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HBCUs Mobilize Support for UNC Asheville in Hurricane Helene Aftermath

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Members of the University Police Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University deployed to the University of North Carolina-Asheville to assist in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Following the approval of UNCA’s mission request by North Carolina Emergency Management, NCAT emergency management director Travis Auman is among those delivering essential supplies to the […]

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Team of HBCUs Gets $3M for Semiconductor Research

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In an achievement aimed at advancing semiconductor research and enhancing workforce development, researchers from seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities have secured a three-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation. This initiative is part of the NSF’s $10.5 million inaugural Advancing Research Capacity at HBCUs through Exploration and Innovation Ideas Lab. ARC-HBCU aims

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EPA Launches Inaugural HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Federal Advisory Council, marking a pivotal moment in the agency’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in environmental policymaking and workforce development. The HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council is tasked with providing independent counsel and recommendations to

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Tim Abney to be Inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class 2024

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The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has announced that Tim Abney, the interim athletic director at Lincoln University of Missouri, will be enshrined in its Class of 2024. The induction ceremony will take place at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri, on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. “I am extremely humbled and

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19 HBCUs Recognized as Fulbright Institutional Leaders

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In a significant move to bolster international academic exchange, the U.S. Department of State announced today that 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been designated as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” for their outstanding engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2023-24 academic year. The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming 2024 Annual National

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WSJ Ranks North Carolina A&T Top Public HBCU

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The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 national rankings recognize North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the nation’s top public historically Black university. The ranking assesses how effectively colleges prepare their graduates for financial success, focusing on factors such as graduation rates and future earnings rather than institutional reputation or financial health. Among the

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North Carolina A&T Welcomes Delegation from Malawi and Zambia to Boost Agricultural Collaboration

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This summer, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences hosted a significant delegation of government leaders from the Republics of Malawi and Zambia. The visit aimed to showcase advanced agricultural research and innovative techniques these nations may adopt to enhance their farm productivity and food security. The event was organized

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Clark Atlanta University Receives $2 Million NSF Grant to Lead HBCU CHIPS Network Initiative

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The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded Clark Atlanta University with a $2 million grant for an initiative aimed at strengthening semiconductor research and education across Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As principal investigator and lead institution for this two-year project, CAU will lead the HBCU CHIPS Network. HBCU CHIPS Network is a collaborative partnership

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HBCU and NBA Legend Alvin Attles Passes Away at 87

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North Carolina A&T State University and Golden State Warriors legend Alvin Attles died at 87. North Carolina A&T State University and Golden State Warriors legend Alvin Attles has passed at the age of 87. The Golden State Warriors confirmed his death on Wednesday, stating he was surrounded by family at his home in the San

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