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Kentucky State University students push back against Senate bill redefining school’s mission

 Student leaders and alumni at Kentucky State University met to strategize amendments to a state Senate bill they say could change the identity of the commonwealth’s only public historic Black university. Senate Bill 185, which passed unanimously in the Senate, would define K-State’s mission as a land grant polytechnic institution. Student leaders say the polytechnic portion of the bill would change the original purpose of the HBCU, which was established in 1886. The bill also calls for changes to admission requirements and could impact Greek life. Student concerns over polytechnic designation Mugissa Donatien, senior class president, said the polytechnic designation

GLAAD’s ‘Generation Z & HIV: HBCU Tour’ Heads To Morehouse College

Coutesy of Morehouse College The push for HIV awareness among Generation Z continues as GLAAD brings its Generation Z & HIV: Human Issue and Southern Solution HBCU Tour to Morehouse College. The event, in partnership with Gilead Sciences, will take place on March 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. Attendance is open to Morehouse College and Atlanta University Center students and faculty. Hampton University athlete Byron Perkins Jr. will join GLAAD’s Darian Aaron, director of local news, to discuss sexual health, stigmas around sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and the benefits of the HIV prevention drug PrEP.

Wes Moore to serve as Johnson C. Smith commencement speaker

Graduates at Johnson C. Smith University will hear from one of the nation’s most prominent young political leaders this spring, as Wes Moore has been announced as the keynote speaker for the university’s 2026 commencement ceremony. The Maryland governor will take the stage during the school’s 153rd commencement celebration, addressing the Class of 2026 as they prepare to leave the historic Charlotte HBCU and step into the next chapter of their lives. Moore made history in 2023 as Maryland’s first Black governor and just the third Black person elected governor in U.S. history. Since taking office, he has emerged as one of

Dallas HBCU Paul Quinn College to build first fraternity house

The stepping and the probates draw the eye. The synchronized percussive theater that announces Black Greek life to anyone within earshot of a yard show. But at Paul Quinn College, the oldest historically Black college west of the Mississippi, what alumni like Darien Wilson know is that the spectacle is prologue, not the thing itself. “I think they think initially that it’s about a party,” Wilson, who pledged at Paul Quinn in 1997, told a local NBC affiliate. “However, it turns into mentorship. It turns into [an] achievement. How are you going to be a leader in the community?” That question now has a physical answer. The southern Dallas HBCU (Historically Black Colleges or Universities) has received a

Where Legacy Takes Flight: Delaware State University and Howard High School Unite to Honor the Tuskegee Airmen

Courtesy of Delaware State University In a powerful full-circle moment honoring history, legacy, and progress, Delaware State University welcomed students from Howard High School of Technology for the Third Annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Ceremony. The event brought together two historic institutions that once stood as the only educational opportunities for African Americans in Delaware—now united in celebration of excellence, resilience, and achievement. Held on the campus of Delaware State University, the ceremony was hosted by Black Women in Aviation, adding a powerful layer of representation and leadership to a program dedicated to honoring aviation history while inspiring future generations. The

HBCU makes history, names first female athletic director

Florida Memorial Athletics just made history with their new AD hire. The Florida-based HBCU has named Chandra Dorsey-Felton as Director of Athletics. With the move, Dorsey-Felton becomes the first female athletic director in university history. The new role for Dorsey-Felton comes after twenty-five years in college athletics, including key positions at Florida Memorial. She served as Deputy Director for Student Success and Compliance in 2024 before then being named Interim Director of Athletics in 2025. She also has held key positions at Texas State, McNeese, Southern Miss, Wichita State, and Tulane University, as well as the University of Tulsa. Dorsey-Felton spoke about her appointment

HBCU Founder’s Day To Remember: Livingstone honors donor

Livingstone College marked its 147th Founder’s Day with gratitude, renewal, and powerful reminders of the strength of the HBCU community. Held on February 5, 2026, under the theme “The Morning of an Audacious Idea,” the celebration carried added meaning. It marked the public return of President Dr. Anthony J. Davis after a successful kidney transplant. From the opening notes of the Prayer Meeting Alumni Choir, Gospel Choir, and Concert Choir, the tone was clear. This was more than ceremony. It was testimony. A Founder’s Day With New Meaning The convocation reflected both history and hope. Students, alumni, faculty, and community

Kentucky State University receives legislative funding with new requirements

Courtesy of Kentucky State University Kentucky’s only public historically black university is getting a legislative lifeline. Senate Bill 185 would create a partnership between Kentucky State University, the Kentucky General Assembly and the Council on Postsecondary Education to support the school financially and educationally. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, said Kentucky State University is more than $20 million in debt. “Now was not the time to explore the closure of Kentucky State but rather to be a partner in the redefinition of this institution and what it can mean for the commonwealth,” McDaniel said. Changes ahead for

Tuskegee Students Turn AI Idea Into $20K Win

Tuskegee University is celebrating a major win after its student team secured first place at the ninth annual National HBCU Battle of the Brains competition, bringing home a $20,000 grand prize. According to Tuskegee University, the team earned the top spot with their concept called SHOP.PY, a business idea focused on solving a growing problem in online shopping. The platform addresses how AI-driven search results can mislead consumers and hurt brands that struggle to get visibility. The competition, held March 11 through 15 in Austin, Texas, brought together more than 25 teams from HBCUs across the country. Students were challenged

What’s the oldest college in Mississippi? See state’s historic schools

By Bonnie Bolden What’s the oldest college in Mississippi? This religious school is celebrating 200 years of preparing young people for the future in 2026. Some of the oldest public and private schools in the state are more than 150 years old. Did you know Mississippi has the oldest public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States? Here’s what to know about the oldest colleges and universities in Mississippi, where you can find them. Mississippi College celebrates 200 years Mississippi College was chartered in 1826 as Hampstead Academy, according to a history on its website. The school in what is now Clinton started offering classes for boys

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