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TSU Sets 7 p.m. Curfew for Homecoming Tailgate

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Homecoming week at Texas Southern University is one of the most significant traditions at the historically Black school in Houston. The university’s president announced this week that a 7 p.m. curfew will be implemented for the homecoming tailgate. TSU President James W. Crawford III made the announcement in a video shared this week on social media. He cited recent shootings at historically Black colleges and universities during their own homecoming weeks as justification. “Know that I respect and appreciate our alumni,” Crawford said in the video. “Your energy, time, talent, and treasure fuels this university.

NEA Report Highlights Arts and Careers at HBCUs

Since their inception, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have created vital spaces for artistic expression. A new research report released by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) examines the current state of arts and cultural assets at HBCUs and how these assets prepare students for careers. Hidden in Plain Sight: Activating the Arts and Creative Workforce Development at HBCUs also offers findings and recommendations for HBCUs and funders to enhance their support of the arts and better support students in pursuing arts and cultural careers. The report also presents information on high-growth arts and cultural industries and occupations in the

Morehouse and Spelman Trademark Iconic “SpelHouse”

Written by Lexx Thornton Morehouse College and Spelman College have officially trademarked the wordmark “SpelHouse,” a phrase most identified with the institutions’ joint homecoming activities but symbolic of the historic bond between these two, single-gender, liberal arts colleges. To celebrate the occasion, Morehouse and Spelman have partnered with the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) and ProStandard on a limited-edition capsule collection, now available for purchase in both colleges’ on-campus and online bookstores.  Furthermore, as the term was coined by their communities, in the coming weeks, the institutions will launch a design competition for the artwork for the official SpelHouse logo. Exclusive

How universities are responding to the Trump administration’s ‘compact’ for funding

By Phil Helsel The Trump administration has offered nine major universities preferential access to federal funds in exchange for agreeing to a list of administration demands. The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out demands that include no consideration of race, sex or other factors in enrollment, financial aid or hiring decisions. The 10-page agreement would also require the universities to bar transgender people from using restrooms or playing in sports that align with their gender identities and capping international undergraduate student enrollment. And it includes an “institutional neutrality” that would limit what faculty members could say about political or

Clark Atlanta Gets $16.5M Gift for Student Scholarships

Largest Private Gift in the University’s History Will Support Student Success Through Gap Scholarships 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

MacKenzie Scott Donates $63M to Morgan State University

Written By Lexx Thornton MSU Public Relations  In an extraordinary reaffirmation of Morgan State University’s mission and trajectory, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded the University a $63 million unrestricted gift, her second transformative contribution to Morgan in less than five years. The latest donation brings Scott’s total giving to the University to $103 million, a powerful endorsement of Morgan’s demonstrated capacity for growth, stewardship, and societal impact.  Morgan—now the nation’s third-largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU)—has emerged as a national model of strategic expansion, innovation, and academic excellence. Over the past five years, the University has achieved record enrollment

Impact Howard: Inaugural BOV Congress Unites Leaders

By Larry J. Sanders Howard University welcomed more than 75 Board of Visitors (BOV) members alongside deans, trustees, and senior leaders Sept. 18-19 for the inaugural Biennial Congress of the Board of Visitors Program. Entitled “Impact Howard,” the first-of-its-kind gathering was designed to align Howard’s school- and college-level advisory boards around shared priorities and measurable outcomes. Coordinated by the Office of the Secretary and BOV Program director of strategic operations Lakia Young, the two-day convening set an action-oriented tone for partnership across the university. Hosted primarily at the Blackburn University Center, the congress opened Thursday (Sept. 18) with a welcome and program

HBCU Homecoming: A Celebration of Joy and Resistance

By Joshua Levi Perrin Each fall, a sacred migration unfolds. Black families pack their bags, college sweethearts reunite, DJs dust off Frankie Beverly, and grills fire up across campus yards from Howard to Hampton, Tuskegee to Texas Southern. It’s homecoming season — a cherished rite rooted in the soil of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). But beyond the tailgates and step shows lie a deeper truth: homecoming isn’t just a party. It’s a ritual of resistance. A declaration of belonging. A long-standing practice of creating safety, joy, and kinship in a country that too often denies Black people all

Bowie State Wins $1M NSF Grant to Launch AI Hub

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University has been awarded nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation to establish the Computing Experiential Hub (CEH), a new initiative that will give students hands-on experience and industry connections to prepare them for high-growth careers in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. The three-year grant, awarded through NSF’s Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) program, will fund the creation of structured learning opportunities that combine classroom knowledge with real-world applications. Students will participate in industry-sponsored AI projects, faculty-led research and entrepreneurial collaborations while receiving close mentorship and professional development.

Shilo Sanders to Headline Edward Waters Homecoming

Homecoming at Edward Waters University will feature a former HBCU football player who is part of a familiar sports family. The annual festivities, a highlight for students and alumni alike, are getting an extra dose of star power thanks to the President’s #ForTheCulture Distinguished Speaker Podcast Series—which returns with a highly anticipated live edition featuring college football standout Shilo Sanders, the school announced on social media. Shilo Sanders Headlines a Culture Conversation Sanders, renowned for his fearless defensive play in the SWAC and his leadership at Colorado, will headline the live podcast on Friday, October 31, 2025, inside the Adams-Jenkins Complex on

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