HBCUs

Two Louisiana HBCUs Launch an Accelerated Pathway to Law School

Grambling State University in Louisiana and the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge have established a 3+3 accelerated pathway that will allow Grambling State undergraduates to complete law school prerequisites in just three years, culminating in guaranteed admission to the Law Center for students who meet eligibility requirements.

Shaw University Approved to Launch Its First Doctoral Degree

Beginning in the Spring 2027 semester, Shaw University will offer an educational doctorate in artificial intelligence and moral agency. The program is Shaw's first doctoral program and the first degree of its kind at a historically Black college or university.

Coppin State University Lowers Cost for Residential Students

“When was the last time you heard of a university lowering costs? This is about putting students first,” said Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins. “At a time when families are facing rising costs for food, housing, transportation, and other necessities, we are doing everything we can to make college more affordable.

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.

Drake State Community & Technical College Offers Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program With Boeing

Housed on the Drake State Technical & Community College campus, the Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program is designed to prepare local community members for careers in defense and advanced manufacturing.

Tuskegee University to Launch Cosmetic Science Program

“As the beauty industry continues to expand, so too does the demand for professionals who understand both science and culture,” said Olga Bolden-Tiller, dean of the College of Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences at Tuskegee University.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Report Assess AI Readiness at HBCUs

Although some 75 percent of surveyed leaders at TMCF member institutions reported using AI on a daily or weekly basis in early 2026, many of these colleges and universities operate without an institutional strategy for AI implementation.

Alabama State University and Morris Brown College Launch New Degree Pathway Agreement

Under a new agreement, eligible students from Morris Brown College, which primarily offers undergraduate degrees, can take advantage of a streamlined pathway into master's degree programs at Alabama State University.

Jarvis Christian University Launches Dual Graduate Degree in Business and Religion

Jarvis Christian University has combined its existing MBA and master's degree in religious studies programs, resulting in an innovative curriculum that prepares students to lead in diverse environments where both professional expertise and strong values-based leadership are needed.

Wilberforce University Sued by Family Who Claims Their Daughter Died From Hazing on Campus

Savanna Jones, a freshman student at historically Black Wilberforce University, passed away on April 30 after allegedly being forced to drink an entire bottle of liquor as part of a social club's hazing ritual, which occurred in a residence hall on the HBCU's campus.

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.

South Carolina HBCU Facing Financial Hurdles

Clinton College, a historically Black educational institution in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is encountering financial problems that has resulted in employees not being paid on the regular schedule.

The Financial Health of Private Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The 2026 College Financial Grades report from Forbes ranks the fiscal stability of more than 900 private colleges and universities across the country. Morehouse College, Rust College, and Fisk University are the most financial healthy HBCUs in the country, according to the list.

Simone Marstiller to Lead the Florida A&M University College of Law

Simone Marstiller comes to her new role with more than two decades of leadership experience spanning judiciary, state government, regulatory affairs, and legal practice. Most recently, she served as secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Wiley University Approved to Launch Its First Doctoral Degree Program

Wiley University's first doctoral program - an executive Ph.D. in business administration - will enroll its first cohort next year.

Ohio to Give Central State University $29 Million If It Allows Government Oversight of Campus Facilities

Ohio lawmakers have proposed a $29 million allocation for historically Black Central State University to fund campus renovations — only if the HBCU agrees to give the Ohio Department of Administrative Services oversight of its facilities.

Previously Dismissed Florida A&M University Underfunding Lawsuit Moves Forward

In 2024, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Florida A&M University students who claimed the state of Florida had consistently underfunded the HBCU compared to the state's predominately White universities. The U.S. Court of Appeals recently revived that lawsuit, ruling the 2024 dismissal did not provide the plaintiffs enough time to present their evidence.

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.

North Carolina A&T State University to Launch a Ph.D. Program in Bioengineering

North Carolina A&T State University's forthcoming Ph.D. in bioengineering is slated to be the first stand-alone doctoral degree of its kind at a historically Black university.

Winston-Salem State University to Offer Two New Degrees in Public Health

New undergraduate and graduate degrees in public health are set to launch at Winston-Salem State University. Pending final accreditation approval, the new master of public health degree will be the first of its kind offered at an HBCU in North Carolina.
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