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Debra Mays-Jackson Reaches Settlement With Jackson State

The Debra Mays-Jackson Jackson State settlement closes out one of the messiest chapters in the university’s recent history. On Aug. 25, Mississippi’s college board resolved the federal lawsuit filed by Mays-Jackson, the school’s former vice president and chief of staff, who spent nearly three years arguing she was denied a fair shot at the presidency because she’s a woman. Terms of the deal aren’t public yet. Mississippi Today has filed a records request to get the actual numbers, but for now, the settlement itself tells you plenty. The Institutions of Higher Learning board fought this case hard, all the way

Hampton Raises Homecoming Economic Impact to $8-$10M

Hampton University’s homecoming economic impact estimate just jumped to $8 million–$10 million for the 2026 celebration, a dramatic revision from the $3 million figure the university cited for its 2024 homecoming. That’s not a modest bump. It’s close to a tripling of the estimate in just two years, and this time Hampton is backing it with actual visitor data instead of a projection. The new number comes from Hampton’s announcement of Homecoming Week 2026, running October 18-25 under the theme “There’s No Place Like Our Home by the Sea.” President Darrell K. Williams framed the shift as proof of concept

Atlanta’s Spelman College retains No. 1 spot among HBCUs in U.S. News rankings

Atlanta’s Spelman College has retained its spot as the nation’s No. 1 historically Black college and university in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. While Spelman leads the HBCU rankings, it is followed by Howard University at No. 2 and Tuskegee University at No. 3. Atlanta’s Morehouse College came in at No. 4. The rankings, released Sept. 22, evaluated nearly 1,700 colleges and universities across the country based on factors including graduation and retention rates, social mobility, faculty resources and post-graduate earnings. Nationally, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) took the No. 1 spot among National

Grambling Opens $25M Student Success Center

The Grambling State Student Success Center opened its doors Friday, and for anyone who’s ever sprinted across campus between the financial aid office and the registrar in 100-degree Louisiana heat, this one’s personal. The three-story, 60,000-square-foot building consolidates admissions, financial aid, housing, career development, and academic support under a single roof on the campus quadrangle. GSU held its ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at 353 Founder Avenue, timed deliberately to land during the university’s 125th anniversary celebration. That’s not a coincidence. President Martin Lemelle Jr. has spent two years framing this project as a legacy investment, not just a

Marriott Leaders Bring Knowledge, Experience, and Advice During Howard University Student Visit

By Kevin C. Johnson Howard University undergraduate students pursuing careers in hospitality leadership received an up-close and immersive look inside Marriott International, the world’s largest travel company, with a day-long visit to the company’s global headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. Accompanied by Omari Head, executive director at the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality at Howard University, 20 students embarked on the Sept. 21 visit to the sprawling high-rise building. The students, hailing from different departments and disciplines at Howard, sought direct exposure to Marriott leadership, professional skill building and more during this third year of Howard students visiting Marriott as part of

Livingstone College sees largest freshman class in nearly 150 years

Livingstone College welcomed its largest freshman class in nearly 150 years this semester, according to the college. The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reports that Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, are seeing record enrollment while many colleges nationwide see an enrollment decline. Freshman reflects on choosing Livingstone College freshman Devin Adams was smiling when he checked into his dorm at Livingstone College this semester. He applied to 30 colleges and was not turned down by any of them but chose Livingstone. “When I came here on my tour – family that’s all it is. It is just

Benedict College receives $750,000 federal grant to continue Morgan Hall preservation

Benedict College has been awarded a $750,000 National Park Service grant to continue preservation work on Morgan Hall, the oldest building on the college’s campus. The three-year Morgan Hall Preservation Progression Project will build on the college’s initial National Park Service preservation grant awarded in 2018. Officials said the project will continue efforts to restore the historic building while maintaining its architectural character and structural integrity. “Morgan Hall is more than the oldest building on our campus; it is a living testament to the vision, courage, and determination of those who believed education would open doors of opportunity for generations

Lincoln Named No. 9 Public HBCU in 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings has named Lincoln University of Pennsylvania the nation’s No. 9 Public Historically Black College & University (HBCU). As the first degree-granting Historically Black College and University, Lincoln University continues to stay devoted to providing students with a rigorous liberal arts education, giving them the knowledge and skillset to achieve their goals and aspirations. The university remains in the Top 20 for Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the country overall, rising one spot to No. 17 from its 2026 rankings of No. 18. Additionally, Lincoln University made several

Nike Gives HBCU Marching Bands Their Own Air Max Moment

At an HBCU football game, the scoreboard only tells part of the story. The drumline, the brass section, and the battle across the stands bring their own competition. Now, that HBCU band energy is getting the sneaker treatment. Nike’s upcoming Yardrunners collection brings HBCU pride to the Air Max 97, with school colors, band uniform-inspired insoles, and a whistle included with each pair. The collection features five institutions: Clark Atlanta University, North Carolina A&T State University, Tuskegee University, Coppin State University, and Mississippi Valley State University. Sneaker outlets report a Holiday 2026 release window. For sneakerheads, it’s a fresh take

Stillman announces its Head Football Coach and Athletic Director

Nearly two months after it was announced that the Stillman football program was returning after an 11-year absence, the team’s head coach and next athletic director have now been revealed. Former SIAC Coach of the Year Teddy Keaton will take the reins, returning to the position he held when the program was discontinued in 2015. In Keaton’s five seasons as head coach of the Tigers, he led the team to a 27-26 overall record (16-15 in SIAC competition), including a 7-4 first season that tied for the SIAC West division title. After a stint as the running backs coach at

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