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South Carolina Lt. Governor addresses ‘woke mob’ protests at HBCU

South Carolina State University, the state’s only public HBCU, is facing backlash over Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s expected commencement appearance and her response to what she called “woke mobs.” Students at SC State protested Tuesday after reports surfaced that Evette was selected to speak at the university’s spring commencement ceremony. Multiple outlets reported that the ceremony is scheduled for May 8. WIS reported that multiple sources confirmed Evette had been selected, while Evette’s office said she was honored to accept the invitation. The protest took place on the Orangeburg campus near the Donna Administration Building. Students held signs and organized

GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican’s commencement speech

Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette tells Fox News Digital that South Carolina State University was trying to cancel her because she supports President Trump. South Carolina Republicans are pushing to strip funding from the state’s only public HBCU after the university rescinded Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s commencement invitation following student protests and security concerns. What began as a student protest over a conservative commencement speaker, resulted in “credible safety threats,” according to Evette, who spoke to Fox News Digital after her commencement address at South Carolina State University was canceled. Following an uproar from students, who decried Evette’s views on

Barber-Scotia College boosts accreditation bid with Hezekiah Walker

Courtesy of Barber-Scotia College Barber-Scotia College is one step closer to seeking accreditation after losing its status in 2004. The school’s president, Chris Rey, said it raised more than $100,000 during its alumni weekend on Saturday and aims to raise an additional $60,000 at a gospel concert on Friday featuring Grammy-winning singer and pastor Hezekiah Walker. Barber-Scotia had a major financial crisis at the start of the year. Rey posted a video in January on his Instagram and Facebook accounts, pleading for alum support. “As of today, we have completely run out of money,” Rey said in the video. “… This is a call

Entergy Arkansas opens scholarship program for HBCU technology students

by: Alex Kienlen Officials with Entergy Arkansas said the utility’s new scholarship program will serve Historically Black College or University (HBCU) technology majors. Officials said the Power Your Future Scholarships are now open for applications until May 7. The program will provide 30 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, funded by Entergy shareholders, they added. The program is part of Entergy’s The Power of Prosperity program to promote generational wealth, officials said. They continued that Entergy has pledged $20 million over 10 years to empower HBCU students in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Eligible HBCU  institutions in Arkansas are Philander Smith University, University of Arkansas

Autodesk Joins Howard University to Celebrate and Tour New Makerspace and Announce Company’s $1.95 Million Donation

By Tiffani R. Alexander Howard University and Autodesk celebrated the expansion of their longstanding partnership with the announcement of a $1.95 million unrestricted donation to support the development of a construction engineering and management program in the university’s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA). The donation made it possible to create a makerspace powered by artificial intelligence (AI) design and digital fabrication — where Howard students can access the same tools and technology used by industry professionals — and programming that prepares them for careers in the quickly evolving fields of architecture, engineering, design, and construction. “Our purpose at Autodesk is to design and make a better world for

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

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