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Forbes today recognized Howard University as the #1 historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation for the second year in a row, according to its 2026 America’s Top Colleges rankings. The annual list showcases 500 colleges “that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt.” The colleges were ranked […]
By Joe Kottke George Mason University’s president will not apologize to satisfy the demand of the Education Department, which said it had determined the university has violated federal civil rights law, according to a letter obtained by NBC News. The letter says the federal department’s conclusions, published Friday, make it “glaringly apparent that the [Office of Civil
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Written By Lexx Thornton The Howard University Board of Trustees announced today that President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., is stepping down as the 18th president of Howard University. He began serving as president in September 2023 and will step down on August 31, 2025. “On behalf of the Howard University Board of Trustees, we extend
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By Liam Adams Nashville-based National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. is the nation’s largest Black Protestant group. Total membership is estimated as high as $7.5M. American Baptist College, widely known for its legacy within the Civil Rights movement, is navigating significant change as longtime former president Forrest Harris, Sr. retires. College appointed Rev. Derrick Jackson, chief executive
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Written By Lexx Thornton Catalyst Labs announced today that it will host the South Carolina AI Showcase & Community Meetup at the NEXT Innovation Center located at 411 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601. The showcase is presented in partnership with the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator (BCSIA), NextGEN, and Build Carolina. The event will highlight
On the shores of Hampton, Virginia, where the waters of the Chesapeake Bay kiss the Atlantic, history speaks in waves. It was here, in August of 1619, that the first enslaved Africans in English North America arrived on these shores, an event that would forever alter the trajectory of American history. More than four centuries later,
Grambling State University is taking a bold step forward in college athletics. On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, the school will officially break ground on a state-of-the-art Indoor Athletic Training and Performance Facility — a project that ranks among the most ambitious athletic investments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The indoor athletic training and performance facility, funded with
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Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is proud to announce its ranking as the eighth best Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in LinkedIn’s inaugural Top 10 Colleges ranking, which highlights institutions that best prepare their graduates for long-term career success. This recognition underscores the pivotal role that HBCUs play in the U.S. educational landscape, particularly as enrollment
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By Bowie State University Bowie State University has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for online education, securing the No. 5 spot in Forbes’ 2025 ranking of the Best HBCUs With Online Degrees. The achievement underscores Bowie State’s commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible education for online learners.
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Written by Lexx Thornton August is here. College football is back this month, and HBCU football kicks it all off in Week Zero. There’s no better way to get you ready for the season than with the first HBCU football power rankings of 2025 from NCAA Digital’s Stan Becton. These are the first rankings of
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