Tennessee State University Embroiled in Controversy
Jane Davis, chair of the faculty senate, was taken into custody in handcuffs for disorderly conduct during a meeting of senators and the university administration.
Tuskegee University Looks to the Future
Faculty and staff at Tuskegee University in Alabama recently convened for the annual All University Conference to discuss the future of the iconic historically Black educational institution.
Department of Education Awards Major Grants to HBCU Graduate Institutions
Five historically Black graduate institutions will receive funding in excess of $26 million.
The University of the District Columbia Looks to the Future
The board of trustees plans to present a plan for the "right-sizing" of the university to the mayor and city council by October 1.
Shaw University Students Gain Access to the Duke Divinity School Library
A reciprocal agreement will allow students at Duke Divinity School of Shaw University to access the library resources at the other institution.
Tougaloo College Enters the Television Business
The college has purchased a commercial television station that is affiliated with MyNetworkTV and is broadcast over the area's major cable systems.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Wins Circle of Excellence Fundraising Award
Sixty-five colleges and universities were honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, but the University of Maryland Eastern Shore was the only HBCU on the list.
HBCU Agrees to Accept Transfer Nursing Students From Hubei University in China
Students will complete two years of study at Hubei University in Wuhan City, China. They will then transfer to Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina to complete their bachelor's degree program in nursing.
Pork Taken Off the Menu at Paul Quinn College
The college's president believes that a college education should include information on a healthy lifestyle.
Checking Up on the Status of Online Degree Programs at HBCUs
The Howard University survey found 23 HBCUs that offered fully online degree programs. Eleven HBCUs offered master's degree programs and four have online doctoral programs.
Florida A&M University Opens the Rural Diversity Healtcare Center in Crestview
The new center is focused on producing graduates who will be committed to serving the healthcare needs of people in rural areas of the Florida Panhandle.
Battle to Save the Oldest Building on the Campus of Norfolk State University
About 30 percent of all classes at Norfolk State University are taught in G.W.C Brown Hall, which was named after one of the university's founders.
Fayetteville State Partners With the U.S. Coast Guard
Students at Fayetteville State will be able to participate in research projects with Coast Guard personnel.
Southern University of New Orleans Makes Cuts to Offset State Budget Reductions
Chancellor Victor Ukpolo states the university "will not only survive this difficult period, but rebound stronger than ever."
Jackson State University Opens New Veterans Center
The director of the new Veterans Center is Timothy Abram, who won a Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm and is now studying for a doctorate in educational leadership.
Fayetteville State’s New Dual Degree Program in Engineering
Under the program students will study for three years at Fayetteville State and spend another two years at North Carolina State University. At the end of the five years, they will receive bachelor's degrees from each institution.
The Peace Corps Is Not a Favorite Landing Spot for Graduates of HBCUs
Among historically Black colleges and universities Howard University in Washington, D.C., had the most graduates serving in the Peace Corps with 17.
Scholarship Program Will Bring 40 African Men to Morehouse College
Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chair of Econet Wireless, has established the Ambassador Andrew Young International Scholars program.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announced New Secondary School Program
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is joining force with Baltimore-based Connections Education, an online educational firm, to launch a series of TMCF Collegiate Academies.
Oakwood University Choir Wins Three Gold Medals at World Choir Games
The Oakwood University choir is one of only two ensembles from a historically Black college or university that was invited to compete in the World Choir Olympics.
Tennessee State Seeks High-Performing Out-of-State Students
Students who qualify for the new Scholar Tuition Rate will pay approximately one-half the normal rate for tuition paid by students from other states.
Master’s of Public Health Program at Charles Drew Receives Accreditation
The program, which has produced 61 graduates over the past four years, has received accreditation for five years from the Council on Education for Public Health.
Will Football Return to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
The university sent nearly 30 football players to the NFL but there has been no football team at the university since 1979. Many alumni want to bring football back.
How HBCUs Contributed to the 1940s War Effort
A U.S. government video from the 1940s describes how several historically Black colleges and universities were contributing to the war effort.
Florida A&M University Divides Its College of Arts and Sciences
Maurice Edington was named interim dean of the College of Science and Technology and Valencia Matthews was appointed interim dean of College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities.
Alabama State University to Offer New Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Program in Psychology
Students at Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Wallace State Community College in Selma, and Jefferson Davis State Community College in Brewton will be eligible to enroll.
USDA and the EPA Agree to Help Strengthen HBCUs Over the Next Five Years
Gilbert Rochon, chair of the Council of 1890 Universities, has signed an agreement with the USDA and the EPA to strengthen member universities over the next five years.
Students at HBCU Develop Product That Uses Heat From a Human Hand to Charge...
The technology could also be used on other devices such as laptop and tablet computers and music players. The coating could also be applied to automobiles to boost fuel efficiency.
Jackson State Freshmen to Receive Free iPads
The Apple devices will be integrated into the first-year curriculum and will save students money by allowing them to purchase electronic textbooks.
Board Approves Academic Restructuring at Alabama A&M University
The new plan eliminated four bachelor's degree programs and two master's degree programs. Two bachelor's degree programs and a master's degree program were added.
Hampton University Radio Now Available Worldwide
Hampton University in Virginia has reached an agreement with Clear Channel Communications to make the university's radio station available worldwide over the Internet.
HBCU Choral Group to Compete in the World Choir Olympics
The Oakwood University choir is one of only two ensembles from a historically Black college or university that was invited to compete in the World Choir Olympics. The other participating choir is from Wilberforce University in Ohio.
The Milwaukee Scholarship Program Is Sending 10 Black Men to Morehouse College
All 10 Black male students from Milwaukee public high schools will receive full, four-year scholarships to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Board Approves Academic Restructuring Plan at North Carolina Central University
Fourteen academic programs at the historically Black university in Durham are being eliminated or merged into other programs.
HBCU Choir Sets Schedule and Names Conductors
The 105 Voices of History National Choir is made up of one student from each of 105 historically Black colleges and universities.
Students Learn How to Preserve HBCU Photo Collections
Twenty students from 10 historically Black colleges and universities recently took part in a seven-day workshop at the University of Delaware on preserving old photographs.
