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Spelman and Morehouse Top New HBCU College Rankings

Spelman and Morehouse are once again among the nation’s highest-ranked historically Black colleges and universities. Spelman College ranked No. 1 for the 20th consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best HBCUs rankings. Morehouse College ranked No. 4 on the annual list. “Celebrating 20 consecutive years as the nation’s No. 1 HBCU is both a tremendous honor and a meaningful reflection of Spelman College’s enduring excellence and distinction,” Spelman President Dr. Ayanna Howard said in a statement. Spelman also ranked No. 2 nationally among liberal arts colleges for social mobility, No. 34among national liberal arts colleges, and No.

Tuskegee University named only HBCU designated as distinguished military college

 Tuskegee University announced Wednesday it has been designated as a Distinguished Military College (DMC) by the Department of War, making it the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation to receive the honor. Tuskegee is one of five institutions nationwide selected for the designation, which honors more than a century of military service while clearing the way for the growth of a full Corps of Cadets and expanded leadership training. Currently, 197 students are enrolled across five branches of the U.S. Armed Services in Tuskegee’s ROTC program. Tuskegee remains unique among American universities in offering commissioning pathways

From Patient to Researcher DSU Student Returns to Nemours

By Delaware State University For Delaware State University junior Emmanuel Shomide, spending the summer conducting research at Nemours Children’s Health carried a personal meaning. Years before joining researchers in the lab, Shomide had been a patient at Nemours. The experience left him with an appreciation for the organization and its work with children. This summer, the biological sciences major and chemistry minor returned in a much different role, contributing to research while gaining experience that brought him closer to his goal of becoming a physician. “Having been a patient at Nemours myself, I have always admired the impact the organization has on

As College Presidents’ Tenures Shrink Nationally, These HBCU Boards Are Betting Big on Longevity

By Autumn A. Arnett Dr. Melva K. Wallace recently received a 10-year contract extension as president of Huston-Tillotson University, the longest in HTU history, and one of the longest in higher ed as a whole in the post-COVID era. In an industry in which college presidents are increasingly unlikely to stay long enough to see their strategic plans through, where the average presidential tenure has trended down — going from 8.5 years in 2006 to seven years in 2011 to 6.5 in 2016 and landing at 5.9 years in 2023, the most recent year of the American Council on Education’s

UAPB receives $1.6 million in additional federal Title III funding

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will receive $1.6 million in additional federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program to support institutional capacity and advance student success. UAPB Chancellor Anthony Graham joined U.S. Rep. French Hill and leaders from Arkansas Baptist College, Philander Smith University and Shorter College on Sept. 28 at Philander Smith in Little Rock to announce more than $4.2 million in additional federal funding for Arkansas’ four Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “These awards recognize something that I’ve long believed — that investing in our HBCUs

U.S. News & World Report: A&T America’s No. 1 Public HBCU

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named the nation’s No. 1 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings. Paired with gains across key academic programs and its overall national standing, the recognition marks progress toward N.C. A&T’s ambition to advance as a leading public university while expanding the opportunities its education provides. A&T rose 13 places in both the public and national university rankings, reaching No. 116 and No. 219, respectively. Business, engineering, nursing and computer science also advanced, strengthening the university’s standing in disciplines that prepare

$174 Million HBCU Funding: What It Means for Campuses

The Education Department’s $174 million HBCU funding boost landed with plenty of applause. It also landed with a calculator attached. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the one-time money on Sept. 22 at the White House HBCU Summit. College presidents, administration officials and advocates packed the room. According to the Education Department’s announcement, the new dollars come on top of what Congress already approved for fiscal 2026. Tribally controlled colleges will also get a separate one-time award of more than $61 million. So what does it actually mean for campuses? Here’s the breakdown. Where the $174 Million HBCU Funding Comes From

Lincoln Named No. 10 Public HBCU in 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings has named Lincoln University of Pennsylvania the nation’s No. 10 Public Historically Black College & University (HBCU). As the first degree-granting Historically Black College and University, Lincoln University continues to stay devoted to providing students with a rigorous liberal arts education, giving them the knowledge and skillset to achieve their goals and aspirations. The university remains in the Top 20 for Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the country overall, rising one spot to No. 17 from its 2026 rankings of No. 18. Additionally, Lincoln University made several

More than universities: How Baltimore’s Black institutions serve as community anchors

By Megan Sayles For decades, Morgan State University (Morgan) and Coppin State University (Coppin), have not only served as epicenters of higher education and Black excellence, but also as community anchors—strengthening the health, economic stability and vibrancy of Baltimore neighborhoods. From community health and entrepreneurship centers to neighborhood revitalization projects, the institutions have sought to fill gaps and grow alongside the Baltimoreans who surround them. For Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the universities are sewn into the fabric of the city. “You can’t really talk about Baltimore without talking about Morgan and Coppin State,” said Scott. “In my formative years, a

Nation’s 1st HBCU-Authorized Charter School To Open In South Carolina

C.R. Neal Academy is preparing to make history in South Carolina as the nation’s first public charter school authorized by a historically Black college or university, with a curriculum designed to connect students to STEM education, college, and high-demand careers, Afrotechreports. The tuition-free charter school is scheduled to open in Columbia in August 2027 after the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for the project on Sept. 3, allowing the academy to establish its campus on Atlas Road. Voorhees University, an HBCU in Denmark, South Carolina, authorized C.R. Neal Academy through its Charter Institute of Learning. The

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