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Miami-Dade names streets after Divine Nine fraternities, sororities

Written By Lexx Thornton Streets in Miami-Dade County are getting new names, and it’s all to honor a historic segment of American fraternity and sorority life. Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III has led the county’s efforts, becoming the first in the U.S. to name roads after each of the nine Black Greek-lettered organizations known collectively as the Divine Nine. These fraternities and sororities, said to have influenced America’s social and educational fabric, have now been indelibly etched onto the map of Miami Gardens.  These road designations are a way of celebrating the Divine Nine’s hand in the cultural pot, having

TSU Welcomes New Leaders to Drive Growth and Excellence

Tennessee State University (TSU) is ushering in a new era of leadership with the appointment of three new administrators in advancement, fundraising, and human resources. President Dwayne Tucker made the announcement on September 16, 2025, underscoring his vision for bold leadership and student-centered excellence. The move is part of a broader strategy to position TSU for growth, accountability, and continued impact as one of the nation’s leading HBCUs. A New Era of Leadership at TSU Since taking the helm, President Tucker has emphasized transformation, accountability, and expanding resources for both students and faculty. The addition of these new administrators represents a significant investment in the infrastructure of

Clark Atlanta Named 2025 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is proud to be named as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025. Each year, this initiative recognizes those HBCUs with exceptional engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program. Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader 2025 “At Clark Atlanta University, our engagement with the Fulbright Program underscores our commitment to preparing scholars for a globalized world,” said President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D. “This partnership enriches our academic community by providing invaluable opportunities for our students and faculty to engage in transformative educational experiences abroad. With the support of our dedicated

Georgia HBCUs to Receive $438M in Federal Funding Boost

Georgia’s historically Black colleges and universities are about to receive a sizable one-time investment from the federal government. After the U.S. Department of Education last week said it would cut funding to “racially discriminatory” grant programs at minority-serving institutions, on Monday the department announced some of those funds would be redirected to HBCUs across the country. In total, HBCUs nationally will get $438 million, according to the UNCF, previously known as the United Negro College Fund. The organization said it worked with President Donald Trump’s administration to help secure the funding. There are over 100 HBCUs in the U.S. It is not yet clear how

Dept. of Education Grants HBCUs $435M Boost for 2025

Written By Lexx Thornton This morning, the Department of Education redirected $435 million of previous discretionary funding to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).  When added to the existing appropriations approved by Congress for HBCUs, the total award now stands at $1.38 billion for fiscal year 2025, a 48% increase over the previous amount.  This funding is added to the following programs: the Strengthening HBCUs program, the Strengthening historically black graduate institutions program, and the HBCU master’s degree program. UNCF supports reprogramming the funding.  “This additional funding is nothing short of a godsend for HBCUs,” said Lodriguez V. Murray, UNCF’s

North Carolina A&T Sets Record With 15,275 Students

By Mary Spiller North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has surpassed 15,000 students this fall, marking the largest enrollment in its history and extending its reign as the nation’s biggest public historically Black university. The university reported a total of 15,275 students, nearly 1,000 more than last year, reflecting a 6.7% increase. It is the 12th straight year A&T has led all HBCUs in size and the fourth consecutive year it has been the largest such institution ever. “The 2025-26 student body reaffirms our commitment to the people of North Carolina, our national appeal and impact as an exponential,

New Documentary Exposes Chronic Underfunding of HBCUs

A new documentary in collaboration with U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams is taking a deeper look into the history of underfunded Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and the need to protect them. “Of all of the civil rights for which the world has struggled and fought for for 500 years, the right to learn is undoubtedly the most fundamental,” Adams, who represents North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, says in the opening of the trailer for “The Price of Excellence,” a new doc from The Century Foundation, a progressive think tank. HBCUs have been wholly underfunded for decades, according to in-depth

Grambling State Launches Vanguard Speaker Series and Award

Written by Lexx Thornton Across history, presidential speaker series and honorary awards have served as platforms to uplift truth, honor excellence, and engage communities in the pursuit of knowledge, culture, and justice. Grambling State University is stepping into that tradition with the launch of The Grambling Vanguard, a presidential initiative designed to showcase bold ideas, creativity, and courageous leadership.  The initiative introduces a campus speaker series that will bring artists, scholars, and practitioners from around the world to Grambling State each semester. Curated to inspire action and provide a cultural and intellectual environment where ideas become catalysts for change, the

Howard Welcomes Sean K. Campbell as Visiting Journalism Prof

Howard University’s Center for Journalism & Democracy is launching the second year of its visiting professor program with award-winning journalist Sean K. Campbell joining the faculty of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications. The Visiting Professorship is a centerpiece of the Center’s efforts to strengthen historically informed, investigative reporting at this nation’s historically Black colleges. This flagship program draws some of the nation’s most prominent investigative journalists into the classroom and matches similar programs at Ivy League schools in terms of pay, resources and benefits. The visiting professorship program strengthens faculty expertise in investigative journalism at HBCUs, giving students access to essential investigative tools.

Xavier, Dillard Students Voice Safety Concerns Amid HBCU Threats

As violent rhetoric builds across the country, college students are concerned about safety. At Xavier University, no threats were made to their HBCU campus, but some students are still worried. “We haven’t gotten shut down or kicked out yet, so just like seeing all the threats and seeing how people feel; it’s just a little concerning honestly,” Xavier freshman Kamryn Taylor said. No active threat for Southern University in Baton Rouge; security increased They say that while five HBCU campuses, including Southern University in Baton Rouge, have already seen threats; they worry their university might be next. “It’s also concerning

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