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.
Claflin University Creates Pathway Program for Nursing Students at Technical Colleges
The agreement between the two institutions will allow registered nurses who have earned an associate's degree at one of the members of the South Carolina Technical College System to transfer to Claflin University to earn a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Tuskegee University Partners With Auburn University’s Radio Frequency Identification Lab
RFID technology is found in a wide range of products including retail security tags, pet microchips, airline baggage tags, and guest experience bracelets at entertainment venues. It has become a real-time asset in supply chain management.
Fisk University Receives Approval for a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Homeland Security
In addition to existing Fisk faculty, practitioners from the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security will teach courses in the new program. The first cohort of students in the new degree program is expected to begin in the spring of 2020.
Bowie State to Launch the Center for Research and Mentoring of Black Male Students...
The goal of the new Center for Research and Mentoring of Black Male Students and Teachers at Bowie State University in Maryland is to support a pipeline of Black males joining the ranks of Maryland's educators, especially those who specialize in teaching high-demand fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Wiley College in Texas to Establish a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Film and Theatre
The program will be named for Wiley College trustee and Summer Film Institute founder, Nate Parker, who appeared in the 2007 film "The Great Debaters," based on the 1930s Wiley College debate teams.
Florida A&M University Establishes 2+2 Pathway Program With Hillsborough Community College
Students participating in the pathway program will spend two years at Hillsborough Community College. When they complete their associate's degree, they can transfer to FAMU to complete a bachelor's degree program.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Now Offering Two Certificates in Special Education
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne has announced that it will now offer two certificate programs in special education; one for upperclassman pursuing bachelor's degrees and another for graduate-level students.
Three Alabama HBCUs Participating in Industrial Hemp Research Project
Historically Black Tuskegee University, Alabama State University, and Alabama A&M University will participate in a research project o grow and study industrial hemp, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid.
A New Degree in Health Services Management at North Carolina A&T State University
The university hopes to enroll 150 full-time students in the health services management degree program next fall. The goal is to enroll more than 500 students in the program within four years.
Norfolk State University Partners With Inha University and Medical School in South Korea
The agreements call for the establishment of research partnerships between Norfolk State and the two South Korean educational institutions. Among the areas of cooperative research will be deep space human exploration, smart optics, and advanced manufacturing nanotechnologies.
