By Deidre Williams Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Nursing (SON) is advancing healthcare delivery across the state and the nation with the latest graduation of 26 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students—the largest cohort in recent program history. The graduating class includes 13 Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNP) and 13 Adult Gerontology Primary
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Texas Southern University is facing heightened scrutiny after Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for a formal audit of the university’s financial operations, describing preliminary findings as “deeply disturbing.” The request has placed the Houston-based HBCU at the center of a growing conversation about financial oversight, governance, and accountability within public higher education institutions across
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HBCU coaching transitions at Howard University are coming into focus as the school moves to hire one of its most accomplished alumni. The program has extended an offer to former record-setting quarterback Ted White to become its next head football coach. Howard announced the decision on Jan. 2, 2026, confirming that White would replace Larry
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More than 40 individuals selected for the sixth cohort of executive leaders representing more than 30 HBCUs The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (HBCU ELI) at Clark Atlanta University today announced its 2026 Community of Fellows, a selective cohort of leaders preparing to serve as the next generation of presidents and senior executives across Historically Black Colleges and
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When Marshall Faulk accepted the head coaching job at Southern University, the move signaled ambition. Now, with the reported addition of FBS quarterback transfer Zeon Chriss, that ambition is beginning to take tangible form. According to CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz, FBS transfer Zeon Chriss is expected to sign with Faulk and the Southern Jaguars. The
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For years, Lincoln football has become a familiar name to HBCU fans, especially during homecoming season. That will change in 2026. On January 6, 2026, Lincoln University of California announced that Desmond Gumbs stepped down as head football coach. He will remain the school’s athletic director. The university also confirmed that Lincoln football will not compete during
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By Sahil Kapur, Scott Wong, Melanie Zanona and Julie Tsirkin WASHINGTON — The House voted Thursday to revive expired Obamacare funds for three years, after a group of Republicans rebelled against their party leaders and teamed up with Democrats to force the vote. The vote was 230-196, with 17 Republicans joining a unanimous Democratic caucus to pass the legislation. Most of the breakaway
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By Doha Madani The deadline for the WNBA to agree on a new contract with the players union is Friday, and it appears the two sides remain at a distance even after almost a year of negotiations. This week marks the end of a second extension to the current contract, which should have expired on Oct. 31
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As the nation heads into the holiday season, Langston University School of Business (LUSB) is celebrating a historic academic achievement that places the institution firmly among the most innovative and impactful business schools in the country. For the second consecutive assessment cycle, Langston business seniors scored in the top 1% nationally on the rigorous Peregrine
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By Marlene Lenthang and Julia Ainsley Two people were wounded Thursday in a shooting by a Border Patrol agent in Portland, Oregon, police said, in what federal officials have called an act of self-defense during a targeted vehicle stop. The shooting comes one day after Renee Nicole Good, 37, a U.S. citizen and mother, was fatally shot by an Immigration
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