Cheyney University Students Mount an Effort to Help School Students in Namibia
The Fine Art Honor Society at Cheyney University in Pennsylvania is leading a university-wide effort to collect educational supplies for a nonprofit organization that aims to help school students in the southern African nation of Namibia.
Southern University Partners With Baton Rouge Community College
Under the agreement, student at the community college who complete an associate's degree in science will be able to transfer all credits and pursue a bachelor's degree in the College of Sciences and Engineering at Southern University.
Beyoncé Establishes New Scholarship Program for Students at HBCUs
One student at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Xavier University in New Orleans, Wilberforce University in Ohio, and Bethune-Cookman University in Dayton Beach, Florida, will receive a $25,000 scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year.
Jackson State University Wins the 29th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Recently, the 29th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament was held in Torrance, California. Jackson State University emerged as the winner of the competition that involved teams from 48 HBCUs.
Two Historically Black Medical Schools Team Up With the University of Zambia
Under the agreement students and faculty at Meharry Medical College and the Morehouse School of Medicine will participate in an exchange program centered on seven core areas of health science: HIV/AIDS, cancer, HPV, late-onset diabetes, hypertension, infectious disease, and malnutrition.
Hampton University in Virginia to Launch the Center for Caribbean Health Research
The center will strive to eliminate health disparities in Caribbean nations and also for diaspora populations in the United States. Partners in the effort will include the University of the Bahamas, St. George’s University in Grenada, the Pan American Health Organization, and the Caribbean Public Health Agency.
Elizabeth City State University to Offer New Degree Program in Drone Aviation
According to the university, the new bachelor's degree program will be the only one in the field in the University of North Carolina System and one of only four such programs in the United States east of the Mississippi River.
New Book Documents the Importance of Faculty Mentoring Programs at HBCUs
The book presents emerging research regarding the importance of recruiting, retaining and promoting faculty within HBCUs and the benefits mentorship offers, such as professional development and psychosocial support.
A New Degree Program in Theatre and Drama at Norfolk State University
Historically Black Norfolk State University in Virginia will offer a new bachelor's degree program in theatre and drama. Up to now, the university has offered a bachelor's degree in English with concentrations in theatre performance and theatre technology.
Student Activists Take Over the Administration Building at Howard University
A student group at Howard University with the name "HU Resist" occupied the administration building beginning on March 29. They issued a list of demands and said they would not end their protest until their demands were met.
Benedict College Slashes Tuition by More Than $5,800
For full-time boarding students, tuition and fees will be $22,800 for the 2018-19 academic year, compared to $28,630 this year. For non-boarding students, the costs will drop from $19,959 to $16,600.
Shaw University Sets Its Sights on New Media Technologies
Historically Black Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, has sold the radio frequency that the university has held since 1968 to operate a public radio station. It will use the funds to revamp its mass communications programs and facilities.
Morgan State University Teams Up With Navy Unit in Educational Partnership
Morgan State University, the historically Black educational institution in Baltimore, has signed a new five-year educational partnership agreement with Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division.
Tuskegee Veterinary School Defends Its Use of Animals for Clinical Research
Members of the animal rights community have criticized the practices of the College of Veterinary Medicine at historically Black Tuskegee University in Alabama for using stray and abandoned dogs from local pounds for clinical research.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Suspends Its Participation in NCAA Division II Athletics
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been experiencing financial difficulties due to a sharp decline in enrollments in recent years. In December, it suspended football operations and it has now decided to drop affiliations with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and the NCAA's Division II.
Southern University Establishes a Research Center for Philanthropy Studies
The center aims to educate the socially conscious student, volunteer, and practitioner in the emerging field of philanthropic studies. Ground was recently broken for the construction of the new center, which is expected to be completed early in 2019.
Teams From 48 HBCUs Will Compete in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship
The field of 48 HBCUs has been set for the 29th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament in Torrance, California. Teams will compete in an academic quiz contest for the national championship title and a share of $350,000 in grant funds.
Hampton University Responds to Student Protests and Complaints
Hampton University students held protests on campus over the university's response to sexual assaults on campus. Students also complained about mold, food services, and safety issues on the Virginia campus. The university pledged to address the students' concerns.
