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State audit says Ohio’s only public HBCU inaccurately charged students tuition and fees

State Auditor Keith Faber found that Central State University incorrectly charged students tuition and rent, resulting in over $105,000 in penalties. The audit revealed that 37 students were overcharged for part-time tuition, while 23 students were undercharged, and some students were incorrectly charged rent for residence halls. Central State University’s Foundation lost its tax-exempt status, failed to file annual reports, and transferred over $2.7 million from investment endowment accounts to fund operating expenses. Central State University incorrectly charged students tuition and rent, according to State Auditor Keith Faber. Faber recently released an audit of Central State University’s finances from July 1, 2022,

KSU students sue over Kentucky law reshaping HBCU

Kentucky State University students are challenging Senate Bill 185 in federal and state lawsuits after the measure, signed by the governor in April, reshaped the university’s structure and declared a five-year financial exigency at the school. The bill changes KSU into a polytechnic university and affects programs, spending, admissions and other areas. Students sought legal aid this summer after protesting, writing letters to their president, the governor and senators, and raising concerns about the law’s impact. Takeo Jasper, a current KSU student from Ohio, said he came to the school to connect with the culture of the Historically Black Colleges and University.

HBCU band won’t pay to play at SEC school this fall

UGA football will host Tennessee State in a historic SEC-HBCU matchup. But one of HBCU culture’s most recognizable sounds will be missing. Tennessee State President Dwayne Tucker announced that the Grammy Award-winning Aristocrat of Bands will not travel to Athens. The Sept. 5 trip also will not include Tennessee State’s cheerleaders or Sophisticated Ladies dance team. University leaders cited SEC game-day restrictions and operational requirements. They also pointed to ticket costs for more than 220 students and staff. “Unlike the traditional HBCU game-day experience, SEC stadium policies provide visiting bands with limited performance opportunities, including a scheduled halftime appearance and

Tennessee State names Jennifer Bell interim athletic director after Mikki Allen decision

By Randall James Tennessee State has named Jennifer Bell as its interim director of athletics, the university announced Friday, one day after placing athletic director Dr. Mikki Allen on administrative leave. Bell, who has served Tennessee State Athletics for more than three decades, will immediately assume leadership of the department while overseeing all aspects of the university’s intercollegiate athletics program. She currently serves as Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), where she oversees compliance, student-athlete services and academic support programs. Bell joined Tennessee State Athletics in 1991 as an assistant women’s basketball coach under former head coach Teresa

How Howard University Is Fixing a 500 Student Enrollment Scare

Howard University has successfully reenrolled 46 incoming freshmen following a significant enrollment crisis that initially left more than 500 students without a spot at the historically Black university. The situation has raised broader concerns about the school’s enrollment management processes and whether adequate resources exist to support students navigating complex financial and administrative requirements. How the enrollment crisis began Last Friday, Howard University confirmed it had notified 502 first-time-in-college students that their accounts did not meet the enrollment and financial obligations required by previously communicated deadlines. The announcement sent shockwaves through the incoming student community, prompting an outpouring of emotional reactions across social

Morgan State University gains national acclaim as School of Architecture and Planning receives milestone accreditation

By Andrew Hall Morgan State University’s (Morgan) status as a leader among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) was reinforced after its School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) received official accreditation from two premier design education organizations. Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) is housed in the institution’s Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies (CBEIS). Shown here, two Morgan State architecture and planning students, collaborating on the design specifics of an architectural model. Both credits: Photos courtesy of Morgan State University / School of Architecture and Planning Morgan’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program

From HBCUs to the Bay, mentoring the next generation of scientists

By Maya L. Kapoor As an undergraduate at Spelman College in Georgia, Joy Rutledge faced a conundrum. She excelled at computer programming, even designing websites for fun as a teenager, and knew that a computer science major could lead to financial security. Yet she was also passionate about food systems and the environment, an interest she’d developed living on the 12-acre farm and “living laboratory” in Georgia created by her mother, a public health expert. Rutledge just wasn’t sure how to turn that passion into a sustainable career. It wasn’t until she arrived at UC Berkeley that Rutledge glimpsed how she

MEAC leader warns a college athlete employee model could ‘destroy’ HBCU athletics

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner Sonja Stills said HBCU leaders remain cautious about federal NIL legislation, emphasizing that any proposal must protect institutions as much as student-athletes while preserving the traditional college athletics model. Speaking on HBCUNightly at MEAC Football Media Day, Stills clarified that the previously discussed SCORE Act is no longer under consideration, noting that a new proposal — commonly referred to as the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) — has taken its place and remains a work in progress. “Unfortunately, the SCORE Act is dead,” Stills told host Toneda King. “Most people don’t realize that it’s no longer being pushed.

Tuskegee University Dress Code Bans Bonnets, Do-Rags and Bedroom Shoes

Tuskegee University just rolled out a strict new dress code, and it’s already sparking debate across HBCU social media. President Dr. Mark A. Brown announced the changes in a letter to parents of incoming students. The Tuskegee University dress code bans bonnets, do-rags, and bedroom shoes in classrooms and the cafeteria. It also tightens rules around attendance and cell phone use. What the New Policy Bans Students can no longer wear bedroom shoes, bonnets, or do-rags in classrooms. The cafeteria falls under the same rule. Revealing clothing is off-limits in classrooms, dining spaces, and official events like Convocation. Business meetings call for

Howard University Unenrolled Students: What to Know

Howard University unenrolled students are still fighting for their spots weeks before move-in. The school reinstated at least 46 incoming freshmen this week. That leaves most of the 502 students originally removed from the fall 2026 class still without enrollment. Why Howard Unenrolled 502 Students Howard sent the notifications on July 22. The emails told students their accounts did not meet financial or enrollment requirements by a July 10 deadline. Those requirements covered tuition payments, payment plans, financial aid, or confirmed scholarship funding. Howard says it warned students starting in March. It sent emails, financial aid updates, and held Bison Prep

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