By Laura Strickler, Monica Alba, Jonathan Allen and Julia Ainsley The devastating Texas flooding that has killed nearly 120 people is the first high-profile disaster the Federal Emergency Management Agency has faced during the current Trump administration. But while the loss of life has been catastrophic, former and current FEMA officials told NBC News that the relatively small geographic area affected means
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Written By Lexx Thornton In North Nashville, an historic college celebrates a major milestone with its 100th anniversary. A quarter of American Baptist College’s legacy had Dr. Forrest Harris, Sr. at the helm. He’s now readying for retirement in June after 25 years as president.  “For any institution to exist 100 years, it has built
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Written By Lexx Thornton Rutgers-Newark is planning to partner with the University of the Virgin Islands on a program that would bring graduate students pursuing STEM careers to Rutgers-Newark. “This is just another opportunity for us to attract quality students,” said Rutgers-Newark Interim Chancellor Jeffrey Robinson. “And it was another way for us to broaden
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By Lexx Thornton Professors at Ohio’s only public historically Black university are worried a new controversial higher education law will have a chilling effect on their campus.  Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio was originally the Normal and Industrial Department within Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and a
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Written By Lexx Thornton Michigan’s only HBCU is a part of a consortium of Historically Black Colleges and Universities launching “eHBCU” on Tuesday. Pensole Lewis College joins Alabama State University, Delaware State University, and the Southern University A&M College System in the effort.  eHBCU offers students across the country the chance to earn degrees and
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Written By Lexx Thornton Early Monday, State Representative Johnny Shaw presented a check from the State to Lane College in the amount of $150,000. This funding will create opportunities for the health and well-being of Lane’s students, faculty, and staff.  “Well, the wellness program here is an opportunity for students to get some extra training,
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Written By Lexx Thornton For Ja’Myah Knox, participation in the 2025 National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Va., meant more than just an exercise in personal development — it was a milestone on a journey of deep personal significance. Knox, a May 2025 graduate of White Hall High School, was selected to attend the week-long event
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Written By Lexx Thornton A college in the Midlands partnered with the American Heart Association to detect any signs of heart issues in athletes before it’s too late. Benedict College and NOLA Network joined the association for the “keep the beat” heart screening initiative, designed to better detect Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart
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By Delatria Palacios   The partnership between HBCU Connect and Labcorp stands as a powerful example of how collaboration can reshape the future of life sciences. It’s goes beyond hiring, it’s about cultivating Black excellence, driving innovation, and opening pathways for historically underrepresented communities to thrive in one of the most vital sectors of our time.Â
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By Delatria Palacios   The 2025 Healthy Heart Nation (HHN) HBCU Scholarship is more than a pathway, it’s a promise of visibility, support, and opportunity for students standing at the crossroads of advocacy, leadership, and innovation.  This scholarship is a bridge to healing, hope, and a lasting impact. It’s a meaningful call to the next generation:
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