It’s a different world! Debbie Allen is headed to Clark Atlanta University, and the HBCU community is receiving one of its most beloved cultural icons during a moment that feels bigger than a speech. The legendary actress, director, and choreographer will deliver the 2026 commencement address for Clark Atlanta University’s graduating class, with the ceremony set for Monday,
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By Cedric Mobley Jayda Gray and Sophia Hurtado-Hernández have spent the past few years stirring up a bit of trouble at Howard University — good trouble. As co-chairs of the Coalition for Good Trouble, the graduating senior political science majors have taken the lead in promoting voting among Howard’s students. By setting up tables with information,
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By Jonathan Landrum, Jr. Comedian Dave Chappelle stood on the front lawn of a newly restored 19th-century schoolhouse Thursday, joining neighbors and local officials as a small-town radio station secured its future in the community he calls home. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked two historic moments: Chappelle’s restoration of the Union Schoolhouse and WYSO’s relocation of its new
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By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. Dr. Houman Hemmati, an ophthalmologist critical of the government’s Covid vaccine response, is the front-runner for the role of the nation’s vaccine chief at the Food and Drug Administration, according to two people familiar with the matter. If selected, Hemmati would replace Dr. Vinay Prasad, who is leaving the agency this month after facing
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Morris Brown will commemorate its first wave of graduations since regaining accreditation. This year’s commencement ceremony for Morris Brown College holds a special place in the HBCU’s history. This cohort of graduates, deemed the “Restoration Class,” is the first to graduate from Morris Brown since its reaccreditation. As the 92 spring graduates of Morris Brown
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Alabama A&M University (AAMU) has been selected as a regional lead institution for Amazon Web Services–Machine Learning University (AWS-MLU), further elevating the University’s role as a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning education, research, and workforce development. AAMU joins Delaware State University, Howard University, City Colleges of Chicago, and Oklahoma City Community College as one
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UNCF today announced the winners of the 2026 HBCU Stock Pitch Competition, a national competition that challenges student teams from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to deliver equity security analysis and investment recommendations before a panel of senior industry and academic leaders. Students engaged directly with industry professionals, participated in mentorship sessions, and navigated
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By Priscilla Thompson, Jackie Montalvo and Zoya Wazir HOUSTON — Azzi Fudd has been waiting years for this moment. After four seasons as a star guard for the University of Connecticut, she was taken No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in Monday’s WNBA Draft. Ahead of her selection, she told NBC News there was only one way to
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The HBCU Research Capacity Act aims to enhance federal research funding access for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Quiver AI Summary Introduction of HBCU Research Capacity Act: U.S. Representatives French Hill, Alma Adams, Richard McCormick, and Shomari Figures have introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act, aimed at increasing access to federal research funding for Historically Black
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By Michael R. Blood After the dramatic downfall of Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, the race for California governor is moving on. Once a leading candidate to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, Swalwell suspended his campaign — then announced he would resign from Congress — following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman. A lengthy lineup of remaining candidates is
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