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HBCU graduates bring college inspiration to kids in Wichita

The Wichita HBCU Alumni Collective held an event on Saturday to inspire more kids to go to college. At the Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, the collective held two panels and a speed networking event. They spoke to kids about their experiences and the opportunities they received while attending an HBCU, which stands for Historically Black College or University. The goal of the event was to inspire local kids from marginalized communities to attend college at an HBCU. “They should know that there are tons of opportunities available to them and they don’t have to limit themselves to their

Report Examines the Historic Underfunding at Tennessee State University

A new report produced by the Tennessee Lookout and WPLN News, with support from the Pulitzer Center and the Education Writers Association, has examined the historic underfunding at Tennessee State University, drawing from multiple sources to identify how much money the state of Tennessee owes its only public historically Black university. In 2020, the Tennessee State Legislature formed a committee to determine how much Tennessee State University had been shortchanged on budget allocations dating back to the 1950s. As a land-grant institution, the HBCU has agricultural programs that are funded largely by the federal government. This land-grant designation requires the state to match those funds. However,

Dillard University Pre-Law Program Launches Official Chapter of The National Black Law Students Association

Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest historically Black college and university (HBCU), proudly announces the establishment of its newly chartered Pre-Law Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA). This milestone marks a significant expansion of Dillard’s commitment to preparing its students for success in the legal profession and advancing the representation of Black lawyers nationwide. The Dillard University Pre-Law NBLSA Chapter was officially chartered this semester with a Charter Board of dedicated student leaders: President: Paris Simon Vice President: Cayla Gilmer Secretary: Laila George Treasurer: Giselle Abernathy The chapter launches with a robust charter membership of more than 40 pre-law

Martin University to Close After Nearly 50 Years, Citing Unsustainable Financial Model

Martin University, a historically Black institution that has served Indianapolis’s underserved communities for nearly five decades, will close its doors permanently after the Board of Trustees voted to cease operations due to insurmountable financial challenges. The full Board of Trustees made the decision to pause operations, which ultimately led to closure, according to a letter released by the board. The Higher Learning Commission subsequently directed the university to cease operations entirely. “Without an endowment and given today’s political climate around higher education funding, this financial model is simply not sustainable,” the board stated in the letter. University officials said that their

The shocking UNCF survey & the media strategy to promote HBCUs

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) released a report titled “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges” that outlined a startling knowledge gap about HBCUs among students who don’t live in areas rich with a large number of black colleges. The 2022 survey included 146 students, teachers, and counselors who live in the West, Midwest, and Northeast and were affiliated with seven high schools in California, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. The study illuminates a significant brand knowledge gap between educators and students, leading to guidance that doesn’t center on HBCUs as an educational option. The findings of the study indicate that over 60% of students

AABE’s 4th annual HBCU Energy Hackathon continues mission of opening minds and doors for students

Students from five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) squared off recently in the fourth annual HBCU Energy Hackathon presented by the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). The event featured teams from Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, Talladega College,  Lawson State Community College  and Trenholm State Community College competing for prizes totaling $17,500. The Birmingham Chapter of AABE partnered with the Alabama Power Foundation to present the hackathon, held Nov. 20 at Alabama Power headquarters in downtown Birmingham. The purpose is to introduce students to human-centered design thinking and foster innovation around energy-related challenges. This year’s challenge was to “Quantify the Impact: A Digital Tool for Non-Energy Benefits of Home Efficiency.” Students were tasked with designing

Florida Memorial University Has Been Placed on Probation by Regional Accrediting Body

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has placed Florida Memorial University on accreditation probation for good cause due to failure to meet standards relating to financial health, fiscal controls, and federal and state compliance obligations. In June 2021, the Miami Gardens-based HBCU was placed on probation for good cause, but that was lifted after a year due to improvements in financial stability. However, an on-site SACSCOC visit to Florida Memorial University in 2023 determined the HBCU was again not meeting the commission’s financial standards. On December 9, 2025, the SACSCOC reaffirmed its 2023 findings, resulting

Israeli Artists at Xavier University Spark Global Cultural Exchange

Israeli artists are building cultural bridges at Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation’s only Catholic HBCU, through a powerful arts residency that uses music as a vehicle for global dialogue, shared history, and mutual understanding. At a time when conversations about identity, faith, and geopolitics are increasingly polarized, the presence of Israeli artists on an HBCU campus has created space for nuanced engagement rooted in creativity rather than conflict. The residency brought Israeli musicians Neta Elkayam and Amit Hai Cohen to Xavier’s New Orleans campus, where they worked directly with students through workshops, classroom discussions, and live performances. Their music—deeply influenced

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

Nonprofit fund to invest millions in grants for HBCUs, including 2 in Georgia

The Reinvestment Fund, a national nonprofit, announced the inaugural cohort of its HBCU Brilliance Initiative, aimed at supporting the financial health of 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the United States. The initiative, which combines grants and technical assistance, will provide each participating institution with $40,000 in grants and up to $1,000,000 in financing. “We are so thrilled to announce this inaugural cohort of the HBCU Brilliance Initiative program, a transformational experience that will help to build thriving higher education institutions and sustainable communities,” Christina Alexis, Head of the HBCU Brilliance Initiative Program at Reinvestment Fund, said in a

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