HBCUs

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.

Pew Research Center Report Examines Changes in Enrollments at HBCUs

Since 1976, the share of Black student enrollment at HBCUs has increased by 15 percent, while the share of non-Black HBCU students increased by 117 percent. This has caused a decrease in Black students' overall representation at HBCUs, which has dropped from 85 percent in 1976 to 76 percent in 2022.

Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University Launch Joint School of Public Health

The Joint School of Public Health at Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University will offer six new degree programs to students at both institutions, including a new Ph.D. program in health services research.

U.S. Department of State Facilitates Collaborative Conference for African Universities and HBCUs

The U.S. Department of State and the Mississippi Consortium for International Development recently organized a conference aimed at connecting leaders from African universities and HBCUs and strengthening global educational partnerships.

Morehouse School of Medicine Establishes Industry Partnership to Advance Cancer Research

The Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine has established a new partnership with Manifold, an AI-powered clinical data platform. The new partnership will enhance the institute's research in understanding how cancer manifests in underrepresented populations.

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.

Miles College Signs Agreement to Purchase Birmingham-Southern College Campus

“We are very pleased to take this next step with Miles College,” said Birmingham-Southern College President Daniel B. Coleman. “Our hope has been to find a buyer whose mission paralleled BSC’s mission of educating young people for lives of service and significance and Miles College fits that description."

Albany State University Partners With Department of Labor to Provide Employment Support to Veterans and Military Families

“This memorandum of understanding formalizes a partnership that will open doors to career development, job training and employment opportunities for veterans and military students at Albany State University and more HBCUs," said James Rodriguez, assistant secretary with the Department of Labor.

Alabama State University and Faulkner University Establish Accelerated Law Degree Program

Through a new partnership with Faulkner University, students at Alabama State University now have the opportunity to earn both their bachelor's degree and law degree in just six 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.

Eight HBCUs Receive Federal Grants to Advance Diversity in Education and STEM Workforce

“Our nation’s beautiful diversity is one of our greatest cultural and economic strengths. The grants announced today build on the administration’s historic investments in HBCUs and will help put more teachers of color in classrooms and in STEM careers—two key professions of today and tomorrow’s workforce,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

U.S. News and World Report Names Spelman College the Top HBCU in the Nation

This is the eighteenth consecutive year U.S. News and World Report has named Spelman College as the best HBCU in the country. Howard University was second, Florida A&M University and Tuskegee University tied for third, and Morehouse College was fifth.

Two Scholars Selected for Dean Appointments at HBCUs

The new deans are Obadiah M. Njue at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and LaVie Leasure at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.

University of Delaware Brings HBCU Students to Campus for Summer Engineering Research Program

The new Summer Engineering Research Experience at the University of Delaware is part of the university's dual-degree program with Delaware State University, which allows DSU students to earn both their bachelor's degree and master's degree in engineering in only five years.

Lincoln University of Missouri Terminates Partnership With Its Alumni Association

“While the termination of our relationship with [the Lincoln University Alumni Association] is unfortunate, we are confident that it will not impede our efforts at expanding alumni engagement," said Victor Pasley, president of the university's board of curators.

NCAA Places South Carolina State University Athletics on Probation for Ineligible Competition Violations

According to an investigation by the NCAA, South Carolina State University failed to maintain squad lists for 14 different sports team and allowed ineligible student-athletes to compete on three different teams during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Are HBCUs Taken Seriously?

In the The American Sociological Review there were 461 academic articles with 967 authors over the 2012 to 2022 period. Of those authors only one was from an HBCU. The American Journal of Sociology had 361 academic articles with 674 authors published. No scholars at HBCUs were among the authors.

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.

Forbes Magazine Names Howard University the Top HBCU in the Country

This year, Forbes magazine listed Howard University as the top HBCU and 273rd best higher education institution in the United States. Spelman College, Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Hampton University were also listed among the country's top 500 colleges and universities.

Alabama A&M University Expands Its Global Research Footprint to West Africa

Alabama A&M University has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Université Peleforo Gon Coulibaly (UPGC) in Côte d'Ivoire, Africa. The two institutions will partner together on various research, training, and exchange programs.
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