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Boston leaders are moving forward on a historic effort to bring a satellite campus of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to the city. Despite being home to dozens of institutions of higher education, Boston currently hosts no HBCU, making this initiative a groundbreaking step in expanding educational access and representation. City Council Vice […]
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Florida’s first HBCU sees unprecedented surge in student interest, marking a pivotal moment in its 158-year history. Edward Waters University (EWU), the oldest Historically Black College and University in the state of Florida, has announced a historic surge in student applications for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester. The Jacksonville-based HBCU received over 11,500 applications, the
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Florida A&M University is entering a new chapter—one that begins under a cloud of controversy. On June 18, the Florida Board of Governors officially confirmed Marva Johnson, J.D. as the 13th president of FAMU. Her appointment, which takes effect August 1, follows a months-long search process that has sparked both celebration and pushback across the
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The HBCU community is mourning the unexpected passing of Charles Goodwin III, longtime Assistant Band Director of the Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets. Goodwin passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of powerful performances, mentorship, and dedication to his students. Known for his precision, passion, and presence, Goodwin was more than a band
Clark Atlanta University is making major moves—literally. For the first time in over two decades, CAU is breaking ground on a brand-new building: a state-of-the-art Student Success Center. The $12 million project is a historic development for one of the nation’s most respected HBCUs and signals a renewed investment in academic support and student achievement.
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Lincoln University of Missouri proudly celebrated the Class of 2025 with a heartfelt and historic commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10. Dozens of families, friends, and alumni gathered to watch students walk across the stage, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next for this resilient group of graduates. The keynote
Morehouse College has officially named Dr. F. DuBois Bowman as its 13th president, marking a homecoming for a distinguished leader and proud alumnus. The appointment was announced by the Morehouse Board of Trustees and becomes effective July 15, 2025. Dr. Bowman, a 1992 graduate of Morehouse College, currently serves as dean of the University of
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North Carolina Central University’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is celebrating as its December 2024 graduating class boasts a remarkable 100% pass rate on the NCLEX examination. The NCLEX is a critical milestone for aspiring nurses. “With the nursing shortage, it is important for them to pass as soon as they can,” said
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At the 2025 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California, Devin Freeman, a North Carolina Central University senior majoring in political science, made a memorable appearance. He presented former Vice President Kamala Harris, who received the esteemed Chairman’s Award, during the ceremony on Saturday. Representing NCCU and Future Leaders Freeman confidently took the stage before a
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Rodney P. Mason Jr., an alumnus of Alabama A&M University, has been honored with the title of King Zulu for the 2025 Krewe of Zulu Mardi Gras Parade. More than 700 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club members, a historic organization founded in 1909, voted Mason for King Zulu. “The club was founded after its
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