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Bloodshed at Homecoming: A Weekend of Violence Rocks HBCU Campuses Across the South

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By Damond Talbot What should have been a weekend of unity, culture, and celebration at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) turned tragic as gun violence erupted across multiple campuses and surrounding areas. From Alabama to Mississippi to South Carolina, a series of shootings during homecoming and classic football events have left several people dead, dozens […]

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Florida A&M to unveil statue honoring former President Frederick Humphries: ‘The pioneering leader’

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Florida A&M University is expected to unveil a statue next week honoring the HBCU’s eighth president. On Friday, Oct. 17, FAMU plans to unveil a statue of former President Frederick S. Humphries in front of Lee Hall, “paying tribute to the pioneering leader who reshaped the university and championed excellence in higher education,” the university

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N.C. A&T Announces 2025 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

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Written by Lexx Thornton North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2025 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars – 20 academically gifted first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2029.  This group of high-achieving students representing North Carolina, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Texas and

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Enjoy N.C. A&T’s Greatest Homecoming on Earth, But Know Laws, Policies and Rules Still Apply

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Written By Lexx Thornton The 99th edition of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth is in full swing, and with it come tens of thousands of celebrants and vendors eager to be part of the fun. But all attendees should be aware that there are laws, policies, and rules to abide by.  North Carolina Agricultural and

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HBCUs Lead in AI Adoption Despite Infrastructure Gaps, New Report Finds

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities are demonstrating exceptionally high rates of AI engagement, with 98% of students and 96% of faculty reporting use of artificial intelligence tools, according to a new report released by Ellucian, the United Negro College Fund’s Institute for Capacity Building, and Huston-Tillotson University. Dr. Melva WallaceThe report, titled “The Shift Ahead: HBCUs,

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SAU Reaffirms Its Commitment to Student Success in Pursuit of Maintaining Accreditation

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Written By Lexx Thornton Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) today addressed the outcome of its accreditation arbitration with SACSCOC with a message of resilience and determination. The arbitration panel affirmed the Appeals Committee’s decision upholding SACSCOC’s move to remove SAU from membership. While this outcome is not what the university had hoped for, their fight is

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Dasha Lundy Named Interim President of Knoxville College

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Dasha Lundy, Ph.D.. has been appointed interim president of Knoxville College by the historically Black school’s board of directors. (Photo: Angela Dennis for the Tennessee Lookout) Knoxville College has named former Knox County Commissioner Dasha Lundy, Ph.D., as its new interim president, marking the return of a familiar leader at one of the most pivotal

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Howard University Partners with AfroTech for The Yard

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By Brittany Bailer Howard University has entered a three-year partnership with Blavity, Inc., parent company of AfroTech, to lead and curate “The Yard @ AfroTech” at the 2025-2027 conferences in Houston, Texas. Designed as a signature cultural and professional commons, “The Yard” debuted at AfroTech 2024, where it showcased HBCU excellence and highlighted contributions to innovation, research and thought

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Rouse Named N.C. A&T’s Second RFK Human Rights John Lewis Young Leaders Fellow

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Written By Lexx Thornton Junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been selected as a 2025-26 Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights’ John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) program fellow.  T. Olu Rouse, an Honor College economics and political science double-major from Raleigh, North Carolina, will join 15 students from public and private

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Survey Finds Near-Universal AI Adoption at HBCUs: 98% of Students and 96% of Faculty Already Using It

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New Ellucian, UNCF and Huston-Tillotson University report shows HBCUs leading in AI engagement, alongside concerns around access, cost and equity  Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Institute for Capacity Building, and Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) today released The Shift Ahead: HBCUs, Artificial Intelligence, and a New Vision for Higher Education. The report

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