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Baltimore’s Morgan State, D.C.’s Howard rank as top area HBCUs

Baltimore’s Morgan State University and Washington D.C.’s Howard University have been named among the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), according to a ranking by Forbes magazine. Morgan State took the No. 4 spot on the list for public HBCUs, while Howard was ranked No. 1 among private HBCUs. Another Maryland HBCU, Bowie State University, came in at No. 7 on the list of public institutions. In choosing Howard, Forbes said the university “has long produced top players in business, science, the arts, journalism and politics and offers a full suite of graduate programs, including medical, dental and law schools.” It

Delaware State University ranks among top public HBCUs in Forbes’ first-ever rankings

Delaware State University ranked among the top nation’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Forbes’ first-ever ranking of HBCUs. The publication evaluated institutions based on outcomes rather than reputation, focusing on measures such as graduation rates, alumni earnings and student debt. DSU earned the 10th spot on the list. According to the university, DSU graduates earn a median of $57,700 early in their careers and $96,700 by mid-career. Provost Patrice Gilliam-Johnson said the rankings emphasize what many students and families consider when choosing a college. “This one is really looking at what people generally think of as return on investment,

Fisk University president defends plan to build data center: ‘Higher ed is in a different place right now’

Amid protests against data center development across the country, one historically Black university has made it key to its plan for financial viability. As part of a $900 million master plan, entitled “Quantum Leap,” Fisk University has proposed building a 100,000 square feet “Innovation & Technology Center” on previously undeveloped campus land — 30,000 square feet of which would be used for academic space, and 70,000 of which would house a data center. However, the Nashville, Tennessee, liberal arts college has not been immune to the growing criticism of data centers sweeping the country. In press conferences, a public town hall and

Ivy League schools received 178 times more foundation funding than HBCUs

A renewed examination of private philanthropy found that the average Ivy League university received 178 times more foundation funding than the average historically Black college or university between 2015 and 2019. The HBCU foundation funding gap echoes an earlier funding analysis and comes despite MacKenzie Scott’s HBCU giving in recent years. The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education revisited findings from a 2023 report by Candid and ABFE. JBHE reported that Ivy League institutions received a combined $5.5 billion from 2015 through 2019, compared with $303 million for HBCUs. That translated to an annual average of about $110 million for each Ivy League school and $618,588

Morehouse Spelman $147M Student Housing Closes Financing

Morehouse Spelman $147 million student housing has officially reached financial close. That clears the way for construction on a shared residence hall years in the making. Radnor Property Group and the Madrone Community Development Foundation closed the deal on July 1, 2026. They sold roughly $146.8 million in tax-exempt and taxable bonds through the Development Authority of Fulton County. Consequently, ground is already breaking on the West End Avenue project, with students expected to move in by fall 2028. Morehouse Spelman $147 Million Student Housing: What’s Being Built The development sits at 850 West End Avenue. It’s directly across from

Charles R. Drew University Unveils New Health Professions Education Building

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in California recently unveiled a Health Professions Education Building to house the historically Back medical school’s College of Medicine. The new 60,000-square-foot facility will serve as a learning hub for students across the HBCU. It features adaptive and tech-enabled classrooms, anatomy laboratories. simulation spaces, and collaborative learning areas to support interdisciplinary education. Funded in part by a $50 million investment from the State of California, the building and the university’s four-year medical degree program are expected to create 749 local jobs and generate more than $86.8 million in annual direct and indirect

GHOE 100 Tickets Sell Out In Minutes For NC A&T Homecoming

North Carolina A&T’s GHOE 100 tickets sold out in a matter of minutes Monday morning. The sellout closed the book on one of the fastest ticket rushes in the tradition’s history. It also confirmed that the 100th Greatest Homecoming on Earth will be unlike anything the Aggie community has seen before. Indeed, the demand had been building for months. Still, nobody expected it to move this fast. Fans started lining up at the ticket office as early as 1 a.m., hours before doors opened. By the time online sales launched at 9 a.m., the window for buying a seat to the Oct.

Xavier Earns No. 4 National HBCU Ranking

 Xavier University of Louisiana ranks No. 4 among the nation’s top private historically Black colleges and universities in Forbes’ first-ever ranking of HBCUs, released Aug. 2. Forbes separately ranked the nation’s top private and public HBCUs, with Xavier the only Louisiana institution to make either Top 10 list. A key strength highlighted by Forbes is Xavier’s longstanding role in preparing students for careers in medicine and health sciences. Xavier produces more African American students who go on to graduate from medical schools each year than any other university in the United States. Its programs include biology and pre-medicine, chemistry, pharmacy, physician assistant

FAMU Adds Forbes Top 5 Ranking to Growing List of National Accolades

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been recognized as the No. 2 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation in Forbes’ inaugural 2026 America’s Top HBCUs ranking, a distinction that underscores the University’s continued commitment to academic excellence, student success, and upward economic mobility. The inaugural ranking recognizes 10 public and 10 private HBCUs based on student outcomes, including graduation and retention rates, alumni earnings, student debt, and success in serving Pell Grant recipients. The recognition reflects FAMU’s longstanding mission of providing an exceptional educational experience while preparing graduates to lead in their professions and communities. “We are honored that

Four Black Leaders Who Have Been Appointed Dean of Students at HBCUs

Jillian Jackson is the new dean of students at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jackson has extensive higher education experience in student affairs, academic affairs, instructional leadership, and student success. Prior to her new role, she served as Shaw University’s director of digital teaching and learning. Earlier in her career, Dr. Jackson held various leadership roles with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Dr. Jackson is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, where she majored in elementary education. She holds a master’s degree in school administration from

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