Texas Southern University Partners With the Monterey Jazz Festival
Under the agreement music and business students from Texas Southern University travel to California to participate as production and marketing interns during the festival and the two organizations put on a three-day symposium on jazz in Houston
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Offers a New Degree Program in Agricultural Engineering
The only other agricultural engineering program in the state is offered through the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Students who enroll will be able to choose an option in power and machinery, agricultural production systems, or soil and water systems.
Shaq and Miles College Team Up in Entrepreneurial Venture
Miles College, a historically Black educational institution in Fairfield, Alabama, is partnering with NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in a new initiative that plans to open a Papa John's Pizza franchise on the campus of every HBCU in the nation.
Delaware State Graduates Will Have an Opportunity to Enroll in Athletic Training Graduate Program
Under a new agreement, one student from Delaware State’s kinesiology degree program within the department of public and allied health sciences will be selected to enroll in the master of science Athletic Training Degree Program at the University of Delaware.
New Scholarship Program Honors Tuskegee’s First Nursing Graduate
Della Sullins was among three nursing students who came to Tuskegee to obtain the necessary coursework to earn a degree when then-Tuskegee Institute launched the state’s first bachelor's degree nursing program in 1948.
Xavier University of Louisiana Debuts New Master’s Degree Program in Speech-Language Pathology
The new master's degree program in speech-language pathology will play a significant role in the university’s efforts to respectfully and compassionately address the speech, hearing, and language difficulties across diverse communities.
Oprah Winfrey Doubles Down on Her Support for Morehouse College Scholarships
Oprah Winfrey came to Atlanta to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program. But she also made a surprise announcement, donating $13 million to enhance the scholarship fund, pushing her total investment to $25 million.
Fort Valley State University Signs Agreement With Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Under the agreement, students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta who earn an associate's degree can have up to 18 semester hours transferred to Fort Valley State University and count towards the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Blacks make up 35 percent of the student body at the technical college.
Tuskegee University Establishes New Scholarship Program for Women Engineering Students
The Lily McNair Women in Engineering Leadership Scholarship Initiative, named to honor the university's first woman president who took office on July 1, 2018, will provide tuition assistance for women engineering students at the university.
The University of the District of Columbia Teams Up With Penn State on STEM...
Under the agreement, researchers at the University of the District of Columbia and the Applied Research Laboratory at Pennsylvania State University will work together on projects relating to advanced materials and manufacturing, as well as cybersecurity.
Maryland Governor Doubles His Offer to Settle HBCU Litigation That Has Dragged on for...
In 2018, Maryland Governor Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. said he was willing to dedicate as much as $100 million over 10 years to Maryland HBCUs. He has now raised that offer to $200 million. The four historically Black state universities have indicated they will settle the case for about $600 million.
Morehouse College in Atlanta Announces Budget-Tightening Measures
Morehouse College, the highly rated historically Black institution for men in Atlanta, has announced a series of initiatives to tighten its budget. Most professional staff and faculty will be required to take a one-day unpaid furlough each month. The college will also stop making matching contributions to employees' retirement accounts.
Southern University Is the Pilot Institution for the CIA’s HBCU Recruitment and Workforce Initiative
The agreement allows the CIA to engage in a broad range of classroom workshops, curriculum development, and recruitment activities to foster ongoing relationships with key university staff and personnel on Southern University’s five campuses.
Saint Augustine’s University Earns Approval to Offer Its Academic Programs Online
After receiving approval from the accrediting agency, Saint Augustine’s University will begin by delivering its organizational management bachelor’s degree as a fully-online program, beginning this coming spring, through the department of extended studies.
Tuskegee University and North Carolina State Team Up to Boost Diversity in Forestry
Participating students will spend three years at Tuskegee, followed by two years at North Carolina State. Students who successfully complete the program will have earned a bachelor's degree from Tuskegee and a master’s degree in forestry from North Carolina State.
Florida A&M University Debuts Its Office of Undergraduate Research
The goal of the Office of Undergraduate Research is to increase the number of students participating in and completing undergraduate research and internship opportunities. OUR will enable students to easily access information about these offerings and apply for investigative projects and programs in which they have an interest.
Delaware State University to Provide Vocational Training in Underserved Areas
Historically Black Delaware State University has joined forces with First State Community Action Agency, a nonprofit group, to pool resources to improve the quality of life and facilitate the educational and training needs of individuals and families in Southern Delaware.
