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Kamala Harris gives Howard University flowers, promises HBCU support

By Stephen J. Gaither It’s Howard University homecoming and Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris is strolling back down her HBCU memory lane. The Vice President posted the following message along with a phot of her on the yard during her undergraduate days. “As a proud graduate of Howard University, I know that when we invest in our HBCUs, we invest in the strength of our nation for years to come,” Harris wrote in the caption. Our HBCUs are centers of academic excellence, but they don’t necessarily have the same resources. As vice president, I have helped invest $16 billion

More High-Ranking Colleges and Universities Report Declines in Entering Black Students

In an earlier JBHE post, data was presented showing a drop in Black enrollments at some of the nation’s highest-ranked colleges and universities as a result of the June 29, 2023 United States Supreme Court decision banning the consideration of race in college admissions decisions. Since that time several other high-ranking colleges and universities have reported demographic data for this fall’s entering class. Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh reports that African American first-year enrollments dropped 2.3 percentage points from a year ago. Asian American enrollments increased by 4 percentage points. Blacks make up 5 percent of the entering class at Stanford University in California.

HBCU Alumna Sponsors Passports for Over 100 Students to Encourage Global Travel

Courtesy of Hampton University In a remarkable initiative to empower students and encourage global citizenship, more than 100 Hampton University students will receive their first passports at no personal expense, thanks to a generous donation from alumna Ashley N. Company, CEO of Jelani Travel. On Oct. 7, 2024, Company presented a $25,000 gift to the Hampton University International Office, covering the costs of passports and photos for students who have never traveled internationally. During a heartfelt presentation held in the Student Center Theatre, Company underscored the importance of travel in shaping one’s identity and future. Company has over a decade

Howard University Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Renovated Office of Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Sponsored by IKEA

Courtesy of Howard University Newsroom Staff  Howard University announces the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Office of Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQ+ Resource Center, made possible through a generous sponsorship from IKEA. The event will take place today, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. on the ground floor of the Blackburn Center at Howard University.  The renovation of this vital space reaffirms Howard University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing a welcoming, supportive environment for students from all cultural backgrounds and identities. The Office of Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQ+ Resource Center will continue to serve as a

Albany State University Partners With Department of Labor to Provide Employment Support to Veterans and Military Families

Courtesy of Albany State University Albany State University, a historically Black institution in Georgia, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Labor that will provide new career development and employment opportunities to veterans and military-affiliated students, alumni, and families at ASU. The new partnership will provide veterans, as well as Albany State alumni who have served, ROTC cadets, military spouses, and service members on active duty, with access to career resources and support from the VETS job training programs within the Department of Labor. Additionally, veterans and qualified Albany State affiliates will be provided

A Sliver of Hope for Humanities at HBCUs

By Jessica Blake Across the board, fewer students are opting to study subjects like English, history, philosophy and the arts, according to data showing a steady decline in the number of humanities degrees conferred nationally. The trend has prompted some liberal arts advocates to express concern about potential program cuts, particularly as the emphasis on pre-professional training and skills-based employment grows. But a new study shows that there may be a sliver of hope for the humanities in one sector of higher ed—historically Black colleges and universities. Today HBCUs are awarding more humanities bachelor’s degrees than they did 25 years ago,

Pew Research Center Report Examines Changes in Enrollments at HBCUs

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Courtesy of the Pew Research Center A new report from Pew Research Center has examined trends in historically Black college and university enrollment over the past 50 years. Although HBCUs’ primary mission is to educate Black students, there has been a sharp increase in non-Black student enrollment at these institutions. For their report, the research team leveraged the United States Department of Education’s most recent data from 2022. At that time, there were 99 active HBCUs in the United States, 50 of which were public institutions and 49 of which were private institutions. According to the report, there were roughly 290,000 students

Howard Opens 100th Homecoming Anniversary Festivities with High-Spirited Bison Madness Spirit Rally

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University kicked off its 100th Homecoming week on Monday night with a jam-packed spirit rally of pride and school spirit, which peaked with an impromptu set by Skilla Baby. “Make some noise for yourselves!” the Detroit rapper urged the audience. “I heard Howard University was the best university. I’m proud of ya’ll for doing something a lot of people can’t do.” The Bison Madness spirit rally is produced in collaboration between Bison Athletics and the Jordan Brand. Students sent energy surging through the venue amid throbbing music, flashing lights, and performances by the Showtime Marching

HBCU alum donates six figures at homecoming

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Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University alumnus Norman Oliver, Class of 1985, owns a construction company, builds affordable housing in Wilmington, and provides school transportation for homeless children. And for all that he has become in life, he credits DSU. A regular financial supporter of his HBCU, Mr. Oliver recently continued his giving by presenting his alma mater with a $200,000 donation. He presented the generous contribution – which is unrestricted – on Oct. 5 during the University’s biggest day of Homecoming Weekend with more than 15,000 in attendance. After graduating from then-Delaware State College in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science

Leadership changes swell at Black colleges

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By Gabrielle Hayward When alumni of historically Black colleges and universities return to their alma maters to celebrate homecoming over the next few weeks, many will see new faces in charge on the yard. As enrollment numbers have continued to increase at HBCUs nationwide in recent years, multiple schools have faced turnovers in leadership, with top executives resigning or retiring. This issue is not solely present at HBCUs — years of tenure have decreased among collegiate leadership nationwide. However, since 2022, more than 30 of the 107 HBCUs have announced new presidents or chancellors. This summer, two schools even announced leadership changes within hours

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