June 25, 2024

UAPB Receives $2 Million Grant to Continue Renovation of the Hazzard Building

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will receive a $2 million grant from the state for the next phase of renovation of the Hazzard Building on North University Drive. This renovation project aims to preserve the building’s historical significance while modernizing its facilities to

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More students are applying to NC’s HBCUs. What’s driving the trend?

By Korie Dean Several of North Carolina’s historically Black universities are seeing an increase in interest from prospective students this application cycle — the first one since the consideration of race as a factor in college admissions was ruled unconstitutional. Less than a full year removed from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, it’s still too

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Tennessee State University unveils first HBCU hockey jersey

By Stephen Gaither TSU head coach Duante’ Abercrombie unveiled TSU’s 2025-26 home jerseys during the Roar City panel at the 67th TSUNAA Convention on campus. The jersey is primarily blue, with red and white accents that add to its vibrant appearance. On the back of the jersey, the last name and the number are displayed in bold

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Merck Is Partnering With America’s Largest HBCU To Launch a Collaborative Biotechnology Learning Center

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University Building the workforce of tomorrow means investing in the students of today. That’s why Merck has partnered with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) – the largest historically Black college and university in the U.S. – to launch the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center. “We’re pleased

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Eligible Community College Students Guaranteed Transfer to Sacramento State’s Black Honors College

By Evan Castillo Eligible transfer students from 15 California community colleges are guaranteed admission into the California State University, Sacramento Black Honors College (BHC). The BHC is a first-in-the-nation honors college designed to support Black and African American students’ success. It will have dedicated faculty and staff and a 6,000-square-foot space. The BHC is open

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Getty Images to Preserve Digital Photo Archives at Delaware State University

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University has recruited Getty Images, a global visual content creator and marketplace, to preserve images from the historically Black university’s photography archives. The new partnership was established through Getty Images’ HBCU Photo Archive Grants Program. Currently, Delaware State University’s photo archives contain thousands of images taken over the

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