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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Announces New Grant Opportunity for HBCUs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently announced the availability of $10 million in funding to support housing and community development research projects at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges and universities, and Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian-serving institutions. “These research opportunities will ensure that we are supporting inclusive communities for all. HUD must work to uplift and support those people who have been historically disadvantaged and left behind,” said Adrianne Todman, HUD Agency Head. “One way we do this is by supporting minority-serving institutions in their vital research on housing and related topics. These

Jacqueline Allen Trimble, English Professor at HBCU, to Serve as New Poet Laureate for State of Alabama

By Javacia Harris Bower | Alabama News Center This month, Jacqueline Allen Trimble – an award-winning poet and professor of English and chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures at Alabama State University – will be commissioned by Gov. Kay Ivey as the new poet laureate for the state of Alabama. Trimble was selected for the role by the Alabama Writers’ Cooperative in September. “Your job is to support, promote, and encourage, the poets of the State of Alabama,” Trimble said, explaining the core of her duties in the new role, which will span four years. “I think that Alabama has some of the most brilliant poets writing

Dr. Marvalene Hughes, Pioneering HBCU Leader Who Rebuilt Dillard After Hurricane Katrina, Dies

Dr. Marvalene Hughes, who became the first woman president of Dillard University and led the historic New Orleans HBCU through one of the most devastating natural disasters in American higher education history, died. Hughes’ presidency, which began July 1, 2005, was immediately tested when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast barely one month into her tenure. The catastrophic storm would define her legacy as a leader of uncommon resilience and determination. As Katrina approached and mandatory evacuation orders were issued, Hughes acted decisively to ensure student safety, arranging transportation to Shreveport. The storm left Dillard’s 55-acre campus with more than

A Major Financial Turnaround at Tennessee State University

Despite historic underfunding from the state of Tennessee and recent challenges with leadership turnover and student enrollment, Tennessee State University has made major improvements to its fiscal stability. In the fall 2024 semester, total enrollment at Tennessee State University dropped by some 23 percent. That same semester, administrators told the HBCU’s board of trustees that the university was headed towards a $46 million deficit by the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. Shortly after, then-interim president Ronald Johnson abruptly resigned from his position. Following Dr. Johnson’s exit, the university’s board of trustees appointed Dwayne Tucker to serve as interim president. Six months later, Tennessee State University worked with

National Action Network, Alpha Phi Alpha Launch HBCU Leadership Initiative

By Jamal Watson The National Action Network and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., announced a partnership over the weekend aimed at mobilizing young Black leaders on college campuses through a national tour and civic engagement campaign that will begin this week at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. The collaboration includes a $50,000 sponsorship from the fraternity to support nationwide organizing efforts, with its centerpiece being the Ascend HBCU Tour. “This partnership represents a shared commitment to leadership, service, and collective action,” said civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton, in announcing the agreement with the nation’s first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for

Martin University, The Only Black College In Indiana, To Shut Down Over ‘Financial Challenges’

The school’s board of trustees decided to permanently shut down over substantial financial issues. Martin University, Indiana’s only Black college, will close its doors after almost 50 years due to financial issues. Throughout its decades of service, Martin University had struggled with accreditation issues stemming from its financial challenges. Although it regained its accreditation to continue teaching young Black scholars, the university’s Board of Trustees voted to shut down amid a recommendation from the Higher Learning Commission, as reported by the EDU Ledger. The school was founded in 1977 by a Black priest, Father Boniface Hardin, to help underserved students across Indianapolis gain access

Atlanta HBCU president says he has been ‘terminated’

The president of Morris Brown College in Atlanta says he’s been fired. Dr. Kevin E. James made the announcement in a social media post, saying the school’s board of trustees terminated his service without providing specific cause or explanation. He calls it “deeply concerning”. James says many HBCU’s have struggled with board over-reach and notes that Morris Brown College is approaching its accreditation reaffirmation review in a few weeks. “I dedicated myself fully to the restoration and resurgence of Morris Brown College, and I stand firmly behind the progress we achieved together. While I am deeply disappointed by the Board’s

HBCUs honor fall graduates with messages of resilience, legacy and community

By Kendra Bryant Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) celebrated their fall 2025 graduates at December commencements. Graduates attended Morgan State University, Bowie State University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Jayla Hill transferred from Frostburg State University after experiencing microaggressions on her softball team. She is now a fall 2025 sports management graduate with a concentration in general business from Bowie State University. Hill plans to continue working for the Washington Commanders and eventually create her own training facility featuring softball lessons. Photo Credit: Jayla Hill “This degree that you’ve received is not simply to be a blessing

Leaders, Visionaries, and Scholars Unite At Wiley University To Reimagine The Liberal Arts Tradition And Its Pathways to Graduation

By Lexx Thornton Various University Presidents will visit with Wiley University to engage in a two-day campus visit and dialogue centered on The Transformative Power of Liberal Arts Education.The event, taking place November 6–7, 2025, will include a fireside chat, a series of strategic conversations that underscores the importance of collaboration among private, liberal arts HBCUs, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase the pathway for students attending participating institutions to the Wiley University graduate programs.  The gathering will bring together leaders from Clinton College, Bennett College, Shorter College, Morris Brown College, and Paine College for thoughtful discussion and

HBCU names 29-year-old Director of Athletics

Lane College is making a statement about the future of leadership in HBCU athletics with a bold, youth-driven hire. The Division II HBCU announced that alumnus Jeremy Patterson will return home as Director of Athletics, effective February 1, 2026. He becomes one of the youngest athletic directors in the NCAA landscape. Patterson will not turn 30 until Nov. 2026, a milestone that underscores Lane’s willingness to embrace millennial leadership at a pivotal time. The move signals an HBCU going young by choice, not necessity. In an era where many HBCU athletic departments face enrollment pressure, fundraising demands, and increased competition, Lane appears

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