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Baltimore’s Coppin State Builds Pipeline for California Students to Attend HBCU

By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media Twelve Inglewood Unified students left a school assembly last week with college acceptances — and for several, scholarship offers — after a visit from Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, president of Coppin State University. The visit is part of an effort to build a pipeline from California to the Baltimore-based Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The acceptance offers were made during a presentation at City Honors International Preparatory School,a 2026 California Distinguished School, where Coppin officials introduced students to academic, financial and career opportunities. While the event took place in Inglewood, Coppin officials said

Charlotte To Host TechDay Event With $10K Prize Competition for HBCU Students

The City of Charlotte will hold Charlotte Community TechDay 2026 on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Johnson C. Smith University’s Innovation Center. Demonstrations and workshops will fill the day. Student teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities will compete for $10,000 in prizes. Pathway Community Foundation has teamed up with the city to organize the event. Student teams representing HBCUs will present prototype solutions they built after three months working with Charlotte and Henry County, Georgia. These teams will pitch ideas designed to tackle actual civic problems facing communities today. “Charlotte is proud to host

Santiago Canyon College students will tour historically Black colleges and universities

Established long before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, historically Black colleges and universities were created to educate African American students at a time when most institutions of higher learning refused to admit them. Today, professionals representing some of the 107 Black colleges in the U.S. band together to form “HBCU Caravans,” visiting schools and communities throughout the nation to encourage enrollment and promote the many ways they assist students of color. Thanks to a partnership between the California Community Colleges and select HBCUs, every year at least one such Caravan visits colleges in the Golden State.

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

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