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NASA Artemis leans heavily on HBCU grad

The HBCU spirit of the Jaguar is reaching new heights as Southern University graduate Jeremy Plater plays a pivotal role in NASA’s historic Artemis II mission. This mission launched on Wednesday, April 1, represents the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. And this HBCU graduate is at the heart of the hardware. Plater serves as a quality assurance specialist at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Supporting Boeing on the space launch system, he ensures the absolute safety of flight hardware. His work involves meticulous oversight of electrical harness wiring and TPS spray foam. NASA relies

Tuskegee University Joins Smithsonian-Led Conversation on Preserving HBCU History

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee continues to affirms its leadership in preserving and interpreting Black history through its participation in At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a national state-of-the-art touring series organized by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The exhibition will be on display at the Tuskegee University Legacy Museum with additions from the University’s permanent collections in early 2028. “Tuskegee University continues to define its Renaissance Era by honoring our roots and galvanizing the power of that legacy with modern tools and ever-relevant conversation about the unique and vital role of HBCUs in

FCBOH Launches Partnership with Spelman College

Board of Health Providing Interns with Valuable Experience in Public Health  ATLANTA  – The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) formed a partnership with the Health Careers program at Atlanta’s prestigious Spelman College to place students within FCBOH offices to gain valuable experience in various healthcare disciplines. The initiative is part of FCBOH’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the public health workforce pipeline and preparing the next generation of public health professionals. Thus far, seven students from the College’s program have joined the pilot program to develop the experience and skills needed for the health professional careers of the future. Currently, Spelman has interns

HBCU Benedict College Reports 104% Increase in 4-Year Graduation Rates

Benedict College’s four-year graduation rate has skyrocketed. According to a news release, the Historically Black University (HBCU), which serves a student population that is 85% Pell-eligible, first-generation, and primarily from low-wealth backgrounds, and is led by President Roslyn Clark Artis, has achieved a 104% increase in its four-year graduation rate, compared with its historical average. “Our entire campus celebrates the increase in our graduation rate as an indication of the strategic initiatives and professional development for our faculty and the wrap-around services that we provide for our students to promote retention and success,” Dr. Janeen P. Witty, vice president of academic affairs, commented

Lincoln University navigates HBCU identity and shifting demographics

The enrollment numbers at Lincoln University tell a story the university’s founders never imagined. According to Lincoln University enrollment data, white students now outnumber Black students on campus 921 to 870 as of fall 2025. This demographic shift has prompted questions about what it means to be a historically Black college or university. Lincoln is an HBCU. HBCUs were founded to educate Black Americans at a time when higher education was largely off limits to them. Lincoln’s mission was simple: provide access. Its founders were Black Civil War soldiers who traded their weapons for the chance to build something lasting.  

Morris Brown College Awarded $1.5M Federal Funding For Hospitality Management Program

By Mitti Hicks The funding was secured thanks to support from Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, according to the university. Morris Brown College has been awarded $1.5 million in federal funding to support its hospitality management program. According to university president Dr. Kevin James, Morris Brown College is one of the few universities that offers the degree and is currently the only HBCU in Georgia with the program. “It’s much-needed funding to scale our academic profile for our institution,” James told Atlanta News First.  Added student Courtney Stanback, “I am hoping to work in the sports entertainment space, and Morris Brown is allowing me to learn the hospitality industry from a holistic standpoint.” James, who stated

MacKenzie Scott Continues HBCU Support With $42M Donation To Elizabeth City State University

MacKenzie Scott is continuing her support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the donation of $42 million to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). ECSU Chancellor S. Keith Hargrove Sr. announced the gift on Friday, March 13, 2026, during the university’s Founders Day Convocation, which marked 135 years since its founding in 1891. The institution has long been committed to expanding access and opportunity through its mission to educate, empower, and elevate, according to a press release. “I want to express our deepest gratitude to MacKenzie Scott for this remarkable act of generosity and for her recognition of the critical role that HBCUs

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Sued by Family of Man Killed During Fall Homecoming Celebration

The family of Jujuan Jeffers, a 20-year-old man who was killed in an October 2025 shooting on the campus of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, has filed a lawsuit in civil court against the HBCU, according to a report from NBC 10 Philadelphia. The shooting occurred during a homecoming celebration event outside of Lincoln University’s International Cultural Center. Jeffers, who had no direct ties to the university, was the incident’s only fatality; however, six other individuals, including one Lincoln student and one graduate of the university, were wounded. According to the lawsuit, Jeffers’ family claims “Lincoln University prioritized the ‘college experience’ over safety” and

Spelman College Hosts Fourth Annual HBCU Game Jam, Premier Event for Aspiring Black Game Developers and Creators

Spelman College welcomed over 85 students from 10 HBCUs to compete in the fourth annual HBCU Game Jam, a 24-hour hackathon competition where students work in teams to create original video games from scratch. Hosted by Spelman’s Arthur M. Blank Innovation Lab, HBCU Game Jam is designed to expand opportunities for Black creators in the global gaming industry. During the event, teams worked against the clock to ideate storylines, code gameplay and design visuals. After the hackathon, students pitched their finished products to judges for the chance to win up to $10,000 in prizes. Prior to this year’s Game Jam, over 62%

What Kentucky State University Reveals About the Future of HBCUs

By Michael N. Weaver Jr. For nearly 140 years, Kentucky State University has stood as more than an institution. It has been a cultural anchor, an economic engine, and a leadership pipeline for generations of Black Americans. Like many Historically Black Colleges and Universities, its value cannot be measured solely in enrollment figures or financial performance, but in the lives it has transformed and the communities it has sustained. And yet, with the introduction of Kentucky Senate Bill 185, we are confronted with a question that extends far beyond a single campus: Who gets to define the future of HBCUs?

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