There is a difference between covering an institution and understanding how to tell its story. At The EDU Ledger’s 2026 HBCU Media Training Symposium, held Friday at Virginia State University’s Alfred W. Harris Academic Commons, communications professionals from HBCUs across the country spent the day examining that distinction — and sharing the practical tools, strategies
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By Kyle T. Moseley Charlie Neal knew the arithmetic. “I’m not going to be around forever,” he told HBCU Legends in a 2023 interview. “Somebody’s gonna have to take my place one of these days. I’m still enjoying it as long as I have my health and sound mind and body.” On Saturday, HBCU GO
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The bankruptcy judge acknowledged the complexity of the proceeds, especially since the university “is essentially closed.” Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed | zimmytws/iStock/Getty Images Saint Augustine’s University is suspended in a zombie-like state between life and death. In April, the embattled historically Black university in North Carolina declared bankruptcy, ending its access to federal
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Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) will receive more than $1 million in federal funding to bolster its STEM education, undergraduate research, and career preparation initiatives. JCSU will use the money to buy advanced equipment for research across multiple fields, including environmental chemistry, biology and agriculture. In addition to hardware, the funds will support undergraduate research
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The NCAA scored an important legal victory Friday in the ongoing battle over fifth-year eligibility, a decision that could have immediate consequences for HBCU football players who believed they were headed back to the field this fall. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit granted the NCAA’s request to stay a preliminary injunction that had
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Bowie State University will be the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience, a new multi-city engagement tour from Urban One celebrating HBCU culture, community, creativity and entrepreneurship. The inaugural event will take place Thursday, Aug. 27, in partnership with Bowie State’s Entrepreneurship Innovation Center (EIC). “Bowie State University is
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Claflin University in South Carolina is the first historically Black college or university to partner with Siembra Mobile’s College Connect network, a free mobile app that allows students and parents from select school districts to connect directly with college admissions teams. With support from the National College Resource Foundation, the new partnership will allow Claflin
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UNCF announced The Dimon Fund to advance economic opportunity, a historic $12 million gift from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to strengthen HBCUs. (UNCF) Special to The Times WASHINGTON, D.C. — UNCF announced on Thursday The Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity. This historic $12 million gift from The James and Judith K. Dimon
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The coaching saga at Texas Southern has taken another dramatic turn. With the university weighing its next move at the men’s basketball program, Tigers players are making it clear where they stand: They want interim head coach Shyrone Chatman to remain in charge. Players joined students and alumni in a demonstration on the Texas Southern
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By Courtney Kube and Mosheh Gains Navy leadership is discussing renaming a Navy aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump, according to two U.S. officials. The ship, which is still under construction, has been set to be named the USS Doris Miller in honor of an enlisted sailor who famously staffed an anti-aircraft gun during the attack on Pearl Harbor,
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