Established in 1875, Knoxville College is one of Tennessee’s oldest historically Black colleges and universities and remains a vital institution for higher education among African Americans in East Tennessee. Founded by the United Presbyterian Church of North America to serve freed men and women, it opened as a normal school for training teachers before becoming
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This week, Tennessee State University students were met with a surprise on their walk to class. On Tuesday, the Nashville HBCU reported that a group of people, unaffiliated with the university, appeared on campus around 3 pm without prior notice. The group known as “Fearless Debaters,” reportedly appeared on TSU’s campus with filming equipment, “Make
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U.S. News and World Report released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings Sept. 23, recognizing Howard University as the No. 1 national university for social mobility in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. Among the national universities in the social mobility category, Howard ranked No. 17 overall and was also the top historically Black college or
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When it comes to shaping the future of women’s basketball, Dawn Staley has never shied away from leading the charge. The Hall of Famer and South Carolina head coach has built the Lady Gamecocks into a national powerhouse, but her influence stretches far beyond wins, titles, and trophies. For Staley, scheduling isn’t just about competitive balance—it’s
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Executives from the commercial real estate industry—many of them Morehouse College alumni— gathered with friends and colleagues at MetLife Stadium for the third consecutive year to raise funds for the Morehouse Real Estate Institute (MREI), an academic initiative launching this fall. The fundraiser took place during the HBCU NY Classic, where Morehouse faced off against Howard University
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The Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader initiative recognizes institutions that demonstrate significant engagement with the Fulbright Program. For the 2024-2025 academic year, Fayetteville State University is one of 20 HBCUs nationwide to receive this distinction. Through this involvement, the university expands opportunities for students and faculty to study, teach and conduct research abroad, while also welcoming
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With her silken-polished voice, commitment to news, dedication to community building and love for music – especially the jazzy kind – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Robin Boyce graced the St. Louis airwaves in 1980 during a time when Black voices and views were a “low frequency” on local radio stations. She was a trailblazer. On
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College has once again made history, claiming the #1 spot among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. This remarkable achievement marks the 19th consecutive year Spelman has earned this top honor—a testament to its enduring commitment to academic excellence, student empowerment,
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By Monica Alba and Zoë Richards The White House is raising the stakes of a potential government shutdown by drafting a request for federal agencies to prepare “reduction in force” plans in case Congress doesn’t pass a spending bill before Oct. 1. In a memo from the Office of Management and Budget, obtained by NBC News, the Trump administration indicated it’s
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By Tyler Kingkade After dozens of school districts and colleges fired employees or placed them on leave over social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, some of those employees are turning to federal courts to get their jobs back. A former Ball State University staff member is suing the Indiana school’s president after she was fired for posting on Facebook:
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