Written By Lexx Thornton A landmark gathering dedicated to advancing student success across HBCUs and partner institutions. The symposium, sponsored by the US Department of Commerce / Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) / National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Grant, will be held on November 6–7, 2025, at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania—the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU. This
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Written By Lexx Thornton LeMoyne-Owen College was a launching pad for Rev. Dr. Earle J. Fisher’s journey from joining the college as a student majoring in computer science to discovering a connection and passion for ministry. Now, Rev. Dr. Fisher serves as Professor of Religious Communication and Africana Studies and was recently appointed as the
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Courtesy of Howard University Howard University welcomed HBCU administrators, faculty, staff, students, and partners for the fourth biennial HBCU Symposium on Internationalization, a two-day convening focused on sharing best practices, building equitable partnerships, and charting next steps to expand global learning across historically Black institutions. The university’s Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center organized the symposium,
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with the newly renamed National Education Opportunity Network (NEON), formerly the National Education Equity Lab. Since Spelman joined the network in Spring 2023, the program has rapidly grown from one class and 50 students to two classes and nearly 300 students in
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Written By Lexx Thornton The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), led by Secretary Brooke Rollins, has announced a nationwide mandate requiring all current beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to reapply for their benefits. This sweeping directive is positioned as a critical measure to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse within the nearly $100
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Josh Shaw delivered the decisive moment for South Carolina State, breaking loose for a 30-yard touchdown run with just under two minutes left to secure a 34–27 victory over NC Central on Friday night. Shaw powered the Bulldogs’ (8-3, 4-0 MEAC) rushing attack with 83 yards on 10 carries, while KZ Adams chipped in 52
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Following the January dismissal of Reginald McDonald, former Tennessee State Aristocrat of Bands director, new reporting by The Tennesseean details excessive spending by McDonald on band activities, particularly on security services and lavish travel. McDonald, who had been the band director since 2015 and worked for Tennessee State for 24 years, was placed on paid administrative leave in January
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Adam Zuvanich/Houston Public Media Houston-area state Sen. Borris Miles, a Texas Southern University alumnus, said he was deeply concerned but not shocked when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted on social media an interim report by State Auditor Lisa Collier, alleging the school had mismanaged hundreds of millions of dollars. “I wasn’t overly surprised,” Miles said.
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By Alanis Thames Morgan State athletic director Dena Freeman-Patton faced a tough choice this year as she considered a new framework that allows colleges and universities to pay athletes directly. While opting in to the House settlement allows schools to remain competitive and attract top athletes, it can also create new financial pressure. Meanwhile, there
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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, today announced a new partnership with the Marcus Graham Project (MGP) to launch “D9 Campaign Clash: A Battle of the Brands.” The hybrid creative workshop invites college students and recent graduates from Divine 9 Greek organizations to develop innovative marketing campaigns celebrating
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