By Kyra Allessandrini The National Park Service announced it’s awarding $10,670,000 to help preserve HBCUs and on-campus repairs. The federal agency will contribute to 15 projects in eight states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program. “It’s vital for America’s HBCUs to preserve their vibrant history, ensuring that the places and
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By Vince Sims 50 of the top players from historically Black colleges and university got their practice in before hitting the national stage Friday. They got a chance to get game and life lessons from greats like Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., former Rangers second basemen Mark Mclemore and others. Mclemore explains why the
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By Kyle T. Moseley HBCU legend Jacoby Jones died three days after celebrating his 40th birthday. The former Lane College standout was pivotal to the Dragons football team from 2003 to 2006. He was named offensive player of the year, special team player of the year, and all-conference. Former Texas Southern head coach Johnnie Cole
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Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College announced the retirement of Dr. David A. Thomas as president. “Record-breaking” defines Thomas’s tenure at the College. Its innovative and impactful work has garnered international attention and partnerships with various notable institutions, corporations, and individuals; applications from high-achieving students have soared to an all-time high; substantial infrastructure investments have
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Courtesy Tallahassee Community College This is not the first time TSC has gone through a name change. Before it was known as Tallahassee Community College, it was Tallahassee Junior College. The latest name change was approved by the Legislature earlier this year and signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. TCC was one of
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Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University (NCCU) announced a transformative gift of $9.4 million from technology and networking hardware company Cisco Systems Inc., the company’s largest gift to any historically Black college and university (HBCU). The gift, awarded over two years, provides equipment, technical services and cybersecurity tools to NCCU to enhance the
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By Kyra Alessandrini North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is welcoming a new chancellor. Karrie Dixon will be the HBCU’s 13th chancellor starting July 1. “North Carolina Central has a rich legacy and history, and the role that it plays in the community is strong,” Dixon said in an announcement meeting on Thursday, according to The News & Observer.
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By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University Interim President Ronald Johnson marked the beginning of his tenure with a significant community event on his first day in Nashville. President Johnson attended the July 8th Rotary Club of Nashville meeting, which featured Gov. Bill Lee. Rotary President and TSU alumnus Dr. Alfred Degrafinreid II recognized Johnson, who attended
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By Quintessa Williams There has been a recent increase in enrollment and applications at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). According to a report from HBCU Connect on July 5, the growing trend of Black students pursuing higher education in Black spaces has been driven by several factors. Schools such as Hampton University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Howard
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By Freda Ross Major League Baseball’s All-Star week kicks off tonight at Globe Life Field in Arlington with the Swingman Classic featuring 50 student athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The game is sponsored by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation, which works to make baseball and softball more accessible for all kids. Its executive director,
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