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Pew Research Center Report Examines Changes in Enrollments at HBCUs

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Courtesy of the Pew Research Center A new report from Pew Research Center has examined trends in historically Black college and university enrollment over the past 50 years. Although HBCUs’ primary mission is to educate Black students, there has been a sharp increase in non-Black student enrollment at these institutions. For their report, the research team leveraged the United States Department of Education’s most recent data from 2022. At that time, there were 99 active HBCUs in the United States, 50 of which were public institutions and 49 of which were private institutions. According to the report, there were roughly 290,000 students

Howard Opens 100th Homecoming Anniversary Festivities with High-Spirited Bison Madness Spirit Rally

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University kicked off its 100th Homecoming week on Monday night with a jam-packed spirit rally of pride and school spirit, which peaked with an impromptu set by Skilla Baby. “Make some noise for yourselves!” the Detroit rapper urged the audience. “I heard Howard University was the best university. I’m proud of ya’ll for doing something a lot of people can’t do.” The Bison Madness spirit rally is produced in collaboration between Bison Athletics and the Jordan Brand. Students sent energy surging through the venue amid throbbing music, flashing lights, and performances by the Showtime Marching

HBCU alum donates six figures at homecoming

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Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University alumnus Norman Oliver, Class of 1985, owns a construction company, builds affordable housing in Wilmington, and provides school transportation for homeless children. And for all that he has become in life, he credits DSU. A regular financial supporter of his HBCU, Mr. Oliver recently continued his giving by presenting his alma mater with a $200,000 donation. He presented the generous contribution – which is unrestricted – on Oct. 5 during the University’s biggest day of Homecoming Weekend with more than 15,000 in attendance. After graduating from then-Delaware State College in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science

Leadership changes swell at Black colleges

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By Gabrielle Hayward When alumni of historically Black colleges and universities return to their alma maters to celebrate homecoming over the next few weeks, many will see new faces in charge on the yard. As enrollment numbers have continued to increase at HBCUs nationwide in recent years, multiple schools have faced turnovers in leadership, with top executives resigning or retiring. This issue is not solely present at HBCUs — years of tenure have decreased among collegiate leadership nationwide. However, since 2022, more than 30 of the 107 HBCUs have announced new presidents or chancellors. This summer, two schools even announced leadership changes within hours

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Center for Journalism and Democracy Host Third Annual Democracy Summit

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By Larry J. Sanders The Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) welcomed journalists from across the country to its third annual Democracy Summit, a day-long convening of both beginner and veteran journalists seeking to address some of their field’s – and the nation’s – most pressing issues. The theme of this year’s Summit, “Covering Oligarchy,” highlighted the increasing and multifaceted ways in which monocratic forces are pervading American democracy. Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Center’s founding director, greeted the attendees to “a knowledge exchange” to start the morning, emphasizing the importance of their presence during what she described as a “critical period”

Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University Launch Joint School of Public Health

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University, a historically Black educational institution, and Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, have received approval from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia to launch a Joint School of Public Health. The school will provide students from both universities with new academic programs in public health and well-being. Through combining resources from an R1 research institution and an HBCU, scholars at the new Joint School of Public Health plan to address health disparities in the local Norfolk community by creating long-term public health initiatives and educational opportunities for the next generation

Tennessee State Faces Financial Crisis Ahead of Historic Ice Hockey Program Launch

Courtesy of Tennessee State University Tennessee State University is facing an urgent financial crisis as it prepares to launch its inaugural Division I men’s ice hockey program. As Meredith Turits revealed in Front Office Sports, immediate action is necessary to ensure the success of this groundbreaking initiative. With the first season set to begin in 2025-2026, the Tigers are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting chapter in the university’s sports history. The introduction of the men’s ice hockey team represents a significant milestone for TSU. In April, TSU appointed Dominique Abercrombie as the first Black male head coach in NCAA

No room for Hampton’s band at North Carolina A&T’s homecoming game

By Kamryn Jackson When Thomas L. Jones, Jr. became the director of Hampton University’s band, The Marching Force, in 2017, he longed for the chance to bring his band to Greensboro, North Carolina, a place he fondly calls a “second home” after spending years working and studying at North Carolina A&T State University. Well, Jones will have to wait a little longer. To provide more seating for fans and alumni, North Carolina A&T isn’t allowing The Marching Force to attend the Aggies’ homecoming game against Hampton on Oct. 19 at Truist Stadium. The matchup with Hampton will be the first time North Carolina A&T will face another

Frederick Douglass Library chosen as a patent and trademark center for entrepreneurs

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Courtesy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore UMES becomes fifth HBCU to receive U.S. Patent Office designation Aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore – and in the local community – now have a place to help them create their next big idea. In July, UMES became the fifth HBCU designated as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) – and the only one of its kind on the entire Eastern Shore. Adding the PTRC was a natural progression for UMES’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). “In the

Morehouse School of Medicine Establishes Industry Partnership to Advance Cancer Research

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Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine The Morehouse School of Medicine, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country, has established a new partnership with Manifold, an AI-powered clinical data platform, to enhance research initiatives at the school’s Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine. By leveraging Manifold’s technology, scholars at the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine will work to build their own modern data foundation for cancer research through utilizing AI-powered analysis capabilities to integrate diverse data types in a unified platform. The institute plans to first focus their new capabilities on advancing research for a cohort of breast

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