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Spelman College Ranked #1 HBCU for 19th Straight Year

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College has once again made history, claiming the #1 spot among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. This remarkable achievement marks the 19th consecutive year Spelman has earned this top honor—a testament to its enduring commitment to academic excellence, student empowerment, and leadership across generations. Interim President Roz Brewer, C’84, captured the school’s pride, stating, “Being recognized as the nation’s top HBCU for the 19th consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a reflection of our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership development and the empowerment

FuelAL Expands HBCU Innovation Internship Across Alabama

The future of Alabama’s workforce is taking shape well beyond the classroom and the boardroom. Thanks to FuelAL’s HBCU Innovation Internship, students from across Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are landing paid opportunities that help shape the future of our state’s economy. What began as a pilot program has now doubled in size, with more students, more employers and more opportunities for everyone involved. Read on to learn more, including the deadline to apply for the Spring 2026 co-hort. About the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Launched in 2023 by the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), the 12-week paid internship program

Prairie View A&M Launches Student Sickle Cell Support Program

Prairie View A&M University is breaking new ground with the launch of the Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project, a pilot program designed to provide critical health resources and support for students living with sickle cell disease (SCD). The initiative officially began on September 17, 2025, and is already being recognized as a potential model for universities nationwide. Through the program, students identified by Prairie View’s Owens Franklin Health Center will gain direct access to specialized medical care and community-based resources. Partnerships include Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, UT Houston, and the Sickle Cell Association of Texas’s Marc Thomas Foundation in Austin.

Virginia Union Rises to #43 in 2026 Best HBCU Rankings

Courtesy of Virginia Union University At the heart of the Commonwealth—in the capital city of Richmond—a story of strength, vision, and unshakable faith continues to unfold. In just five years, Virginia Union University (VUU) has become a model of transformation in higher education, and this year that momentum is reflected in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, where VUU rises to #43 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—up from #47 last year and firmly within the nation’s Top 50 HBCUs. “Remaining in the Top 50—and moving higher—is a testament to the relentless commitment of our

Nike Unveils Air Max ’95 Collection Honoring HBCU Pride

Written By Lexx Thornton Right as homecoming season gets underway, Nike is paying tribute to HBCU culture with the release of its Air Max ’95 sneakers.  The sneakers come in a variety of colorways that pay homage to four HBCUs: Spelman College, Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, and Norfolk State University. As part of its Holiday 2025 collection, each shoe features its own unique design and colors inspired by the illustrious schools.  According to HBCU Gameday, Nike took the school pride up a notch by including each HBCU’s logos and mascots throughout the Air Max ’95 design. The tongue of

UDC Climbs to #18 in 2026 U.S. News Best HBCU Rankings

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) has once again risen in the national rankings of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), earning the #18 spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 list, up from #23 last year. UDC also ranked #8 among public HBCUs, reflecting continued momentum for the District’s only public university and the nation’s only exclusively urban land-grant institution. “This ranking reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire Firebird family,” said UDC President Maurice D. Edington. “We are delivering on the promise of providing a high-quality, affordable education that

Trump Administration Injects $495M Into HBCUs, Tribal Colleges

The recent announcement by the Trump administration of a surprise injection of $495 million into the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal universities should be viewed as exactly what it is: an investment into institutions. HBCUs and tribal universities serve some of the most economically depressed and underserved communities in our nation. That has long been the mission of HBCUs, such as Alabama State University (ASU). It was founded to provide disenfranchised Black Alabamians with a college education that the state had long denied them, and it has excelled at that mission for more than 158 years.

PVAMU Alum Pamela Goynes-Brown Becomes Nevada’s First Black Mayor

Written by Lexx Thornton Prairie View A&M University alumna Pamela Goynes-Brown ’84 has made history as Nevada’s first Black mayor. She officially took office for the City of North Las Vegas.  Goynes-Brown, a longtime resident of North Las Vegas and longtime educator turned public servant, has lived in the city since 1964. She worked for the Clark County School District for 35 years before serving as the first female African American councilwoman of North Las Vegas’ Ward 2. She was also the first female African American mayor pro-tempore, having served in that role twice.  “A second-generation North Las Vegas former

MacKenzie Scott Donates $70M to UNCF to Support HBCUs

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, as the nation’s largest private provider of scholarships to minority students works to raise $1 billion to strengthen all 37 of its historically Black colleges and universities. The gift is one of Scott’s largest single donations ever and among the first to be publicly disclosed in 2025. Famously private, Scott only discusses her donations through her website and does not confirm them until after the recipients do. “This extraordinary gift is a powerful vote of confidence in HBCUs and in the work of UNCF,” the nonprofit’s President and CEO Dr. Michael

Fixins Soul Kitchen & PLC Redefine Detroit Workwear Style

The partnerships allows Fixins Soul Kitchen employees to receive new uniforms every quarter. Fixins Soul Kitchen, a downtown Detroit restaurant founded by former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson, has announced a partnership with Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC). The HBCU partnership will allow Fixins employees to receive new uniforms quarterly. Each uniform will be crafted by a different student designer attending PLC. The first uniforms, designed by PLC student Jordan Dixon, carry two distinct themes. One features local music legend J Dilla, who represents Detroit’s east side. Other uniforms were designed to honor the west side. “It’s honestly astonishing to be

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