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NC A&T Enrollment Hits 15,700 With Record Freshman Class

North Carolina A&T enrollment for 2026 sits at an estimated 15,700 undergraduate and graduate students, and the number that should really turn heads is 3,214 — the largest freshman class in the university’s history. That group joins more than 800 transfer students to make up this fall’s incoming wave, extending A&T’s uninterrupted enrollment growth streak to 13 consecutive years. Nobody else in the HBCU space is doing this at this scale, and it isn’t close. Last fall, A&T became the first HBCU ever to cross 15,000 students, landing at 15,275. This year’s estimated jump to 15,700 means the university didn’t

HBCUs Lead UNC System in Enrollment Growth With Targeted Recruitment Efforts

Three historically Black colleges in North Carolina posted enrollment gains far surpassing the University of North Carolina system average this fall. Winston-Salem State University saw a 5% increase. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University grew 3%. North Carolina Central University led all system schools with 9% growth. The UNC system saw enrollment increase a little over 1% from last fall. The three HBCUs outpaced that rate. Chancellor Bonita Brown at Winston-Salem State University credits targeted recruitment for the spike. She led a bus tour when she took office in 2024. “I literally took one of our wrapped WSSU buses

Delaware State University renames Early College School in honor of Dr. Harry and Dr. Robin Williams

Courtesy of Delaware State University It was a special day at Delaware State University on Thursday, Sept. 17, as the University officially renamed the Early College School as The Williams Early College School in honor of former DSU President Dr. Harry L. Williams and former First Lady Dr. Robin Williams. Students, educators, family, friends and University leaders gathered on campus for a ceremony celebrating the new name and recognizing the impact Dr. Harry and Dr. Robin Williams have made at DSU. The renaming connects their names to a school that has become an important part of the University and its commitment to

Disney brings HBCU career initiative to Bowie State

College is the time for many hopeful students to meet their next employer, and one university did so on the Yard. Bowie State hosted Disney on the Yard: HBCU Takeover to help connect students with internship, career, and professional development opportunities across media, entertainment, technology, communications, and business. During the event, students had a chance to connect with Disney recruiters and industry professionals. They also had a chance to explore various career pathways and learn more about working with Disney and its brands. In addition to Disney internships, scholarships and grants, students were able to learn more about Innovation Challenge,

The Center for Journalism & Democracy Names Abiodun Durojaye Executive Director

By Brittany Bailer Today the Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University announced the appointment of Abiodun Durojaye, Ed.D., as its executive director. As executive director, Durojaye will supervise the center’s day-to-day operations, lead its fundraising efforts and support the center’s mission of strengthening historically informed, pro-democracy journalism. “I am deeply honored to serve as the executive director of the Center for Journalism and Democracy at this critical moment when the work of truth-telling, accountability, and an informed public have never been more important,” Durojaye said.  Durojaye is a transformational executive, educator, and nationally recognized leader who builds and strengthens mission-driven organizations

The HBCU Experience At Bowie State University

School is officially back in session, and students at Bowie State University got to start the semester off with a welcome party they won’t forget. On Thursday, August 27th, ONE YARD: The HBCU Experience landed at the Maryland campus—the first stop of a two-city campus tour—bringing the energy, spirit, and community that define the HBCU experience. Source: One X Studios There was plenty to do all day long—with live music, games, and chances to connect. The event launched with a showstopping routine by the Symphony of Soul marching band and a word from Bowie State President Aminta Breaux. A business pitch competition

2 HBCU Students Earn 2026 Astronaut Scholarships, Joining The Nation’s Top STEM Scholars

Two North Carolina-based HBCU students have been awarded a top Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH™, undergraduate students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T), Victoria Little, a dual-degree senior studying biology and psychology, and Avery C. Love, a chemistry major with a minor in biology, are among the 2026 Astronaut Scholars. According to the scholarship’s website, it’s awarded to juniors and seniors in STEM who want to pursue careers in the field after graduation, including research. Under the mentorship of Antoinette Maldonado-Devincci, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, Little is researching neuromodulatory

Many HBCUs Thrive as Other Institutions Struggle to Enroll Enough Students

Concerns about enrollment plague college leaders across the country, who fear what will happen to their institutions as fewer 18-year-olds graduate from high school and fading faith in higher education deters others. But even as many predominantly white, regional and private colleges struggle to fill seats, some historically Black colleges and universities are seeing heightened—in some cases record—interest, applications and enrollment. As one expert put it, the increased interest in HBCUs can be explained by a long-standing message on a digital billboard on a Baltimore campus: “Morgan State University, where Black lives have always mattered.” Across the country, 42 of

Columbia’s first HBCU-authorized charter school set to open in 2027 after zoning approval

A proposed public charter school in Columbia is one step closer to opening after the city approved a zoning exception for the project. The C.R. Neal Academy is planned for the 2600 & 2700 block of Atlas Road, near Bible Way Church. Construction is expected to transform the current grass field and community center site into a 41,000-square-foot school building. The school is expected to open in August 2027 and would be the first public charter school authorized by an HBCU in the country, according to the school. C.R. Neal Academy was authorized by Voorhees University’s Charter Institute of Learning.

Pensole Lewis College Receives $10M Investment To Expand Detroit’s Creative Economy

By Sidnee Michelle The investment deepens the foundation’s support of the Detroit-based historically Black college. Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design has received a $10 million commitment from the Gilbert Family Foundation to expand opportunities for aspiring designers and strengthen Detroit’s creative economy, AfroTech reports. The investment deepens the foundation’s support of the Detroit-based historically Black college, which reopened in 2022 with the Gilbert Family Foundation among its founding funders. Pensole Lewis is the nation’s only HBCU dedicated to design education, according to the outlet. Akua Hill, director of arts and culture at the Gilbert Family Foundation, said Detroit has no shortage of

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