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By Chantal Brown North Carolina Central University unveiled its new Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at the top of this school year. The institute aims to educate the NCCU community and beyond on how to use AI in their courses, careers, and communities. During a summit hosted by the institute last month for historically Black colleges and […]
Virginia State University has risen 12 spots in a major college ranking system, now placing 11th among the best historically Black colleges and universities, according to U.S. News and World Report. This marks the largest jump of any HBCU on the prestigious list. “[The university] has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,129 (fall 2024), and the
Jackson State University has earned its highest spot in nearly a decade on U.S. News & World Report’s list of top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Jackson State has moved to No. 15 in the 2026 edition of Best Colleges. This marks a six-spot leap from last year’s No. 21 position. The acceleration reflects the university’s progress
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Written By Lexx Thornton The Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats Band will perform at Sherri Shepherd’s television show, “Sherri,” for Season 4’s Premiere Week. The Pride will be there in conjunction with the National Battle of the Bands organization to promote the “HBCU culture, community, and excellence to a national audience,” according to representatives of NBOTB. The
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Written by Lexx Thornton This is Homecoming Week for Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Many alumni are expected to return to campus to reminisce about their college days. Leaders hope the graduates will say they will continue to support their alma mater. President Dr. Valerie Kinloch has been in charge since August 2023. She is
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By David Nevins On Sept. 15, President Trump’s administration announced a major shift in federal education funding by redirecting nearly $500 million toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges. However, this move came alongside deep cuts to other minority-serving institutions, especially those serving large Hispanic student populations. What are the facts related to these two seemingly diametrically opposed policies
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Courtesy of Fisk University Three private, historically Black colleges and universities in Tennessee will benefit from a $70 million donation from philanthropist billionaire MacKenzie Scott. Scott, who was previously married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, donated the money to the United Negro College Fund. The national nonprofit helps private, historically Black colleges and universities, or
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Written By Lexx Thornton In the fall 2026 semester, Florida A&M University’s out-of-state students can expect to see an increase in their tuition fees as FAMU makes efforts to be in compliance with the Florida Board of Governors. The FAMU Board of Trustees unanimously voted Sept. 18 in the Grand Ballroom on campus to approve
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This week, Tennessee State University students were met with a surprise on their walk to class. On Tuesday, the Nashville HBCU reported that a group of people, unaffiliated with the university, appeared on campus around 3 pm without prior notice. The group known as “Fearless Debaters,” reportedly appeared on TSU’s campus with filming equipment, “Make
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U.S. News and World Report released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings Sept. 23, recognizing Howard University as the No. 1 national university for social mobility in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. Among the national universities in the social mobility category, Howard ranked No. 17 overall and was also the top historically Black college or
