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HBCU AWAREFEST Unites Music and Fundraising for Black Students

Live Nation Urban partners with student freedom initiative for record-breaking HBCU fundraiser Atlanta is gearing up to host a groundbreaking event that merges entertainment with economic empowerment. The HBCU AWAREFEST is not just a concert, but a collective effort that unites Grammy-winning artists, professional athletes, and civic leaders, all with a shared mission to address the financial burden facing Black students. The festival emerges as a collaborative response to a crisis that has disproportionately impacted African American communities. While student loan debt affects millions of Americans, HBCU graduates carry an outsized portion of this burden, often borrowing more than their peers while

Monique Guillory Leads Dillard University Into a New Era

Dillard University President Monique Guillory has officially taken office as the institution’s ninth president, marking a historic moment for the New Orleans HBCU and setting the tone for a forward-focused era of leadership. Dr. Guillory, who previously served as provost, chief academic and enrollment officer, and later interim president, steps into the role with decades of higher education experience. As reported by NOLA.com, she is also the first New Orleans native to serve as president—underscoring the significance of her appointment both for the university and the surrounding community. Her transition into leadership reflects a broader trend of strategic, student-centered innovation seen

Benedict College Celebrates 5 Years of Fall Calendar

Written By Lexx Thornton Benedict College is proudly celebrating the fifth consecutive year of its forward-thinking fall academic calendar, an approach that ensures students receive a full semester of instruction while allowing them to depart for home following the Thanksgiving break. The model, praised for its efficiency and student-centered design, eliminates the traditional December return and reduces student travel from two moves to one, creating a more economical and stress-free transition for students and families.  “Our academic calendar reflects both thoughtful planning and a deep understanding of what our students and families need. By ensuring a full, rigorous semester while

Innovation Power Hours Inspire Tech Skills on Alabama HBCU Campuses

Designed to spark creativity, foster design thinking, and introduce cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurial skills, the program engaged hundreds of students and faculty from Alabama State University, Alabama A&M University, Miles College, Tuskegee University, and Bishop State Community College. Held throughout the fall semester, each campus-based Innovation Power Hour featured engaging innovation challenges, and real-world exposure to tech and entrepreneurship—all designed to make innovation accessible, inspiring, and actionable for the next generation of changemakers. “Our HBCUs are filled with incredible talent and bold ideas,” said Charisse Stokes, Executive Director of The Alabama Collective. “Innovation Power Hours were created to not only

Voorhees University Joins National HBCU Brilliance Initiative

Voorhees University is one of just 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide chosen to participate in the newly launched HBCU Brilliance Initiative, a program of Reinvestment Fund designed to strengthen HBCUs through financial support, technical assistance, and advisory services. The initiative provides selected schools with $40,000 grants and access to up to $1 million in flexible financing to support long-term institutional growth, infrastructure improvements, and fiscal stability. Organizers say the program also aims to bolster the social and economic wellbeing of the communities surrounding participating universities. Voorhees University is honored to be selected for this important program,” President Ronnie

Morehouse School of Medicine million-dollar grant to advance program

Courtesy of Morehouse School Of Medicine The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) announced Thursday it received a $1 million grant as part of a mission to strengthen medical education and the nation’s healthcare system. According to the school, the grant comes from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) as part of its $7.5 million commitment to Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical schools. Funding will go toward strengthening MSM’s pathway and leadership development program within the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) and the Office of Educational Outreach and Health Careers (EOHC). The school said the programs “reach learners from

Tuskegee University engages in legal fight to protect veterinary school

Tuskegee University is entering a significant legal battle to maintain the accreditation of its historic College of Veterinary Medicine. The university has submitted two federal lawsuits against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), seeking to prevent the veterinary school’s accreditation from being stripped, according to records obtained by Al.com. In its complaint, Tuskegee alleges that its due process has been violated by the AVMA, claiming the association limited the institution’s ability to appeal the initial accreditation decision. Records obtained by Al.com indicate the AVMA has placed Tuskegee’s program on probation since 2022 due to alleged financial discrepancies. Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine holds singular

ASU Students Win 2025 BE SMART Hackathon with MomCare App

As Black women are disproportionately affected by the nation’s maternal health crisis, students at Alabama State University (ASU) created a mobile app to address this and won first place at the 2025 BE SMART HBCU Hackathon. “Winning this Hackathon is an incredible honor for our team. It reflects the hard work, creativity, and collaboration we’ve built together and highlights the strength of our school’s support for innovation,” said Oluwatodimu Jonathan Adegoke, a junior computer science major at ASU. The 10th annual Hackathon, themed “Built Different, Built Brilliant,” returned to Charlotte Nov. 5 – 8, where Queen City Mayor Vi Lyles greeted students from more

HBCU Unity Shines at Historic Vick–Jackson Homecoming Game

By Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston and Dr. Tony  Allen Those of you who are tuned into the story of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)  understand one simple truth about our institutions: We love homecoming. For HBCUs, homecoming is  about fond, unmatched memories of years past, classmates reuniting, the music of world-class marching  bands, and that camaraderie and food at the never-ending tailgate. But it is also something more. For the 101 of us graduating more than 325,000 students each year, we also remember our origins. Born out of a woeful American history of legal separation and abuse of Black people,

Morehouse’s Aniaba N’guessan Wins 2026 Rhodes Scholarship

Written By Lexx Thornton Morehouse College has announced that Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan ’26, a senior, triple major in economics, mathematics, and computer science from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire has been selected as one of three 2026 Rhodes Scholarship recipients for the West Africa constituency, earning a fully funded opportunity to pursue graduate studies in economics at the University ofOxford to fuel his aspirations of becoming an economist-entrepreneur that strengthens education, economic mobility, and leadership development worldwide. N’guessan is the sixth Morehouse student to earn the Rhodes Scholarship, the world’s oldest and most prestigious international postgraduate award originally established in 1902. At

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