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Fresno Unified Expands HBCU Step-Up Dual Enrollment Program

The Fresno Unified School District is expanding its dual enrollment option for students. A second university has been added to the HBCU Step-Up Program. Since 2022, the program has provided a pathway for students to earn up to 43 high school credits and 13 transferable credits through Benedict College. Now, the district is adding a second HBCU partner: Fort Valley State University in Georgia. HBCU Step-Up Dual Enrollment manager Gloria Ponce-Rodriguez says it was important that Fresno students had access to these kinds of colleges. “HBCUs are not present in the West Coast, and so we want to make sure

Tampa Bay HBCU Classic Canceled, B-CU Moves Game Home

The Tampa Bay Classic was set to bring HBCU football to an NFL stadium. Instead, anticipated Tampa Bay Football Classic will not take place as originally announced, sparking frustration and disappointment across the fan base and the HBCU world. News of the cancellation first surfaced in a release from the Bethune-Cookman University Department of Athletics, and quickly spread through social media, where alumni and supporters expressed confusion, anger, and disbelief. Bethune-Cookman University Director of Athletics Reggie Theus said the decision ultimately came down to protecting the integrity of the program and its supporters. HBCU AD’s work together to find fix With

Beverly Daniel Tatum on Trump, DEI, and Higher Ed’s Future

When Beverly Daniel Tatum told a friend that she was writing a book about higher education, he replied: “I think being a college president has to be the hardest job in America.” Indeed, the academic year 2023-24 was an “annus horribilis for college presidents”, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. And that was before Donald Trump returned to the White House and sought to bend them to his will. Over the past seven months the US president targeted elite universities, accusing them of fostering antisemitism, liberal bias and un-American diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His administration has frozen billions of dollars in federal research funding

N.C. A&T to Host 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference

Written By Lexx Thornton North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference, a premier event exploring the transformative impact of AI across disciplines, industries and communities.  The event will be Thursday, Sept. 25, and Friday, Sept. 26, at Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.  With the theme “Exponential Intelligence: Advancing AI Beyond Boundaries and Disciplines,” the conference features a keynote address by Nolan Gasser, Ph.D., a renowned music-tech pioneer and global thought leader in AI, creativity and innovation.  Gasser is best known as the co-creator of Pandora Radio and the architect of the

CCES Apologizes for Comment Toward South Carolina State

HBCU South Carolina State University (SCSU) was issued an apology for a “disrespectful comment” made during a football game after a South Carolina high school. The remark, directed at SCSU, came from a public address announcer at Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) during its matchup with Riverside on Friday night. Although officials did not release the exact words used, the school confirmed that the announcer has been removed from all future events. The comment struck a nerve, as it occurred just one day before SCSU’s football team traveled to Columbia to face the University of South Carolina. “While the announcer apologized

Miles Band Walkout Overshadows Edward Waters’ 46-14 Win

 A tense matchup between two Division II HBCU programs, Edward Waters University and Miles College, on Saturday took an unexpected turn when the Miles College Purple Marching Machine abruptly exited Nathaniel Glover Community Stadium early in the third quarter. The football game itself was never in doubt—Edward Waters cruised to a 46-14 victory in the SIAC contest—but the spotlight quickly shifted to the bands. From the opening quarter, the Purple Marching Machine made its presence felt, entering the visitor’s side with nearly 300 members including musicians, dancers, and flag bearers. Their size and sound gave them a dominant voice in the

Simmons College of Kentucky Launches HBCU Week in Louisville

A number of community leaders gathered Monday morning at Simmons College of Kentucky to celebrate the start of HBCU Week. Simmons is recognized as the city of Louisville’s only HBCU. HBCU week is celebrated across the country as Historically Black Colleges and Universities recognize the impact they have made in their communities. Those in attendance heard from students about the importance of HBCUs and the impact Simmons has made in their lives. Mayor Craig Greenberg also spoke on the importance of having an HBCU in the city of Louisville. “They are also great for economic development. They are great for

HBCU Alumni Unite in Columbus for Celebration Weekend

Written By Lexx Thornton HBCU alumni from across the nation have descended upon Columbus for a weekend celebration that blends community spirit with college football fervor. The event, reminiscent of a homecoming, began with a warm welcome and a display of school pride.  Dozens of graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities gathered Friday night, sharing traditions, laughter, and stories. The weekend is not solely about the game; it is also about honoring legacy.  Brian Winston of 100 Black Men of Columbus, Ohio, said, “It feels great because we love our Buckeyes and we love our HBCUs. So to have

Boston Explores Bringing HBCU Satellite Campus to City

Boston’s higher education landscape is world-renowned. What it doesn’t have, City Councilor Brian Worrell argues, is an HBCU. The solution? Deliver that blend of culture and academic excellence to the community by bringing the satellite campus of a historically Black college or university to the city. Worrell, who represents the city’s District 4, and the City Council’s Education Committee held a hearing to collect community input on the proposal, Aug. 26. “This is the mecca of education,” Worrell said in an interview. “Establishing an HBCU presence in the mecca of education, I think, is something that is definitely long overdue.” It’s an

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