Tuskegee University Scientists Receive a U.S. Patent
Researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health at historically Black Tuskegee University in Alabama have received a United States Patent for a method to screen food for potential contamination by pathogens.
Florida A&M University Announces Fundraising Success
Since June of this year, the university has received more than $3 million in cash donations, nearly triple the amount from a year ago. In addition, the university has received nearly $4 million in pledges during the period.
Harris-Stowe State University Enters HBCU-China Scholarship Program
The historically Black educational institution in St. Louis, has announced that it has joined the China Education Association for International Exchange and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Pilot Network.
For the Fifth Year in a Row, Delaware State University Reports Record Enrollments
This fall there are 4,644 students on campus, up from last's year record of 4,505. There are 894 first-year students on campus this fall. The 4,259 undergraduates students on campus is also a new record.
Tuskegee University Announces a Year-Long Celebration of Its Founder
Tuskegee University has announced a year-long celebration that will culminate on November 14, 2015, the 100th anniversary of the death of its founder Booker T. Washington. The year-long tribute will include lectures, community outreach activities, and symposia.
Prairie View A&M University Redefines Its Mission
After a two-year review process involving students, faculty, staff, and alumni, Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black educational institution in Texas, has announced that it has formulated a new mission statement to better identify its core values.
North Carolina Central University Recognized for Promoting Diversity in the History Profession
The history department at historically Black North Carolina Central University in Durham is celebrating its 75th anniversary and recently won the 2014 Equity Award from the American Historical Association.
Faculty Senate Votes “No Confidence” in Interim President at Grambling State University
The faculty Senate at Grambling State University has approved a resolution of "no confidence" in interim president Cynthia Warrick. The resolution calls on the University of Louisiana System to dismiss Dr. Warrick from her duties as president.
University of Phoenix Signs Agreement to Offer Online Courses to HBCU Students
Under the agreement students at Thurgood Marshall College Fund members institutions will be able to supplement their on-campus course loads with course programs using the University of Phoenix online platform.
Texas Southern University to Offer Two New Degree Programs in Engineering
This spring, Texas Southern University in Houston will begin a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering. In the fall of 2015, a new bachelor's degree program in computer and electrical engineering will be offered.
Kentucky State University Announces Staff Reductions and Budget Cuts
Under the spending reduction plan, 18 full-time staff positions and 32 adjunct teaching positions will be eliminated. In addition, $500,000 will be cut from the athletics budget over the next two years.
Clark Atlanta University Establishes a Ph.D. Program in the Humanities
Since 1982 Clark Atlanta University has offered a doctor of arts degree in humanities with five possible concentrations. Courses with an emphasis on research and scholarship have been added to satisfy the Ph.D. requirement.
New Book Documents the History of Virginia Union University
The book is only the third published history of the institution and the first available in general circulation since 1925. It has been published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the founding of the institution in 1865.
Three HBCUs in North Carolina Get a Break on SAT Threshold Requirements
North Carolina Central University in Durham reports that it was obliged to reject 292 students last year who had 3.0 grade point averages in high school but did not meet the University of North Carolina System's SAT threshold.
Savannah State University Establishes an English Language Institute
Beginning in January, the English Language Institute of the International Education Center at Savannah State University in Georgia will offer English classes for non-native speakers.
Eight HBCUs Selected to Compete in the Honda Battle of the Bands
The eight participating bands will receive a $20,000 grant and travel and lodging expenses for the bands in Atlanta will be provided by Honda. North Carolina A&T State University is the defending champion.
Another Ranking of the Nation’s Best HBCUs
The website BestColleges.com ranks the nation's colleges and universities in a number of categories and recently published a list of what it considers the best HBCUs. Morehouse College in Atlanta took the top spot.
North Carolina Central University Announces New Communications Disorders Program
The communications disorders program in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University in Durham has announced that it will offer a new specialty track that combines speech-language pathology and special education.
