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Hampton University’s Record Enrollment Growth Shows Momentum

Hampton University has strengthened its commitment to student success, and it is seeing record enrollment. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Black student enrollment at Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and other predominantly white institutions has declined following the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious college admissions. However, Hampton University, a Carnegie R2-designated research institution, is charting a different course. The university evaluates applicants on technical acumen, leadership potential, and community engagement. It also leverages predictive analytics and personalized engagement strategies, including partnerships with high schools and community colleges, as well as site visits for students and their families. “We’ve never needed policy to define

“AAMU Alumni Spotlight NBA HBCU Fellowship Success Stories

Alabama A&M’s mantra is “Start here. Go anywhere.” And four alums who started at A&M came back to The Hill with the NBA on their resumes. But, they weren’t there to share their on-court experience. In fact, the alums continued their education with NBA teams and shared their off-the-court experience at the first NBA HBCU Fellowship Panel Discussion. The program offered students an inside look at one of the nation’s most competitive sports-industry internship opportunities while highlighting the success of AAMU graduates who have launched careers through the fellowship. Established in 2022, the NBA HBCU Fellowship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students

Howard University Divided as AI Use Rises on HBCU Campuses

By Armani Durham Debate over how students should use artificial intelligence is growing across Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Howard University is no exception. In Washington, D.C., these views differ across Howard University’s campus, with some  professors and students supporting AI and others opposing it. Robert Hill, a Howard student, uses AI as a tool to assist him in his academic life and believes that the negative views of AI stem from people’s doubt that they are able to control AI. “In all reality, I feel that AI is a tool that is controlled by a person, so the

Saint Augustine’s Backs Trump’s Higher Ed Compact Amid Crisis

Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is the first HBCU to publicly support the Trump administration’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. As Campus Reform pointed out, Ivy League schools such as Brown and Dartmouth have rejected the compact, and many other schools remain undecided. However, in a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital, the school has expressed interest in participating in the program. “As one of the nation’s oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with a 158-year legacy of expanding educational opportunity and transforming lives, we support the Compact’s broad goal of strengthening academic excellence, accountability, and transparency across American higher education,” the

N.C. A&T Celebrates 40 Years of Small Farms Week 2026

Written By Lexx Thornton Forty years ago, Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University introduced a week to recognize small-scale farmers – including those with limited resources and in small communities – and to educate the public about their critical contributions to the state’s agricultural economy.  Today, Small Farms Week is still going strong, honoring farmers for their innovative and successful agriculture practices and helping stakeholders, students and the general public understand that small farms are the backbone of the state’s $111 billion agricultural economy. Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T is a key partner in this agricultural

Stillman College Secures $1M+ for Financial & Campus Growth

Stillman College will be spending part of its 150th anniversary creating a better financial future for its campus after securing up to $1,040,000 in funding through a first-of-its-kind program. The Tuscaloosa-based historically Black college was one of the 11 HBCUs chosen to become part of the HBCU Brilliance Initiative, which is tackling a history of inequality by providing each institution with $40,000 grants, up to $1 million in low-interest financing and opportunities to expand their network of financial experts and advisors. Infrastructure modernization and budgetary planning will be the main focuses for Stillman’s new influx of capital. Next year will be

Family of Caleb Wilson launch anti-hazing campaign ahead of Bayou Classic

The Caleb Wilson Foundation has launched a new anti-hazing campaign in honor of the beloved Southern University student whose life was tragically cut short due to hazing. Wilson’s death brought national attention to the issue of hazing on college campuses. The initiative focuses on education, awareness, and prevention, aiming to protect students and ensure that no other family endures the loss the Wilsons have faced. Wilson died in February following an unsanctioned fraternity ritual that took place in a warehouse off campus while pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. According to reports, pledges were lined up during the ritual and forced to

Reinvestment Fund Launches $1M HBCU Brilliance Initiative

The Reinvestment Fund is putting real money behind HBCU excellence. This week, the national nonprofit rolled out the very first cohort of its HBCU Brilliance Initiative—a new program designed to boost the financial strength and long-term growth of 11 HBCUs across the country. Each school is set to receive a $40,000 grant plus access to up to $1 million in financing, giving campuses the resources to strengthen operations and build toward an even brighter future. “We are so thrilled to announce this inaugural cohort of the HBCU Brilliance Initiative program, a transformational experience that will help to build thriving higher education institutions and

Stillman College Joins Inaugural HBCU Brilliance Initiative”

Stillman College in Tuscaloosa has been named one of just 11 institutions selected for the inaugural cohort of the HBCU Brilliance Initiative, a new national effort led by Reinvestment Fund – a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with offices in Philadelphia and Atlanta. The Brilliance Initiative is designed to strengthen the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As part of the program, Stillman College and the other cohort members will each receive $40,000 in grant funding along with access to up to $1 million in financing. These funds are intended to jump-start key projects such as campus infrastructure upgrades, early-stage development

Southern University Hires NFL Legend Marshall Faulk as Coach

Written By Lexx Thornton The Southern University Jaguars are turning to an NFL legend to reignite their storied program, officially naming Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as the school’s next head football coach. The blockbuster hire, announced shortly after the Jaguars’ dramatic Bayou Classic victory, brings one of Louisiana’s most decorated football icons back to his home state.  Faulk, 52, steps into his first collegiate head-coaching role, succeeding Terrence Graves, who was dismissed earlier in the 2025 season after a struggling 1-6 start. The move immediately injects national credibility and recruiting star power into the Southwestern Athletic Conference

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