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Alabama State University Band Director Announces Retirement

Written By Lexx Thornton After more than two decades leading one of the most respected HBCU bands in the country, Alabama State University’s longtime band director, Dr. James Oliver, is stepping down. His students are sharing what his legacy means to them.  For 26 years, Dr. James Oliver has been the heartbeat behind the Mighty Marching Hornets. But today, he says it’s time. “It didn’t take long for me to realize that, okay, I’m this part of my life has now come to a close, but my students are with me forever,” Oliver explained.  Oliver says he nearly retired last

Howard University Vice President and Director of Athletics Kery Davis Announces Departure of Head Football Coach Larry Scott 

By Monica Lewis WASHINGTON, DC — Howard University Vice President and Director of Athletics Kery Davis announced today that Head Football Coach Larry Scott has accepted an opportunity at Auburn University and will depart the program following a historic tenure leading the Bison. “Coach Scott’s leadership helped elevate Howard Football on both the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and national stages, instilling a culture of excellence, accountability, and belief among student-athletes, coaches, and staff. His impact extended beyond the field, contributing to the continued momentum and visibility of Howard University Athletics. Under his direction, Howard was co-MEAC champion in 2023 and the outright 2024 MEAC champion,

Allen University president out after nearly a decade leading Columbia HBCU

COLUMBIA — Ernest McNealey is out as president of Allen University after more than nine years leading the small, historically Black school. The board of trustees is not renewing his contract, meaning he is no longer university president effective Dec. 15, a letter from board chair James Davis to students and staff said. Support the Education Lab News coverage by The Post and Courier’s Education Lab relies on contributions to the paper’s Public Service and Investigative Fund, a community-supported nonprofit. You can find more information and donate at postandcourierfund.com. “Even though moments of transition can raise questions, I want to reassure

How UNCF’s K-12 Advocacy Team Supports Member Institutions and HBCU Excellence

HBCUs continue to shape the future of Black education and families benefit from the innovations happening across HBCU campuses every day. The UNCF K-12 Advocacy team helps extend that impact. The team publishes research that centers Black student and HBCU experiences, increase early exposure to HBCUs and amplify the programs and partnerships that make your institutions unique. Everything we do builds toward a stronger and more informed pipeline of future scholars.  Creating Visibility for Your Leaders UNCF K-12 Advocacy team regularly features HBCU presidents, faculty and program leaders in conversations that influence how the country understands Black student success. The team introduces HBCU’s expertise to individuals, who may not know the depth of innovation across the

Morehouse’s Sixth Rhodes Scholar Will Study at Oxford

Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan’s pursuit of education has taken him around the world. In 2018, the Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, native enrolled in South Africa’s African Leadership Academy, one of the most prestigious schools on the continent. Then, after a fateful conversation with his university guidance counselor, he decided to travel 8,000 miles to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College in 2021 on an Oprah Winfrey scholarship. A triple major in economics, mathematics, and computer science, N’guessan has juggled a rigorous course load of seven classes each semester. And now, upon graduation in May, the 23 year-old’s hard work, perseverance, and faith will

N.C. A&T College of Education Earns $3.25M in Grants to Advance Counseling Programs

Written by Lexx Thornton Three research teams from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Education have been awarded major grants totaling $3,247,335 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. The five-year awards will support fellowships and programming for students in the M.S. in school counseling and M.S. in clinical rehabilitation counseling programs.  Advancing School Counselors’ Expertise in Navigating Disabilities (ASCEND): A Fellowship Program to Support/Serve Students with Disabilities was awarded $1,247,335 to support its efforts during the grant period Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2030.  Shirlene Coopwood, Ph.D., an associate

HBCU President receives life-saving kidney transplant

Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis is celebrating a renewed lease on life after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant, months after publicly sharing his need for a donor during the college’s spring commencement ceremony. Davis’s emotional appeal resonated across the campus and beyond, sparking an outpouring of support that ultimately led to a successful transplant and a powerful story of faith, community, and hope. Before receiving this miracle transplant, Dr. Davis battled stage 5 kidney disease, spending nearly 18 months on dialysis. On days when the illness took its toll, he relied on golf carts to navigate the campus and continue fulfilling his duties.

South Carolina State Beats Prairie View A&M in Celebration Bowl

By: Craig Meyer  In the final seconds of the 2025 Celebration Bowl between South Carolina State and Prairie View A&M, it was more like a game of millimeters.  On what would end up being the game-winning 2-point conversion in the fourth overtime of the Bulldogs’ 40-38 victory against the Panthers, South Carolina State running back Tyler Smith received a pass from Ryan Stubblefield, got tackled by Prairie View A&M defensive back Kamren Amao and just got the ball over the pylon for a successful conversion.  The final call, though, was the subject of no shortage of scrutiny and debate, with

Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Administrator Receives George Washington Carver Award

Written By Lexx Thornton Ray McKinnie, Ph.D., administrator for Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, has earned another accolade in recognition of more than 40 years as an educator and leader in his field. McKinnie received the George Washington Carver Award and was inducted into the George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame at Tuskegee University. The award was presented at the 83rd annual Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC) in Montgomery, Alabama.  Established by Thomas Monroe Campbell, the nation’s first Black Cooperative Extension agent,

Red Lobster CEO to serve as Elizabeth City State commencement speaker

Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun has been selected as the keynote speaker for Elizabeth City State University’s 181st commencement ceremony, the university announced this week. Adamolekun, a rising leader in the restaurant and business industries, will address the class of 228 graduates as they celebrate one of the most significant milestones of their academic journeys. His appearance is expected to bring an inspiring message about leadership, resilience, and navigating today’s evolving professional landscape. Adamolekun currently serves as the CEO of Red Lobster, the world’s largest seafood restaurant company. A history maker in his own right, he is the youngest CEO in the brand’s history and

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