HBCUs

Starting in the Fall 2027 semester, up to 10 high school junior students from local counties will begin online courses for Bethune-Cookman University's nursing curriculum. After their high school graduation, they will be able to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing in only three years.

“Workforce readiness is a key priority for the university” said Albany State University President Robert O. Scott. “By offering high-quality programs in critical fields, we are equipping our students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead, innovate, and make meaningful contributions in their communities and professions.”

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.

“As schools work to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, strong leadership is more important than ever,” said Willis Walter, dean of the College of Education. “Through this program, Virginia State University is preparing the next generation of special education leaders who will strengthen schools, support educators, and improve educational outcomes for students and their families.”

A new report from Virginia State University's Wes Bellamy analyzes the current economic conditions facing Black men and boys in the United States, including insights regarding K-12 education, postsecondary education, employment, income, and wealth disparities.

A new list from Forbes magazine ranks Howard University as the top private HBCU in terms of how successful its students are after graduating. North Carolina A&T State University is listed as the top public HBCU for graduate success.

Launching with its inaugural cohort in Fall 2026, Bowie State University's new Ph.D. program in nursing education is the first degree of its kind offered at a higher education institution in the state of Maryland.

“By creating clear and supportive pathways from Lawson State to Talladega College, we are empowering students to continue their academic journeys with confidence and purpose. Together, we are building opportunities that prepare graduates to lead and serve in an increasingly global society,” said Talladega College President Willie L. Todd, Jr.

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.

“Students got an advantage because of who they knew and who they were connected to, not because of the merit or the need they exhibited to the university to receive aid,” said North Carolina State Auditor David Boliek.

Frederick Evans, who has served as provost of South Carolina State University for nearly five years, recently announced his abrupt resignation. Louis Whitesides, vice president for public service and agriculture, will serve as interim provost.

Dr. Johnson comes to his new role at Edward Waters University with extensive experience in higher education leadership, including service as president of Tuskegee University in Alabama from 2014 to 2017.

The new deans are Jillian Jackson at Shaw University in North Carolina, Ronald Wabomnor at North Carolina A&T State University, Kevin Reese at Morris College in South Carolina, and Charles E. Stallworth at Talladega College in Alabama.

Housed at the Howard University School of Divinity and led by executive director Tarsha W. Banister, "Wisdom Keepers, Hope Seekers" is a new collaborative initiative between seven historically Black theological institutions that aims to prepare and sustain pastoral leaders in Christian congregations.

The new 60,000-square-foot facility will serve as the new home for the historically Black medical school's College of Medicine. It features tech-enabled classrooms, new laboratories, simulation spaces, and collaborative learning areas for students.

Ahead of the Fall 2026 semester, Tuskegee University in Alabama has launched two new Ph.D. programs, a minor in nuclear engineering, and a concentration in sport management.

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.

Tuskegee University President Mark A. Brown issued a new dress code policy that requires students to wear business attire to professional meetings and prohibits students from wearing revealing clothing, bedroom shoes, bonnets, and do-rags in class and dining spaces.

Howard University recently unenrolled more than 500 incoming first-year students for failing to meet established tuition payment requirements. Howard is now reviewing financial aid records and reenrolling students on a case-by-case basis.

Between 2015 and 2019, the average Ivy League school received $110 million per year in private foundation funding, while the average HBCU received just $618,588. Thus, the average Ivy League university received 178 times more foundation funding than the average HBCU.