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Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis guides Benedict College through often rough terrain

COLUMBIA — It’s a tense time for higher education in the United States, but that’s nothing new for Roslyn Clark Artis. Benedict College’s president is used to turmoil. She took over the historically Black school in 2017, as it was facing financial strain that drew sanctions from its accreditors. By the time her administration had repaired that situation — with program cuts and staffing changes that made her far from the most popular person on campus — the calendar had flipped to 2020. That year’s onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a new crisis, as Artis worked to keep her

Coahoma Community College Receives Scholarship Donation at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. State Cluster Event

Coahoma Community College is proud to announce that it was selected as one of Mississippi’s seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to receive a $2,500 scholarship donation from the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during the organization’s recent State Cluster held in Jackson, Mississippi. The seven Mississippi HBCUs recognized during the event included: Coahoma Community College Hinds Community College – Utica Campus Alcorn State University Jackson State University Mississippi Valley State University Rust College Tougaloo College Representing Coahoma Community College at the event was Dr. Larry Webster, Dean of Career and Technical Education, who proudly accepted the

FAMU Alleges DEI Policies Impacted Black Studies Degree At HBCU

As Florida A&M University seeks to align its curriculum with state standards, the HBCU has consolidated one major degree program, which has alarmed many in its community. The Board of Trustees at FAMU approved a measure to consolidate seven degree programs, including one that merges African American (Black) studies. The Tallahassee Democrat reported that the move aims to help FAMU meet performance standards required by the state. However, naysayers found multiple issues with the degree changes, calling out the measure as a way to appease anti-DEI officials in Florida. They unanimously approved the measure during an on-campus meeting on Feb. 12, and the lack

Southern University STEM Complex Tops Off $68 Million

Southern University STEM complex progress hit a major milestone this month as Southern University and A&M College celebrated the placement of the final structural beam on its new $68 million STEM building. The moment signals that the structure is fully framed and the project is moving into its next phase, bringing a long awaited upgrade in labs, classrooms, and research capacity closer to reality for students on the Bluff. The Southern University STEM complex is being funded through Louisiana’s Capital Outlay Act, a state backed investment that campus leaders say will help expand opportunity and innovation for current and future Jaguars.

Jackson State contributes Margaret Walker items to Smithsonian exhibit on HBCU history

By Morgan Howard Jackson State University is contributing personal items from acclaimed Mississippi author Margaret Walker Alexander to a new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture exhibit highlighting the role of historically Black colleges and universities in preserving U.S. history. According to the LEPR Agency, the exhibit, “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” features collections from five HBCUs, including Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State. Jackson State’s contributions include Walker’s personal journals, a sculpture by Elizabeth Catlett of Phillis Wheatley, and the typewriter Walker used to produce works including a

Sisterhood and Service in Action: Alpha Chapter’s 2026 Woman to Woman Conference Builds Power, Purpose, and Community

By Monica Lewis After more than a 10-year absence, a well-known and highly regarded program returned to Howard University last week. Through its 2026 Woman to Woman Conference, the Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. welcomed more than 100 local high school girls mother Blackburn Center Feb. 6 for a day designed to empower, educate and elevate young minds. The conference, which was first hosted by the chapter in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) Student Council in 1993, was a signature event for the chapter for more than 20 years, attracting female youth from

Morris Brown College receives $810,000 to boost safety efforts, support scholarships

Morris Brown College has received $810,000 to help improve safety on campus, school leaders said on Wednesday. Most of it is from a $700,000 grant sponsored by Congresswoman Nikema Williams, who is a member of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus. Another $60,000 comes from the Sixth Episcopal District of the AME Church, and the final $50,000 is from Atlanta rapper and entertainer Tip “T.I.” Harris. “At a time that Morris Brown College is witnessing great growth, support that helps to enhance our campus security will truly make a difference as we prioritize the safety of our students, faculty and staff,”

FAMU Officials Say ‘Black’ Never Prohibited in Black History Month Materials

Florida A&M University leaders say the use of the word “Black” was never prohibited in Black History Month materials and that a staff-level error led to confusion during the review process for student organization promotions. University President Marva Johnson and College of Law leadership issued statements this week to clarify the matter following national attention sparked by a report from WKMG News 6 in Orlando. President Johnson: “The Word ‘Black’ Is Central to Our Mission” In a statement provided directly to HBCU Gameday, FAMU President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., reaffirmed that Black history and identity remain core to the university’s mission. “As the state’s only

Johnson C. Smith University Makes History as First HBCU to become NCICU Ethics Bowl Champion

North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) celebrated an important milestone this weekend as student teams from across the state gathered at the North Carolina Legislative Complex for the 15th Annual Ethics Bowl. This year’s competition, centered on the theme “Ethics in Leadership,” culminated in a historic first as Johnson C. Smith University became the first Historically Black College/University (HBCU) to reach the finals and prevail as champion. The competition brought together 18 student teams for two days of arguments on their positions on the cases and critical analysis of complex ethical dilemmas. Final scores were tallied, semi-finalists were announced,

Dr. Brown encourages HBCU leaders and advocates to UNITE around best practices for institutional growth

Dr. Mark A. Brown, president and CEO, was the guest speaker for a virtual thought-leadership chat during UNITE @ Noon, a conversation convened by the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Institute for Capacity Building ahead of its fifth annual UNITE Summit July 19-23 in Atlanta. The Summit is an annual gathering of presidents, chancellors, faculty, staff, policymakers, philanthropic leaders, students and strategic partners organized around five guiding pillars—Institutional Excellence, Student Success, Research and Innovation, Economic Mobility and Systems Change – and Dr. Brown’s insights highlighted the urgency of this unique conversation for HBCU leaders and advocates focused on what it will

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