U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in introducing the bipartisan HBCU Research Capacity Act, legislation that would streamline federal funding opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). To announce the bill, the Senators hosted over 30 HBCU presidents from across the country for a roundtable discussion. Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims, Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton T. Ross
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By Raquel Coronell Uribe President Donald Trump is adding his name to U.S. dollar bills, the first time a sitting president’s signature will go on paper currency, the Treasury Department announced Thursday. Trump’s signature will go on the bills in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, the Treasury said. Historically, paper currency carries the signatures of the treasury
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By Sahil Kapur, Owen Hayes, Brennan Leach and Lauren Zola WASHINGTON — The Senate agreed unanimously early Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 40-day shutdown, but without funding for immigration enforcement and deportation operations. Senators approved the package at 2:20 a.m by voice vote following a marathon session, hours after President Donald Trump announced that he would
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Livingstone College marked its 147th Founder’s Day with gratitude, renewal, and powerful reminders of the strength of the HBCU community. Held on February 5, 2026, under the theme “The Morning of an Audacious Idea,” the celebration carried added meaning. It marked the public return of President Dr. Anthony J. Davis after a successful kidney transplant.
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Courtesy of Kentucky State University Kentucky’s only public historically black university is getting a legislative lifeline. Senate Bill 185 would create a partnership between Kentucky State University, the Kentucky General Assembly and the Council on Postsecondary Education to support the school financially and educationally. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, said Kentucky State
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ORS™ Haircare is proud to partner with HBCU Culture Shop on a limited-edition HBCU-themed collection across select ORS Olive Oil products currently available nationwide. The partnership celebrates the pride, excellence, and cultural impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities while deepening ORS’ engagement with HBCU communities across the country. Debuting during Black History Month, the collaboration marks the beginning of broader
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By Kelly O’Donnell, Katherine Doyle, Gary Grumbach and Kyla Guilfoil A Trump administration official made two criminal referrals Wednesday against New York Attorney General Letitia James months after the Justice Department failed for a third time in its efforts to prosecute the longtime target of President Donald Trump. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte alleged in the referrals that James committed insurance
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Dawson Odums knows the HBCU football journey because he’s lived it. As a former HBCU player himself, he understands the culture and mission. He knows the responsibility that comes with leading young Black men at a historically Black institution. Now at Bowie State University, Odums is building more than a football program. He’s creating an organization
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Media personality and cultural commentator Charlamagne tha God is continuing to champion HBCU excellence—this time showing support for rising NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth during his recent appearance in Darlington. As one of the most recognizable voices in media, Charlamagne’s co-sign brings added visibility to Caruth’s journey, underscoring the growing influence of HBCU talent in spaces where representation
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Tuskegee University is celebrating a major win after its student team secured first place at the ninth annual National HBCU Battle of the Brains competition, bringing home a $20,000 grand prize. According to Tuskegee University, the team earned the top spot with their concept called SHOP.PY, a business idea focused on solving a growing problem
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