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Williamsburg County’s remarkable legacy of HBCU leadership

Williamsburg County has quietly become one of South Carolina’s most remarkable contributors to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). While many communities celebrate distinguished graduates, Williamsburg County proudly claims an extraordinary legacy — producing multiple HBCU presidents and maintaining strong connections to several others who have shaped higher education across America. To honor this exceptional achievement, the C. Williams Rush Museum of African American Arts & Culture hosted the Williamsburg County HBCU Presidential Gala at the Williamsburg County Recreation Center on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The facility was transformed into an elegant presidential ballroom befitting the distinguished educational leaders whose

FAMU Strike Tour Rallies Jacksonville Alumni to Invest in Student-Athletes, HBCU Excellence

Hosted at the FAMU Northwest Florida Pharmacy Practice Center, the event brought together Rattlers from across Northeast Florida to raise scholarship and revenue-sharing funds while celebrating the university’s athletic tradition and future.  The Jacksonville stop was hosted by Emmitt and Hattie Alexander, Drs. Ephraim and Victoria Riggins, Conastine Morgan, and Wilbert and Joy Gregory and featured remarks from university leaders, coaches and alumni. Attendees had an opportunity to meet new head football coach Quinn Gray, a Jacksonville native and former NFL quarterback who recently returned to his alma mater to lead the Rattlers football program. Veteran broadcaster Gregory Coleman served

Black College Expo™ Brings HBCU-Style ‘Stomp & Shake’ Cheer & Majorette Camp to the Beach with Special 3-Day Camp

National College Resources Foundation (NCRF), through its Black College Expo™ brand, is bringing the electric energy of HBCU game day culture straight to the Long Beach and greater Los Angeles community with the debut of HBCU “Stomp & Shake” Cheer and Majorette Dance Camp, August 1-3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day at Cabrillo High School, the three-day camp invites dance and cheer enthusiasts to train in the signature styles that make HBCU halftime shows and stomp routines legendary nationwide. Black College Expo™ has partnered with CheerPHI, Ultimate Cheer & Dance Experience, and Long Beach Unified School District

Horizons Atlanta at Clark Atlanta University: Transforming Summer Learning, One Scholar at a Time

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Horizons Atlanta at Clark Atlanta University reflects a sustained commitment to expanding educational opportunity for young learners through intentional design, university partnership, and community engagement. Since its establishment in 2013 under the leadership of Rebecca Dashiell-Mitchell, Ed.D., the program has served as both a summer enrichment initiative and a model for practice-based educator preparation. Founding Vision and Program Leadership As the founding director, Dr. Dashiell-Mitchell drew upon her experience as a principal practitioner and assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to lead the program’s development. Former Professor Emeritus and Department of Curriculum and

Community supports HBCU students at Springfield gathering

By Lexi White The HBCU Network of Western Massachusetts is celebrating its first student sendoff event in Springfield. The gathering aimed to strengthen pathways to higher education for incoming and returning Historically Black Colleges and Universities students at the Mason Square Branch Library. Williston Northampton School hosts Amaral Soccer Academy Historically Black Colleges and Universities offer a supportive environment for people of color to connect and grow academically. The sendoff event brought together members of Springfield Public Schools, HBCU alumni and students. Participants heard from those who attended their schools and gained insight into available support systems. Tyra Amarie Allen,

Self-Help kicks off HBCU Promise+ Legacy Program with First Legacy Accelerator convening in Chicago

Coahoma Community College was recognized during the HBCU Brilliance Initiative Graduation Ceremony held onJuly 18, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, after being selected as one of only 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to receive a $40,000 grant through the HBCU Brilliance Initiative Reinvestment Fund. The initiative was spearheaded by Christina Alexis, who leads comprehensive programs dedicated to advancing HBCUs nationwide. Through leadership development, technical assistance, and strategic investment, the initiative equips participating institutions with resources that promote institutional transformation and expand opportunities for student achievement. The HBCU Brilliance Initiative Graduation celebrated institutions that successfully completed the program while advancing innovative strategies to strengthen campus infrastructure,

TMCF’s DevCon Connected HBCU Students With Career Development Opportunities

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund‘s (TMCF) second regional DevCon conference brought first- and second-year students together in Houston for several days of professional development, leadership training and career preparation. The conference welcomed students from public and private historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly Black institutions, offering workshops, networking opportunities and sessions led by industry professionals designed to help participants prepare for future careers. The event opened with remarks from TMCF founder Dr. N. Joyce Payne, who encouraged students to embrace the opportunity ahead of them. “We’re so glad to have you here,” Payne said. “You are the best and the brightest.

Washington Informer to honor D.C.-area HBCUs

By Victoria Mejicanos The AFRO will host its annual Washington D.C. Tea at the National Press Club on Sept. 12, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s tea will be hosted in collaboration with The Washington Informer and will honor historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the D.C. area. The AFRO High Tea will once again return to the D.C. area. Each year, the publication hosts the event, complete with elected officials, residents and community leaders in attendance. According to Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO, this is the first time the publication is honoring the HBCUs

HBCU helping farmers respond to drought

Virginia State University, an HBCU with a long agricultural mission, is helping small farmers respond to drought conditions across much of Virginia. Virginia State University’s College of Agriculture hosted a free Farmer-Focused Field Day on Friday at Randolph Farm in Chesterfield County. The event focused on helping small farmers improve their operations while protecting the environment during a severe dry stretch across the state. State officials said Virginia remains under drought advisories. Precipitation is about 8.5 inches below normal for the water year that began Oct. 1, 2025. Groundwater levels in 19 of the state’s 24 monitoring wells remain below

College of Engineering and Architecture Students Supply Water to a Kenyan Community and Earn National Recognition

By Hayya Shah The Howard University College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) has been awarded the 2026 Engineering Education Award from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying for its Kenya Water Supply Project, recognizing CEA’s commitment to integrating professional practice with engineering education. The national recognition reflects the impact of a hands-on, student-driven initiative through the Engineers Without Borders Howard University Chapter (EWB-HU) to make it easier for members of a rural Kenyan community to receive water. It has been led by recent chemical engineering graduate and EWB-HU 2025-2026 president Monica Maya and faculty advisor John Tharakan, Ph.D., professor of chemical engineering. Howard

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