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TSU Launches SMART AI for ALL Center to Lead HBCU Innovation

Written By Lexx Thornton Tennessee State University (TSU) has announced an ambitious new initiative aimed at bridging the gap in artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and access across its diverse community. The SMART AI for ALL Applied Research Center is set to empower students, faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders, and parents of students by fostering AI literacy and access to open educational AI tools. The center’s mission focuses on improving teaching, learning, research, productivity, innovation, and workforce preparation, making TSU a trailblazer in the AI revolution within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  The initiative acknowledges the growing importance of AI

Soul Symphony Weekend Debuts with Fashion, Polo & Music

Written By Lexx Thornton The Miguel Wilson Collection and the Ride to the Olympics Foundation are hosting the inaugural Soul Symphony Weekend from Friday, September 19, to Sunday, September 21. This reimagined version of the annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is sponsored by Bentley Atlanta and will feature a golf outing, a black-tie orchestra experience, musical performances, a fashion show, and polo matches.  The three-day weekend will also feature polo matches with two historic teams: the Morehouse Polo Club, the first HBCU polo team, and the Atlanta’s BEST Academy Polo Team, the first all-Black high school polo team. Both

Trump Admin Boosts HBCU, Charter & Civics Education Funding

A change in federal funding administered through the U.S. Department of Education has been approved under the Trump Administration, essentially equating to one-time additional funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation. The change also includes some additional funds for charter schools and funding to support American history and civics programs. Mississippi’s public HBCUs include Jackson State University, Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University. “Mississippi’s historically Black colleges and universities play a critical role in educating young people from around the state and beyond and are helping to lead the way in research and emerging

NC HBCUs Drive Record Enrollment Growth in UNC System

North Carolina’s Historically Black Universities saw some of the highest enrollment growth in the state, new data shows. The University of North Carolina System as a whole reported record enrollment this fall, surpassing a 250,000 students for the first time. Some of the largest percentage increases were seen in the system’s HBCUs including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The school saw a 6.7% jump, with nearly 1,000 more students than last fall. N.C. A&T’s census report shows growth in several demographics, including in-state, international and graduate students. Winston-Salem State University’s numbers also went up by 4%. In a

P&G Partners with HBCU GO to Present 2025 Football Classics

The Allen Media Group free-streaming digital sports platform HBCU GO – the leading media provider for the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – is pleased to announce a new partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) as the presenting sponsor of select 2025 HBCU football Classics. This season, P&G will extend its HBCYOU program by serving as the title sponsor of multiple marquee HBCU Classic matchups, uniting fans, students, and alumni around the tradition and culture of Black college football. The partnership includes onsite activations at select games —ranging from an experiential branded space to street teams offering product sampling — creating opportunities for fans to connect directly with

Huston-Tillotson Receives Historic $150M Moody Foundation Gift

Courtesy of Huston- Tillotson University Huston-Tillotson received what it called a “transformative” $150 million grant from the Moody Foundation — the largest single donation ever made to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. The university announced the grant funding at its annual President’s Fall Opening Convocation on Thursday, marking “a bold new chapter” in the university’s 150-year legacy. “This gift is a testament to faith, prayer, and the genuine belief in the goodness of others,” said Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University. “I am forever grateful to the Moody Foundation trustees

Virginia Union names Dr. Pinkard Presidential Fellow at HBCU Center

Virginia Union University (VUU) is pleased to announce that Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard has been appointed as a Presidential Fellow in its Center for the Study of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). A distinguished leader in higher education, Dr. Pinkard brings more than four decades of experience, marked by scholarship, institutional leadership, and a lifelong commitment to the historic missions and modern-day legacies of HBCUs. “Dr. Pinkard’s life work is a blueprint for purpose-driven success. His entrepreneurial leadership and unwavering commitment to opening doors for others align powerfully with Virginia Union University’s mission to develop scholars and leaders who

Southern University professor suspended over Charlie Kirk post

A Southern University law professor has been suspended after a controversial social media post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparked backlash nationwide. The incident has reignited debates over free speech, professionalism in higher education, and the limits of online expression for faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Post That Sparked the Suspension The professor, Kelly Carmena, reportedly made the comments on her personal social media account shortly after Kirk was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. In her post, Carmena stated: “I will 1000% wish death on people like him. He is the epitome of evil, and I

UNCF urges federal help after new threats to HBCUs

by April Ryan In the wake of the credible threats against nine HBCUs on Thursday, the UNCF “condemns threats against HBCUs” and renews calls for federal government support to protect those historic majority Black schools. Threatening calls and emails over bombs and shootings were the concern on Thursday. One school found a suspicious person with a gun on campus. It is unknown if that person is linked to potential danger. The United Negro College Fund, which represents private HBCUs, is requesting the FBI, Congress, and FEMA to help secure the schools. “HBCUs are being targeted at a rate higher than

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