HBCUs

Beginning in the fall 2025 semester, the new graduate degree at Lincoln University in Missouri aims to prepare students for leadership roles in public service, nonprofit organizations, and development initiatives. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed in as little as 18 months.

From July 30 to August 3, Bethune-Cookman in Daytona Beach, Florida will host the 56th annual convention of the Association of Black Psychologists. The conference will feature a wide-range of scholarly discussions and events centered on the well-being of Black people.

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Stillman College student Sieas Elliot and alumni Destiny Gardner and Varick Lawrence passed away in a tragic car accident on May 23. Mourning their loss, Stillman College President Yolanda Page stated, “This is a terrible tragedy for everyone in our Stillman family. The spirit of each of these proud Stillmanites will live on with all who were greeted by their warm smiles and welcoming personality."

“Clinton holds a sacred legacy grounded in faith, resilience, and opportunity," said Dr. Wilks. "I look forward to working with the board, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the Rock Hill community to expand access and research, elevate student success, and position Clinton College as a bold, faith-driven institution for the future.”

In a memo to Delaware State University faculty and staff, President Tony Allen stated, "With so much uncertainty in Washington, I have determined that it is now time to implement a hiring freeze until we have greater clarity on the federal landscape's impact on our state support and a confidence that we can continue on the growth trajectory we have laid out in our strategic plan."

Students who enroll in the new bachelor's program at Hampton University will learn to operate and evaluate uncrewed aerial systems, earn their remote pilot licensure, and participate in campus and national research projects. According to the HBCU, the UAS sector is expected to create 10,000 jobs and contribute over $82 billion to the U.S. economy in the next decade.

The partnership will connect faculty and staff at Charles R. Drew University with students who are members of several Identity Centers at the University of California, Riverside. Participating students will be introduced to CDU's graduate and professional programs and special priority for scholarship opportunities will be provided to UCR students who choose to enroll at the historically Black medical school.

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

The new Science Center at Morgan State University "will be on the cutting edge of discovery," says Maryland Governor Wes Moore. "Maryland will build it. Maryland will educate it. Maryland will grow it, and the world will benefit from it. Morgan will soon be ranked among the best places for research in the world.”

To expand its patient care services and student training opportunities, Meharry Medical College has recently purchased eight new medical clinics in Nashville and Memphis. Combined, the clinics currently serve 25,000 patients.

“This is a big deal for our department and a point of pride for our faculty,” said Felicia Simpson, department chair and professor of mathematics. “We are changing students’ perception of mathematics.”

The agreement between the city and historically Black Grambling State University focuses on expanding the existing partnership through initiatives in public safety, emergency response, infrastructure improvement, economic and workforce development, and community service.

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

“I will approach this role with bold vision — focused on student success, innovation, and national prominence — while building strong bridges with the FAMU community and honoring the legacy that makes this university so special,” said Johnson.

“Throughout my career in higher education, I have been a strong proponent of student achievement,” said Dr. Hargrove. “I am excited to lead Elizabeth City State University with a focus on academic excellence and success, fiscal and leadership stability, and a vision for growth and elevated reputation.”

As part of the Trump Administration's significant cuts to the Department of Education, a new discretionary funding proposal includes a $64 million cut to Howard University's FY2026 budget, which would return the HBCU's federal funding to its FY2021 budget level.

With the addition of Hampton University and Hinds Community College at Utica, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund now has 57 member schools. Institutions affiliated with the TMCF benefit from the organization's student scholarships, research opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

Set to open on the Stillman College campus this fall, I Dream Big Charter School will offer a free educational option for middle-school students in Alabama. The school will also serve as a teacher development lab for Stillman students.

Jackson State University President Marcus Thompson abruptly resigned on May 7. Denise Jones Gregory, the HBCU's provost, has been tapped to serve as interim president.