Using a Federal Program, Alabama State University Consolidates $137 Million in Debt
The Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program operated by the U.S. Department of Education allows HBCUs to consolidate their debt into a single package at a lower rate of interest.
Prairie View A&M University to Open New Center to Foster Entrepreneurship
The Innovation and Commercialization Center for Entrepreneurs at Prairie View A&M University is part of an effort by the entire Texas A&M University System to take on a more significant role in accelerating economic growth statewide.
Morgan State University Signs Its First-Ever Technology Transfer License Agreement
The technology, which was developed by the research staff in the Center for Advanced Energy Systems and Environmental Control Technologies in the School of Engineering at Morgan State, is an ultra-clean mobile combustor for waste biomass and poultry litter disposal.
A New Pharmacy Fellowship Established at Howard University
Through a combination of academic, industry and regulatory rotations, fellows will develop an in-depth understanding of the drug development process and regulatory affairs processes from the pre-clinical to post-marketing stages.
Fayetteville State University Opens New Center for Area Entrepreneurs
The new center established by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration in collaboration with the Carolina Small Business Development Fund, will work to expand small business in the six-county region near the university's campus.
Dilliard University’s Nursing Programs Getting Back on Track
In the spring of 2016, Dillard University announced that it would suspend admissions to its bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Now it has received initial approval to implement its restructured baccalaureate nursing programs for the spring semester in 2019.
Texas Southern University Building a New Library Learning Center
In addition to library space, the 137,000-square-foot building will include space for the university's online and distance education programs, administrative offices, a board room, and offices for student support services.
Bowie State University Launches the New Department of Technology and Security
The new department offers a bachelor's degree program in computer technology, the only such program within the 12-campus University System of Maryland. The inaugural chair of the new department is Professor Lethia Jackson.
Tuskegee University Announces Summer Veterinary Medicine Program for High Schoolers
Historically Black Tuskegee University in Alabama has announced the Veterinary Science Training, Education and Preperation Institute (VET STEP). The summer program aims to increase interest among high school students for careers in veterinary medicine.
Albany State University in Georgia Seeks to Enhance the Student Experience
Albany State University is undertaking a new initiative to improve and enhance the student experience. The new program will focus on three key areas: the first-year student experience, student engagement for success, and student support services.
Two HBCUs Included in the List of Top Producers of Peace Corps Volunteers
Howard University, the historically Black educational institution in Washington, D.C., ranked in a tie for 14th place among medium-sized institutions and Spelman College in Atlanta was ranked fourth among small colleges and universities.
North Carolina A&T State University Expands STEM Doctoral Offerings
The new Ph.D. program in applied science and technology will have concentrations in atmospheric, environmental and energy science, applied physics, bioscience, applied chemistry, data science and analytics, and information technology and technology management.
Meharry Medical College Is Taking Healthcare on the Road
Historically Black Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, recently introduced the Meharry Medical College Mobile Clinic. The 65-foot trailer includes five treatment bays and maintains its own generator.
Claflin University to Offer a New Master’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice
The new master's degree in criminal justice is the third graduate program offered online by Claflin University. Previously the university established online master's degree programs in curriculum and instruction and business administration.
Loan Forgiveness for Four HBCUs Devastated by Hurricane Katrina
The recent budget deal that ended the brief government shutdown included an important provision for four historically Black colleges and universities that suffered considerable damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
North Carolina Central Joins the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory
North Carolina Central University is the first historically Black college or university to be a member of a U.S. Department of Energy Center of Excellence.
Texas Southern University Earns the First National HBCU Debate Championship
This past October, Wiley College in Marshall, Texas was awarded a grant from the Charles Koch Foundation to establish a Historically Black Colleges and Universities Speech and Debate League. The Team from Texas Southern University is the first champion.
BestColleges.com Ranks the Nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The website’s methodology ranks HBCUs by taking into account "academic standards, affordability, outcomes, student support, and the breadth and depth of online learning opportunities." Florida A&M University was ranked as the best HBCU in these rankings.
