Ebony’s 2026 Power 100 list features HBCU alumni including Common, Debbie Allen and Megan Thee Stallion, honored at a November gala. Ebony Magazine has released its 2026 Power 100 list and it features several HBCU alumni. Per an email obtained by HBCU Pulse on ClutchPoints, Ebony says that the list “recognizes leaders, visionaries, and changemakers
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By Alecia Taylor An Ohio coroner has revealed the cause of death for Savanna Jones nearly five months after the Wilberforce University freshman’s body was discovered in her dorm room. Released Sept. 28, the Greene County coroner’s report said Jones, who died in April, passed from acute ventricular dysrhythmia and acute alcohol intoxication, the Jones’
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UDC President Maurice D. Edington joined federal officials and leaders from historically Black colleges and universities across the country at the 2026 White House HBCU Summit for discussions on expanding educational opportunity, strengthening research and preparing students for the workforce. Edington’s participation brought UDC’s perspective to the national gathering focused on the capacity, competitiveness and
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HBCU GO president Curtis Symonds was elated when the SWAC offices offered the network to switch its broadcast to Southern at Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Oct. 10. The threat of Hurricane Isaias moved the HBCU GO’s original Florida A&M at Alabama State Homecoming broadcast from the Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2:00 PM slot. Because
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New funding has been awarded to HBCUs to support the next generation of scientists. In a press release, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), a Morehouse College alumnus, announcedthat 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) will receive federal funds totaling $97.1 million to advance science, technology, engineering, and math STEM. Secured through
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By Shayna Jacobs and Marlene Lenthang One of the seven men named in the lawsuit filed by a former Cornell University student who alleges that she was sexually assaulted at an on-campus fraternity house has filed a petition to block New York Attorney General Letitia James’ appointment as special prosecutor in the case. The attorney
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The 13th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo connected aspiring lawyers with legal education resources, accomplished professionals, and mentorship September 24–27, 2026, in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, with core programming at North Carolina Central University’s Student Center. Founded by attorney and pipeline advocate Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., the Summit strengthens pathways from
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College athletes could gain new guarantees for compensation, scholarships and medical care under a sweeping federal proposal — but restrictions on their earnings, transfers and ability to challenge NCAA rules have divided South Florida athletic leaders and civil-rights advocates. The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 by a 77–22 vote Sept. 28,
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By Alecia Taylor Less than 30 minutes into a Love Island watch party on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, all hell broke loose. On Aug. 31, several Black student organizations had gathered in a small building to watch the popular reality TV show when a white man walked in,
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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today announced the official lineup for One Philly HBCU Week 2026, a six-day celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities featuring music, faith, career opportunities, Greek life, community events and two marquee HBCU football games at Lincoln Financial Field. Taking place Monday, October 26 through Saturday, October 31, One Philly HBCU
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