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HBCU could soon have federal funding restored after 105 years

HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University could regain a piece of its history — and unlock new federal research support — if Virginia lawmakers approve a bill aimed at restoring the HBCU’s land-grant status after more than a century. Senate Bill 274, introduced by Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton), would recognize and restore Hampton University as both an 1862 and 1890 land-grant institution in Virginia. Supporters say the change would reconnect Hampton to the national land-grant system and expand access to federal programs tied to agriculture, engineering and other applied sciences. The measure also calls for a dedicated state fund to support the restoration.

North Carolina HBCU on the road to regaining accreditation

Barber-Scotia College is charting a hopeful path forward after securing a major legal victory that has reignited momentum for the historic HBCU’s revival. The Concord, North Carolina institution recently won a long-running tax dispute dating back to 2023, clearing a significant financial hurdle as it works toward regaining accreditation—nearly two decades after it was revoked in 2004. College leaders say the ruling marks a critical turning point, strengthening ongoing efforts to restore Barber-Scotia’s academic standing, stabilize operations, and reaffirm its legacy of educating generations of Black students and leaders. In a ruling made by the North Carolina Tax Commission, it was

UNCF Releases Report on Shifting Educational Landscape and HBCU Leadership Stability

Four strategic areas of focus identified to strengthen leadership and effectiveness at HBCUs Washington, DC, UNCF today released a report examining presidential tenure at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), a critical topic in the shifting educational landscape. The report, Stable Leadership: The Foundation of HBCU Success, from UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB), explores why presidential tenure at HBCUs is far more than a staff concern—it is central for institutional resilience, transformation and growth. The report concludes that if HBCUs are to sustain their mission, they must also sustain their leaders. According to the American Council on Education’s 2023 American College

Morris Brown president facing serious accusations as he returns

Kevin James is again at the center of a fast-moving and increasingly complex leadership saga after new allegations surfaced following his reported reinstatement as president. New Allegations Emerge After Reinstatement Just over a week after being fired, Kevin James has been reinstated as president of Morris Brown College. However, Channel 2 Action News reports it has obtained multiple internal documents containing allegations of sexual harassment, abuse, intimidation, and threats involving James. The allegations were detailed in grievances filed by at least four Morris Brown staff members. According to the report, James has not responded to questions from Channel 2 since his termination last week. The

Spelman Chief Enrollment Officer Ingrid Hayes on What HBCUs and Women’s Schools Offer

U.S. News: What benefits do students get from attending an HBCU that’s also an all-women’s college? Hayes: Spelman occupies a unique position in American higher education. As a liberal arts college that is also an HBCU and a women’s college, we offer an educational experience grounded in academic excellence, cultural understanding and respect for the histories and contributions of the African diaspora. Our environment recognizes the complexity of identity and lived experience as integral to learning, leadership and personal growth. Spelman is intentionally designed to be a supportive and affirming space where students are encouraged to engage fully as themselves, feel

Martin University, Indiana’s lone predominantly Black college, to shut down after nearly 50 years

A historically Black institution that has served underserved communities of Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly five decades is closing its doors. According to the EDU Ledger, Martin University, which had its accreditation stripped and later restored, will cease operations after a Board of Trustees vote due to what the school deemed “financial challenges.” The move comes days after the Higher Learning Commission recommended closing on Dec. 23, and the school had voluntarily resigned its accreditation. Founded in 1977 by Reverend Father Boniface Hardin and Sister Jane Schilling, the school was established to help low-income and disenfranchised residents obtain higher education. According to its website,

HBCU Attacks Continue Misinformation About America’s Top Talent Producing Institutions

By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel There is a dangerous misinformation campaign about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The false narrative that HBCUs are somehow fragile, dependent on foreign students, or lesser-tier institutions was most recently pushed when Donald Trump suggested HBCUs would go out of business without students from China. Like most of what Trump says, his take on HBCUs is false. International students are not the financial backbone of HBCUs and foreign students make up a very small fraction of the typical HBCU population. While Trump’s HBCU claims are easily disproved, the need to articulate who and what

Emergency alert lifted at Morris Brown College as police investigate threats toward HBCUs

Operations at Atlanta’s Morris Brown College are back to normal after officials say a threatening email led to an emergency alert and police presence on campus. On social media on Thursday morning, the Atlanta college posted a message, telling students not to come to campus and to check their email and text messages. In the message sent to students obtained by CBS News Atlanta, the school said that it had received “notification of a potential threat to campus.” “Out of an abundance of caution, all students and employees should not report to classes until further notice,” the message reads. A

HBCU gets win with North Carolina Property Tax Commission

By Stephen J. Gaither Concord, NC -based HBCU Barber-Scotia is showing fresh signs of traction in its rebuild after a ruling from The North Carolina Property Tax Commission. Barber-Scotia said the North Carolina Property Tax Commission issued a final decision affirming the school’s eligibility for an educational property-tax exemption on multiple campus parcels used for educational purposes. The college said the exemption applies to the 2023 tax year and covers property on its historic Concord campus. “This decision is an important affirmation of Barber-Scotia College’s mission, purpose, and future,” President Chris V. Rey said in the release. The college said

The Powerhouse HBCU President Shaping the Future of Excellence

David Kwabena Wilson, Ed.D., is president of Morgan State University—Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University. Since 2010, his tenure as a university administrator has not only been transformative, but he has emerged as a leader among college presidents, as well as an advocate for HBCUs and the role they play in serving the needs of their community, state, and nation. As America reckons with educational equity, talent pipeline development, and institutional transformation, Morgan State—under Dr. David Wilson—is already offering answers. In a no-holds-barred conversation on leadership, legacy, and the future, two of the nation’s most respected voices in science and equity—Tyrone D. Taborn and Dr. Victor

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