U.S. News and World Report Lists Its Choices as the Nation’s Best HBCUs
Spelman College in Atlanta was first and Howard University in Washington, D.C., was second. This was the same as a year ago. This was the 13th year in a row that Spelman College has topped the U.S. News rankings for HBCUs.
Bowie State University Is the First HBCU in Maryland to Team Up With the...
The agreement will provide one full-time Bowie State student a year with the Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative scholarship, which covers up to two academic years of tuition, books, and essential supplies.
Fayetteville State University Partners With Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Under the agreement, students who successfully complete the associate's degree program in fire protection technology at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will be able to transfer seamlessly in the bachelor's degree program in fire and emergency services at Fayetteville State University.
Alabama State University Enters Into a Partnership With the U.S. Army
The agreement calls for the transfer of or development of technological resources and applications, such as sharing scientific, engineering and technological assets and professional expertise, and provides workforce development opportunities for students who want a career path to the Department of Defense.
Apple Is Providing a Free Continuing Education Course to the Tennessee State Community
Under the agreement Apple will provide Tennessee State alumni the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of app design and app development for free. Computer Applications for Educational Leaders is being offered through the university's School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Claremont Lincoln University Offers Graduate Degree Scholarships to Texas College Graduates
Under the agreement, Texas College graduates will be offered a scholarship toward tuition by Claremont Lincoln University. This scholarship can be applied towards all CLU master's degree programs.
Tuskegee Students Partners With the National Park Service on Historic Preservation Project
Tuskegee architecture students worked on a preservation and conservation project involving window restoration work on the Willcox E building on campus. The building was constructed a century ago using bricks that were made on the Tuskegee campus.
Student-Operated Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Clinic Opens at Tennesee State
There are now 38 student-run physical therapy clinics at colleges and universities nationwide. But the clinic at Tennessee State University in Nashville is the first such clinic at a historically Black college or university.
Morgan State University to Build a New Student Housing Facility to Address Growing Student...
The new student housing facility will add between 700 and 900 beds to accommodate the university’s growing student body. It will be located on Morgan’s South Campus, adjacent to the site of the Thurgood Marshall Apartment Complex.
HBCU Partners With a State University to Educate Future Teachers About Social Justice
The department of education at Winston-Salem State University has partnered with the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, to help future teachers develop social justice dispositions while exploring school and community diversity.
Delaware State University Partners With Two Asian Institutions of Higher Education
Historically Black Delaware State University in Dover has partnered with Mokpo National University of South Korea and Changchun University of Science and Technology in China to establish study abroad opportunities for students at both institutions.
North Carolina Central University Partnership to Boost Drug Discovery Research
The partnership will allow for collaboration between North Carolina State's Comparative Medicine Institute and NCCU's Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise, which contains a library of over 200,000 chemical compounds and high-throughput screening equipment.
Claflin University’s Pathway Program for Nursing Students Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
Historically Black Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Technical College System to create a pathway for registered nurses (RNs) who have earned an associate's degree from one of the 16 schools in the SCTC System to transfer to Claflin University's RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Xavier University Creates Pre-Pharmacy Pathway Program for High School Students
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Certificate of Pre-Pharmacy Studies, a Gold Seal on their high school diploma, and preferred admission to the Xavier College of Pharmacy
NBA Star Stephen Curry Funds the Reestablishment of Golf Teams at Howard University
Starting in the 2020-21 academic year, Howard will field men's and women's golf teams. Curry's donation will provide the startup costs for the program and fund it for six years.
Princeton University Art Museum Partners With HBCU Alliance of Museums and Art Galleries
Designed to increase diversity in the art leadership field, the inaugural program introduced participants to the inner workings of a university art museum and exposed them to a variety of museum careers and opportunities.
Morehouse College to Launch Student Success Program Aimed at Reducing Graduates’ Loan Debt
Morehouse will solicit and accept donations made specifically to reduce or eliminate student loan debt of Morehouse men, thus creating an opportunity for greater financial freedom for new alumni and their families.
Alabama State and Tuskegee University Announce Joint Charity Event for the Salvation Army
The charity event will serve as a kickoff event for the third annual Labor Day Classic football game between the two universities.
Delaware State University Partners With Two Asian Universities
Delaware State reached an accord with Changchun University of Science and Technology in China that will ensure that students from that school will have the English proficiency to take classes at the university. Delaware State also signed a similar agreement with Mokpo National University of South Korea.
