By the fall 2025 semester, Talladega College in Alabama will discontinue its men's volleyball, acrobatics and tumbling, men's and women's golf, and men's and women's indoor track teams.
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.
“Savannah State has a rich history of producing world class artists, educators, scientists, military leaders, corporate executives and public policy advocates," said Dr. Whirl. "I look forward to working with the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater Savannah community to continue the legacy of the state’s first public HBCU.”
Dr. Wilkes has an extensive background in HBCU academic and administrative leadership. Prior to her new appointment, she served as provost at Coppin State University for three years.
In fall 2024, Winston-Salem State University enrolled 244 new graduate students, an increase of 31.2 percent from the prior year. The HBCU now enrolls nearly 600 graduate students.
As part of an ongoing $90 million fundraising campaign, Norfolk State University has announced plans to establish a 131,000-square-foot STEM building to advance its research capabilities and science academic programming.
Upon completion of their associate's degree from Santa Monica College, students can now transfer into several bachelor's degree or certificate programs at historically Black Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
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.
Dr. Kendi, a leading historian and influential scholar on the contemporary discourse of racism, on his new appointment at Howard University: "This is the most fulfilling career choice I have ever made. I can’t wait to get started on our new institute."
A new partnership with Chapman University will provide biomedical sciences students from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science with a guaranteed applicantion interview for Chapman's doctor of pharmacy degree program. Additionally, the two universities have pledged to collaborate on research projects and professional development progams.
The two institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding that will provide Borough of Manhattan Community College students with guaranteed admission to Bowie State University upon receiving their associate's degree.
Thanks to a $25 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., the Thurgood Marshall College Fund will work with its member institutions to address infrastructure needs; facilitate collaborative projects; and enhance research, student success rates, and faculty development.
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 am so grateful for the opportunity to have led Bennett College through a period of significant transformation," said President Walsh. "Bennett College is well-situated for its next chapter of growth and impact."
Jeffery Fleming has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia. David Shabazz has been selected for the same position at Kentucky State University.
In partnership with Starburst, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund has launched a new accelerator program to encourage innovators from HBCUs and MSIs to pursue entrepreneurship in technology fields related to U.S. national security.
"Launching this team of athletes onto the competitive national stage is not just about rowing — it's about building a community, inspiring our students, and creating opportunities for growth both on and off the water," said the program's founders.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund have funded a new collaborative project between a group of HBCUs and Israeli-based investment firm Energiya Global Capital that will bring agrivolatics technology to the American South.
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.
Thanks to a $13.5 million federal grant, scientists at Howard University and Johns Hopkins University will work together on cancer research projects and initiatives aimed at eliminating health disparities among Black Americans and other underserved communities.