April 02, 2026

HBCU Benedict College Reports 104% Increase in 4-Year Graduation Rates

Benedict College’s four-year graduation rate has skyrocketed. According to a news release, the Historically Black University (HBCU), which serves a student population that is 85% Pell-eligible, first-generation, and primarily from low-wealth backgrounds, and is led by President Roslyn Clark Artis, has achieved a 104% increase in its four-year graduation rate, compared with its historical average. “Our entire campus

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Indianapolis Black Chamber to host HBCU All-Star Experience tip-off party

The Indianapolis Black Chamber of Commerce will host the official tip-off party for the HBCU All-Star Experience on Saturday, April 4, as part of a championship weekend celebration in the city. The event is intended to welcome visitors and highlight the culture and history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities as Indianapolis hosts national HBCU

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Inside the Supreme Court as Trump faced the justices he’s criticized

By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON — Usually, when a Supreme Court session starts, all eyes in the courtroom are on the mahogany bench behind which the justices sit. Not this time. Abuzz with word that President Donald Trump would become the first sitting president known to have attended a Supreme Court oral argument, reporters and others in

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Are HBCU Draft Prospects Being Overlooked? Media Coverage Says Yes

The are nearly 50 HBCUs fielding intercollegiate football programs at all competition levels—including NCAA Divisions I and II, the NAIA, and key independent conferences. This weekend in Ashburn, VA, the NFL hosted the HBCU Showcase, where 48 HBCU and 11 International Player Pathway Pro Day prospects participated in rigorous drills, meetings, and interviews at the Training

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Trump makes his case for Iran war, saying it will end ‘shortly’ but more strikes are ahead

By Katherine Doyle President Donald Trump hailed the U.S. military’s “unstoppable” prowess in the war with Iran, telling Americans in a prime-time address Wednesday night that the conflict, now entering its second month, will end “shortly” without offering a definite timeline. Delivered on Day 32 and framed as an operational update, Trump’s speech offered the clearest public

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Executive Order Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14398 on March 26, 2026. The order says the federal government should promote “economy and efficiency” in contracting by stopping what it defines as racially discriminatory DEI activities by federal contractors and subcontractors. In practice, it does that by requiring agencies to add a new contract clause, giving agencies and

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Lincoln University navigates HBCU identity and shifting demographics

The enrollment numbers at Lincoln University tell a story the university’s founders never imagined. According to Lincoln University enrollment data, white students now outnumber Black students on campus 921 to 870 as of fall 2025. This demographic shift has prompted questions about what it means to be a historically Black college or university. Lincoln is an

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Rep. Adams Hosts 8th Annual HBCU STEAM Days of Action

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, hosted the 8th Annual HBCU STEAM Days of Action in Washington, D.C. The two-day event brought together HBCU presidents, researchers, students, federal agency leaders, and Members of Congress to advance a shared agenda: securing the research infrastructure investments necessary for HBCUs to achieve R1 Carnegie

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Sen. Raphael Warnock Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Expand Federal Funding To HBCUs

by Sharelle B. McNair As the sole HBCU graduate serving in the U.S. Senate, Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock worked with a member on the opposite side of the political aisle to present a bipartisan bill that will extend federal funding opportunities to HBCUs, AfroTech reports. Warnock, a Morehouse College alum, and Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, home to

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Kel Mitchell and Yo-Yo Bring Star Power to Chicago Black College Expo

By Hazey Taughtme The National College Resources Foundation is bringing a major opportunity hub to Chicago’s South Side as students prepare to meet colleges, scholarship providers, and career organizations under one roof. The gathering will take place at Chicago State University, placing students inside a space built on decades of academic legacy. Founded by Dr. Theresa Price, the organization

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