Written By Lexx Thornton Dr. Emily Jackson-Osagie, Interim Director of the School of Education at Southern University and A&M College, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Dr. Jackson-Osagie joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation. Educator-preparation programs today face
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Written By Lexx Thornton With hard hats on and shovels in hand, Tennessee State University leaders, dignitaries, and College of Agriculture faculty broke ground June 26 on the future of agricultural innovation. The historic ceremony is for the construction of new facilities that will support TSU’s Food and Animal Sciences and Environmental Sciences programs, spanning
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Written By Lexx Thornton President Donald Trump alluded that the next show to be canceled would be ABC’s hit daytime talk show “The View.” The commander-in-chief’s supposed threat comes after co-host Joy Behar said Trump is “jealous” of former President Barack Obama. In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, which was in response to Behar’s remarks,
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Written By Lexx Thornton The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened national origin discrimination investigations into the University of Louisville, the University of Nebraska Omaha, the University of Miami, the University of Michigan, and Western Michigan University. The investigations will determine whether these universities are granting scholarships only for Deferred
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UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB), in strategic collaboration with the Historic African Diaspora Placement Program (HADIP) and the Association of African Universities (AAU), announced the convening of a groundbreaking virtual symposium on Sept. 17, 2025. The theme “From Dialogue to Action: Advancing Partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and African Higher Education Institutions,” will bring together academic, philanthropic and industry leaders to
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By Cedric Mobley Howard University, the only R1 research institution which is also a historically Black college or university (HBCU), has selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to implement its transformative new campus dining vision called Howard University Hospitality. This collaboration between Aramark and Howard University marks a significant step in enhancing the campus experience through culinary innovation,
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Courtesy of Edward Waters University Edward Waters University (EWU) is making headlines this fall with an ambitious new initiative designed to eliminate technology barriers for its incoming students. Starting with the Fall 2025 semester, every first-time college freshman will receive a complimentary 11-inch Apple iPad equipped with a comprehensive four-year AppleCare+ subscription. The program, announced
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Maryland’s historically black colleges and universities have quietly been generating billions for the state’s economy, recent studies show. A new report from Econsult Solutions found that Morgan State University generated $1.5 billion for the state economy in 2024, and $891 million for Baltimore. The state’s preeminent public urban research university has seen consistent growth since it began studying its economic impact. Additionally,
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Alcorn State University is changing the game this fall. But instead of a new quarterback or head coach, it’s a fresh crew of media stars taking the field. They’re called The 4Kasters, and they’re bringing a youthful, high-energy twist to HBCU football coverage in 2025. Meet the 4Kasters: The New Faces of Alcorn Football Media
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By Sydney Goitia-Doran, The Seattle Medium Kennedy Catholic High School student Moniah Gabriel had not attended a pageant before, let alone participated in one. But after her mother signed her up for the Miss HBCU Teen 2025 pageant and her community voiced their support, she stepped onto the stage and shined —ultimately being crowned Miss HBCU
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