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Delaware State Gets $20M Boost for Athletics Facilities

By Chris Stevens Delaware State’s Athletics Transformation Project received a significant boost by passing the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. The university received $20 million for a multipurpose field house to help the football team and other athletic programs recruit battles against schools with more modern facilities. “It’s going to inject a lot of energy and goodwill into our campus,” Delaware State athletic director Tony Tucker told the Delaware News Journal. “We can’t wait to get started.” New Hornets head football coach DeSean Jackson added, “Coming from a big school like Cal and seeing them transform over the years [through upgrades], I

FAMU Ranked #1 HBCU for Online Programs by Forbes 2025

Florida A&M University has been named the #1 HBCU for online programs by Forbes Advisor. FAMU secured the top spot in Forbes’ 2025 rankings for offering high-quality, flexible and affordable online degrees, according to the study. Forbes Advisor said it used data from the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate HBCUs based on affordability, student outcomes, academic credibility and overall online student experiences “Our focus is on building meaningful, high-touch online experiences that meet the needs of today’s learners—whether they are working adults, returning students, or traditional undergraduates,” said Kelley Bolden Bailey, Ph.D., dean of FAMU Online, in a university press release.

Fisk Team Wins $40K for FinLitHQ Credit Education App

Courtesy of Fisk University A four-student team from Fisk University took the top prize in the #IYKYK Pitch Competition (If You Know, You Know) for their business idea to make financial literacy and credit education a rite of passage for young adults, sponsored by Experian and HomeFree-USA. Nicknamed Team FinLit, Ansana Regmi, Destiny Marshall, Remilekun Ore and Sovit Lekhak earned a $40,000 scholarship for their proposal, “FinLit HQ.” It’s a personalized gaming experience for teenagers that helps them develop good financial habits and combat money dysmorphia. As they enter their early twenties, users move onto more advanced app-based credit education via gaming missions for real-world financial scenarios,

Wilberforce Stands Tall as HBCU Gymnastics Faces Cuts

Written By Lexx Thornton Fisk University launched the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program nearly four years ago. The following season, Talladega joined the Lady Bulldogs. Last year, Wilberforce introduced its gymnastics squad to the world, but Talladega closed after one season. Wilberforce University’s President, Dr. Vann R. Newkirk, gave the school’s team his unwavering support in the wake of Talladega and Fisk closing down their gymnastic programs. “I’m coming to let you know that gymnastics at Wilberforce University is here to stay,” Dr. Newkirk said. “We are like granite. Our program is tough. We’re looking to win championships,”he added, instilling a

Morehouse Alum Alex Maganda Detained, #FreeAlexMaganda Grows

By Fisher Jack Morehouse Alum Alex Maganda Detained by ICE in Texas *Alex Maganda, a 2018 graduate of Morehouse College and former football player, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking a wave of support from the HBCU community. Maganda is currently being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, located about 200 miles outside of Dallas. His detention first came to light on July 11, 2025, when classmates began circulating messages online calling for help and legal support. The hashtag #FreeAlexMaganda quickly began trending among Morehouse and Spelman College students, alumni, and faculty. HBCU Community Launches #FreeAlexMaganda

FAMU Student Shines as Getty Images Mentee at ABFF 2025

Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism and Graphic Communication student Treyvon Eugene recently served as a Getty Images photography mentee for the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF), an opportunity made possible through FAMU’s new content licensing partnership with Getty Images. “We are deeply honored to have Getty Images provide real-world, immersive mentorship opportunities that support our students with professional development and career growth, as well as with gaining first-hand experience covering editorial events,” said FAMU Interim President Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D. “Getty Images is renowned for visual storytelling, and the American Black Film Festival has curated artistic content for nearly 30 years. We look forward to future collaborations

JCSU Faces Accreditation Probation, Plans Bold Reforms

Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), an HBCU with deep roots in North Carolina, is embarking on a university-wide mobilization to address financial concerns raised by its accrediting body. The school announced an “all-hands-on-deck” strategy following the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) decision to place the institution on probation for good cause. A sanction that falls just short of loss of accreditation. The June 12 decision comes after two years of monitoring by SACSCOC, which cited JCSU’s failure to demonstrate full compliance with standards of fiscal responsibility, financial controls, and oversight of externally sponsored research and funding.

TMCF Takes Helm of HBCU Philanthropy Symposium 2025

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has officially assumed leadership of the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, marking a significant transition for the premier gathering of historically Black college and university advancement professionals and their philanthropic partners. The announcement came during the opening session of the 15th annual symposium at Walt Disney World in Orlando, where TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams delivered a keynote address titled “This Is Our Moment.” Williams, who previously served as president of Delaware State University, emphasized the strategic importance of the leadership change as HBCUs face both opportunities and challenges in the current educational landscape.

Saint Augustine’s Loses Accreditation Amid Financial Crisis

Saint Augustine’s University has lost accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following a binding arbitration process, an outcome that feels almost inevitable after years of instability and internal discord at the Raleigh HBCU. For the past several years, SAU has been plagued by declining enrollment, snowballing debts totaling in the tens of millions of dollars, and calls from alumni and former trustees to replace its top leaders. Last year, INDY and The Assembly reported that the NC attorney general’s office is investigating the university over allegations related to its board of trustees. The current board chair,

Morgan State, SEA Foundation Partner for Global Education

By Walter Hudson Morgan State University has entered into a transformative partnership with the SEA Foundation, marking a significant milestone in international educational collaboration between historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and African institutions. The strategic alliance, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, promises to reshape global educational engagement while fostering entrepreneurship and leadership development. The SEA Foundation, founded by internationally acclaimed soccer icon and humanitarian Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor, brings a unique philanthropic vision to this partnership. Based in Lomé, Togo, the nonprofit organization has established itself as a driving force for community empowerment through education, population health, cultural engagement,

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