By Alcino Donadel With campus IT teams reaching Amazon-like levels of service, predictive analytics boosting student enrollment and retention, and AI yet to unlock its potential, HBCUs can no longer afford to do âmore with lessâ in higher edâs tech-infused environment, declares a new report from Complete College America. The nonprofit, dedicated to improving equitable college completion rates, is challenging
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By Stephen J. Gaither HBCU Miles College and Birmingham-Southern College have signed a purchase agreement for BSCâs 192-acre campus. Both Boards of Trustees have unanimously voted to enter into a purchase agreement, following a letter of intent submitted by Miles shortly after BSC ceased normal operations on May 31, 2024. The purchase will scale the
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By Sharon Johnson The Associated Press The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day. The children
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By Liam Knox Over the past few weeks, a steady stream of highly selective colleges have reported significant declines in first-time Black student enrollment, a drop most institutions have pinned on the Supreme Courtâs 2023 affirmative action ban. But one collegeâs challenge is anotherâs opportunity: Historically Black colleges and universities appear to be benefiting from a
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By Ashley Brown 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 agencyâs 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
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By  Deepa Shivaram and Alejandra Marquez Janse Vice President Harris gave the lengthiest economic speech of her campaign on Wednesday, describing what she called a âpragmaticâ vision that would work with the private sector to help grow opportunities for the middle class. In Pittsburgh â a city known for its steel industry in a state
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By Dorian Smith-Garcia With the summer winding down, students are heading back to campus for the upcoming school year. Many of them will be beginning at or returning to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). These critical pillars of the Black community not only educate young people and prepare them for a post collegiate
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Courtesy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a historically Black institution, has recently renewed a scholarship program dedicated to students from Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland. The scholarship agreement aims to provide a financial incentive for Wor-Wic students to attend the HBCU upon completing their associateâs degree.
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By Sydney Cullier The tradition of classic football games between historically Black colleges and universities began with the 1919 Thanksgiving Day game between Howard University and Lincoln University. Featuring lively marching bands, intense rivalries and a strong sense of community, these classic games showcase the enduring legacy of HBCU football. Here are 13 key HBCU football
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By Irene Sentner, Politico Former President Donald Trump promised Tuesday that if elected, the U.S. will âtake other countriesâ jobs,â laying out a plan for a âmanufacturing renaissanceâ by offering âthe lowest taxes, the lowest energy costs [and] the lowest regulatory burdenâ to companies that manufacture products in the U.S. Speaking to a crowd in
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