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U.S. Department of Education Redirects $435 Million in Federal Funding to HBCUs

The Trump Administration is redirecting some $350 million initially allocated for Minority-Serving Institutions to be included in a $500 million, one-time investment in historically Black colleges and universities and tribal colleges. HBCUs are slated to receive $435 million of these funds.

Enrollments Surge at Many HBCUs

Enrollments are down at many colleges and universities across the United States. But many historically Black colleges and universities have reported significant increases and some have achieved a record number of enrolled students.

Top-Tier Research at HBCUs Beyond 2025

The data provides evidence that years of engagement and investment has produced a robust HBCU R&D enterprise on pace to deliver a fleet of top-tier research institutions. But, current uncertainty about federal funding of R&D could slow this pace dramatically.

HBCUs Get No Respect From College Ranking Organizations

Neither the U.S. News & World Report or the Forbes rankings have been fair to HBCUs because their definition of what constitutes a quality education rewards reputations and traditions built on wealth and exclusivity.

Forged by Faith & Fire: The Enduring Legacy of HBCUs Amidst Modern Challenges

This article serves as a crucial reminder of the systemic challenges that have long hindered the advancement of  Black Americans, particularly in the realm of education.

HBCUs and the Olympics: From London 1948 To Paris 2024

Before the racial integration of southern state universities, Black athletes from HBCUs had tremendous success in track and field events at the Olympic Games.

Protests of a Different Color: HBCUs and the Student Protest Movements Against the War in the Middle East

Student protests concerning the Israel-Hamas war have been commonplace on the campuses of elite predominantly White colleges and universities. While not receiving a lot of publicity, HBCU students have not sat on the sidelines of the protest movement.

Striking a Balance: Preserving the Essence and Embracing Diversity at HBCUs

As their demographics evolve, it is crucial for HBCUs to strike a balance between increasing diversity and preserving their unique culture and purpose. Analysis by Mashref Hoque

HBCUs: At the Financial and Competitive Crossroads of College Sports

Dr. Al-Tony Gilmore examines the state of athletics at the nation's historically Black colleges and universities.

Academic Hunger Games: HBCUs in a Fight for Survival

John M. Rudley, president emeritus of Texas Southern University in Houston, examines the current leadership crisis that is impacting many of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities.

Rebranding HBCUs

Dr. Richard America offers his views on how historically Black colleges and universities can go about a transformation so that these higher education institutions can thrive in the twenty-first century.

Chinese Government to Offer Hundreds of Scholarships to Black Students

The People's Republic of China will award 1,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at historically Black colleges and universities to study in China for periods ranging from three months to two years.

HBCUs Hit Hard by NCAA Sanctions

Eighteen teams were penalized for the poor academic performance of their student athletes by being declared ineligible for postseason competition in the 2013-14 academic year. Of these 18 teams, 15 were teams at historically Black colleges and universities.

Can HBCUs Compete?

Richard F. America, professor at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., offers strategies on how historically Black colleges and universities can compete in today's world of higher education.

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Olympia Ross Duhart Appointed Dean of Nova Southeastern University’s Law School

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Duhart has been a faculty member with the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University in Florida for over two decades. An expert in legal writing, Duhart recently completed a second term as co-president of the Society of American Law Teachers.

Crystal Burns Is the Inaugural Executive Director of the Tri County HBCU Alliance

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The Tri County HBCU Alliance serves students, families, and alumni of historically Black colleges and universities in Chester, Lancester, and York Counties of South Carolina. An alumna and former member of the board of visitors at Virginia State University, Crystal Burns is the alliance's inaugural strategic leader.

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