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NCCU Online Ranks No.3 HBCU, Enrollment on the Rise

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University N.C. Central University’s online program was ranked No.3 by Forbes magazine among all HBCUs this past June, as NCCU continued its push towards increasing its overall enrollment through online enrollment.  Forbes attributed its high ranking of NCCU’s online program to its high retention rate of 75%, low in-state tuition and advantageous location in the Research Triangle. For the fall 2025 semester, 1,885 students enrolled online at NCCU, an increase from 1,395 students the previous spring semester, according to Kimberly Phifer-McGhee, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Extended Studies and Student Support. “Online education plays a huge role in our enrollment increase,

Grambling State Celebrates 124 Years of Legacy & Leadership

Grambling State University will commemorate 124 years of legacy, leadership, and learning with its annual Founder’s Celebration on Thursday, October 30, at 10 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Melva K. Wallace, seventh president and chief executive officer of Huston–Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. The morning will begin with the Founder’s Bust Ceremony at 8 a.m. outside Lee Hall, honoring the visionary whose faith and fortitude gave rise to one of the nation’s most storied HBCUs. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, and proud Grambling State alumna, Dr. Wallace leads Huston–Tillotson

Clark Atlanta Receives $16.5M Gift for Student Scholarships

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University (CAU) announced today it will receive $16.5 million as part of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s landmark $50 million, 10-year scholarship commitment to Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This transformative gift, the largest private donation in CAU’s history, will provide critical financial support to help students overcome barriers to graduation. The funding will establish gap scholarships primarily for junior and senior students in good academic standing who have exhausted all other financial resources. These scholarships will address a crucial need at a time when many students face increased financial

BLEXIT’s Planned Visit to Howard Sparks Student Backlash

Throughout its history, Howard University has been a hotbed of Black political thought, with visits from political organizations like Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). However, the announcement that BLEXIT, a conservative political organization, intends to visit Howard and nine other HBCUs for homecoming has drawn criticism from students and the greater community. Mia Keitt, a junior political science major from Georgia, believes the organization is trying to encourage conflict for media engagement. “Some people are going to be so riled up seeing them there, and the sheer

Morgan State Sets New Enrollment Record for 2025–26

Written By Lexx Thornton With Significant Gains in Graduate, Transfer, and Black Male Student Enrollment, Morgan State Solidifies Its Position as One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing HBCUs  BALTIMORE — Morgan State University’s steady rise in national prominence and student demand shows no signs of slowing. For the fifth consecutive year, the University has set a new all-time enrollment record—this time welcoming 11,559 students for the 2025–26 academic year, as officially reported to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The growth marks another milestone in Morgan’s ascent as a premier destination for higher learning and advancement, positioning it firmly as the

Delaware State Defers Payments Amid Federal Shutdown

By Carlos Holmes Yesterday at the 75th Anniversary of the Newark, Delaware NAACP Chapter Freedom Fund Annual Dinner, University President Tony Allen, announced that Delaware State University would temporarily defer payments for students and families who are experiencing direct financial impacts due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. “Through no fault of their own, too many families have been directly impacted by the shutdown. And in some households that will automatically mean “dreams deferred,” said Allen. Starting today, the University will temporarily defer remaining payments for the Fall 2025 semester and reduce downpayment and financial balance requirements for

HBCU Grads Power Growth and Diversity in Esports

HBCU grads are now a force in the competitive gaming scene. They are starting leagues, guiding gamers, and advocating for inclusion in esports. These gaming events are now as liked as popular as traditional sports. Esports is now a $2 billion business and is growing, thanks to more collaborations. New college grads are getting involved in this growing area. They’re building communities and making changes from online matches to emerging markets, like in Arizona. Trailblazers Shaping the Scene In 2019, Ryan Johnson and Chris Peay, who both graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, founded Cxmmunity Media. Johnson is an

Bowie State and CodePath Partner to Boost Tech Careers

Courtesy of Bowies State University Bowie State University, in collaboration with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and Maryland Department of Labor, are proud to announce a new partnership between CodePath and Bowie State to expand tech career opportunities and Maryland’s cyber workforce. Bowie State University is Maryland’s first Historically Black College/University (HBCU), and CodePath is a national nonprofit that integrates career-ready computer science courses into college degree programs. This collaboration is the result of a cross-agency effort to strengthen the state’s technology workforce pipeline and expand access to high-demand tech career pathways for Maryland students. Through CodePath’s curriculum and industry

TSU and Fisk Unite for First Jefferson Street Cleanup

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University’s Student Government Association joined forces with student leaders from Fisk University to host the inaugural Jefferson Street Cleanup, a collaborative service initiative designed to strengthen community ties and promote unity between the two institutions. The initiative, which began as a “Unity in the Community” concept, evolved into a large-scale cleanup and service project along the Jefferson Street corridor. Student leaders from both campuses began meeting every two weeks in August to plan the event, secure supplies, and engage local support. “Our goal was to create something meaningful that brought both universities together in service,”

N.C. A&T Launches Dual Master’s in Agribusiness & MBA

By Kenwyn Caranna, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is introducing a double master’s degree pathway for spring 2026 that allows students to receive dual degrees in business administration and agricultural and environmental systems — all within two years.  This innovative, 45-credit hour course of study — jointly developed by the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics — marks a historic milestone as the first double master’s degree pathway at N.C. A&T.  “This is the only one of its kind in the

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