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How Central State University is working to get off fiscal watch

One year ago, the Ohio Department of Higher Education put Central State University on fiscal watch, citing multiple financial discrepancies. It marked the third time Ohio’s only public historically Black university was placed on a fiscal watch since 2005. A financial accounting report from Ohio Auditor Keith Faber, the university’s recovery plan and an assessment from […]

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HBCU Is ‘Back At One’ For Gala Plans After Critics Slam Brian McKnight Booking

Claflin University says it is currently “exploring options” after social media users raised concerns about the HBCU’s apparent decision to book R&B singer Brian McKnight for its Presidential Scholarship Gala. The school’s message — posted as an image by university accounts — reads: “Claflin University values and respects the perspectives of our constituents and stakeholders. We take

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Xavier University Lays Off 50 Staff Members Amid Financial Restructuring

Written By Lexx Thornton Xavier University announced significant layoffs on Thursday afternoon, parting ways with 50 staff members due to what the institution described as necessary financial restructuring.  The university confirmed that 46 full-time employees were affected by the cuts. Departments impacted include Campus Ministry, the Office of Social Justice, and the Mass Communication department. 

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Dillard University Welcomes Two New Vice Presidents

Dillard University, a historically Black educational institution in New Orleans, Louisiana, has recently announced two new additions to President Monique Guillory’s executive leadership team. Darvelle Hutchins is the new vice president for institutional advancement. In this role, he will oversee the HBCU’s fundraising activities, community and government relations, marketing, alumni relations, and strategic partnerships. Before his

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Spelman College Renames Its English Department to Reflect the Broader Field of Literature and Media

Spelman College, a historically Black liberal arts institution for women in Atlanta, has eliminated its English department and renamed it the department of literature, media, and writing. “We’ve changed our major curriculum to move away from the colonial legacies associated with English literature,” said department chair Patricia Ventura. “Decolonizing our major means foregrounding how we

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 1st National HBCU Symposium on Digital Innovation in Teaching & Learning

Written By Lexx Thornton Lincoln University of Pennsylvania—the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU)—through its Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP), is pleased to invite you and your institution to participate in the upcoming 1st National HBCU Symposium: Digital Innovations in Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness & Student Learning Outcomes.  This inaugural symposium

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SNIPES Expands Multi-Year HBCU Investment with Fall 2025 Campus Activations at Norfolk State, Morehouse, and Hampton Universities

Leading streetwear retailer continues Pay It Forward legacy with scholarships, cultural celebrations, and authentic community engagement across historically Black colleges  SNIPES US, a leading global sneaker and streetwear retailer, is deepening its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this fall with a series of major campus activations that blend cultural celebration, educational empowerment,

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Five HBCUs to Participate in Campus Sustainability Pilot Program

Southface Institute, an Atlanta-based nonprofit for sustainable building science, with support from the Sustain Our Future Foundation, has launched the “Building Improvement Toolkits for Resilient HBCUs” initiative, a three-year pilot program to improve campus sustainability and enhance climate resilience on historically Black college and university campuses, beginning with Clark Atlanta University, Morgan State University in

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Leading Development Professional Named N.C. A&T Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

Written by Lexx Thornton A development professional with a near 30-year career in fundraising leadership for major universities from Connecticut to California is the new vice chancellor for University Advancement for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  Tamara Michel Josserand, M.Ed., MBA, vice president for Development at the University of Washington in Seattle, will

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HBCUs Ramp Up Security After Threats, Campus Shootings

Shootings at two historically Black universities this past weekend—and other HBCUs earlier this month—disrupted homecoming events and left campuses reeling. The incidents came at a time when students and staff were already on edge, after violent threats caused lockdowns at multiple HBCU campuses last month. HBCU leaders across the country have been ramping up campus security measures

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