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Phylicia Rashad to serve as Oakwood University commencement speaker

Howard University alumna and legendary actress Phylicia Rashad has been announced as the commencement speaker at Oakwood University. The commencement will be held at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on May 8th. Rashad most recently served as the dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University. She returned to her alma mater to assume the role in May 2021. “It’s a privilege to serve,” she said about her role as dean in an interview with The Hilltop’s Eliana Lewis. “Service is…building a collective constituency…honoring the needs of faculty, honoring the aspirations of students is service, honoring the discipline is

Spelman College Alumna Brady Stephens Leads Experiential Strategy & Mobility Integration Teams at Uber Technologies

Courtesy of Spelman College Each fall, hundreds of young women enter the gates of 350 Spelman Lane with the understanding that Spelman is more than a college — it is preparation for leadership. That understanding shapes how they study, how they lead, and how they prepare. By the time they graduate, they leave not only with knowledge, but with conviction that Spelman has nurtured them, sharpened them and equipped them to meet whatever challenges lie ahead. They enter the world knowing that when and where they enter is never accidental. For Brady Stephens (C’2015), that preparation shaped a career built

NASA Artemis leans heavily on HBCU grad

The HBCU spirit of the Jaguar is reaching new heights as Southern University graduate Jeremy Plater plays a pivotal role in NASA’s historic Artemis II mission. This mission launched on Wednesday, April 1, represents the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. And this HBCU graduate is at the heart of the hardware. Plater serves as a quality assurance specialist at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Supporting Boeing on the space launch system, he ensures the absolute safety of flight hardware. His work involves meticulous oversight of electrical harness wiring and TPS spray foam. NASA relies

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

FCBOH Launches Partnership with Spelman College

Board of Health Providing Interns with Valuable Experience in Public Health  ATLANTA  – The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) formed a partnership with the Health Careers program at Atlanta’s prestigious Spelman College to place students within FCBOH offices to gain valuable experience in various healthcare disciplines. The initiative is part of FCBOH’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the public health workforce pipeline and preparing the next generation of public health professionals. Thus far, seven students from the College’s program have joined the pilot program to develop the experience and skills needed for the health professional careers of the future. Currently, Spelman has interns

HBCU Benedict College Reports 104% Increase in 4-Year Graduation Rates

Benedict College’s four-year graduation rate has skyrocketed. According to a news release, the Historically Black University (HBCU), which serves a student population that is 85% Pell-eligible, first-generation, and primarily from low-wealth backgrounds, and is led by President Roslyn Clark Artis, has achieved a 104% increase in its four-year graduation rate, compared with its historical average. “Our entire campus celebrates the increase in our graduation rate as an indication of the strategic initiatives and professional development for our faculty and the wrap-around services that we provide for our students to promote retention and success,” Dr. Janeen P. Witty, vice president of academic affairs, commented

Lincoln University navigates HBCU identity and shifting demographics

The enrollment numbers at Lincoln University tell a story the university’s founders never imagined. According to Lincoln University enrollment data, white students now outnumber Black students on campus 921 to 870 as of fall 2025. This demographic shift has prompted questions about what it means to be a historically Black college or university. Lincoln is an HBCU. HBCUs were founded to educate Black Americans at a time when higher education was largely off limits to them. Lincoln’s mission was simple: provide access. Its founders were Black Civil War soldiers who traded their weapons for the chance to build something lasting.  

Morris Brown College Awarded $1.5M Federal Funding For Hospitality Management Program

By Mitti Hicks The funding was secured thanks to support from Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, according to the university. Morris Brown College has been awarded $1.5 million in federal funding to support its hospitality management program. According to university president Dr. Kevin James, Morris Brown College is one of the few universities that offers the degree and is currently the only HBCU in Georgia with the program. “It’s much-needed funding to scale our academic profile for our institution,” James told Atlanta News First.  Added student Courtney Stanback, “I am hoping to work in the sports entertainment space, and Morris Brown is allowing me to learn the hospitality industry from a holistic standpoint.” James, who stated

MacKenzie Scott Continues HBCU Support With $42M Donation To Elizabeth City State University

MacKenzie Scott is continuing her support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the donation of $42 million to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). ECSU Chancellor S. Keith Hargrove Sr. announced the gift on Friday, March 13, 2026, during the university’s Founders Day Convocation, which marked 135 years since its founding in 1891. The institution has long been committed to expanding access and opportunity through its mission to educate, empower, and elevate, according to a press release. “I want to express our deepest gratitude to MacKenzie Scott for this remarkable act of generosity and for her recognition of the critical role that HBCUs

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Sued by Family of Man Killed During Fall Homecoming Celebration

The family of Jujuan Jeffers, a 20-year-old man who was killed in an October 2025 shooting on the campus of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, has filed a lawsuit in civil court against the HBCU, according to a report from NBC 10 Philadelphia. The shooting occurred during a homecoming celebration event outside of Lincoln University’s International Cultural Center. Jeffers, who had no direct ties to the university, was the incident’s only fatality; however, six other individuals, including one Lincoln student and one graduate of the university, were wounded. According to the lawsuit, Jeffers’ family claims “Lincoln University prioritized the ‘college experience’ over safety” and

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