HBCUs

Student Athletes Report Bats and Snakes in Locker Room Showers at Alcorn State University

Current and former members of the Alcorn State University's women's soccer team have reported sightings of bats and snakes in their locker room showers. The team's season has been canceled for the current academic year.

In Memoriam: Peggy Lynn Davis, 1961-2024

Peggy Davis was in her 27th year with Virginia State University's department of athletics at the time of her passing. Throughout her career, she received several awards for her work in intercollegiate athletics, including the CIAA Athletic Director of the Year on seven separate occasions.

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.

NASCAR Brings Campus Lab Program to Winston-Salem State University

The NASCAR Campus Lab Program aims to enhance WSSU's current bachelor's degree program in motorsport management. Up to 15 students will receive scholarships, gain insight about the motorsport industry, and be paired with a mentor from NASCAR's Black employee resource group.

Jackson State University in Mississippi Launches Wellness on Wheels Mobile Clinic

The Wellness on Wheels mobile lab aims to reduce barriers to quality healthcare for Mississippi communities while providing health sciences students with experiential learning opportunities.

HBCUs Spend a Significant Proportion of Their Revenue on Instructional Expenses

According to a new report from the Wesley Peachtree Institute, HBCUs spend a significantly higher proportion of their revenue on instructional expenses than non-HBCUs, suggesting an urgent need to increase investments in HBCUs through the lens of their higher expenditures.

Lester Agyei McCorn Named President of Paine College in Georgia

"I am honored to accept the presidency of Paine College," said Dr. McCorn. "My acceptance originates from a place of deep respect and admiration for the legacy and significance of this historic institution. Connecting Paine College's historic past with a strategic vision for the future will catapult this institution into unparalleled prominence in American higher education."

National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Releases Fall 2024 Enrollment Report

According to the report, Black undergraduate enrollment increased by 6.2 percent over the past two years. In comparison, total undergraduate enrollment increased by 5.2 percent and White undergraduate enrollment decreased by 2.8 percent over the same time period.

Four HBCUs Launch Consortium With the Black AIDS Institute

The Black AIDS Institute has partnered with Jarvis Christian University, Johnson C. Smith University, LeMoyne-Owen College, and Voorhees University to educate Black Americans about HIV/AIDs treatment and care.

Wake Forest School of Law Creates Pathway Program for Winston-Salem State University Students

A new agreement between Winston-Salem State University and the Wake Forest University School of Law will provide scholarships to two students in Wake Forest's juris doctorate program upon graduation from WSSU.

UNCF President Michael Lomax Receives Andrew Jackson Young Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Lomax is currently in his twentieth year as president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund. He has dedicated his five-decades-long career to civic duty and education, including service as the fifth president of Dillard University in New Orleans.

North Carolina Central University Establishes a Formal Partnership With the Wilmette Institute

The two institutions have collaborated on several educational initiatives over the past two years. A recently signed agreement will formalize and expand their partnership over the next five years.

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.

Spelman College President Helene Gayle Announces Personal Leave of Absence

Effective immediately, Spelman College President Helene Gayle is on a personal leave of absence. The college did not specify the reason for her leave, nor her expected return date. Roz Brewer, former chair of Spelman's board of trustees, has been named interim president.

Three HBCUs Join United States Fish and Wildlife Service Consortium

Bowie State University, Bethune Cookman University, and Alabama A&M University have signed an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that will provide students at the HBCUs with permanent employment opportunities after graduation.

American Academy of Arts & Sciences Tracks the Status of Humanities Degrees at HBCUs

In 2022, HBCUs awarded 2,907 bachelor's degrees in humanities fields. This was a 15 percent decrease from the recent high of 3,434 degrees awarded in 2014.

Morgan State University Launches Student-Managed Investment Fund

The new Student-Managed Investment Fund at Morgan State University will provide undergraduate students the opportunity to invest real money, giving them experience in real-world portfolio management that will prepare them for successful careers in finance.

Morehouse School of Medicine Launches New Course on Racial Disparities in Pain Treatment

In a previous survey conducted by Morehouse, Advil, and BLKHLTH, roughly 93 percent of Black participants said pain impacts their daily life and 83 percent said they have had a negative experience when seeking treatment for their pain.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Joins Program to Prepare Students for Careers in Public Health

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has joined the Pathways to Public Service Program at the Department of Health and Human Services. The program provides students interested in public health careers with development workshops, paid internships, and entry-level employment opportunities.

Five Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs

Taking on new administrative duties are Ashley F. G. Norwood at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Jamal Sowell at Florida A&M University, Lorri Saddler at Clark Atlanta University, Cedric Mobley at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Lovelle McMichael at North Carolina A&T State University.
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