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Johnson C. Smith University begins demolition of Liston Hall dorm

Johnson C. Smith University began demolishing one of its signature dormitories this week, a process that will eventually make way for a redevelopment project with details still undetermined. Workers began dismantling the 35,000-square-foot Liston Hall on Monday, just across Beatties Ford Road from the main Campus. Built in 1962, the building had fallen into disrepair and could not be saved, JCSU President Valarie Kinloch told QCity Metro. “To renovate Liston Hall is to spend resources that would probably equate to, or be very close to, what it would cost to really reimagine that entire space,” she said. In a statement,

Tuskegee student leader says dress code debate overrides deeper concerns

Tuskegee University’s dress code has dominated public discussion in HBCU circles and beyond. But a student leader at the private HBCU says the controversy has obscured deeper concerns about housing, communication and administrative support. Rayne Caldwell contacted HBCU Gameday to offer further insight into why students have been speaking out. She identified herself as Tuskegee’s sophomore class president. Caldwell said the conversation has centered almost entirely on the dress code. She does not view clothing as the root of the frustration. “The issue isn’t simply about clothing. It’s about priorities,” Caldwell wrote in an email to HBCU Gameday. Her message adds

Wes Moore Offers Howard University Students $800, Fast Admission Into Maryland Schools

Wes Moore is stepping in for Howard University students who lost their spots this summer. The governor announced Thursday that Maryland will offer expedited admissions support and an $800 credit to any incoming student affected by Howard’s mass disenrollment, according to the governor’s official announcement. That gives families a real option just weeks before the fall semester starts. What Happened at Howard The crisis started when Howard sent notices to 502 incoming freshmen. Their accounts didn’t reflect required payments or financial aid by a July 10 deadline. Many families said their balances were wrong. Some accounts showed credits instead of debts.

Local HBCU students react to Tuskegee University’s new ban on bonnets and du-rags

by: Chrysnel Banzouzi Before the fall semester commences at Tuskegee University in Alabama, a new dress code has been implemented which prohibits bonnets or du-rags from being worn in class. In a letter, Tuskegee University President Mark Brown informed students that bedroom shoes, bonnets and du-rags were banned from wearing to class or the cafeteria. Under the new policy, students are required to arrive on campus with a business suit and proper shoes appropriate for a business meeting. “The goal here is not meant to restrict you from enjoying the Tuskegee Experience, but to prepare you with a solid foundation for

Historic Dorm Comes Down As HBCU Makes Room For Its Future

For 64 years, Liston Hall stood on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the walls of an HBCU landmark in Charlotte, NC, began coming down. JCSU officially started demolishing the historic residence hall on July 29. The HBCU described the moment as both the end of an era and another step toward its “New Era of Excellence.” That makes the demolition more than a campus construction update. At HBCUs, buildings often carry a meaning that extends well beyond brick and concrete. They hold stories about who was allowed to attend college, where Black students found community, and how small institutions built lasting legacies with limited resources. However, history cannot protect

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. “This designation represents far more than the preservation of historic buildings,” said Wilberforce University President Vann R. Newkirk, Sr. “It honors the remarkable legacy of generations who believed that education could transform lives and advance freedom. Wilberforce has long stood as a beacon of faith, scholarship, resilience, and leadership. We are grateful that this national recognition affirms our place

Claflin University Becomes Siembra Mobile’s First HBCU Partner, Expanding Early Access to Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Siembra Mobile Inc. today announced a landmark partnership with Claflin University, a private historically black liberal arts college in Orangeburg, South Carolina, making it the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to join Siembra’s College Connect network. Based out of Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, Siembra Mobile has built virtual enrollment communities to engage with students and families earlier. “Claflin University’s partnership represents a significant milestone for Siembra and the future of HBCU recruitment,” said Haley Platt, Chief Marketing Officer of Siembra Mobile. “Together with Claflin and the National College Resources Foundation (NCRF), we’re creating earlier opportunities for students and families to discover

Howard University School of Divinity Names Rev. Tarsha W. Banister, D.Min., Executive Director of Wisdom Keepers, Hope Seekers, a $10 Million Lilly Endowment Initiative

By Christen Hill Howard University School of Divinity (HUSD) has appointed Rev. Tarsha W. Banister, D.Min., as Executive Director of Wisdom Keepers, Hope Seekers (WKHS), a $10 million initiative funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. that unites seven historically Black theological institutions (HBTIs) in a first-of-its-kind collaborative to prepare and sustain pastoral leaders for Christian congregations. Banister brings 20 years of experience leading federally funded initiatives that strengthen public systems and improve community outcomes, with depth in grant management, cross-sector partnership development, and large-scale program implementation. She joins WKHS from the Faith COMPASS Center at Wake Forest University School of Divinity,

Some schools are extending admissions for students unenrolled by Howard University

WASHINGTON — Days after Howard University notified hundreds of first-time-in-college students that their spots for the upcoming semester were no longer being held, other colleges and universities are stepping up to fill the gap for students who are scrambling to find other options. Keana Johnson is one of them. The 17-year-old was looking forward to starting classes next month at Howard University as the next step on her educational journey and a way out of the New York City shelter where she lives. She told The Associated Press Tuesday that she may consider the University of the District of Columbia in Washington,

Tuskegee University’s Ban On Bonnets And Durags Sparks Debate

Tuskegee University is ushering in a new era of campus professionalism. The historic HBCU recently announced an updated dress code prohibiting bonnets, durags, bedroom slippers, revealing clothing, and other forms of sleepwear in classrooms, dining facilities, and official university spaces. According to the administration, this move is designed to prepare students for life beyond graduation. According to the university, the policy is part of a broader effort to encourage students to present themselves in a manner that reflects professionalism and represents one of the nation’s most historic HBCUs. In a message to parents of incoming students, President Dr. Mark A. Brown

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