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Nashville HBCU Fisk University Launches $900M Campus Transformation — With a Data Center

Fisk University President Agenia Clark on Thursday announced a $900 million plan to remake the historically Black university’s North Nashville campus, complete with a 100,000-square-foot data and technology center. Details remain limited as the 160-year-old university, once home to civil rights luminaries like John Lewis and Ida B. Wells, embarks on the project, dubbed Quantum Leap. Fisk plans to renovate three residence halls and build at least five major projects: the data center, an annex for the John Lewis Center for Social Justice, a 120,000-square-foot sports arena, a 45,000-square foot student center and an 80,000-square-foot annex to the Carl Van Vechten Gallery.

Tuskegee University Honors Graduates in Pre-Commencement Ceremonies

The first graduating class of Tuskegee’s Renaissance Era leaves Tuskegee University ready to make meaningful contributions around the world—grounded in the institution’s enduring legacy of academic excellence, global impact and servant-leadership. In preparation for the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 9, Tuskegee University celebrated graduates in a series of pre-commencement ceremonies recognizing key academic and professional milestones across multiple disciplines including the School of Education, School of Nursing and Allied Health, College of Engineering, and the ROTC Joint Commissioning Ceremony. At each event, President and CEO Dr. Mark A. Brown encouraged graduates to embrace the leadership, purpose and service ahead

Instructure Canvas Cyberattack Exposes 275M Records Across US Schools, Including HBCUs

Instructure Inc., the parent company behind academic portal Canvas, is facing scrutiny following a cyberattack claimed by prominent hacker group ShinyHunters that disrupted schools and universities across the United States during final exams, including several Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to Instructure’s incident response webpage, the first breach occurred on April 29, 2026, followed by a second incident on May 7, when unauthorized activity reportedly resulted in changes to Canvas pages. In response, Instructure temporarily shut down affected services, locking students and instructors out. “The unauthorized actor made changes to the pages that appeared when some students and teachers were logged

$4.2 Million and Counting: Atlanta HBCU Scholarship Initiative Powers First Spring Graduates

Clark Atlanta University: 290 students supported, $1.45M distributed Morehouse College: 115 students supported, $1.24M distributed Spelman College: 189 students supported, $1.65M distributed These funds are being deployed at a critical moment in students’ academic journeys, often during their junior and senior years, when financial gaps can be most acute and alternative resources have been exhausted. A consistent theme emerged with scholarship recipients: students who had demonstrated academic persistence still faced uncertainty in their final semesters due to outstanding financial obligations. Among the students supported is Kayla Drummond, a first-generation student at Clark Atlanta University, who graduated on May 18. Like many of her peers,

Chris Paul encourages Morehouse College grads using NBA experience

Retired NBA star Chris Paul addressed Morehouse College’s Class of 2026, pulling from his life and NBA experience to encourage them on their journey. Before the speech started, Paul was conferred an honorary doctorate. He joked about how he wants to be known as “Dr. Chris Paul.” “Henceforth and forevermore, I would like to be referred to as Dr. Paul… Dr. Chris, Dr. CP3… I don’t care. Just don’t leave off the doctor.” He then went into his speech, urging the graduates to remember that Morehouse prepared them to walk into any room and be successful. “There will be plenty of rooms that you

UMES helps launch nationwide HBCU research coalition

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is partnering with 14 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities to launch Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a reach coalition meant to accelerate and promote cutting-edge research and expand policy influence. UMES President Dr. Heidi Anderson told WMDT the coalition will enable UMES and other HBCUs to collaborate and overcome challenges to infrastructure that would normally impede their research. She said this type of coalition will directly benefit the community driving revolutionary research in agriculture, engineering, science and more. UMES officials say the coalition also aims to “boost funding, enhance faculty recruitment, and

Alpha Phi Alpha weighs in on South Carolina State defunding threats

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, has weighed in on the cancellation of Pamela Evette as the commencement speaker at South Carolina State University and the subsequent defunding threats that the institution has faced in light of the moves. The organization, which has a chapter on the campus of South Carolina State, issued a statement on social media. The full statement is below: “As a result of South Carolina State University students successfully rallying the university to rescind its invitation to South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela as its commencement speaker, a small group of Republicans in the S.C. State legislature have begun a push to

85-year-old graduates with doctorate from HBCU

At 85 years old, Charles Whitman Dabbs just delivered one of the most inspiring moments of graduation season. The Tennessee State University scholar officially earned his doctorate degree, proving that determination, discipline, and purpose do not come with an age limit. While many graduates were celebrating the beginning of a new chapter, Dabbs was celebrating the completion of a lifelong journey decades in the making—and the HBCU community is celebrating right alongside him. Cheers erupted throughout the commencement ceremony as Dabbs crossed the stage to receive his doctoral degree, instantly becoming a symbol of perseverance, resilience, and Black excellence. His achievement quickly captured attention

Fort Valley State University legacy highlights resilience and empowerment in Georgia’s American Journey series

Fort Valley State University’s history stretches back to a time when formerly enslaved African Americans sought new opportunities through education just decades after the Civil War. “I’ve always been impressed by the founders of this institution,” said Dr. Issac Crumbly, associate vice president of career and collaborative programs. “If you really think about it, 1895 you’re talking about not very many years that they were in slavery, and so as a matter of fact, some of the founders were actually born in slavery at that particular time.” Crumbly said the university was founded during a period when African Americans viewed

Fisk University announces $900M campus transformation plan

Fisk University President Agenia Clark on Thursday announced a $900 million plan to remake the historically Black university’s North Nashville campus, complete with a 100,000-square-foot data and technology center. Details remain limited as the 160-year-old university, once home to civil rights luminaries like John Lewis and Ida B. Wells, embarks on the project, dubbed Quantum Leap. Fisk plans to renovate three residence halls and build at least five major projects: the data center, an annex for the John Lewis Center for Social Justice, a 120,000-square-foot sports arena, a 45,000-square foot student center and an 80,000-square-foot annex to the Carl Van Vechten Gallery.

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