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HBCU set to drop six programs due to lack of resources

By Stephen J. Gaither Talladega College made headlines last year when it shelved its gymnastics team – the second in HBCU history – after one season. Apparently that was the tip of the iceberg. The Alabama-based HBCU is dropping several sports due to lack of resources. Men’s volleyball, acrobatics and tumbling, men’s and women’s golf, […]

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‘We must know our past to know our future’: Miles College celebrates Black History Month

By Bryce Oselen The month of February is nationally recognized as Black History Month. Students attending Miles College say they’re using the month to learn more about their history. Founded in 1898, Miles College’s history is rich, Jalen Stewart serves as Mr. Miles College and says the month of February at his university compares to

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Bronx students kick-off Black History Month with a personal HBCU experience

By Erica Lunsford Students at P.S. 28X in Tremont celebrated the start of Black History Month on Monday with a visit from Lincoln University’s marching band. Staff at the primary school collaborated with the university to showcase some of the culture of Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) to inspire the next generation about college.

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Five HBCUs leading the charge in creating Black excellence

What do Martin Luther King Jr., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and former Vice President Kamala Harris have in common? They’re all graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The schools saw a surge in applications from high school seniors after the murder of George Floyd. And along with increasingly being seen by Black high school

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HBCUs In Jeopardy of Losing Funding for Black Cultural Studies

By April Ryan “This is only the beginning of a long fight,” according to Democratic North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams. She is addressing the Executive Order to pause federal loans and grants. There is an overwhelming concern in the Historically Black College and University community that many key programs focused on race and equity will

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Finding Racial Healing in an HBCU Sanctuary

By Denim Fisher Between the push to end diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the demonization of critical race theory, honest conversations about race on college campuses are challenging to have. It’s no wonder that for the past few years, increasing numbers of Black students have headed to HBCUs so they can learn in an

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Howard University’s “The Yard at Afrotech U” Shines at AfroTech 2024

Written By The Howard University Newstaff Howard University left a lasting mark at AfroTech’s 2024 Conference, hosted in Houston, Texas, with its groundbreaking initiative, “The Yard at Afrotech U”— a vibrant networking hub within the conference’s expo hall. First imagined two years ago and brought to life by a partnership between Howard University and Blavity, Inc. Media

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Secures $25M Grant To Boost HBCU Innovation And Sustainability

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has received a lofty multi-million dollar gift to bring its latest project into fruition. Lilly Endowment Inc. bestowed the HBCU-focused nonprofit with a $25 million grant for its endeavors. According to Fox 2, the money will go toward the Project HBCU Capacity Building: Maximizing HBCU Performance Through Investments in Research, Operations and Innovation. The

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Dr. Thema Bryant Encourages Congregants to “Catch the Fire” at Rankin Chapel

By Larry J. Sanders Thema Bryant, Ph.D., past president of the American Psychological Association, was the featured speaker for the January 26 edition of Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel’s Sunday Service Series. Bryant selected Daniel 3:13-18 as the foundation for her message, “Catch the Fire.” Through the well-known tale of the three Hebrew youth who defied the king’s

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Trump federal loan freeze could result in HBCU closures

By Vaughn Johnson U.S. President Donald Trump signed several executive orders within hours of being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America.  The orders were part of a re-making of America under the policies of Donald Trump.  It fell in line with the bold and sweeping changes he and his administration are undertaking to

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