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Wilberforce University Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Wilberforce University’s Historic District is now officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Founded in 1865, Wilberforce University is among the country’s oldest private historically Black colleges and universities. In 2023, Wilberforce received an HBCU Historic Preservation Grant from the National Park Service. Part of the funding was used to complete the extensive research, documentation, and nomination process required for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Now that the designation is official, the HBCU will gain more opportunities for historic preservation, research, heritage tourism, educational partnerships, and

Howard University School of Business Partners with DC Chamber of Commerce to Launch Inaugural Future Moguls Accelerator Program

By the Howard University Newsroom Staff The Office of Executive Education, a part of Howard University’s School of Business, is partnering with the D.C. Chamber of Commerce to launch the Future Moguls Executive Accelerator at The Mecca, a new program designed for high-potential entrepreneurs, small business owners, rising professionals, nonprofit leaders, government contractors, and growth-stage founders across the Washington, D.C. region. The program pairs Howard faculty with the D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s network of business and civic leaders to deliver a high-performance curriculum rooted in leadership development and community impact. “As an institution built on a legacy of excellence, truth, and service, Howard

Bowie State University Launches New Ph.D. in Nursing Education

Bowie State University has launched a new Ph.D. program in nursing education. The degree is the first of its kind offered at a higher education institution in the state of Maryland. The new doctorate aims to prepare experienced nurses for careers in academia, research, and leadership through advanced coursework, original research, dissertation study, and individualized mentorship. Participating students will develop the necessary skills to educate future nurses, advance nursing scholarship, and address complex health care challenges. “This marks a pivotal moment for Bowie State University and for nursing education nationwide,” said Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State University. “The

HBCUs, Media Trust and the Fight to Control the Narrative

By Jatika Hudson A panel of journalists, researchers and education leaders, spoke on “How We Talk About HBCUs” following recent controversial events from some campuses. Led by Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, executive director for the Center for the study of HBCUs at Virginia Union University, the panel included insight from Dr. Erin Lynch, creator of WeHBSeeUTV.org; Autumn A. Arnett, executive editor of The EDU Ledger; and Stephen Gaither, founder of HBCU Gameday. In the past week, HBCUs have taken center stage following controversy about enrollment and dress codes that have led to many questions about belonging on an HBCU campus and the ways

Three North Carolina HBCUs are currently ranked among the top 10 public universities

by: Jim Sands Three North Carolina HBCUs are ranked in the top 10 public universities in the United States for 2026, with two of the top 10 located in the Piedmont Triad, according to Forbes. North Carolina A&T State University, Winston-Salem State University and Elizabeth City State University were recognized among these institutions of higher learning as among the best in the country based on a variety of benchmarks. Decisive criteria consist of cost of tuition, the institutions’ graduation rate and average income after college as compared to other HBCUs in the country. NC A&T is ranked number one on the

4 HBCUs Come Together To Launch Groundbreaking Digital Learning Platform

Written by Shannon Dawson The HBCU community is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of the eHBCU Consortium Portal, a groundbreaking digital learning initiative led by Delaware State University, Southern University and A&M College, Alabama State University, and Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC) in Detroit, the first design-focused HBCU in the U.S. The innovative platform offers a flexible and inclusive online learning experience, providing over 33 degree and certificate programs designed to support diverse learners. It features academically rigorous coursework that reflects the historic excellence and unique teaching approaches of HBCUs, along with mentorship and career preparation led

Baltimore’s Morgan State, D.C.’s Howard rank as top area HBCUs

Baltimore’s Morgan State University and Washington D.C.’s Howard University have been named among the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), according to a ranking by Forbes magazine. Morgan State took the No. 4 spot on the list for public HBCUs, while Howard was ranked No. 1 among private HBCUs. Another Maryland HBCU, Bowie State University, came in at No. 7 on the list of public institutions. In choosing Howard, Forbes said the university “has long produced top players in business, science, the arts, journalism and politics and offers a full suite of graduate programs, including medical, dental and law schools.” It

Delaware State University ranks among top public HBCUs in Forbes’ first-ever rankings

Delaware State University ranked among the top nation’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Forbes’ first-ever ranking of HBCUs. The publication evaluated institutions based on outcomes rather than reputation, focusing on measures such as graduation rates, alumni earnings and student debt. DSU earned the 10th spot on the list. According to the university, DSU graduates earn a median of $57,700 early in their careers and $96,700 by mid-career. Provost Patrice Gilliam-Johnson said the rankings emphasize what many students and families consider when choosing a college. “This one is really looking at what people generally think of as return on investment,

Fisk University president defends plan to build data center: ‘Higher ed is in a different place right now’

Amid protests against data center development across the country, one historically Black university has made it key to its plan for financial viability. As part of a $900 million master plan, entitled “Quantum Leap,” Fisk University has proposed building a 100,000 square feet “Innovation & Technology Center” on previously undeveloped campus land — 30,000 square feet of which would be used for academic space, and 70,000 of which would house a data center. However, the Nashville, Tennessee, liberal arts college has not been immune to the growing criticism of data centers sweeping the country. In press conferences, a public town hall and

Ivy League schools received 178 times more foundation funding than HBCUs

A renewed examination of private philanthropy found that the average Ivy League university received 178 times more foundation funding than the average historically Black college or university between 2015 and 2019. The HBCU foundation funding gap echoes an earlier funding analysis and comes despite MacKenzie Scott’s HBCU giving in recent years. The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education revisited findings from a 2023 report by Candid and ABFE. JBHE reported that Ivy League institutions received a combined $5.5 billion from 2015 through 2019, compared with $303 million for HBCUs. That translated to an annual average of about $110 million for each Ivy League school and $618,588

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