By Reuters Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is launching its once-daily Wegovy pill in the United States on Monday, offering 1.5 milligram and 4 mg doses at $149 per month for self-paying patients in an intensely competitive weight-loss drug market. The pill was approved by the Food and Drug Administration last month, a boon to Novo Nordisk as it
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A new study released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) reveals a significant disconnect between what high school educators know about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and what students are actually learning about them. The study, “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges,” was released on January 2, 2026, and examines how teachers and school counselors influence college readiness and exposure
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Ja Morant gifts MVSU uniforms to kick off 2026 in a way that hits different for HBCU hoops. The Memphis Grizzlies star and his mother, Jamie Morant, surprised Mississippi Valley State University’s women’s basketball team with brand-new, all-white jerseys and multiple colorways of Morant’s latest signature sneaker, the Nike Ja 3—an upgrade that instantly adds pride, visibility,
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By Lexx Thornton The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly announced a $125,000 award from GE Aerospace Foundation to support new equipment and hands-on learning resources for its aviation maintenance technology program. UDC’s program — based in a fully equipped hangar classroom at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — prepares students for high-demand
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A controversial ending has sparked debate across the HBCU basketball landscape after Savannah State dropped a tightly contested 64–62 decision to Morehouse College on Saturday night at Forbes Arena. Savannah State says it will prepare an official protest with the SIAC. The dispute centers on a scoring error that occurred late in the first half, an issue Savannah
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Charlotte is gearing up to make noise in a major way as the 2026 BIG HBCU Southern Classic Battle of the Bands takes over the city on January 24, 2026, bringing one of the most electrifying celebrations of HBCU band culture indoors for the first time. Hosted at Bojangles Coliseum, this year’s showcase raises the bar by
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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, proudly announces its 2026 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class. This year’s inductees represent a legacy of competitive excellence, leadership, and service that has elevated the CIAA and its member institutions for generations. The 2026 Hall of Fame Class includes: Jerome “Biggie” Bell Sr. (Virginia State
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By Erika Edwards Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are likely to continue to rise in the coming weeks. At least 5,000 people have died this season, including nine children. For
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As part of President Trump’s executive order establishing the White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services (HHS) has launched the Roy Wilkins Fellowship program for students at historically Black colleges and universities interested in pursuing careers in public service. The
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By Rebecca Shabad WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon is taking steps to downgrade Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay because of his “seditious statements.” Hegseth said in a statement that Kelly, of Arizona, a retired Navy captain, was part of a group of members of Congress who six weeks ago “released
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