Tennessee State University Signs a Reverse Transfer Agreement With a Community College
Under the agreement, students who transfer to Tennessee State before earning an associate's degree at Dyersburg State Community College can use credits earned at Tennessee State to complete their associate's degree requirements.
Morgan State University Reports Progress on Key Academic Indicators
At Morgan State University in Baltimore, first-year enrollments are up 19 percent from a year ago. The university also reports significant gains in its retention and graduation rates.
Maryland HBCUs Team Up With the University of Baltimore School of Law
HBCU students who complete the two-week boot camp program and have a 3.5 grade point average and score at least 152 on the Law School Admission Tests (LSAT) receive a full-tuition scholarship to the law school.
Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, Tightens Its Belt
Gaddis Faulcon, interim president of Shaw University, the historically Black educational institution in Raleigh, North Carolina, has announced a series of cost-cutting measures in an effort to shore up the university's financial situation.
Morehouse School of Medicine Launches New Health Equity Project
Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta has announced the launch of the Health Equity Leadership & Exchange Network (HELEN). The network is an effort to advance the cause of health equity and to eliminate racial disparities in health.
HBCUs Competing to Attract a Large Contingent of Afro-Brazilian Students
The Brazilian government plans to send groups of 10 students to study at universities in the United States. And up to three groups of 10 students could be sent to one particular university. The Brazilian government would pay tuition and other expenses.
Three HBCUs Receive Research Grants From the Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued grants to three historically Black universities under its Support for Advanced Fossil Resource Utilization Research program. The three grantees are Delaware State, Clark Atlanta, and Prairie View A&M.
Fisk University Enrollments Are Up 42 Percent From Three Years Ago
Fisk University's more solid financial outlook appears to have had a positive impact on enrollments. There are 771 students on campus this fall, a 19.5 percent increase from a year ago and a 42 percent increase from 2011.
Winston-Salem State University Signs Agreement With Kenyatta University
Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina has entered into a partnership agreement with Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the agreement, the two universities will engage in faculty and student exchanges and collaborate on research projects.
Paul Quinn College Teams Up With Duke University for Environmental Justice Program
The Urban Environmental Justice and Social Entrepreneurship program will involve eight undergraduates from each institution. Duke students will spend three weeks at Paul Quinn College and will work to restore an urban stream.
Alabama State University Scientists Receive Patent for Treatment of Respiratory Illness
Scientists at the Center for NanoBiotechnology at Alabama State University in Montgomery have received a U.S. patent for a new nanomaterial to treat respiratory syncytial virus, a major cause of respiratory illness in young children.
Hampton University Adds to Its Collection of Elizabeth Catlett Works
The Hampton University Museum in Virginia has received the donation of the Elizabeth Catlett sculpture "Black Flag." The museum holds the largest collections of works by Catlett of any museum in the world.
New Facilities Expand Agricultural Research Capabilities at Tennessee State University
Enrollments in graduate programs in agricultural sciences at Tennessee State University in Nashville have tripled over the past five years and this new facility will expand the research capabilities of these programs.
Southern University Teams Up With Baton Rouge Community College
Students who have successfully completed associate's degrees in political science, psychology, history, criminal justice, business, and military science will be able to enroll in Southern University bachelor's degree programs as juniors.
Tennessee State University Partners With a Community College in Memphis
Under the agreement, students who successfully complete their associate's degree program at Southwest Tennessee Community College will be able to transfer their credits to pursue a bachelor's degree at Tennessee State.
Kentucky State University Teams Up With a Nigerian University
Historically Black Kentucky State University has entered into a partnership with the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Umudike, Nigeria. Both universities will send students to study at the partner institution with a focus on participating in research.
Spelman College Enters Dual Degree Program With Emory University’s School of Nursing
Under the program, students will spend their first three years at Spelman College. They will then spend two years at Emory completing their training and will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor's of science degree in nursing.
North Carolina Central University to Offer New Degree in Computer Science and Business
The new interdisciplinary bachelor's degree program in computer science and business at the historically Black university in Durham will be jointly administered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business.
