HBCUs

Johns Hopkins Partners With Two HBCUs to Increase Diversity in Biomedical Professions

Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, and Coppin State University have established the Academic Success via Postdoctoral Independence in Research and Education program, an intensive effort that bridges engineering, medicine, and biology for translational research that address challenges related to human health.

Governor of Alabama Announces Creation of the Alabama HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program

The Alabama HBCU Co-Op Pilot Program is a part of Governor Kay Ivey's "Strong Start, Strong Finish" education initiative which puts an emphasis on apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities.

Morgan State University Sets Up a Food Resource Center to Help Students in Need

In addition to supplying food, organizers of the new ceter plan to educate members of the campus community about healthy food-related strategies and methods such as meal prepping, familiarity with nutritional value, and proper food selection.

Maryland HBCUs to Benefit From a New Scholarship Honoring a Murdered Black Student

The state of Maryland recently approved a new scholarship program honoring the legacy of slain Bowie State University student, 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III. Police have charged the assailant with a hate crime in the May 2017 incident on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park.

North Carolina A&T State University Partners With Forsyth Technical Community College

The initiative will provide Forsyth Technical Community College students with a seamless transfer transition to complete their undergraduate education at North Carolina AT&T. African Americans make up 23 percent of the student body at the community college.

Elizabeth City State University Offers New Online Master of Education Degree Program

The program will be 100 percent online and will offer two concentrations; one for teacher leaders, and another for initial certification. The total tuition will be less than $7,000, making it one of the most affordable online graduate teaching programs in North Carolina.

Elizabeth City State University to Offer a New Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security

After gaining final approval from its accrediting agency and the Department of Education, Elizabeth City State University will be the first four-year public educational institution in North Carolina to offer a four-year homeland security undergraduate program.

Cheyney University Remains on Probation But Will Retain Accreditation

Under commission rules, this is the last extension that Cheyney will obtain. It must submit a report to the commission by August showing that it has addressed the commission's concerns. A final decision on the university's accreditation status will be made in November 2019.

Knoxville College Offers Classes for the First Time Since 2015

Historically Black Knoxville College in Tennessee has reopened for business. But there are no students on campus. The college is only offering classes online.

Lincoln University Expands Partnership With the Environmental Protection Agency

The new partnership will support environmental science students, enhance professional development for the Lincoln University's faculty, provide faculty with technical assistance, enhance Lincoln's environmental sciences curriculum, promote partnerships with other organizations, and foster community development.

Xavier University of Louisiana Experiences a Surge in Student Enrollments

The 2018 entering class includes 866 new first-year students and 71 new transfer students, making it the largest entering class since 2010. Total enrollment for Xavier University is now 3,231 students, which is the highest overall enrollment since 2011.

Jackson State University Aims to Get Blacks Involved in Food Safety and Water Security

Historically Black Jackson State University in Mississippi recently hosted a national workshop aimed at getting academic professionals from minority-serving institutions involved in research on food safety and water security.

Delaware State University Achieves Record-Breaking Enrollment for the Sixth Year in a Row

The Early College High School at the university had 57 percent of its graduates enroll at Delaware State as sophomores this fall. The university has also secured state-funding and established partners with outside organizations, which has led to numerous scholarships for students.

Savannah State University to Lay Off 26 Faculty Members Due to a Loss in Enrollment and Revenue

The historically Black university experienced a 10.6 percent decrease in enrollment in the fall 2017 semester, and a 7.9 percent decrease this fall. The university has established a Strategic Alignment of Resources planning committee to help align the university's resources to match its educational priorities.

LeMoyne-Owen College’s New “Last Mile” Grants to Help Students Complete Their Bachelor’s Degrees

Historically Black LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Tennessee, has announced a new initiative designed to provide up to $1,500 in aid to undergraduate seniors who are on track to graduate, but who are unable to complete their degrees due to modest financial barriers.

Winston-Salem State University Establishes a Physical Therapy Residence Program

Historically Black Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina has partnered with Novant Health to create the first physical therapy residence program based at a HBCU. The new 12-month program will focus on neurologic care.

Grambling State University Launches First Undergraduate Cybersecurity Degree in Louisiana

Historically Black Grambling State University in Louisiana has received approval from the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors to offer a bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity. When the new program begins in the fall of 2019 it will be the first bachelor's degree in the field in the state of Louisiana.

Langston University to Offer Nursing Degree Program at Campus in Ardmore, Oklahoma

The University Center of Southern Oklahoma in Ardmore will offer a bachelor's program for nursing students through historically Black Langston University. Classes for the new program will start in spring 2019. Langston University hopes to offer additional degree programs at the Ardmore campus in the future.

Fisk University Forms Partnership to Improve Sustainability Efforts on Campus

For the first phase of the program, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation gave the university 47 recycling bins, helped the institution secure a grant to start a composting program, and partnered the university with local environmental groups to educate the community about sustainability.

Morgan State University and Newspaper Firm Forming New Polling Enterprise

Historically Black Morgan State University in Baltimore and AFRO-American Newspapers have announced a new collaborative effort to conduct a series of polls that will gauge the opinions of African Americans across the state of Maryland. Eventually, the partners plan to take their research nationwide.
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