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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

Angola Hosts HBCU Leaders at UN to Strengthen Pan-African Education Partnerships

By Ajong Mbapndah L New York, December 19, 2025 — By mid-morning, the Nelson Mandela Conference Room at the African Union Mission to the United Nations had settled into a familiar UN rhythm: headsets adjusted, notebooks open, quiet exchanges between diplomats and university presidents who, only moments earlier, had not met. What brought them together was a shared question: how can higher education move beyond classrooms to become a tool for peace, security, and development across Africa? The Future of HBCUs in Africa: A High-Level HBCU Leadership Meeting, convened by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Angola, unfolded more like

Howard University latest HBCU to embrace AI

Howard University is leaning boldly into the future of innovation by embracing artificial intelligence as a tool for equity, access, and real-world impact. At the center of this effort is Dr. Gloria Washington, director of Howard’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute (HCAI), a research hub funded by the Office of Naval Research. Under her leadership, Washington and her team are working to ensure that AI is not only cutting-edge but actually useful for everyone—from HBCU students and faculty to government agencies and a wide range of industry sectors—while keeping human needs, ethics, and inclusion at the forefront of technological advancement. This past summer, Washington

Pioneer HBCU Band Director Richard Beckford Dies After Long Illness

The historically Black college and university band community is mourning the death of Dr. Richard Beckford, a longtime band director and educator. Beckford’s death was announced by Florida Memorial University Dec. 26, though the date of his death remains undisclosed. Director of Bands for Florida Memorial University, he succumbed to complications from a longstanding illness. In 2024, a GoFundMe was started by Dr. Beckford’s daughter, Angie, to assist Beckford as he recovered from a lung transplant. According to the May 2024 campaign, Beckford’s surgery was successful, and he was on the road to recovery. Beckford served as director of bands at Florida

HBCU to make history with flag atop South Carolina State House

For one day in January, a third flag will fly alongside the American and South Carolina flags atop the State House in Columbia. The honor will recognize South Carolina State University’s national football championship and mark a historic first for an HBCU in the state. Gov. Henry McMaster approved a request to raise a flag bearing the Bulldogs’ logo above the Capitol dome, state officials said. As a result, South Carolina State will become the first HBCU to receive that recognition at the State House. Officials will raise the flag on Jan. 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Afterward, they will present it to the football team

Largest HBCU, NCAT, adds huge acreage to its footprint

North Carolina A&T State University is expanding its University Farm to the largest footprint in its 124-year history, marking a significant milestone for NCAT and its long-standing land-grant mission. Through a series of recent land acquisitions, North Carolina A&T has added nearly 90 acres of adjacent property, increasing the farm’s size from 492 acres to nearly 581 acres. University officials say the expansion is especially notable given the dense urban environment surrounding the campus in Greensboro. Rare Opportunity for Growth in Greensboro “For the university to be able to expand with a land purchase, particularly farmland, in an urban area as densely populated as Greensboro is nothing

Albany State continues to rise despite changes

In 1994, the unthinkable happened on the campus of Albany State University. Tropical Storm Alberto unleashed torrential rain across Southwest Georgia, causing the Flint River to overflow and swallow much of the city. The “Artesian City,” as Albany is known, became a basin for floodwaters that rose beyond every imaginable boundary. Much of the Albany State campus was submerged. Today, a lone smokestack on campus marks how high the water reached. From nearly every vantage point, it becomes clear that where one now stands would once have been underwater. Scattered across campus are quiet reminders of the devastation left behind

Tuskegee University Names New Band Director, Reinforcing a Legacy of Musical Excellence

Tuskegee University has announced a new chapter for one of its most culturally significant programs as Tuskegee University names new band director, selecting Dr. Warren L. Williams to lead its renowned band program beginning in January 2026. The appointment places Dr. Williams at the helm of the Marching Crimson Pipers, Pep Band, Concert Band, and additional ensembles at Tuskegee University, reinforcing the institution’s long-standing commitment to musical excellence and student development at one of the nation’s most historic HBCUs. The decision follows a national search and reflects Tuskegee’s continued investment in programs that shape campus culture and elevate the university’s presence beyond

Tennessee State University’s Financial Turnaround

By: Levi Ismail   You’ll notice on the way to the president’s office a massive wall of photos paying tribute to past leaders of Tennessee State University (TSU).  Dwayne Tucker’s photo was placed at the very top just in the past few weeks, but what he’s done over the last year has transformed the university that was once on the brink of financial collapse.  The career businessman, known for turning around Fortune 500 companies, took on what many considered an impossible task when he assumed leadership of the beloved HBCU.  “I would say it’s the beginning of our transformational change at

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