May 12, 2026

Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind Brewer of Spelman College on The Future of HBCUs and Producing the Leaders of Tomorrow

By Tiffani R. Alexander Spelman College Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind Brewer will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during Howard University’s 158th Commencement Ceremony on May 9. Spelman College Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind Brewer. Photo courtesy of Spelman College.   “I’m really excited about receiving this honorary Doctor of Laws from Howard

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FAMU Faculty Selected for Stanford Medicine–HBCU Research Program

By Rachel James-Terry Jillian Pope, Ph.D.’s, selection advances university research priorities and national academic partnerships Florida A&M University (FAMU) faculty member Jillian Pope, Ph.D., assistant professor for the Department of Biological Sciences, has been selected to participate in the second cohort of the Stanford Medicine–HBCU Faculty Fellows Research Program, a competitive initiative designed to strengthen research collaboration

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Savannah State Journalism and Mass Communications Celebrates ACEJMC Reaccreditation

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University is celebrating a major academic achievement as its Department of Journalism and Mass Communications has earned reaccreditation from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. The council took final action during its May 5 meeting at the Freedom Forum in Washington, D.C. The decision

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Howard University Commencement Draws National Attention After Mayor Bowser Speech

A proud Howard moment meets a public reaction Howard University commencement became one of the most talked-about HBCU moments of the week after Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser received a mixed reaction during her keynote address at the university’s 158th Commencement Convocation. The ceremony took place Saturday, May 9, on The Yard, where Howard University celebrated the Class of

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South Carolina State Launches $41.2 Million Campaign To Elevate Campus, Athletics And Research

SC State begins a historic fundraising push South Carolina State campaign momentum is building after the university officially launched a $41.2 million fundraising effort designed to expand student support, strengthen academics and athletics, and improve campus facilities. The five-year initiative, called The Power of SC State: A Capital Campaign to Elevate Excellence, is one of the university’s

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Magic Johnson inspires HBCU students at two commencements

NBA legend and business mogul Magic Johnson spent commencement season pouring wisdom, strategy, and motivation into HBCU graduates, delivering two impactful addresses at Tuskegee University and Stillman College centered on leadership, ownership, and preparing for the future. While each speech carried a different tone, Johnson’s core message remained the same: HBCU graduates must think bigger, move smarter, and

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Former Power Five, HBCU assistant coach passes away

The HBCU community is mourning the loss of former Howard University assistant football coach Warren Belin, a respected leader whose impact stretched far beyond the sidelines. Belin, known for his passion for mentoring student-athletes and developing elite defensive talent, passed away at the age of 58, leaving behind a lasting legacy across college football and the HBCU sports world.

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Supreme Court lets Alabama speed adoption of congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district

By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday removed an obstacle to Alabama’s using a new congressional map in this year’s election that would eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black districts. The court, over the objection of its liberal members, sent litigation over the Republican-drawn map back to the lower court, which could speed up the state’s effort

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