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Alabama State and Morris Brown College Just Signed a Deal That Opens Doors for HBCU Graduates

The Alabama State Morris Brown College partnership is official — and it could reshape what comes after graduation for hundreds of students. On June 16, 2026, Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. and Morris Brown College President Dr. Kevin E. James signed a Memorandum of Understanding on ASU’s campus in Montgomery, Alabama. The agreement creates a formal pipeline for Morris Brown graduates to apply directly to Alabama State’s graduate degree programs — both in person and online. It’s a straightforward idea with real impact: two HBCUs working together to make sure their students don’t fall through the

How Howard is Helping to Increase the Number of Ph.D.s from HBCUs Across the Country

By Cedric Mobley This summer, Howard University expanded its work to increase the number of minorities with doctorates by hosting the 10th cadre of students in its Pre-PhD Summer Enrichment Program (PPSEP). Throughout its history, the program has been successful in increasing the number of minorities entering Ph.D.-level programs in the humanities and social sciences by helping participants learn how to submit competitive graduate school applications, connecting participants with mentors, and helping them establish a network of other pre-professional students. With support from Wayne A. I. Frederick (B.S. ’92, M.D. ’94, MBA ’11) Howard University’s interim president, president emeritus, and Charles R. Drew

Tuskegee University Materials Science Researchers Make an Advancement in Quantum Materials

By Crystal Drake Researchers at Tuskegee University are advancing the frontiers of quantum science with the development of a groundbreaking metal oxide–based quantum emitter—an innovation poised to accelerate next-generation advances in quantum computing, communications, and sensing technologies. Led by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in the College of Engineering (COE), the discovery has been submitted as part of a provisional U.S. patent application. The breakthrough underscores Tuskegee’s expanding national footprint in high-impact, cutting-edge research. This latest achievement builds on a strong innovation pipeline within the College of Engineering, which has recently produced more than 12 patents—10 of

Fort Valley State University Presidential Search Committee Named

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named members of the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) Presidential Search Committee. The committee will conduct a national search for a new president to lead one of only three public historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia, and the state’s only 1890 land-grant institution. In January 2026, current FVSU President Paul Jones announced his plans to retire, concluding a decade of service as the university’s 10th president and more than 24 years of service within the university system. Jones will remain in place

Forbes Released 2026 Financial Grades for Private HBCUs

The HBCU financial grades are in, and the results tell two very different stories depending on where you look. Forbes recently released its 2026 College Financial Grades, grading more than 900 private nonprofit colleges with enrollments above 500 students. Dozens of HBCUs made the list. The report uses a revamped formula developed with data from Perspective Data Science, designed specifically to measure what Forbes calls “true liquidity” — how much financial cushion a school actually has when things get tight. For private HBCUs, that cushion is often thinner than it should be. The results confirm what many in the community

North Carolina A&T audit shows millions improperly distributed

North Carolina A&T, a major HBCU, is facing scrutiny after a state audit found the university improperly distributed $5.1 million in scholarship and financial aid funds over an eight-year period. The findings were presented Thursday by North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek during a Board of Trustees Risk Management, Audit and Compliance Committee meeting in Greensboro. Boliek said the investigation uncovered serious misconduct tied to financial assistance. According to the audit, some students received aid because of personal ties to university employees instead of merit or financial need. Improper aid at North Carolina A&T The report said more than $5

Ohio to Give Central State University $29 Million If It Allows Government Oversight of Campus Facilities

In the state of Ohio’s most recent capital budget proposal, lawmakers have allocated some $29 million for Central State University to fund campus renovations. However, the funding comes with a key stipulation: the HBCU must give the Ohio Department of Administrative Services or another government entity oversight of its facilities before the money can be released, according to a report from Signal Ohio.  This proposal follows a 2024 decision that placed Central State University, the state’s only public historically Black university, on a fiscal watch due to consistent fiscal challenges. Since then, the HBCU has been required to file quarterly progress reports with

Previously Dismissed Florida A&M University Underfunding Lawsuit Moves Forward

In 2022, a group of students at Florida A&M University, a historically Black educational institution in Tallahassee, filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida, claiming the state had systematically underfunded the HBCU over the past three decades compared to the state’s predominately White public institutions like the University of Florida and Florida State University. The lawsuit was dismissed in 2024 by a federal judge who determined the case did not provide sufficient evidence that the state discriminated against FAMU. Now the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has revived the lawsuit, ruling that the 2024 decision was made too quickly

GSU’s Callier leads 30th Annual NSPAA Conference and Technical Assistance Workshop

Theodore Callier, Grambling State University’s Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs and president of the National Sponsored Programs Administrators Alliance, led NSPAA’s 30th Annual National Conference and Technical Assistance Workshop June 1–5 at Caesars New Orleans. The event brought together representatives from 53 colleges and universities, along with federal agency partners, sponsors and research administration professionals focused on strengthening sponsored programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other minority-serving institutions. The 2026 gathering opened with pre-conference sessions June 1–2, followed by the main conference and technical assistance workshop June 3–5. This year marked NSPAA’s 30th year of convening

HBCUs Alabama State and Morris Brown reach historic agreement

 Alabama State and Morris Brown — are at the center of a new agreement designed to create a smoother path from undergraduate study to graduate education. ASU and Morris Brown College signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, June 16, on ASU’s campus. The agreement is designed to help Morris Brown graduates move into graduate programs at Alabama State. ASU President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. and Morris Brown President Dr. Kevin E. James signed the agreement during the ceremony. Leaders from both schools also took part, including ASU Provost Dr. Carl Pettis, MBC Provost Dr. Jamie Jamison and Dr. Anthony

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