The Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship will host its 2026 HBCU Empower Conference June 24–26 at the Westin DC Downtown in Washington, D.C. This national convening brings together founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to explore how entrepreneurs can plant
The Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship will host its 2026 HBCU Empower Conference June 24–26 at the Westin DC Downtown in Washington, D.C. This national convening brings together founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to explore how entrepreneurs can plant seeds for prosperity and ownership that extend far beyond a single generation. For
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Morgan State University students take home top prize at PROPEL Center Future of Tech Innovation Challenge. Having a dream job and putting those skills into action before earning your degree is a win-win for Fikewa Akindolire. The rising junior, honors information systems major at Morgan State University, did just this at the inaugural PROPEL Center Future of
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Honoring visionary partners and delivering transformative impact, the UNCF New England “A Mind Is…”® Gala continues to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity UNCF “A Mind Is…”® New England Gala at the Seaport Hotel Boston achieved resounding success, honoring Demond Martin, Governor Charlie Baker and Pamela Everhart. The event raised a record-breaking $800,000 to ensure UNCF
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Mayor Craig Greenberg discusses Simmons College’s impact in Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Simmons College of Kentucky President Kevin Cosby speak at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school’s new residence hall. The Baptist Women’s Educational Convention, Inc. (BWEC, Inc.) is a national organization aimed at empowering Black women and supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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The Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown will host its annual “HBCU AccessFest: College and Arts Fair” on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. Now in its third year, the event provides resources to attendees seeking higher education, mentorship and/or career pathways by connecting them with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and various
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Students then had a chance to speak one-on- one with industry professionals over lunch, including executives from various AEG business units such as Goldenvoice, AEG Presents, AXS, and Crypto.com Arena. As part of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program’s (EICOP) HBCU in LA Summit Week, AEG, the leading sports and live entertainment company, hosted more
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By Tashi McQueen Ahead of Juneteenth, the AFRO will honor Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) at its third annual Juneteenth Breakfast, recognizing their vital role in advancing education and the state’s economy. The breakfast will take place from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on June 18 at the Center Club. The theme this year is “Rooted in Freedom,
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By Larry J. Sanders Despite only recently reacquiring its R1 status as an institution, Howard University has long positioned itself as a bastion for innovation and impactful research. For the past decade, the BisonHacks event has been one such example. Each winter, Howard students from various backgrounds and disciplines participate in the 24-hour “hackathon” hosted
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Courtesy of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Representatives from nearly a dozen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) recently visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s campus to brainstorm ways to advance technology transfer and commercialization N.C. A&T, The Commercializer, LLC, and the 1890 Universities Foundation co-hosted the inaugural HBCU Technology Transfer
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By Ericka Alston Buck The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront was transformed into a vibrant celebration of excellence and opportunity as the Presidents’ RoundTable (PRT) and the PRT Reach Foundation hosted the 2025 Scholarship Awards Gala. The evening’s spotlight was on higher education, honoring institutions with over $250,000 to date in scholarships—specifically supporting students attending six Historically
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