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Ray McKinnie Honored with 2025 CALS Outstanding Alumni Award

Written By Lexx Thornton Ray McKinnie, Ph.D., associate dean and administrator of Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the 2025 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Outstanding Alumni Award from North Carolina State University. The CALS award “represents the fulfillment of the promise of the land-grant mission in academics, research, and Extension.” McKinnie is the award winner for the Department of Animal Science.  McKinnie earned his Ph.D. in animal science from NCSU in 1987, having earned his master’s degree from The Ohio State University in 1978 and his bachelor’s degree from N.C. A&T

Bomb Threats Target Morgan State, Towson Amid HBCU Attacks

By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Another wave of bomb threats has shaken historically Black colleges and universities, with Morgan State University and Towson University in Maryland the latest to be forced into emergency measures on Tuesday. Towson University evacuated its student union after receiving a threat before 11:30 a.m., while Morgan State cleared its Earl S. Richardson Library as police searched the building floor by floor. The University Union at Towson reopened just before 1 p.m. after investigators determined there was no danger. The threats come as part of a disturbing pattern. In September, Bethune-Cookman University,

Why Public HBCUs Like Bluefield State Need More Support

By Keith Olson is the Director of Communications for Bluefield State University MacKenzie Scott’s recent $70 million gift to the UNCF is noble, generous, and will draw national attention to the transformative role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. For the 37 private UNCF member institutions, this pooled endowment will provide long-term financial stability and new opportunities to expand their impact. However, for public HBCUs like Bluefield State, the story is starkly different: this gift brings no direct benefit to our students, and while it elevates awareness of HBCUs, it threatens to deepen the divide between institutions with strong endowments

2025 BE Smart HBCU Hackathon Marks 10 Years of Innovation

Themed “Built Brilliant. Built Different: 10 Years of Elevating Excellence,” the Hackathon sets the stage for a unique coding competition that fosters innovation, collaboration, empowerment, and engagement with the latest cutting-edge technology. The 2025 BE Smart HBCU Hackathon Celebrates a Decade of Tech Excellence More than 300 students from 43 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will showcase their tech talent and compete for jobs at Black Enterprise’s 10th Annual BE Smart Hackathon. Hosted by American Airlines, the Nov. 5-8 coding competition in Charlotte gathers the largest pool of students in the event’s history. This year, there are 310 students

N.C. A&T Uses AI to Prevent Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions

By Christina Mosley, CR2C2 communications and outreach director  An innovative transportation project led by faculty and students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) uses advanced simulation, artificial intelligence, and real-time sensors to predict and prevent animal-vehicle collisions.  The research, recently featured in a new CR2C2 video, is drawing attention for its potential to transform road safety in rural America.  Every year in the United States, up to two million crashes occur between vehicles and animals, causing about 200 deaths, more than 20,000 injuries, and billions of dollars in damage, data

HBCUs Face Bomb Threats as Morgan State, Others Evacuate

Morgan State University officials announced on Tuesday, that the Richardson Library had to be evacuated after the university received an email threat suggesting the presence of a potential explosive device. University officials immediately restricted access to the building as the Morgan State University Police Department and the Baltimore Police Department began a thorough inspection of the facility. It’s a growing concern because HBCUs have been receiving an increasing number of potential on-campus threats from outside sources in September. The Morgan State University administration released this statement: Morgan State University received an email threat indicating a potential explosive device in the Richardson Library. At this

UCC affiliated HBCU receives transformative $150 million gift from The Moody Foundation

Huston-Tillotson University, a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), and a United Church of Christ affiliated university in Austin, Texas will receive a $150 million gift over the next 10 years, the single largest gift ever given to a HBCU. In celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary, Ross Moody, trustee, and vice president of The Moody Foundation announced the charitable organization’s gift at the university’s opening convocation on Thursday, September 18. The donation comes on the heels of the Trump administration continuing to crack down on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities across the country. The president recently redirected nearly $500

HBCU Athletes Call for Better NIL Support and Education

Historically Black colleges and universities’ (HBCU) students and alumni, as well as influencers and sports business professionals came together to network and discuss name, image and likeness (NIL) education. B.E. Collective+, a solutions provider that helps HBCUs navigate NIL, hosted HBCU House for a panel on Sept. 19 called Legacy and Leadership, where panelists explored the relationship between HBCUs and NIL. Marissa Steele, a former Howard University basketball player, shared her experience navigating opportunities at Howard and voiced her grievances about the process, saying she wished Howard administration would have learned more about NIL to better support their student-athletes. In

Delaware State Secures $2M Grant to Expand eHBCU Access

Delaware State University (DSU) announced a $2 million grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) for a first-of-its-kind project on Monday. The grant supports the development of eHBCU, an online learning consortium of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The online center was founded and headquartered at DSU, and seeks to expand access to higher education for HBCU students across the country. DSU President Tony Allen expanded on why eHBCU is a revolutionary opportunity for students. “While eHBCU is open to everyone and working hard to create broad access, we also know that there are 500,000 African American

Jackson State Rises to Top 15 in 2026 Best HBCU Rankings

Virginia State University is not the only school that has made a jump in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Jackson State University, now holding the 15th spot on the best HBCU list, has risen six spots from its number 21 ranking in 2024. Like many other colleges and universities that have moved up in the rankings, Jackson State attributes this success to the university’s progression in student retention, graduation outcomes, and faculty resources. As reported by Kandiss Edward of Black Enterprise, to officials at Jackson State, this accomplishment is much more than just a number. The leaders acknowledge the work the university has been

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