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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

‘Surrounded by greatness:’ Thousands lace up to raise money for HBCU students, promote wellness

ATLANTA — An annual 5-kilometer race to fund scholarships for students of historically Black colleges and universities drew the largest crowd Saturday in its nearly two-decade history, with more than 4,000 people turning out. The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance organizes the race every year to financially support students and bring alumni together to promote health and wellness. The race through midtown Atlanta ended with a health fair at Piedmont Park. “The HBCU community was birthed here in Atlanta with Atlanta University, who just celebrated 160 years of Clark Atlanta University,” said Dan Ford, the president of the alliance. Atlanta has

High School Students Discover Pathways to HBCU Success as SOAR Scholars

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Ninety-eight students from across the country recently wrapped up a week of living and learning on campus and around the Tuskegee community as part of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR (Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results) program. The experience is designed for rising high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to academic excellence. At an opening event, Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and former president of Delaware State University, joined Dr. Mark A. Brown, president and CEO of Tuskegee University, to welcome the

Atlanta HBCU Alliance to award $12K in grants at annual 5K

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Alumni Alliance will host its 19th annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk, with efforts aimed at strengthening the next generation of Black leaders. Keeping stride with its mission to support future leaders, the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance is set to award up to $12,000 in scholarship book grants to metro Atlanta students attending HBCUs this fall. What they’re saying: The long-standing tradition, celebrating the enduring impact of HBCUs while promoting community wellness, continues June 27 at 8 a.m. at Piedmont Park with the 5K event. Alongside the race, a health and wellness fair will

Music Brings Life Expands National Reach with Festival Win, HBCU Tour, and 5 Million Views Milestone

– Music Brings Life, the nonprofit organization dedicated to education, awareness, and entertainment around blood donation and sickle cell disease, is announcing a wave of milestones marking a landmark year for founder and CEO Keenan “Special” Bristol. Fresh off a best director win and a viral music milestone, Bristol and the organization are expanding their footprint across film festivals, HBCU campuses, and national partnerships, with even broader ambitions on the horizon. Bristol’s film, Students Are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warrior’s Story, recently earned the Best Film Director award at the Los Angeles Film and Documentary Awards and is set to screen at

Morgan State University Joins Association of University Research Parks, Expanding Research and Innovation Ecosystem

by Morgan State U BALTIMORE — Morgan State University is among the newest members welcomed into the Association of University Research Parks (AURP), becoming the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) currently represented in the organization’s international membership of research universities, innovation districts, research parks, and industry partners. Morgan’s membership in AURP further strengthens the University’s growing national research profile. It underscores its commitment to expanding research capacity, accelerating innovation and advancing toward Carnegie Classification as an R1 institution, the highest designation for research activity in higher education. “As one of the country’s fastest-growing research universities, we are delighted to

Free Campus and Community Program Encourages, Connections and Health Habits

Alabama A&M University’s Department of Health Science, Human Performance & Communicative Disorders is encouraging the campus community to get moving this summer through the AAMU 10-Week Walking Challenge, a new wellness initiative designed to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles and community engagement. The challenge kicked off June 3 and continues through Aug. 5, offering participants an opportunity to walk one mile each week while connecting with fellow students, faculty, staff and community members. The free program is open to all ages and fitness levels and features two walk times every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Organizers say the schedule was

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