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Rep. French Hill Hosts 2026 HBCU Summit at Arkansas Baptist College

Rep. Hill hosted the 2026 HBCU Summit, focusing on resilience and innovation for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Quiver AI Summary Rep. Hill hosts HBCU Summit: Congressman French Hill held the 2026 HBCU Summit at Arkansas Baptist College, focusing on “Building Resilient Futures for HBCUs.” The event featured notable speakers including Rep. Alma Adams, Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders, and Goldman Sachs’ Asahi Pompey to discuss the future and challenges facing Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Key themes and discussions: The summit emphasized strengthening HBCUs through infrastructure and economic mobility. Rep. Hill noted the importance of HBCUs for promoting educational access, stating, “These

Howard Students Organizing New Program for Incarcerated Youth

Through a newly developing community service initiative, Howard University students will be granted the opportunity to bring their education to the Youth Services Center (YSC) Detention Facility. Members of the Psi Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, a business fraternity, have joined forces with members of the Howard chapter of the Petey Greene Foundation (PGP) to formulate a program proposal that supports the professional development of youth at YSC. Although YSC provides education through the New Beginnings Youth Development Center, these students have identified gaps in educational programming, which their proposal seeks to address. Students have identified limited educational options

UNITE takes students on HBCU tour

Forty-three students from LaFayette, Lanett and Valley High schools recently took a weeklong trip with local nonprofit UNITE to tour historically Black colleges and universities around the South. Students toured Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas; Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas; Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas; Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Alcorn State in Alcorn, Mississippi; Jackson State in Jackson, Mississippi; Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi; Alabama State in Montgomery, Alabama; and Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. They learned all the colleges’ chants, got to visit the stadium at Alabama State and met

This New York high school is preparing students for HBCU success

Following the Civil War, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were founded to provide educational access for African American students who were regularly denied admission to long-standing institutions of higher education. The nation’s first HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, was established February 25, 1837, and it laid the groundwork for a system of institutions created to educate newly freed and formerly enslaved people. Today, there are more than 100 HBCUs across the United States. These institutions are not only centers of academic excellence, but also pillars of the community, producing a significant share of Black professionals, including 80% of Black

Local students explore HBCU options at free college fair in North Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women hosted a free HBCU College Fair on Saturday to connect local students with historically Black colleges and universities. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church West in Charlotte. The fair offered students and their families the chance to learn about various post-high school options, including four-year universities and trade schools, organizers said. Local college and career planning organizations also provided resources to help attendees navigate the transition to higher education. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions about admissions, campus life and specific academic

How Dr. Asya Johnson, creator of first and only HBCU High School, is championing quality education

Since its launch in September 2025, the HBCU Early College Prep School, led by Dr. Asya Johnson, has attracted immense interest as the nation’s first high school of its kind. A testament to its appeal, the school received over 1,000 applications for only 100 spots in its inaugural class. The school’s core mission is to foster “a community of learners dedicated to academic excellence, diversity, societal contributions and social justice.” Johnson, creator of the school, told ABC News, “There’s just not enough exposure to HBCUs across the country. We talk about college and college access, but we do not spend enough

Building the Next Generation of Industry Leaders: Dr. Kimberly Wise White Visits South Carolina for HBCU Day at the State House

the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Dr. Kimberly Wise White traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, for a series of engagements celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and engaging local leaders, educators and students to empower career readiness. The visit reinforced ACC’s commitment to strengthening pathways for students attending HBCUs and pursuing STEM careers, particularly through the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI), and reflected Dr. White’s personal dedication to mentorship and education. Formed in 2020 by ACC, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemours, and the HBCU Week Foundation, FOSSI provides $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 per year) to students pursuing eligible STEM

Nonprofit connecting first-generation college students to strong first jobs expands to HBCUs in the Carolinas

By Analisa Sorrells Archer As college students prepare to graduate, they face the pivotal but often daunting task of securing their first job and unlocking long-term economic mobility. Yet the economic benefits of earning a four-year degree are not distributed equally. According to an analysis from the Pew Research Center, first-generation college students, on average, earn lower incomes and have less wealth than their peers with college-educated parents — making the transition from college to career even more crucial for first-generation students. Enter Basta, a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 that aims to “close the employment gap for first-generation students” by providing

Meet Dr. Asya Johnson: Principal Of Queens, NY’s HBCU Early College Prep High School

Impactful educators who intentionally and passionately pour into their students are invaluable parts of our community. Dr. Asya Johnson, founding principal and creator of the HBCU Early College Prep High School in Jamaica, Queens, NY, has proven to be a principal who will leave a lifelong positive impression on her students, and thankfully, she’s just getting started in this exciting role. Dr. Johnson, a Philadelphia native, boasts an impressive career that spans two decades. Before HBCU Early College Prep, she received an Ed.D. from Drexel University; an Ed.M. from Bank Street College; an M.Ed. from Holy Family University and a B.A. from her beloved HBCU, Delaware State

Thousands of Students Attend 9th Annual Black College Expo

The Black College Expo is no ordinary college fair. There is music, dancing, and thousands of high school students seeking college opportunities. And, the possibilities are endless when there are nearly 100 vendors, including more than 30 historically Black colleges and universities, University of California, California State University schools, community colleges, the military, and more looking to elevate students’ futures. What’s even more unique to this event is that many students received scholarships or were accepted on the spot to one or more colleges. “Today is about elevation, it’s about inspiration, it’s about feeling good about who you are and

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