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HBCU Spotlight: Celebrating legacy, opportunity, and impact at Shorter College

At 604 Locust Street in North Little Rock sits Shorter College, one of Arkansas’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU.) To some, it may look like a small campus, but to those who call it home, it represents something much bigger: a path to possible. “If I had to describe it in one word, I believe I would use the word greatness. It’s here. Greatness is here,” said Dr. Jeffery Norfleet, President of Shorter College. Founded in 1886 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church under Bishop Thomas Marcus Decatur Ward, the school was originally known as Bethel University. It was

Columbia president says student was detained by DHS agents who claimed they were looking for missing child

By Doha Madani, Chloe Atkins, Brittany Kubicko and Phil Helsel A Columbia University student was detained Thursday morning by immigration agents who misrepresented themselves by saying they were looking for a missing child to get access to a residential building, the university’s top administrator said. Elmina Aghayeva, who is from Azerbaijan, was later released, but the school’s acting president, Claire Shipman, and others condemned the agents’ actions in the alleged 6 a.m. incident in an off-campus Columbia building. “This was a frightening and fast-moving situation and utterly unacceptable for our students and staff,” Shipman said in a statement. The Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and

From $1 donations to a $150 million gift: The history of giving at Austin’s only HBCU

 Huston-Tillotson University President Dr. Melva Wallace was sure she heard the wrong number. The Moody Foundation’s Senior Vice President of Grants, Elle Moody, was sitting in her office and had – seconds earlier – told Wallace they were gifting the historically Black university $130 million. “There was just this blank stare on her face for a few minutes,” Moody joked. “I don’t think she could quite comprehend what we were saying.” The donation, which later evolved into a $150 million gift, was not the first the Moody Foundation made to the east Austin school – but it was, by far, the

Morehouse Alumnus Dr. Willie Underwood III Elected President Of American Medical Association

Dr. Willie Underwood III, a urological surgeon and Morehouse alum, will lead the American Medical Association as its incoming president. Underwood became the official President-elect last June during the 2025 AMA meeting in Chicago. There, his fellow medical professionals voted for him to lead the association into its next era. Underwood brings over a quarter-century of experience in medicine, particularly in the surgical field. Underwood has been a pioneering figure in robotic urologic surgery, working innovative medical approaches for 15 years. Prior to this, Dr. Underwood began his journey through higher education at Morehouse College. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s in biology

Morehouse College: $457 Million NSF Project Received To House Landmark Supercomputer At HBCU Campus

Morehouse College announced it has received a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation as part of a $457 million initiative to build one of the most powerful academic supercomputers in the Southeast. The historic investment in higher education cyberinfrastructure will significantly expand access to advanced computational resources for Morehouse students and faculty, as well as HBCUs nationwide. The Morehouse Center for Broadening Participation in Computing has received an initial $5 million portion of the NSF grant to begin construction on a site that will house the cutting-edge supercomputer, named Horizon. The system is part of the NSF’s Leadership-Class Computing

HBCU student-athlete dies following domestic violence incident, girlfriend arrested

An HBCU student-athlete is dead following a domestic violence incident on the campus of the University of Missouri. Per a report by ABC 17 News, Denita Jackson has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action following the stabbing of her boyfriend, Kevaughn Goldson. Both Goldson and Jackson were part of the track and field team. Per a report by ABC 17 News, Jackson and Goldson were in a romantic relationship that had a documented history of domestic violence incidents. Court documents say that a recent fight was sparked by a missing bottle of cologne. The deadly incident was precipitated by Jackson believing

HBCU to undergo massive layoffs in the spring

Central State University announced this week that it will lay off more than a dozen faculty members at the end of the current academic year as part of a broader effort to address deepening financial challenges and comply with newly enacted state legislation affecting public higher education. According to university communications, at least 16 professors received notices informing them their positions will be eliminated, though they will continue to receive pay and benefits through August. The decision was approved last month by the university’s Board of Trustees. University leaders cited an ongoing budget shortfall and the need to realign academic programs to

Eight HBCUs Receive $1.7 Million in Federal Library and Museum Grants

By Alyssa Brown The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $1,725,261 in discretionary grants to eight historically Black colleges and universities and one HBCU alliance in fiscal year 2025, funding projects ranging from archive preservation to disaster preparedness at institutions across the South. The grants, announced by IMLS Acting Director Keith Sonderling, will support digitization efforts, climate-controlled storage, and collections management at institutions including Jackson State University, Alabama State University, Bishop State Community College, and Southern University at Shreveport. “President Trump’s commitment to support our nation’s HBCUs has been lived out through these grants,” Sonderling said in a statement,

Morgan State University Named a National Treasure

Morgan State University National Treasure designation is officially in place after the university was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, elevating Morgan’s historic Baltimore campus into a select portfolio of culturally significant sites across the country. The Morgan State University National Treasure recognition matters because it is tied to a long term preservation plan that protects historic campus buildings while supporting smart, future focused growth. Details were shared in the university’s official announcement, which outlines how the partnership is designed to steward Morgan’s historic structures as the institution continues expanding. The Morgan State University National Treasure designation spotlights the university’s built

FVSU and Bridgestone Forge New Partnership to Advance Rubber Plant Research and Strengthen Rural Prosperity in Peach County

By Britney Smith Fort Valley State University has expanded its leadership in agricultural innovation with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the university and Bridgestone, a global leader in tire and rubber production. This strategic partnership formalizes a collaborative effort to advance rubber plant research at FVSU: an emerging field with the potential to transform agricultural practices, diversify crop production, and stimulate economic growth across Middle Georgia. As Georgia’s only 1890 land‑grant institution, FVSU continues to build partnerships that align academic excellence with community impact. The agreement with Bridgestone reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and

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