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Fayetteville State University to Launch New Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Beginning in the fall 2026 semester, the College of Education at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina will offer a new bachelor’s degree program in special education. Fayetteville State developed this new program to address the critical need for licensed special education teachers throughout the state of North Carolina. Currently, the special education training offered at the HBCU is an undergraduate minor in the discipline and a master of arts in teaching for special education program. By offering a full bachelor’s degree in special education, Fayetteville State aims to enable more students to enter the profession fully licensed and prepared

North Carolina HBCU unable to pay staff this month

Just weeks after Barber-Scotia College secured a long-sought victory in a three-year property tax battle that preserved its educational tax-exempt status, the historic HBCU now says it has “completely run out of money,” its president confirmed this week—highlighting the institution’s ongoing financial instability even amid legal wins that were expected to ease fiscal pressure. The Concord, North Carolina–based college has been fighting to regain accreditation for more than two decades. Barber-Scotia lost its accreditation in 2004 following a series of financial challenges that drastically reduced enrollment. At one point, the institution reported having only four online students. As of fall 2025, enrollment has rebounded

Virginia State University could gain control of Virginia Military Institute

Virginia State University could gain control of the Virginia Military Institute, per a newly introduced House bill. House Bill 1374, introduced by Michael B. Feggans, aims to dissolve the current Board of Visitors for VMI and place it under Virginia State’s current Board of Visitors. Virginia Military Institute, a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) founded in 1839, educates over 1,500 students. If the bill passes and is signed into law, the Institute would fall under the governance of Virginia State’s 17-member Board of Visitors. Per comments obtained by Cardinal News, Feggans spoke about his proposed legislation, saying, “The bill reflects broader, longstanding concerns about

HBCU could soon have federal funding restored after 105 years

HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University could regain a piece of its history — and unlock new federal research support — if Virginia lawmakers approve a bill aimed at restoring the HBCU’s land-grant status after more than a century. Senate Bill 274, introduced by Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton), would recognize and restore Hampton University as both an 1862 and 1890 land-grant institution in Virginia. Supporters say the change would reconnect Hampton to the national land-grant system and expand access to federal programs tied to agriculture, engineering and other applied sciences. The measure also calls for a dedicated state fund to support the restoration.

North Carolina HBCU on the road to regaining accreditation

Barber-Scotia College is charting a hopeful path forward after securing a major legal victory that has reignited momentum for the historic HBCU’s revival. The Concord, North Carolina institution recently won a long-running tax dispute dating back to 2023, clearing a significant financial hurdle as it works toward regaining accreditation—nearly two decades after it was revoked in 2004. College leaders say the ruling marks a critical turning point, strengthening ongoing efforts to restore Barber-Scotia’s academic standing, stabilize operations, and reaffirm its legacy of educating generations of Black students and leaders. In a ruling made by the North Carolina Tax Commission, it was

UNCF Releases Report on Shifting Educational Landscape and HBCU Leadership Stability

Four strategic areas of focus identified to strengthen leadership and effectiveness at HBCUs Washington, DC, UNCF today released a report examining presidential tenure at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), a critical topic in the shifting educational landscape. The report, Stable Leadership: The Foundation of HBCU Success, from UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB), explores why presidential tenure at HBCUs is far more than a staff concern—it is central for institutional resilience, transformation and growth. The report concludes that if HBCUs are to sustain their mission, they must also sustain their leaders. According to the American Council on Education’s 2023 American College

Morris Brown president facing serious accusations as he returns

Kevin James is again at the center of a fast-moving and increasingly complex leadership saga after new allegations surfaced following his reported reinstatement as president. New Allegations Emerge After Reinstatement Just over a week after being fired, Kevin James has been reinstated as president of Morris Brown College. However, Channel 2 Action News reports it has obtained multiple internal documents containing allegations of sexual harassment, abuse, intimidation, and threats involving James. The allegations were detailed in grievances filed by at least four Morris Brown staff members. According to the report, James has not responded to questions from Channel 2 since his termination last week. The

Spelman Chief Enrollment Officer Ingrid Hayes on What HBCUs and Women’s Schools Offer

U.S. News: What benefits do students get from attending an HBCU that’s also an all-women’s college? Hayes: Spelman occupies a unique position in American higher education. As a liberal arts college that is also an HBCU and a women’s college, we offer an educational experience grounded in academic excellence, cultural understanding and respect for the histories and contributions of the African diaspora. Our environment recognizes the complexity of identity and lived experience as integral to learning, leadership and personal growth. Spelman is intentionally designed to be a supportive and affirming space where students are encouraged to engage fully as themselves, feel

Martin University, Indiana’s lone predominantly Black college, to shut down after nearly 50 years

A historically Black institution that has served underserved communities of Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly five decades is closing its doors. According to the EDU Ledger, Martin University, which had its accreditation stripped and later restored, will cease operations after a Board of Trustees vote due to what the school deemed “financial challenges.” The move comes days after the Higher Learning Commission recommended closing on Dec. 23, and the school had voluntarily resigned its accreditation. Founded in 1977 by Reverend Father Boniface Hardin and Sister Jane Schilling, the school was established to help low-income and disenfranchised residents obtain higher education. According to its website,

HBCU Attacks Continue Misinformation About America’s Top Talent Producing Institutions

By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel There is a dangerous misinformation campaign about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The false narrative that HBCUs are somehow fragile, dependent on foreign students, or lesser-tier institutions was most recently pushed when Donald Trump suggested HBCUs would go out of business without students from China. Like most of what Trump says, his take on HBCUs is false. International students are not the financial backbone of HBCUs and foreign students make up a very small fraction of the typical HBCU population. While Trump’s HBCU claims are easily disproved, the need to articulate who and what

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