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Monique Guillory Named Ninth President of Dillard University

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Courtesy of Dillard University After seven months of service as interim president, Monique Guillory has been officially named the ninth president of Dillard University, a historically Black university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dillard University enrolls about 1,100 undergraduate students, 89 percent of whom are Black. While it is primarily an undergraduate institution, the university recently […]

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Livingstone College Receives $3M Anonymous Donation as Renovation Plans Unfold

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Courtesy of Livingstone College Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis revealed to faculty and staff that the school is kicking off the new year with an impressive $3 million donation from an anonymous benefactor. This contribution adds to the $23 million the donor has already given the school over the past fiscal year, including a notable

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PVAMU’s new Foodscaping venture targets importance of agriculture in daily living

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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Food insecurity remains a pressing issue, with reports revealing that 1 in 5 families in the greater Houston area struggle to access sufficient food. This challenge extends to college campuses nationwide, where 40% of students regularly face difficulties in obtaining healthy, nutritious meals, according to the World Health Organization.

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Bridging Cultures and Redefining Urban Futures: Morgan State University’s Rotterdam Experience

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Courtesy of Morgan State University Last March, Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) embarked on a transformative 10-day journey to Rotterdam, Netherlands, blending academic rigor with cultural exploration. The trip, held from March 15–25, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in international collaboration and hands-on learning as students and faculty worked alongside the

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HBCU recieves unrestricted donation from longtime supporters

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Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University (TSU) celebrates an extraordinary gift from Janet and Jeff Share, esteemed supporters of the Houston, Texas HBCU whose dedication continues to elevate TSU’s mission. The Shares have generously donated a condominium to the University. The condominium is located on Houston’s west side roughly two miles away from

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Fisk University to Expand Foreign Language and International Business Education

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Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University, a historically Black educational institutio in Nashville, Tennessee, has recently formed a new partnership with the Japan Foundation, a special legal entity dedicated to the international dissemination of Japanese culture. Through a new grant issued by the Japan Foundation, Fisk University aims to expand its foreign language offerings and

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Wiley University Establishes a New Partnership With a Community College in Anguilla

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Courtsy of Wiley University Wiley University, a historically Black institution in Marshall, Texas, has recently signed a new agreement with Anguilla Community College on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. The new partnership will provide students at the community college with a formal pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree, allowing them to transfer credits and receive

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U.S. Finalizes New Rules For Distance Ed And College Prep Programs

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By Jessica Blake Colleges will have to submit to the federal government new data on their distance education programs under a batch of new rules the Biden administration finalized Monday. The rules, which will take effect July 1, 2026, will likely be the president’s last package of new regulations for colleges and universities before Trump

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Kentucky State University Creates a New Pathway to Bachelor’s Degrees for Local Nurses

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Courtesy of Kentucky State University Kentucky State University, a historically Black institution in Frankfort, has recently partnered with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to advance nursing education in Kentucky. Students who graduate from ECTC’s nursing program now have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor of nursing degree from Kentucky State University through the ECTC-2-KSU Pathway

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TSU Awarded $1 Million from HUD to address Metro Nashville Housing Challenges

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By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University research could hold the key to affordable housing and other housing challenges facing families in Metro Nashville. TSU’s College of Public Service received a $1 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a Center of Excellence – Urban and Community Research

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