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North Carolina’s HBCUs could receive a major financial boost

North Carolina’s HBCUs could receive a major financial boost thanks to a new budget proposal introduced by Senate Republicans. The plan, released Monday evening, would significantly increase the amount of sports betting tax revenue allocated to athletic departments at UNC System schools — including several HBCUs. Currently, 13 UNC System schools, including five HBCUs, receive $300,000 annually from the state’s legal sports wagering proceeds, along with a portion of remaining funds after initial distributions. Under the proposed budget, that amount would increase, and Division I HBCUs like Winston-Salem State University, Fayetteville State University, Elizabeth City State University, and North Carolina Central University

At least 6 people injured in mass shooting at Florida State University

By Holly Yan, Ryan Young, Isabel Rosales, Nick Valencia and Dakin Andone At least six people were injured in a mass shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to hospital officials, who had earlier confirmed to CNN it was receiving and treating patients from the campus. All six patients had suffered gunshot injuries, a spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said. One of those patients is in critical condition, while five are serious. A suspect is in custody, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The extent of the injuries is unclear, according to the law enforcement sources, citing preliminary reports.

DHS demands ‘detailed records’ of student visa holders at Harvard

By Luke Barr The Department of Homeland Security is demanding “detailed records” on Harvard University’s student visa holders, according to a statement from the department. The school must turn over student visa holders’ records, specifically those pertaining to “illegal and violent activities,” or risk losing the school’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program status, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Harvard in a letter sent by the department. The SEVP allows for noncitizen students to study at the university under a specific visa. Noem told Harvard it is a “privilege” to have foreign students attend Harvard, “not a guarantee.” “The United

5 arrested during protest at North Carolina Central University

By DeJuan Hoggard Five people were taken into custody and charged on Wednesday afternoon during a student-led protest at North Carolina Central University. An ABC11 Eyewitness News crew at the scene witnessed campus police officers taking down several people and detaining them. An NCCU spokesperson said the gathering was “an unauthorized rally” and said at least three of the people detained were not affiliated with the university. Those detained were charged with second-degree trespassing, failure to disperse, and resisting, delaying or obstructing a public officer. The scene escalated following a protest about what students said were unfair and substandard housing practices and

HBCU Prison Education Summit Aims to Expand Higher Education Behind Bars

Leaders from HBCUs, criminal justice advocates and community organizers gathered at Bowie State University over the weekend for the inaugural HBCU Prison Education Summit to discuss strategies to expand offering university courses and degree programs to incarcerated citizens.  Data released last month from the Prison Policy Initiative shows that 37% of people in prison or jail are Black and that 30% of people on probation or parole are also Black, while only 13% of the U.S. population is comprised of Black people. “One of the goals of the Summit was to begin the process of establishing a Prison-to-HBCU Pipeline to

Athletic cuts help HBCU chart new course after fiscal challenges

Talladega College has made strides in restoring its financial stability after overcoming multiple economic hurdles in the last 10 months at the longstanding HBCU, according to university leaders. The recent news comes after Talladega College underwent a self-imposed legal audit to rectify its financial struggles, which included the university missing payroll, a decline in enrollment, and the private four-year institution tackling its deferred payments to vendors. “We just saw a period where we sort of got off track from the thing that we have done historically,” said Talladega College interim president Walter M. Kimbrough during the school’s recent “State of the College”

HBCUs ponder their future as 47th president makes cuts to education dollars

The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education – while cutting away at federal funding for higher education. In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing federal grants and loans, alarming HBCUs, where most students rely on Pell Grants or federal aid. The order was later rescinded, but ongoing cuts leave key support systems in political limbo, said Denise Smith, deputy director of higher education policy and a senior

39 Year Old Dr. Jermaine Whirl Named President of Savannah State, Becoming Youngest HBCU President in History

It’s a new era at Savannah State University! On April 1st, Dr. Jermaine Whirl made history as he officially began his tenure as president of Savannah State University (SSU), becoming the youngest president in HBCU history at just 39 years old, Black Enterprise reports. The milestone is powerful, Savannah State being the oldest public historically Black university in Georgia, but it’s the way the students welcomed him that truly set the tone for what’s to come. In a moment that felt straight out of The Jennifer Hudson Show, students serenaded Dr. Whirl at a campus building with a surprise performance, giving him the ultimate HBCU welcome —

HBCU Quiz Bowl National Championship Weekend (Honda Campus All-Star Challenge)

Fueled by their passion for knowledge and academic excellence, over 200 students and coaches from 32 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are gearing up to compete in the 36th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for HBCU students. Fans can watch the exciting HCASC National Championship finals on April 17 at 3:00 p.m. PDT by visiting HCASC NCT on YouTube. Following their success in the HCASC national qualifying tournaments in February, the “Thrilling 32” teams are advancing to the 2025 HCASC National Championship Tournament to vie for the title and a share of more than $500,000 in

Coppin State University Celebrates 125 Years of Transformation and Impact on Maryland

By CherRae Dickerson Coppin State University, a nationally recognized leader in urban higher education, proudly announces its 125th-anniversary celebration on April 24, 2025, from 6–9 p.m. at the M&T Bank Exchange in downtown Baltimore. This milestone event entitled Coppin125: Celebrating a Legacy, Igniting The Future will honor Coppin’s rich legacy, transformative faculty and students, and bold vision for the future, while celebrating generations of scholars, educators, and leaders who have shaped the university’s extraordinary impact. The anniversary also marks President Anthony L. Jenkins’ fifth year in office, a tenure defined by historic milestones in growth, research, innovation, and student success.

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