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HBCU Bowie State University Rolls Out Bachelor Of Science Degree In AI

Bowie State University continues to champion new STEM pathways. The Maryland-based Historically Black College and University (HBCU) is rolling out a Bachelor of Science in AI, a 120-credit program, to prepare its students to be leaders in the future of technology and increase representation in STEM, according to a press release. Students will be equipped further in fields that include healthcare, cybersecurity, education, business, government, and advanced technology. Through the curriculum, students will be encouraged to develop, assess, and implement AI technologies. The degree will provide coursework that stresses technical skills, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility as they relate to the foundations of AI. “This new degree program represents a

Popular HBCU football program reportedly drops radio broadcasts

Florida A&M football fans received an unexpected development Wednesday, with reports that the Rattlers will not have traditional radio broadcasts for the 2026 season. The news comes just three weeks before FAMU is scheduled to begin its season and quickly generated reaction among alumni and supporters on social media. The Tallahassee Democrat first reported the development. According to the report, a representative connected to the radio broadcast package confirmed that FAMU football games are not currently scheduled to air on radio this season. FAMU Athletics has not publicly announced the change or provided an explanation for the decision. If the plan holds,

Tuskegee University receives dress code donation from sorority

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is supporting Tuskegee University students as conversations continue around the school’s dress code and professional expectations. The organization donated more than 1,000 pieces of professional clothing to the Golden Tiger Community Closet. It also provided $5,000 in scholarship support. The donations were announced during Delta Sigma Theta’s 50th Southern Region Conference in Atlanta. More than 8,000 members attended from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and the Bahamas. Tuskegee University President and CEO Dr. Mark A. Brown thanked the sorority during the conference’s closing ecumenical service. He also recognized former Delta Sigma Theta National President Dr.

At LeMoyne-Owen, Giving Season Starts With Getting Students Through the Door

By Autumn A. Arnett For the last four years, a gentleman who lives across the street from LeMoyne-Owen College in the Soulsville neighborhood of South Memphis has put on his Sunday best to walk across the street and hand-deliver $8.07 on August 7. He didn’t attend the university himself, but Dr. Chris Davis, president of the small, private HBCU, said he has expressed that he is immensely proud of the young people he sees walking across campus each day and wants to do his part to help. “I have to remind my students in a real way that when people

Xavier University Achieves No. 8 in LinkedIn HBCU Rankings

 Xavier University of Louisiana ranks No. 8 among the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities for long-term career success in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Colleges rankings, moving up one spot from No. 9 last year. The rankings are based on millions of data points from LinkedIn members, with an emphasis on how graduates fare in the workforce rather than traditional measures such as admissions selectivity or institutional prestige. LinkedIn evaluates colleges across five areas: job placement, internships and recruiter demand, career success, network strength and knowledge breadth. The analysis includes whether recent graduates enter full-time employment or graduate school, complete internships and

HBCU Lands More Than $110 Million in New State Budget

North Carolina Central University will receive more than $110.3 million for operations, enrollment growth, academic programs, campus improvements, and athletics. North Carolina Central University has crossed 9,000 students for the first time. Now the state is putting more than $110 million behind the HBCU’s next stage of growth. NCCU will receive more than $110.3 million through North Carolina’s newly enacted state budget. The package includes money for university operations, enrollment growth, scholarships, research, and academic programs. It also includes more than $6 million for improvements to the Edmonds Classroom Building and a new stream of athletics funding tied to North Carolina sports

Project 68 Launches HBCU Impact Hub with Howard University

Courtesy of Howard University Project 68 (P68) today announced the launch of its Impact Hubs, a fellowship program designed to develop the next generation of Black storytellers, trusted messengers, and civic leaders in our community. The program’s pilot Hub kicks off in partnership with Howard University: P68 Impact Hub x Howard University. P68’s Impact Hubs are campus-embedded media ecosystems that incubate and develop media to inform news-avoidant audiences. A paid fellowship program, the Impact Hubs equips student creator cohorts with editorial development, mentorship, production support, and direct industry relationships, strengthening their storytelling, growing their platforms, and expanding their impact. Impact

HBCU Grambling State secures million-plus federal

Grambling State, an HBCU in northern Louisiana, has secured a $1.5 million federal investment aimed at strengthening energy infrastructure on campus and throughout the surrounding city. The funding will support the Grambling Community Grid and Infrastructure Improvement project. The initiative focuses on shared utility infrastructure, emergency preparedness and energy resilience. Unlike an improvement limited to a single campus facility, the planned work is designed to serve both the university and its neighbors. That wider footprint makes the project part of the community’s public-safety strategy as well as an investment in Grambling State’s day-to-day operations. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy sponsored the

Elizabeth City State University Launches Three New Undergraduate Degree Programs

Beginning in the Fall 2026 semester, Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina will offer three new undergraduate programs: a bachelor’s degree in data science and two fully online degree options in history and social work. Students enrolled in the HBCU’s new data science program will learn to use programming, statistics, machine learning, and data visualization tools to uncover trends and findings from large amounts of information. Graduates will be prepared for a wide-range of analytical careers in industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, government, education, and nonprofit organizations. “Data science is one of the fastest-growing fields in the world.

Bowie State University Ranked Among Nation’s Top Public HBCUs by Forbes

Bowie State University has been ranked No. 7 among the nation’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Forbes’ inaugural ranking, America’s Top HBCUs: 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities That Set Grads Up for Success. The ranking is primarily based upon recognition of institutions that demonstrate strong student outcomes, return on investment, graduation success, career earnings and student support. “This distinction reflects Bowie State University’s unwavering commitment to student success and its mission to provide a high-quality, affordable education that prepares graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving world,” said Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State University. “Through

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