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HBCUs Gifted Nearly $300M in MacKenzie Scott’s Latest Donation Flurry

Five historically Black colleges and universities have recently announced gifts of $50 million or more in unrestricted funds from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Sott. Prairie View A&M University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Bowie State University, Norfolk State University and Winston-Salem State University are the latest HBCUs to benefit from Scott’s philanthropy—she has already donated […]

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Empowering the Next Generation: ENVSN Fest HBCU Tour Stops at Bowie State

The Student Center at Bowie State University buzzed with excitement as students and faculty gathered around the ENVSN Fest HBCU Tour pop-up shop. Partnering with Her Campus Bowie State, the ENVSN Foundation brought empowerment, mentorship, and a touch of beauty to campus life. When asked what inspired her to get involved with ENVSN, one member shared, “I really

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HBCU Professor Overcame The Prison Pipeline To Earn His Doctorate In Medical Sciences

Stanley Andrisse received his second chance after earning his Ph.D. in physiology from Saint Louis University. Stanley Andrisse is inspiring his students with his lectures and journey to the classroom. The HBCU professor had an untraditional pathway to academia. He overcame a stint in maximum-security prison to become a tenured faculty member at the Howard

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HBCU law student, mother of 3 makes a bid for the seat in the House District 15 race

An HBCU law student and mother of three is determined to flip a state political office by running a campaign that prioritizes better schools, healthcare and transparency for central Alabamians. Nell Brown, a Democrat who has deep familial roots in McCalla, Ala., is pursuing the Alabama House of Representative seat for District 15, which includes

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Public HBCUs Drive Growth Despite Funding Gaps

Landmark study reveals that public HBCUs fuel America’s strength and mobility despite severe funding disparities. A definitive new report from the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center (Payne Center) at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) reveals that America’s public historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are indispensable engines of national strength, yet their potential is capped

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Black Girl Vitamins Partners with Howard University Women’s Basketball Team to Champion Health, Empowerment, and Excellence

By Monica Lewis Howard University’s women’s basketball team is proud to enter the second year of its partnership with Black Girl Vitamins, a leading wellness brand dedicated to advancing health equity for Black women. The team, coming off an exciting 68-56 win over Providence College Tuesday night, will open home play at Burr Gymnasium Saturday, Nov.

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SpelHouse Homecoming Celebrates HBCU Pride and Legacy

There’s no experience like an HBCU homecoming, and the annual SpelHouse event at Spelman College and Morehouse College was not one to miss! From the beginning, historically Black colleges and universities have been known to foster creativity, unlock more profound knowledge, and provide a safe space for students who were othered because of the color of their skin. Today,

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MacKenzie Scott pumps hundreds of millions into HBCUs, transforming student support and research

This fall, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in unrestricted gifts to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), addressing decades of chronic underfunding. According to Inside Higher Ed, these donations are enabling institutions to strengthen endowments, expand research initiatives, and provide critical scholarships, marking one of the most significant philanthropic waves in

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CAU Student Jayden Williams Makes History by being Elected Stockbridge’s Youngest Mayor

Written By Lexx Thornton Clark Atlanta University is celebrating a historic political victory: current student Jayden Williams, 22, has been elected the youngest mayor in the history of Stockbridge, Georgia.  Williams, who is currently earning his political science degree, unseated incumbent Mayor Anthony Ford in a major local upset. His victory also marks him as

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Black Enterprise Hosts 10th Annual HBCU Hackathon

The 10th annual Black Enterprise BE Smart Hackathon, which includes coding competition and tech job recruitment, is in Charlotte through Nov. 8. Students from 43 historically Black colleges will gather in Charlotte for coding competition and tech job recruitment. The 10th annual Black Enterprise BE Smart Hackathon will bring together 310 students from across the

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