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Eleven HBCUs Receive New “Opportunity College” Designation From Carnegie Classifications

The newly created "Opportunity Colleges and Universities" designation from Carnegie Classifications highlights institutions that successfully enroll students that reflect the communities they serve and whose alumni go on to earn competitive wages compared to their peers.

Hampton University Wins the 2025 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

The Honda All-Star Challenge is an annual academic competition for students and faculty at historically Black colleges and universities. This year's top finisher, Hampton University, received a $100,000 grant for their win.

Black Male Passengers and Transit Workers Are Targets for Aggression on Public Transportation

An observational study from the University of Notre Dame's Gwendolyn Purifoye and Morehouse College's Derrick Brooms has found that Black men - both passengers and transit workers - are frequently ignored and discriminated by others while using public transportation.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

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.

Morehouse College Launches Transfer Agreement With Borough of Manhattan Community College

The new transfer agreement with Morehouse College follows the Borough of Manhattan Community College's recently established partnerships with two other HBCUs, Bowie State University and Clark Atlanta University.

In Memoriam: Quiester Craig, 1936-2024

“Quiester Craig’s iconic leadership in business education at North Carolina A&T set a standard for the entire nation,” said NCA&T Chancellor James R. Martin II. " North Carolina A&T would not be where it is today without his incredible accomplishments and legacy.”

Lester Agyei McCorn Named President of Paine College in Georgia

"I am honored to accept the presidency of Paine College," said Dr. McCorn. "My acceptance originates from a place of deep respect and admiration for the legacy and significance of this historic institution. Connecting Paine College's historic past with a strategic vision for the future will catapult this institution into unparalleled prominence in American higher education."

UNCF President Michael Lomax Receives Andrew Jackson Young Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Lomax is currently in his twentieth year as president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund. He has dedicated his five-decades-long career to civic duty and education, including service as the fifth president of Dillard University in New Orleans.

Five Black Leaders Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs

Taking on new administrative duties are Ashley F. G. Norwood at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Jamal Sowell at Florida A&M University, Lorri Saddler at Clark Atlanta University, Cedric Mobley at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Lovelle McMichael at North Carolina A&T State University.

Eight HBCUs Receive Federal Grants to Advance Diversity in Education and STEM Workforce

“Our nation’s beautiful diversity is one of our greatest cultural and economic strengths. The grants announced today build on the administration’s historic investments in HBCUs and will help put more teachers of color in classrooms and in STEM careers—two key professions of today and tomorrow’s workforce,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

U.S. News and World Report Names Spelman College the Top HBCU in the Nation

This is the eighteenth consecutive year U.S. News and World Report has named Spelman College as the best HBCU in the country. Howard University was second, Florida A&M University and Tuskegee University tied for third, and Morehouse College was fifth.

Forbes Magazine Names Howard University the Top HBCU in the Country

This year, Forbes magazine listed Howard University as the top HBCU and 273rd best higher education institution in the United States. Spelman College, Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Hampton University were also listed among the country's top 500 colleges and universities.

Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. to Lead Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta

"I am committed to continuing the mission of this beloved institution, standing on the shoulders of the trailblazing faculty who have shaped us into prophetic problem solvers," said Dr. Mason, interim president of the Interdenominational Theological Center.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

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.

Howard University to Lead Multi-Campus Journalism Course at Nine HBCUs

“Our communities are disproportionately affected by many of the ills and wrongdoings that journalism uncovers, and our students have the will and determination to investigate these issues and hold power accountable,” said Howard University Professor Nikole Hannah-Jones.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

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.

Four HBCUs Receive Funding to Revitalize On-Campus Buildings Designed by Black Architects

Meharry Medical College, Howard University, Morehouse College, and Virginia State University have received grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to revitalize historical on-campus buildings designed by Black architects.

Three Black Presidents in Higher Education Announce Their Resignations

Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, and Morehouse College President David Thomas have all announced their plans to step down from their respective presidential appointments.

AI Teaching Assistants Are Coming to Morehouse College

The AI teaching assistant initiative aims to provide students with an office hours setting they can access at any time, even when their professor is unavailable. Over the next three to five years, Morehouse hopes to establish an AI teaching assistant for every professor at the college.

Jonathan Jefferson Appointed President of Roxbury Community College in Boston

Dr. Jefferson comes to his new role with more than three decades of professional experience. He has been serving  as chief academic officer and provost at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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A Change in Leadership at Jackson State University

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Jackson State University President Marcus Thompson abruptly resigned on May 7. Denise Jones Gregory, the HBCU's provost, has been tapped to serve as interim president.

Willie Todd, Jr. Named the Twenty-Second President of Talladega College in Alabama

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“I am profoundly honored to have been chosen to lead Talladega College, an institution with a powerful legacy and boundless potential,” said Dr. Todd. "As a proud product of an HBCU and a lifelong servant of these sacred institutions, I believe the time has come to reimagine liberal arts education as a dynamic force for the future."

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