Campus News - Page 37

Saint Augustine’s University Declares Bankruptcy, Announces Interim President’s Resignation

Saint Augustine’s University filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday and announced on Tuesday that its interim president, Dr. Jennie Ward-Robinson, has resigned after about four months on the job. The 159-year-old Raleigh HBCU has been struggling for years with mounting debt and declining enrollment. Leadership turnover and financial mismanagement exacerbated the university’s problems. SAU lost accreditation in 2025 and tried to sue its accreditor to regain it—a last-ditch effort the school now says it has dropped. Last summer, then-interim president Marcus Burgess said the university’s debts exceeded $47 million. According to the bankruptcy filing, SAU now owes somewhere between $50 million and $100 million to 345 different creditors, including

Oprah Winfrey makes surprise pop-up at Morehouse College

A night meant to celebrate achievement turned into a moment of pure surprise at Morehouse College, as media mogul Oprah Winfrey made an unexpected appearance during the institution’s pre-graduation scholarship dinner. What was already an evening honoring academic excellence and student success quickly shifted into an unforgettable experience as students realized Winfrey herself had stepped into the room. The surprise visit underscored the long-standing connection between Winfrey and Morehouse, an institution widely recognized for shaping generations of Black male leaders. As graduating seniors gathered to be recognized for their achievements and scholarship support, the moment added an emotional layer of inspiration and affirmation ahead

Morris Brown earns accreditation through 2031

Morris Brown College is marking a major milestone in its ongoing comeback story, officially securing accreditation approval through 2031 from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The group’s board of trustees approved the decision on April 27 during its annual meeting, signaling continued confidence in the Atlanta-based HBCU’s academic progress and institutional stability. The renewed accreditation not only ensures that Morris Brown can continue offering recognized degree programs but also opens the door to expanded opportunities for students, including access to federal financial aid and increased enrollment growth. For a college that once lost its accreditation and spent years fighting

Royal Reflections for Howard University as King Charles III Visits America

By Cedric Mobley As King Charles III visits Washington, D.C. this week, there is at least one part of the nation’s capital he is already familiar with: Howard University. Earlier this year, the king hosted Wayne A. I. Frederick (B.S. ’92, M.D. ’94, MBA ’11), Howard’s interim president, president emeritus, and Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery and Tonija Hope (Ph.D. ’24), assistant provost for international programs and executive director of Howard University’s Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, at St. James’s Palace in London. The event honored the winners of the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education, 19 universities and colleges in the United

Tuskegee Will Grant Its Largest Number of PhDs, Welcomes Alumna to Graduate and Professional School Commencement Ceremony

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is proud to announce that alumna Rear Admiral Kis Robertson Hale will serve as speaker for the Graduate and Professional Schools Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on May 2 in Chappie James Arena. Tuskegee has entered its Renaissance Era and this ceremony will mark the largest number of PhDs conferred in one ceremony as the university works to increase its research and capture the Carnegie R2 designation. More than 20 PhDs will be hooded, 90 master’s degrees awarded and 51 new doctors of veterinary medicine will cross the stage. Rear Admiral Hale, a 2003 graduate

Famed HBCU ensnared by $5M in improprieties, including nepotism

North Carolina A&T, among the most prominent of the state’s 11 historically Black colleges and universities, has received analysis of $5 million in improper financial assistance in a report it initiated with the state auditor. Made public by first-term Republican state Auditor Dave Boliek on Thursday, the collective sum was directed without evidence of merit or need-based criteria, the report says. It included $780,000 to students who were university employees, family members of university employees or otherwise had direct personal or professional connection to the institution, Boliek’s office said. “North Carolina A&T identified this problem through our own internal audit

Scandal at Spelman? The Co-Queen Decision Sparking Uproar Among Alumnae And Students

Courtesy of Essence..com The mere mention of Spelman College commands attention. Founded in 1881, the Georgia liberal arts college is universally recognized as the premiere institution of higher learning for women of African descent. A member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium, Spelman has been recognized by U.S. News College Rankings as the #1 HBCU in the nation for 19 consecutive years. The school is highly selective with an acceptance rate of approximately 25% for recent incoming classes. Normally, the 2,100-student body college makes headline news for their distinguished alum and even present students crushing an amazing accomplishment. But over the last few days, the

New Partnership Creates Medical School Pathway for Voorhees University Students

Courtesy of Voorhees University The Center of Excellence for Research and Program Innovation (CERPI) at Voorhees University in Denmark, South Carolina, has signed an agreementwith the Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) in The Bahamas that will open the door for students at the HBCU to pursue a medical degree. Under the agreement, 10 students in the VU White Coat Scholars Program can enroll in WAUSM’s medical degree program upon completion of their bachelor’s degrees. Eligible students will need to maintain a strong academic performance, achieve a minimum MCAT score, and demonstrate professionalism and leadership skills. Students who participate

Tuskegee University Joins Smithsonian-Led Conversation on Preserving HBCU History

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee continues to affirms its leadership in preserving and interpreting Black history through its participation in At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a national state-of-the-art touring series organized by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The exhibition will be on display at the Tuskegee University Legacy Museum with additions from the University’s permanent collections in early 2028. “Tuskegee University continues to define its Renaissance Era by honoring our roots and galvanizing the power of that legacy with modern tools and ever-relevant conversation about the unique and vital role of HBCUs in

DSU Selected as 1 of Few HBCUs Nationwide for Financial Literacy Initiative with Shawn Carter Foundation & Wharton

Delaware State University is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the Shawn Carter Foundation as part of its highly selective Champions for Financial Literacy Program—a transformative initiative designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools to build wealth, strengthen financial decision-making, and close the racial wealth gap. In partnership with the globally renowned Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Delaware State University has been chosen as one of only five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation to participate in this prestigious program—positioning the institution at the forefront of financial empowerment and economic

1 … 35 36 37 38 39 … 604

Covering HBCUs and the African American Community

Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Quick Link

Home
About Us
Sports
Entertainment

Never miss a story!

Error: Contact form not found.

© 2025 HBCU News Corporation – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.