Campus News - Page 13

What to know about the data center planned for Nashville HBCU Fisk University’s campus

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Nashville area is already home to more than two dozen data centers and more have been proposed — including one at Fisk University. The HBCU announced plans in May for the data center as part of its $1 billion “Quantum Leap” initiative. The plan, described by the university as “the most robust campus master plan in its 150-year history,” includes an innovation and technology center. While the university does not describe it as a data center, the functions described are the same. “The Quantum Leap Innovation & Technology Center is a 100,000 square foot facility on the southern

Revived lawsuit claims Florida underfunded FAMU by nearly $2 billion

Florida A&M University supporters scored a significant legal victory this week after a federal appeals court revived a lawsuit alleging the State of Florida underfunded the university by nearly $2 billion over the past three decades. In a split decision issued Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a lower court acted too quickly when it dismissed claims that Florida failed to fully eliminate the effects of segregation in higher education. The ruling does not determine whether Florida discriminated against FAMU. However, it allows the lawsuit to move forward and gives plaintiffs another opportunity to

Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Ebony Gilbreath Honored with Distinguished Postgraduate Alumni Award

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Dr. Ebony Gilbreath, Dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, received the Distinguished Postgraduate Alumni Award during the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine Awards Ceremony and Reception. Dr. Gilbreath was one of the five alumni awards recipients during the annual ceremony, which honors alumni, staff, and faculty for achievements and service. Dr. Gilbreath completed a pathology externship at MSU in 2004. She also completed a three-year residency in veterinary anatomic pathology followed by a Ph.D. in Pathology there. “It was indeed an honor to be recognized by my veterinary colleagues at

HBCU makes history with Seven Valedictorians

Spelman College, an Atlanta-based HBCU, has made history with an unprecedented academic achievement. The nation’s leading HBCU for women celebrated a record seven valedictorians in its Class of 2026, marking the first time in school history that seven graduates finished with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Dubbed “The Spelman Seven” by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the historic group includes Alexis Sims, Nia-Sarai Perry, Cori’Anna White, Aiyana Ringo, Alyssa Richardson, Sophia Davis, and Mariama Diallo. Their accomplishment highlights both the academic rigor of Spelman College and the growing tradition of excellence among its students. Seven women, one historic achievement Earning valedictorian honors

Data Center proposal at HBCU faces growing opposition in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A proposed data center project at Fisk University is drawing increasing resistance from community members and alumni of the HBCU. This adds a new challenge to one of the most ambitious campus development plans in the school’s history. Fisk University unveiled its “Quantum Leap” master plan in May. It is a $1 billion vision that includes new student housing, academic facilities, an arena, and a 100,000-square-foot innovation center anchored by a 30-megawatt data center. University officials have promoted the project as a way to position the historic institution at the forefront of technology and artificial intelligence while creating long-term financial sustainability. Now,

AEG Advances Opportunity for HBCU Interns During L.A. Summit Week Programming

As part of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program’s (EICOP) HBCU in LA Summit Week, AEG, the leading sports and live entertainment company, hosted more than 40 interns from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at its L.A. LIVE campus on May 29, 2026. The event brought industry talent and executives from AEG and across the entertainment sector together and offered students a chance to participate in panel discussions, mentoring sessions and learn first-hand about jobs in the sports and live event industry. The day kicked off with lunch at L.A. LIVE where students were able to meet AEG employees representing

JSU partners with Getty Images and Ancestry to preserve archives digitally

By Therese Apel JACKSON – Jackson State UniversitY is partnering with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, and Ancestry, the global leader in family history, to preserve its archival materials dating back to 1877, the university’s founding year. The new initiative looks to preserve the records, documents, and photographic archives of Historically Black Colleges and Universities as part of Getty Images’ HBCU Grants Program, making the materials widely available and accessible on the Ancestry platform. Through physical media such as yearbooks, student records, newsletters, photographs, and school catalogs, JSU’s rich history has been carefully preserved over the

Howard University Engineering Professors Recognized as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the World’s Largest Scientific Society

Written by Hayya Shah The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently announced its distinguished 2025 Class of AAAS fellows. Howard University College of Engineering and Architecture professors Danda B. Rawat, Ph.D. and Sonya Smith, Ph.D. are honored as fellows among 449 scientists, engineers, and innovators from around the world. The fellowship is a lifetime recognition that honors a distinct cadre of high achievers across disciplines, including research, teaching, and technology; administration in academia, industry, and government; and excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public. In a tradition stretching back to 1874, these individuals are elected annually by the AAAS Council and

South Carolina State funding targeted by Republican lawmakers over Pamela Evette decision

  South Carolina State students made their voices heard regarding Lt. Governor Pamela Evette’s intention to serve as commencement speaker. Now, Republican lawmakers are threatening to punish the university for exercising their right to free speech. Columbia TV station WIS 10 reported on a letter circulating from a group of Republican lawmakers demanding that $5 million dollars in funding for a potential SCSU convocation center be removed from the state budget. Rep. Melissa Oremus, R-Aiken, and other lawmakers said the money should be excluded after SC State canceled Evette’s commencement speech following student protests. “This issue is not about whether South Carolina

HBCU president touts fundraising boom on Bloomberg

Grambling State University is getting national recognition once again. President Dr. Martin Lemelle Jr. recently took the spotlight on Bloomberg Businessweek, bringing the voice of HBCUs to one of the nation’s most influential business platforms. During the appearance, Lemelle discussed the transformative power of higher education, the value of investing in HBCUs, and how Grambling State continues to prepare students to lead in business, technology, public service, and beyond. The national feature serves as another milestone for the university as it continues to elevate its profile under Lemelle’s leadership. With enrollment growth, innovative partnerships, and a renewed focus on student outcomes, Grambling State

1 … 11 12 13 14 15 … 590

Covering HBCUs and the African American Community

Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Quick Link

Home
About Us
Sports
Entertainment

Never miss a story!

Error: Contact form not found.

© 2025 HBCU News Corporation – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Close

Never Miss A Story

Covering HBCUS
and The African American Community

Error: Contact form not found.