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GHOE 100 Tickets Sell Out In Minutes For NC A&T Homecoming

North Carolina A&T’s GHOE 100 tickets sold out in a matter of minutes Monday morning. The sellout closed the book on one of the fastest ticket rushes in the tradition’s history. It also confirmed that the 100th Greatest Homecoming on Earth will be unlike anything the Aggie community has seen before. Indeed, the demand had been building for months. Still, nobody expected it to move this fast. Fans started lining up at the ticket office as early as 1 a.m., hours before doors opened. By the time online sales launched at 9 a.m., the window for buying a seat to the Oct.

Xavier Earns No. 4 National HBCU Ranking

 Xavier University of Louisiana ranks No. 4 among the nation’s top private historically Black colleges and universities in Forbes’ first-ever ranking of HBCUs, released Aug. 2. Forbes separately ranked the nation’s top private and public HBCUs, with Xavier the only Louisiana institution to make either Top 10 list. A key strength highlighted by Forbes is Xavier’s longstanding role in preparing students for careers in medicine and health sciences. Xavier produces more African American students who go on to graduate from medical schools each year than any other university in the United States. Its programs include biology and pre-medicine, chemistry, pharmacy, physician assistant

FAMU Adds Forbes Top 5 Ranking to Growing List of National Accolades

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been recognized as the No. 2 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation in Forbes’ inaugural 2026 America’s Top HBCUs ranking, a distinction that underscores the University’s continued commitment to academic excellence, student success, and upward economic mobility. The inaugural ranking recognizes 10 public and 10 private HBCUs based on student outcomes, including graduation and retention rates, alumni earnings, student debt, and success in serving Pell Grant recipients. The recognition reflects FAMU’s longstanding mission of providing an exceptional educational experience while preparing graduates to lead in their professions and communities. “We are honored that

Four Black Leaders Who Have Been Appointed Dean of Students at HBCUs

Jillian Jackson is the new dean of students at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jackson has extensive higher education experience in student affairs, academic affairs, instructional leadership, and student success. Prior to her new role, she served as Shaw University’s director of digital teaching and learning. Earlier in her career, Dr. Jackson held various leadership roles with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Dr. Jackson is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, where she majored in elementary education. She holds a master’s degree in school administration from

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

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