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NCCU Welcomes Surge of Adult Learners Thanks to Project Kitty Hawk

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By Ashley Brown Project Kitty Hawk, an initiative founded by the state of North Carolina, is making significant strides in increasing adult learner enrollment at North Carolina Central University. Launched by the General Assembly in 2021, the project aims to assist public universities in recruiting and supporting individuals aged 25 and older who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. Since beginning its partnership with NCCU in October 2023, Project Kitty Hawk has experienced remarkable growth. The program started with just ten students and has expanded to 221 adult learners this fall. “There might be people who want an education but have

Get ready to party: It’s homecoming season

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By Nilea Cosley Fall means the start of homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities, and many HBCUs have already scheduled their annual homecoming events. Here are more than a dozen celebrations to mark on your calendars. (All game times are Eastern.) Alabama State University When: Sept. 29-Oct. 5 Events: “Legacy of Gold: A Bama State Fest” will include a fashion show, the Miss ASU Coronation, a step show, day party, Battle of the DJs and a concert featuring Sexyy Red, BossMan Dlow and Rob49. Game: 3 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. Florida A&M University Morgan State University  When: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 Events: After a shooting

HBCU purchases Birmingham-Southern College

By Stephen J. Gaither HBCU Miles College and Birmingham-Southern College have signed a purchase agreement for BSC’s 192-acre campus. Both Boards of Trustees have unanimously voted to enter into a purchase agreement, following a letter of intent submitted by Miles shortly after BSC ceased normal operations on May 31, 2024. The purchase will scale the impact of Miles, an HBCU based in Fairfield that generates nearly $70 million in total economic impact for its local and regional economies and creates hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, according to the 2024 HBCU Economic Impact Report from the United Negro College Fund.

A Silver Lining for HBCUs in Affirmative Action’s Demise

By Liam Knox Over the past few weeks, a steady stream of highly selective colleges have reported significant declines in first-time Black student enrollment, a drop most institutions have pinned on the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ban. But one college’s challenge is another’s opportunity: Historically Black colleges and universities appear to be benefiting from a windfall of applicants and new students this fall. Applications to Hampton University, a private HBCU in Virginia, rose from 13,000 to 17,000 for the Class of 2028. Morehouse College, an all-male institution in Atlanta, had more than 8,000 applications this year, a 34 percent increase from last year’s

Everything You Need To Know About HBCU Season

By Dorian Smith-Garcia With the summer winding down, students are heading back to campus for the upcoming school year. Many of them will be beginning at or returning to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). These critical pillars of the Black community not only educate young people and prepare them for a post collegiate life, but the immersion in Black culture also fosters confidence and pride in a world that isn’t always welcoming to Black and Brown people. School going back into session also means that HBCU season is about to start up again. In most cases, this revolves

Morgan State Secures $20.9M Grant to Address Urban Health Disparities

By Ashley Brown In a significant advancement for urban health research, Morgan State University has announced the award of a $20.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. This five-year funding will expand the ongoing efforts of the university’s Research Centers in Minority Institutions Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation, which focuses on addressing health inequities in underserved urban populations. The new funding underscores the center’s commitment to improving health outcomes in Baltimore—a city where approximately 70% of residents identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The RCMI@Morgan has already

DNC Rolls Out Ad Campaign at HBCUs, HSIs

By Katherine Knott The Democratic National Committee is launching a voter registration and ad campaign at historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions in six battleground states, The Hill reported. The campaign is the latest signal the DNC views young voters as key to winning the White House in November. HBCUs in particular are expected to play an important role, given that Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from Howard University. The ads will highlight the conservative Project 2025 and direct students to IWillVote.com, where they can get more information about how to vote. The DNC is rolling out the campaign in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North

Hopelab Names Inaugural Cohort of Six HBCU Researchers to Drive Black Youth Wellness Initiatives

Courtesy of HopeLab n the context of the increasing focus on mental health and equity in our society, Hopelab, a leader in advancing these outcomes for young people, is excited to announce the selection of six researchers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as recipients of its inaugural Translational Science Fellowship. The fellowship, announced earlier this summer, is designed to amplify the impact of mental health research at HBCUs with a focus on enhancing the mental well-being of Black young people. The fellowship also aims to increase the number of actionable solutions that address the mental health challenges faced by Black

Alabama A&M University Expands Its Global Research Footprint to West Africa

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University, a historically Black institution, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Université Peleforo Gon Coulibaly (UPGC) in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa. Over the next five years, Alabama A&M and UPGC will partner together on various research projects, educational and training initiatives, and student and faculty exchange programs. The partnership will have a particular focus on advancing the fields of agriculture, food science, animal science, and agricultural economics. Additionally, the two universities plan to use their shared knowledge to develop course curricula in various agricultural disciplines such as soil and crop

Hampton, Fayetteville State And Bethune-Cookman Among HBCUs Experiencing Increased Enrollment

By Dantee Ramos Several HBCUs have reported either increased or record enrollments for the new school year following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling to reverse affirmative action and prevent colleges from using race in determining admissions. T As a result of the Supreme Court’s decision, several predominantly white institutions have experienced a decline in diversity. At the same time, HBCUs have benefitted, according to WAVY. Angela Nixon Boyd, Hampton University assistant vice president of enrollment and dean of admission, told the outlet, “We are expecting a class of about 1,200 new students.” She continued, “And so we are very excited about that. Our undergraduate population is about 3,600.

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