Campus News

NCCU’s Nutrition and Dietetics Program Ranked No.2 in the Nation by Forbes

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) online bachelor’s degree program in nutrition and dietetics has been recognized as one of the best in the nation, earning the No. 2 spot in the 2024 Forbes Advisor list. The program was evaluated on several factors: credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and the application process. Data for these categories were sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, private third-party sources, and individual school and program websites. NCCU’s program was the only historically Black college or university (HBCU) to make the list. Moreover, the degree program is

A Silver Lining for HBCUs in Affirmative Action’s Demise

By Liam Knox Over the past few weeks, a steady stream of highly selective colleges have reported significant declines in first-time Black student enrollment, a drop most institutions have pinned on the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ban. But one college’s challenge is another’s opportunity: Historically Black colleges and universities appear to be benefiting from a windfall of applicants and new students this fall. Applications to Hampton University, a private HBCU in Virginia, rose from 13,000 to 17,000 for the Class of 2028. Morehouse College, an all-male institution in Atlanta, had more than 8,000 applications this year, a 34 percent increase from last year’s

Morehouse School of Medicine and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. to Convene Violence Prevention Pre-Symposium on September 18

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. will bring together community leaders, public health experts, elected officials, law enforcement personnel and civil rights organizations to discuss violence prevention efforts on Wednesday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the MSM campus. The exclusive invitation-only roundtable discussion will serve as a pre-symposium before a larger event in 2025. “Gun violence is a public health issue and remains a leading cause of death among U.S. adolescents, disproportionately affecting Black males,” said Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD, MSM Senior Vice President for External Affairs and

The HBCU Tour Kicks Off with a Successful Launch at Florida A&M University

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida Rising’s HBCU Tour has officially hit the ground running with an electrifying kickoff at Florida A&M University (FAMU)! The inaugural event, held during Set Market Fridays as part of the South Carolina State vs. FAMU football game weekend, energized students and the community, marking the beginning of a dynamic series of engagements across historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The atmosphere at FAMU was electric as students gathered to participate in the first stop of The HBCU Tour, an effort dedicated to mobilizing Black and Brown communities ahead of the upcoming elections. The event highlighted the importance of voter participation, with students

Black Health Experts Talk Black Infertility and Family Building at Legislative Conference

By Megan Sayles On day one of its Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) took on Black maternal health, Black infertility, family building and reproductive justice. Experts from across the country weighed in on challenges, opportunities and policies regarding reproductive health for Black women, who disproportionately experience maternal mortality, infertility and miscarriages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. The public health agency also reports that they are more likely to encounter infertility compared to their white

Howard University and Other HBCUs Energize the DC Region’s Economy

By Amber D. Dodd Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., joined regional economic partners to discuss “HBCUs as Catalysts for Regional Inclusive Economic Growth.” The event centered on the release of a study which detailed Howard’s $1.575 billion economic impact in the Washington, DC region and the similar impact other HBCUs have on communities around the country. “In addition to thought and cultural leadership, Howard University has long been an engine of economic equity in the District of Columbia and the surrounding Washington metropolitan area,” said President Vinson. “This is just the latest example of the concrete, measurable, and

Inside an HBCU’s Big Endowment Push

By Sara Weissman North Carolina A&T State University’s endowment hit $202 million this summer, the highest of any public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the country. That sum is about 10 times larger than it was 15 years ago, when the endowment stood at a more modest $20 million. University leaders are celebrating the news. “As our endowment grows, it provides significant income to fund programs and enhance operations at North Carolina A&T,” outgoing Chancellor Harold L. Martin said in an announcement. “It also increases our funding flexibility, allows us to plan more effectively for future initiatives and lends

EQBMED, led by VUMC, partners with Meharry to advance clinical trial diversity in Nashville

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED) has selected Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., as one of four sites aimed at addressing disparities in clinical trial access through industry and community partnerships. EQBMED is a joint venture led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Morehouse School of Medicine, the Research Centers in Minority Institutions Coordinating Center at Morehouse School of Medicine, and Yale Medical School. This work is supported by a grant from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). EQBMED is a community-centric, bidirectional partnership that brings together the pharmaceutical industry, top academic

Three Black Women Appointed to Dean Positions at Universities

Henrika McCoy has been appointed as a professor of social work and the Morris Endowed Dean of the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver. She comes to her new role from the University of Texas at Austin, where she served as an associate professor of social work and the Ruby Lee Piester Centennial Fellow in Services to Children and Families. Dr. McCoy is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where she double-majored in African and African American studies and sociology. She holds a master of social work degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a master

Clark Atlanta partners with MOGL to enhance NIL opportunities for student-athletes

By Randall Barnes Clark Atlanta University has announced its partnership with MOGL, the leading athlete marketplace and operations software provider in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) arena per a statement secured by HBCU Pulse. This collaboration positions Clark Atlanta as the latest HBCU athletics department to capitalize on the evolving NIL landscape, joining peers like Howard University, Hampton University, and North Carolina A&T, which have launched NIL Collectives within the past year. The partnership with MOGL equips Clark Atlanta’s student-athletes with unparalleled resources and tools to explore and maximize NIL opportunities. Utilizing MOGL Monetize, athletes now have access to NIL deals, integrated

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