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Book explores complicated history of Austin’s oldest HBCU, Huston-Tillotson

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A sociologist and licensed social worker, she recently wrote “Their Stories, Our Stories: Four Presidents of Huston-Tillotson University” (Texas Tech University Press). Minutely researched and ultimately uplifting, it is not always flattering to the principal characters. The book offers candid, insider accounts of the tenures of four Huston-Tillotson University presidents — John Q. Taylor King […]

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AFRO honors Maryland HBCUs at Juneteenth Breakfast

AFRO honors Maryland HBCUs at Juneteenth Breakfast, Campus News /

The AFRO hosted its third annual Juneteenth Breakfast June 18, honoring Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and celebrating their commitment to educational excellence.  Held at the Center Club in Baltimore, the event brought together student, alumni, faculty and leaders from Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, University of Maryland Eastern

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Three Mississippi-based HBCUs look to expand AI Education

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A $9.1 million higher education grant awarded to the state of Mississippi will help three HBCUs to increase entrepreneurship, job training, and artificial intelligence (AI) education. Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, and Alcorn State University will benefit from the multi-million-dollar grant. Governor Tate Reeves announced the funds through the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP) on June

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Wiley University Launches Financial Litercy & Wellness Cimmunity Program

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Written By Lexx Thornton Willey (College) University recently announced its new and free community Financial Literacy and Wellness Program! This program was made possible through a grant the University received from the T.D. Jakes Foundation and Wells Fargo Bank.   Earlier this year in April, it was announced that “The T.D. Jakes Foundation (TDJF), with funding

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Morgan State President David K. Wilson Receives Distinguished HBCU Leadership Award

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Morgan State University President David K. Wilson has been named a recipient of the esteemed Dr. Frederick S. Humphries Sr. Leadership Award, presented by the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University. The recognition was formally conferred during a special ceremony held in June on the campus of Clark Atlanta University. The award, named in honor

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TSU Reaches $96 Million Agreement 

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Written By Lexx Thornton Tennessee State University has reached an agreement with the state of Tennessee that allows the university to reallocate $96 million to support its operational needs over the next three years.   The funds — which were previously allocated for deferred maintenance — make up a portion of the $250 million that the

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Florida A&M University (FAMU) marching band Band of The Year funding questioned

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By Stephen J. Gaither The Florida A&M University (FAMU) marching band – The Marching 100 – currently sits atop the HBCU marching band world. But there are concerns that its budget may be impacted by a controversial incoming president set to receive a significant raise. The FAMU Foundation’s Board of Trustees have yet to approve

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Florida Memorial University Tackles Housing Crisis with $1B Public-Private Partnership

Campus News, Florida Memorial University Tackles Housing Crisis with $1B Public-Private Partnership /

Florida Memorial University (FMU), South Florida’s only HBCU, is taking a bold step to solve one of its biggest challenges: affordable housing. As first reported by the Miami Herald. FMU has partnered with Miami-based developer Redwood Dev Co on a transformative project that will bring new housing, upgraded facilities, and long-term growth to the HBCU campus. The

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Atlanta HBCU Steps Up After Job Corps Program Paused, Leaving Students in Limbo

Atlanta HBCU Steps Up After Job Corps Program Paused, Campus News, Leaving Students in Limbo /

Morris Brown CollegePresident Dr. Kevin Jameshas announced plans to assist displaced Job Corps students after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) temporarily paused enrollments and new student arrivals at several centers nationwide, including one in Atlanta. The federal decision has left hundreds of young adults in limbo, disrupting their education and career training. The Job Corps program,

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American Baptist College president retiring after Nashville HBCU’s 100th anniversary

American Baptist College president retiring after Nashville HBCU’s 100th anniversary, Campus News /

By Nikole Smith In North Nashville, an historic college celebrates a major milestone with its 100th anniversary. A quarter of American Baptist College’s legacy had Dr. Forrest Harris, Sr. at the helm. He’s now readying for retirement in June after 25 years as president. “For any institution to exist 100 years, it has built a

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