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South Carolina HBCU Facing Financial Hurdles

Clinton College, a historically Black educational institution in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is encountering financial problems that have resulted in employees not being paid on the regular schedule. The Rock Hill Herald obtained emails from Clinton College President Pamela Richardson Wilks this spring that stated faculty and staff paychecks would be delayed. Another email from a college official on June 6 stated that the school’s medical insurance coverage was temporarily inactive. The email said the school would not be able to process claims after May 25. The local newspaper reported the college is working on a five-year fundraising plan seeking support from

FAMU $2 Billion Underfunding Lawsuit Moves Forward

The FAMU underfunding lawsuit just got a second life, and this time Florida can’t make it disappear with a procedural move. On June 9, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit revived a lawsuit alleging that the State of Florida underfunded Florida A&M University by nearly $2 billion over three decades. In a split decision, the court ruled that a lower court dismissed the case too quickly — before the students behind it ever got a real chance to present their evidence. Now they will. This is not a final verdict. But it is a significant win.

HBCU reportedly late paying over 80 employees, medical benefits inactive

Clinton College, an HBCU in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is reporting severe cash flow shortages as employees continue waiting for full pay and answers about medical coverage. The Rock Hill Herald reported that emails from Clinton College President Pamela Richardson Wilks to faculty and staff show the school has been dealing with funding lapses and delayed reimbursements. The financial issues have affected the college’s 86 employees and faculty members. The update comes after WSOC-TV reported that Clinton College employees said they had not been fully paid for May. The college previously acknowledged financial challenges but did not explain the full

TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands Honored at NMAAM Exhibit Unveiling During Juneteenth Celebration

By Alexis Clark The title says it all: It Doesn’t Rain on the AOB. For 80 years, Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands has embodied resilience, discipline, and excellence, whether rehearsing before sunrise on campus, performing before thousands, or carrying forward traditions that have shaped generations of Tigers. Those qualities were celebrated June 19 at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) during the unveiling of an exhibit honoring the Grammy Award-winning band. The exhibit opened as part of NMAAM’s Juneteenth Community Day celebration and TSU’s 114th Founders’ Day observance, bringing together alumni, students, supporters, and community members to celebrate

Perfect Performance: Nearly 200 Howard University Class of 2026 Graduates Earned a 4.0 Grade Point Average

If you want to know how well HBCUs like Howard prepare its students for excellence, ask any of the 199 graduates whose perfect performance during their academic course of study was underscored by a presumptive 4.0 grade point average and culminated in high accolades during the May 2026 Commencement. Representing a deep and broad diversity of backgrounds, interests, skills, perceptions, life philosophies, preferences, and experiences that add to their competitive advantages, these new alumni aren’t merely competent. They are setting a new pace of professionalism in a range of fields. As final transcripts for the Class of 2026 are readied, the

Fisk University ‘aware of the proliferation of environmentally harmful data centers’ as it vows to ‘do no harm’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Fisk University has put out another statement amid ongoing backlash over the announcement of a planned data center on the HBCU campus. “Fisk University is aware of the proliferation of environmentally harmful data centers that have created issues in the communities where they exist. Since inception, Fisk took a different approach and learned about the data centers that currently exist and are not doing harm in their communities,” the university said. They added that this information “has guided Fisk’s commitment to ‘do no harm,’” and that, as such, the university “strongly supports efforts to regulate” data centers in

Alabama State and Morris Brown College Just Signed a Deal That Opens Doors for HBCU Graduates

The Alabama State Morris Brown College partnership is official — and it could reshape what comes after graduation for hundreds of students. On June 16, 2026, Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. and Morris Brown College President Dr. Kevin E. James signed a Memorandum of Understanding on ASU’s campus in Montgomery, Alabama. The agreement creates a formal pipeline for Morris Brown graduates to apply directly to Alabama State’s graduate degree programs — both in person and online. It’s a straightforward idea with real impact: two HBCUs working together to make sure their students don’t fall through the

How Howard is Helping to Increase the Number of Ph.D.s from HBCUs Across the Country

By Cedric Mobley This summer, Howard University expanded its work to increase the number of minorities with doctorates by hosting the 10th cadre of students in its Pre-PhD Summer Enrichment Program (PPSEP). Throughout its history, the program has been successful in increasing the number of minorities entering Ph.D.-level programs in the humanities and social sciences by helping participants learn how to submit competitive graduate school applications, connecting participants with mentors, and helping them establish a network of other pre-professional students. With support from Wayne A. I. Frederick (B.S. ’92, M.D. ’94, MBA ’11) Howard University’s interim president, president emeritus, and Charles R. Drew

Tuskegee University Materials Science Researchers Make an Advancement in Quantum Materials

By Crystal Drake Researchers at Tuskegee University are advancing the frontiers of quantum science with the development of a groundbreaking metal oxide–based quantum emitter—an innovation poised to accelerate next-generation advances in quantum computing, communications, and sensing technologies. Led by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in the College of Engineering (COE), the discovery has been submitted as part of a provisional U.S. patent application. The breakthrough underscores Tuskegee’s expanding national footprint in high-impact, cutting-edge research. This latest achievement builds on a strong innovation pipeline within the College of Engineering, which has recently produced more than 12 patents—10 of

Fort Valley State University Presidential Search Committee Named

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named members of the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) Presidential Search Committee. The committee will conduct a national search for a new president to lead one of only three public historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia, and the state’s only 1890 land-grant institution. In January 2026, current FVSU President Paul Jones announced his plans to retire, concluding a decade of service as the university’s 10th president and more than 24 years of service within the university system. Jones will remain in place

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