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Five HBCU programs are headed to the NCAA Division I basketball tournaments, giving Black college basketball a strong presence across both the men’s and women’s brackets. This year’s field includes the Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball team, the Howard Bison men’s basketball team, the Prairie View A&M Panthers men’s basketball team, the Howard Bison women’s […]
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Howard University has received an unprecedented $80 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking one of the largest gifts in the school’s 158-year history and a major moment for the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Howard University donation underscores a continuing trend of transformative philanthropy flowing into HBCUs, providing critical support
It was a proud HBCU moment as Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton celebrated a major milestone—her son, Diezel Braxton, graduated from Howard University. The multi-platinum R&B legend shared the joyous news on social media, highlighting a powerful moment of legacy and achievement within Black academia. Diezel, who studied film at Howard, crossed the stage during the
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Howard University just made history with its 157th Commencement ceremony, honoring its largest graduating class to date. On Sunday, May 11, the university conferred degrees to 3,167 students, a 13% increase from the previous year, reinforcing Howard’s position as a global leader in Black excellence and higher education. Students from 44 U.S. states and 29
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The legacy of Willis “Bill” Graves Jr., a groundbreaking civil rights attorney known for his relentless fight against racial housing discrimination, was honored this month with a new marker on the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail. The dedication ceremony took place at 814 Oberlin Road, the location of Graves’ birthplace. This location now serves as
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Howard University is making significant strides in athletics and community engagement, particularly through its Division I swim team, the only HBCU team at this level. The team recently earned the key to the City of Eatonville, an honor that underscores its remarkable journey within a sport where Black representation has often been limited. Coach Nic
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“[[W]hen people ask why you are fighting against your own school, when they try to tell you that you are wrong to protest [….], you have to tell them it’s because you love Howard University, because you love Black people… We fought too hard to let our Black institutions end up in the hands of
In a notable recognition of his contributions to scholarship and leadership, Dr. Ben Vinson III, president of Howard University, has been formally inducted into the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. This honor places him among an elite cohort of 250 new members. The Academy chooses members from diverse fields within five divisions: Mathematical
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The National Education Association Foundation has announced the selection of Joshua Middleton, an Ed.D. candidate at Howard University, as its inaugural Community Schools Graduate Fellow. This fellowship aims to bolster the NEA Foundation’s commitment to exploring the vital roles of educators’ voices and leadership in fostering student success through community schools. Middleton, an accomplished educator
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President Joe Biden will speak at the 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference, organized by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. His address will highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic commitment to HBCUs, reflecting a record investment of over $16 billion since January 2021,
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