Written By Lexx Thornton University In a visionary design studio, architecture students explored how Texas’ iconic water towers could evolve into hubs of climate resilience, community engagement, and environmental innovation. What if one of Texas’ most recognizable structures could help solve the challenges of tomorrow? More than 1,000 water towers rise above Texas towns and
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Written By Lexx Thornton Langston University has been designated a Research College and University by the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions, one of only 216 institutions nationwide to hold this classification. “This recognition highlights the hard work and dedication of our researchers, faculty, and staff who strive to strengthen the academy,” said Dr. Alonzo
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Written by Lexx Thornton Howard University will make history as it hosts the first-ever HBCU CHIPS Network Conference, uniting over 20 HBCUs, industry leaders, and federal partners for an unprecedented collaboration on semiconductor research and workforce development. The conference opens with remarks from Howard President Ben Vinson III, Provost Anthony Wutoh, and Senior Vice President
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Written By Lexx Thornton UD senior Melinda Hill explores food science career possibilities through internships and independent projects. Melinda Hill, a senior at the University of Delaware, grew up in a family of scientists. She was interested in science but also had a passion for cooking, and she didn’t want to give up either when
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Written By Lexx Thornton Outgoing LSU President William Tate, the first Black president of any SEC school, is calling for more investment in Southern University in a new paper analyzing the financial disparities between Louisiana’s two land-grant universities. The analysis was written by Tate and Keena Arbuthnot, dean of LSU’s Graduate School, who is also
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During the 2025 NBA Draft, Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nathaniel Clifton, the first Black players to be drafted and play in the league, were honored in the 75th anniversary of the achievement. The sons of the three players joined NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on stage along with Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and
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Courtesy of Alabama A&M University This summer, 14 Alabama A&M University students are part of Meharry Medical College’s 2025 BS/MD Program – the largest contingent of any participating institution. The six-week summer initiative brings together 90 undergraduates from 12 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Designed to prepare the next generation of physicians, the BS/MD
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Led by HBCUs Delaware State University, Southern University and A&M College, Alabama State University, and Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, the platform aims to bring the “excellence, culture, and legacy of HBCUs” into the digital age. The scheme aims to provide students everywhere with access to HBCUs, with no geographical limitations. eHBCU offers
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By Randall Barnes HBCU alumna LaVon Bracy Davis finds herself facing a very interesting opponent in the Florida State Senate election: her brother Randolph Bracy. The seat, which represents a portion of metro Orlando, was left open following the passing of longtime state Senator Geraldine Thompson earlier this year LaVon Bracy Davis is an attorney who earned
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The HBCU Week Foundation brought out its A-List supporters for its sixth annual Awards Gala. Stephen A. Smith and Anthony Anderson made their way to the Hotel DuPont in Delaware as ambassadors of the foundation’s mission to uplift HBCU scholars. The June 20 event celebrated the launch of HBCU Week’s Arts and Entertainment Scholarship Program.
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