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.
Cheyney University Receives a Historic Diploma From Its Past
The university received a diploma issued to a woman in 1879 by the Institute for Colored Youth.
Several HBCUs “Link” With Local Community Colleges
The Links Inc. has undertaken the HBCU Community College Collaborative project, an effort to increase college completion rates for African American students.
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania to Open a New Campus
The historically Black university will offer nursing, business, and hotel, restaurant and tourism management at a new campus in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
Benedict College to Build a New Dorm to Ease Housing Shortage on Campus
Since 2005, Benedict College has increased enrollments by nearly 700 students, a rise of almost 26 percent. As a result, there has been a shortage of campus housing.
New Online Nursing Degree Program Established at Southern University
Registered nurses who obtained an associate's degree with at least a 2.6 grade point average and one-year of working experience are eligible for the new accelerated online program.
Tennessee State University Building New Agricultural Research Facility
When completed in the fall of 2013, the new facility will provide working and laboratory space for 20 new Ph.D. scholars conducting research in the agricultural sciences.
New Degree Program in Dance at Alabama State University
The bachelor of fine arts in dance will be the only such degree program at a state-operated college or university in Alabama.
Fort Valley State University to Open a New Women’s Center
The center will offer workshops on domestic violence, women's health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and professional development.
New Endowed Chair on Sexuality and Religion Established at Morehouse School of Medicine
The chair is thought to be the only professorial post on sexuality and religion at a U.S. medical school.
Central State University Forms Educational Partnerships With Other Colleges and Universities
The historically Black university has made agreements with Stark State College, Clark State Community College, and Miami University.
Coppin State University to Offer Fully Online Bachelor’s Degree Program in Management
Beginning this September, students can enroll in the online bachelor's degree program in management that was designed in conjunction with Pearson Learning Solutions.
Tuskegee University Breaks Ground on New Science Building
The building is named after the late James Henry Meriwether Henderson, a Tuskegee professor and administrator who spent more than 50 years at the university.
Six HBCUs Awarded Grants From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The grants ranging from $800,000 to $1.4 million will assist these schools in their efforts to create more engaging science classes.
South Carolina State University Switches to Four-Day Work Week
By eliminating Friday from the work week, the university hopes to save costs on overhead and utilities.
