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HBCU student-athlete dies following domestic violence incident, girlfriend arrested

An HBCU student-athlete is dead following a domestic violence incident on the campus of the University of Missouri. Per a report by ABC 17 News, Denita Jackson has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action following the stabbing of her boyfriend, Kevaughn Goldson. Both Goldson and Jackson were part of the track and field team. Per a report by ABC 17 News, Jackson and Goldson were in a romantic relationship that had a documented history of domestic violence incidents. Court documents say that a recent fight was sparked by a missing bottle of cologne. The deadly incident was precipitated by Jackson believing

HBCU to undergo massive layoffs in the spring

Central State University announced this week that it will lay off more than a dozen faculty members at the end of the current academic year as part of a broader effort to address deepening financial challenges and comply with newly enacted state legislation affecting public higher education. According to university communications, at least 16 professors received notices informing them their positions will be eliminated, though they will continue to receive pay and benefits through August. The decision was approved last month by the university’s Board of Trustees. University leaders cited an ongoing budget shortfall and the need to realign academic programs to

Eight HBCUs Receive $1.7 Million in Federal Library and Museum Grants

By Alyssa Brown The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $1,725,261 in discretionary grants to eight historically Black colleges and universities and one HBCU alliance in fiscal year 2025, funding projects ranging from archive preservation to disaster preparedness at institutions across the South. The grants, announced by IMLS Acting Director Keith Sonderling, will support digitization efforts, climate-controlled storage, and collections management at institutions including Jackson State University, Alabama State University, Bishop State Community College, and Southern University at Shreveport. “President Trump’s commitment to support our nation’s HBCUs has been lived out through these grants,” Sonderling said in a statement,

Morgan State University Named a National Treasure

Morgan State University National Treasure designation is officially in place after the university was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, elevating Morgan’s historic Baltimore campus into a select portfolio of culturally significant sites across the country. The Morgan State University National Treasure recognition matters because it is tied to a long term preservation plan that protects historic campus buildings while supporting smart, future focused growth. Details were shared in the university’s official announcement, which outlines how the partnership is designed to steward Morgan’s historic structures as the institution continues expanding. The Morgan State University National Treasure designation spotlights the university’s built

FVSU and Bridgestone Forge New Partnership to Advance Rubber Plant Research and Strengthen Rural Prosperity in Peach County

By Britney Smith Fort Valley State University has expanded its leadership in agricultural innovation with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the university and Bridgestone, a global leader in tire and rubber production. This strategic partnership formalizes a collaborative effort to advance rubber plant research at FVSU: an emerging field with the potential to transform agricultural practices, diversify crop production, and stimulate economic growth across Middle Georgia. As Georgia’s only 1890 land‑grant institution, FVSU continues to build partnerships that align academic excellence with community impact. The agreement with Bridgestone reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and

GLAAD Continues Generation Z & HIV HBCU Tour with Alabama State University Students

GLAAD brought the next stop of its Generation Z & HIV: An HBCU Tour to Alabama State University (ASU) on February 5, hosting a powerful day of conversations and community engagement aimed at increasing HIV awareness among students. Building on the inaugural tour stop at Jackson State University, this event united students, local leaders, health advocates, and national partners to center Gen Z voices and meet young people where they are in the fight against HIV The Generation Z & HIV HBCU tour is designed to bridge gaps in awareness and access for young Black students across the South. Research guiding this initiative shows that while Generation

The first-in-the-nation history of Ohio’s HBCU radio station

The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. The WYSO effort safeguards at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities. In recognition of Black History Month, their series Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories features excerpts from the project’s growing collection of oral history interviews, focusing on WCSU, an Ohio Newsroom member station at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. This week we meet Charles Fox, General Manager of WCSU, who was interviewed by the HBCU Radio Preservation Project’s 2025 Fellow Olivia Green in August of 2025. Central State

Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis guides Benedict College through often rough terrain

COLUMBIA — It’s a tense time for higher education in the United States, but that’s nothing new for Roslyn Clark Artis. Benedict College’s president is used to turmoil. She took over the historically Black school in 2017, as it was facing financial strain that drew sanctions from its accreditors. By the time her administration had repaired that situation — with program cuts and staffing changes that made her far from the most popular person on campus — the calendar had flipped to 2020. That year’s onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a new crisis, as Artis worked to keep her

Coahoma Community College Receives Scholarship Donation at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. State Cluster Event

Coahoma Community College is proud to announce that it was selected as one of Mississippi’s seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to receive a $2,500 scholarship donation from the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during the organization’s recent State Cluster held in Jackson, Mississippi. The seven Mississippi HBCUs recognized during the event included: Coahoma Community College Hinds Community College – Utica Campus Alcorn State University Jackson State University Mississippi Valley State University Rust College Tougaloo College Representing Coahoma Community College at the event was Dr. Larry Webster, Dean of Career and Technical Education, who proudly accepted the

FAMU Alleges DEI Policies Impacted Black Studies Degree At HBCU

As Florida A&M University seeks to align its curriculum with state standards, the HBCU has consolidated one major degree program, which has alarmed many in its community. The Board of Trustees at FAMU approved a measure to consolidate seven degree programs, including one that merges African American (Black) studies. The Tallahassee Democrat reported that the move aims to help FAMU meet performance standards required by the state. However, naysayers found multiple issues with the degree changes, calling out the measure as a way to appease anti-DEI officials in Florida. They unanimously approved the measure during an on-campus meeting on Feb. 12, and the lack

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