Tuskegee students will have a chance to gain hands-on skills in engineering design, semiconductor processing, and device fabrication technologies and an overall valuable experience working in the microelectronics cleanroom fabrication facility at Tuskegee University.
Morehouse School of Medicine to Assess Mental Health of Prison Inmates Prior to Their...
The Prison Policy Initiative says more than 40 percent of people in prisons have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. This initiative aims to determine which prisoners need mental health services prior to their release.
North Carolina A&T State University Mounts Effort to Educate Heirs Property Owners
Heirs property is land passed down through a family, often over multiple generations and to numerous descendants, without the use of wills or probate courts. In North Carolina, the value of land owned as heirs property is estimated at nearly $1.9 billion. Heirs property is disproportionately held by Black landowners.
Jackson State University Launches Four New Research Projects With Princeton University
The program is funded by the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI) and was developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund. Each project receives up to $250,000 in funding for a duration of two years.
Students at Three HBCUs in New Orleans to Participate in Power of Prosperity Initiative
The Power of Prosperity program will help remove barriers to students’ academic success by providing students and their families with free access to financial support and resources.
Florida A&M University Enters Partnership With the U.S. Coast Guard
As part of the agreement, full-time students who are qualified and selected for the program will receive up to two years of tuition, books, and fees paid, a competitive monthly salary, medical benefits, and a host of other benefits. The current stipend is $3,500 per month.
North Carolina A&T State University to Debut New Graduate Programs in Criminal Justice
The university's criminal justice master’s and doctoral programs are designed to provide high-quality graduate education and training in criminal justice with the four areas of specialization: investigative science, digital forensics, research methodology, and social justice.
Lincoln University President Brenda Allen Gets Seven-Year Contract Extension
Brenda Allen was named the fourteenth president of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania in 2017. The board of trustees has extended the contract of President Brenda Allen for seven years. President Allen will now lead the university until 2030.
Meharry Medical College in Nashville Creates the School of Global Health
Meharry Medical College has begun the process to recruit faculty, engage partners, and secure accreditation for the School of Global Health, and anticipates beginning to enroll students in the fall of 2024.
Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senators Introduce the HBCU Africa Partnerships Act
The legislation would expand partnerships and student exchange programs at HBCUs to build up the capacity and expertise of students, scholars, and experts from sub-Saharan Africa in key development areas, including food systems, agriculture, nutrition and farming, democracy, and public health.
Elizabeth City State University Announces Plans to Expand Its Aviation Sciences Program
ECSU has the only aviation program in the University of North Carolina System and has numerous industry partnerships. This fall aviation sciences was the most popular declared major at the university. The university has grown its fleet from two planes to a fleet of 14 university-owned aircraft.
Central State University and the University of Akron Establish a 3+3 Program for Law...
To apply to the Akron Law program, students must have completed at least 90 credits toward their bachelor’s degrees and be in good academic, financial, and disciplinary standing at Central State University. They also need to have a GPA of at least 3.45 and an LSAT score of 151.
Morehouse College Partners With Moraine Valley Community College in Illinois
The agreement offers specific benefits to Moraine Valley students such as guaranteed admission, reduced tuition, dual admission, and acceptance into honors programs based on criteria set by each institution. African Americans make up 9 percent of the student body at Moraine Valley Community College.
Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, Is Transitioning to University Status
Wiley University will offer three new graduate programs: master's degrees in higher education administration with an emphasis on HBCUs, business administration, and criminal justice.
District of Columbia Offering Career Opportunities for Graduates of Local HBCUs
Through the HBCU Public Service Program, which will start up early next year, the city will work with highly talented and qualified graduating seniors to help launch their careers. The program will be open for one-year to graduating seniors who are earning a bachelor’s degree at Howard University or the University of the District of Columbia.
Elizabeth City State University Partners With a Community College to Boost Drone Training
Wake Technical Community College is partnering with historically Black Elizabeth City State University to cooperate on programs in aviation and unmanned aircraft systems. ECSU will share a dedicated lab in the new Public Safety Simulation Complex and other classroom space at Wake Tech East in order to provide simulation instruction and training.
Morehouse College to Launch a New Real Estate Institute
Morehouse College, the historically Black liberal arts institution for men in Atlanta, has received a $3 million gift from Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, to create an endowed fund that will expand opportunities for students of color to study real estate and prepare for lucrative careers with top firms in the industry.
