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HBCU Fayetteville State University in North Carolina awarded millions in state’s $34B budget, here’s how the money will be spent

North Carolina’s new $34.4 billion state budget includes a major investment in higher education, with Fayetteville State University (FSU) set to receive $16.5 million to expand opportunities for students. For the second-oldest historically Black college and university (HBCU) in the state, the funding represents more than just dollars, university leaders say. They believe it will help keep college affordable, attract more students and boost the local economy. “It makes me excited because it means that our university is going to continue to grow,” said Joshua Scales, a pre-law student. Scales, who chose FSU three years ago for its affordability and sense of belonging, said

PWI loses $1 Million scholarship to Howard University

A report by Rachel Keith of WHQR Public Media in Wilmington, North Carolina, says a longtime University of North Carolina Wilmington donor plans to move a scholarship endowment valued at approximately $1 million to Washington, D.C., HBCU Howard University, following changes tied to the UNC System’s diversity policies. Linda Upperman Smith, whose family established the scholarship in honor of her father, the late Dr. Leroy Upperman, said the family intends to transfer the endowment rather than remove language that reflected the scholarship’s original purpose of supporting African American students. According to WHQR’s reporting, university officials informed the family that the scholarship

NC Invests $45M in Winston-Salem State University

North Carolina just made one of the largest state investments in Winston-Salem State University history — and the impact will be felt across the campus, the classroom, and the healthcare workforce for years to come. The 2026 North Carolina State Budget allocates nearly $45 million to Winston-Salem State University, funding a sweeping set of priorities that include capital improvements, scholarship expansion, nursing workforce development, and employee compensation increases. The Winston-Salem State University state budget investment covers multiple areas simultaneously. Moreover, it reflects a growing recognition of WSSU’s role as one of North Carolina’s most important engines of student success and economic

Race- and Gender-Based Scholarships Shrink After Supreme Court Ruling

By Jamaal Abdul-Alim The proportion of scholarships meant to help students of a certain race, ethnicity or gender has shrunk significantly since the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that outlawed the use of race in college admissions, The Washington Post reports. Citing data from the National Scholarship Providers Association, the newspaper found that the percentage of scholarships with racial, ethnic, gender, or other demographic requirements has decreased four percentage points – from 15 percent in 2023 to 11 percent in 2026. Factors contributing to the trend include the threat of “lawsuits, legal complaints and pressure from the Trump administration,” the article states. The scholarships previously

North Carolina Invests Nearly $45 Million in Winston-Salem State University

North Carolina just made one of the largest state investments in Winston-Salem State University history — and the impact will be felt across the campus, the classroom, and the healthcare workforce for years to come. The 2026 North Carolina State Budget allocates nearly $45 million to Winston-Salem State University, funding a sweeping set of priorities that include capital improvements, scholarship expansion, nursing workforce development, and employee compensation increases. The Winston-Salem State University state budget investment covers multiple areas simultaneously. Moreover, it reflects a growing recognition of WSSU’s role as one of North Carolina’s most important engines of student success and economic

Alabama State University receives $1.2 million boost for its education college

By Williesha Morris  Alabama State University is expanding research, programming and faculty at its education college. Alabama State University (ASU) Foundation, along with the Unite HBCU Civil Discourse and Freedom Institute, is investing $1.4 million at ASU to “strengthen civil discourse, democratic engagement, and constructive dialogue across historically Black colleges and universities.” “This partnership represents a significant investment in academic excellence and the future of civil discourse across the HBCU community,” said Col. (Ret.) Gregory L. Clark, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of ASU’s Foundation. “Together, we are creating opportunities that will enhance teaching, research, and student

The AI divide is the new literacy test and HBCUs are leading the solution

By Harry L. Williams For a long time, the digital divide conversation was about access. First, to the hardware required and later to the internet with adequate speed and reliability. But as we navigate 2026, we are facing a similar but much more substantial chasm. As generative and agentic AI reshape every industry from forensic accounting to the creative arts, the new literacy test for the American workforce isn’t just knowing how to use these tools. It’s having the agency to command them. Recent data suggests a crisis of confidence: nearly two-thirds of higher education faculty believe graduates are entering

Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones Speaks Out About Data Center That’s Part Of Fisk University’s Estimated $1B Project

Fisk University is receiving some pushback regarding its “Quantum Leap” project. According to a press release, the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Nashville, TN, unveiled a $1 billion project that will include a data and technology center (Innovation Center) with plans to update classroom space, ensure children have access to quantum-level technology, and strengthen its talent pipeline. As for more details on the Innovation Center, which will cost $400 million, it will be a 100,000-square-foot facility with a 30,000-square-foot academic space and a 70,000-square-foot technology center, which the university says will be located on an undeveloped five acres of its campus. It says the center will provide

The Growing Culture of Digital Savviness on HBCU Campuses

Something is shifting on HBCU campuses across the country, and it goes beyond hashtags and campus Wi-Fi upgrades. A genuine culture of digital fluency is taking root — one where students aren’t just consuming technology but actively building their financial and technical literacy around it. Crypto wallets, DeFi protocols, and fintech apps are becoming as familiar as textbooks in certain circles. This isn’t a fringe trend. It reflects a broader generational pivot toward financial independence and decentralized tools, and HBCU students are embracing it with notable energy and ambition. The combination of strong community networks and a historically motivated drive

Coppin State University Lowers Costs for Residential Students as Higher Education Expenses Climb Nationwide

While colleges across the country keep raising prices, Coppin State University is doing the opposite. Coppin State University announced on June 29, 2026, that residential students will see lower costs starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. Coppin State University lowers costs through a newly negotiated food service agreement that cuts board plan rates by approximately 12%. The university will also hold mandatory student fees flat. At a time when families across Maryland and the nation are watching higher education costs climb, Coppin is moving in a different direction entirely. What Is Actually Changing The math behind this announcement is simple, and

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