HBCUs

Lincoln University Launches New Program to Prepare Missourians for High-Demand Employment

The Lincoln University Employment Academy aims to prepare local Missouri residents for successful careers in high-demand industries, such as direct care, cybersecurity, office administration, and accounting.

Coppin State University Launches Homeownership Assistance Program for Employees

The "Live Near Your Work" program will provide eligible, full-time Coppin State employees with up to $90,000 in grant funding to purchase their own home near the HBCU's campus in West Baltimore.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

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.

Dillard University to Expand Opportunities for Film Studies Students

The partnership between Dillard University and E. Ross Studios School of Film & Television in New Orleans will be an academic enterprise that integrates technology and creativity that drives innovation and amplifies culture.

Voorhees University Launches the Charter Institute of Learning

Historically Black Voorhees University in Denmark, South Carolina, has announced the establishment of the Charter Institute of Learning, a pioneering charter school authorizer dedicated to supporting independent charter schools across South Carolina.

Monique Guillory Named Ninth President of Dillard University

Dr. Guillory has served as Dillard University's interim president for the past seven months. Her background includes over three decades of higher education administration experience.

Fisk University to Expand Foreign Language and International Business Education

“This partnership is a cornerstone of our Fisk Future,” said Fisk University President Agnenia Clark. “By investing in language education and global experiences, we’re preparing our students to become the next generation of global leaders.”

North Carolina Central University Establishes a Commission to Enhance Law School Education

Raymond C. Pierce, former dean of the NCCU School of Law and current president of the Southern Education Foundation, will chair a new 13-member commission that will provide recommendations on how to improve the HBCU's School of Law.

Clark Atlanta University Forms Partnership With Borough of Manhattan Community College

"By providing BMCC students with a pathway to Clark Atlanta University, we are not only enriching their academic experience but also empowering them to make meaningful contributions to society," said CAU President George T. French, Jr. "Together, we are building a future where education knows no boundaries.”

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

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.

Meharry Medical College and the University of Pennsylvania Establish Joint MD/PhD Program

Cynthia Chude has been named the inaugural Escare-Kingston Scholar at Meharry Medical College and the University of Pennsylvania. She will simultaneously pursue a medical degree at Meharry and a Ph.D. in health care management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

North Carolina A&T State University to Lead State-Wide Transportation Research Center

The University Transportation Center of Excellence for Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems at North Carolina A&T State University will research how to enhance connectivity between ground and air transport and improve the state's emergency response systems.

Hampton University Receives Industry Support to Expand the Hampton Investment Program

Hampton University has expanded its partnership with Stackwell, a Black-owned financial technology company, to enhance the Hampton Investment Program. The initiative provides students with a free investment account, $150 in seed funding, and financial learning opportunities.

Four African Americans Appointed to Administrative Positions in Academia

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@jbhe.com.

Doctoral Program at Morgan State University Will Not Face Competition From Towson State

The Maryland Higher Education Commission has ruled that Towson University cannot create a doctorate in sustainability and environmental change as it is too similar to Morgan State University's doctorate in bioenvironmental science.

Winston-Salem State University to Increase Campus Acreage by One-Third

Winston-Salem State University has acquired 42 acres of land that will be used to expand student housing and academic space. The new land increases the HBCU's footprint by one-third.

Wiley University Establishes a New Partnership With a Community College in Anguilla

Students studying at Anguilla Community College on the Caribbean island of Anguilla now have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree with historically Black Wiley University in Texas.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

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.

Saint Augustine’s University Will Appeal Accreditation Decision

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has recently voted to remove Saint Augustine's University's accreditation. The university will maintain its accreditation during the appeals process. To remain accredited, the HBCU has until February 2025 to provide evidence of its financial stability.

Tennessee State University Requests Financial Intervention to Avoid $46 Million Deficit

Without financial intervention, Tennessee State University is headed towards a $46 million deficit by the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. Administrators at the HBCU have announced a plan that would alleviate these challenges and leave the university with $3 million in cash by June 30, 2025.
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