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HBCU to make history with flag atop South Carolina State House

For one day in January, a third flag will fly alongside the American and South Carolina flags atop the State House in Columbia. The honor will recognize South Carolina State University’s national football championship and mark a historic first for an HBCU in the state. Gov. Henry McMaster approved a request to raise a flag bearing the Bulldogs’ logo above the Capitol dome, state officials said. As a result, South Carolina State will become the first HBCU to receive that recognition at the State House. Officials will raise the flag on Jan. 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Afterward, they will present it to the football team

Largest HBCU, NCAT, adds huge acreage to its footprint

North Carolina A&T State University is expanding its University Farm to the largest footprint in its 124-year history, marking a significant milestone for NCAT and its long-standing land-grant mission. Through a series of recent land acquisitions, North Carolina A&T has added nearly 90 acres of adjacent property, increasing the farm’s size from 492 acres to nearly 581 acres. University officials say the expansion is especially notable given the dense urban environment surrounding the campus in Greensboro. Rare Opportunity for Growth in Greensboro “For the university to be able to expand with a land purchase, particularly farmland, in an urban area as densely populated as Greensboro is nothing

Albany State continues to rise despite changes

In 1994, the unthinkable happened on the campus of Albany State University. Tropical Storm Alberto unleashed torrential rain across Southwest Georgia, causing the Flint River to overflow and swallow much of the city. The “Artesian City,” as Albany is known, became a basin for floodwaters that rose beyond every imaginable boundary. Much of the Albany State campus was submerged. Today, a lone smokestack on campus marks how high the water reached. From nearly every vantage point, it becomes clear that where one now stands would once have been underwater. Scattered across campus are quiet reminders of the devastation left behind

Tuskegee University Names New Band Director, Reinforcing a Legacy of Musical Excellence

Tuskegee University has announced a new chapter for one of its most culturally significant programs as Tuskegee University names new band director, selecting Dr. Warren L. Williams to lead its renowned band program beginning in January 2026. The appointment places Dr. Williams at the helm of the Marching Crimson Pipers, Pep Band, Concert Band, and additional ensembles at Tuskegee University, reinforcing the institution’s long-standing commitment to musical excellence and student development at one of the nation’s most historic HBCUs. The decision follows a national search and reflects Tuskegee’s continued investment in programs that shape campus culture and elevate the university’s presence beyond

Tennessee State University’s Financial Turnaround

By: Levi Ismail   You’ll notice on the way to the president’s office a massive wall of photos paying tribute to past leaders of Tennessee State University (TSU).  Dwayne Tucker’s photo was placed at the very top just in the past few weeks, but what he’s done over the last year has transformed the university that was once on the brink of financial collapse.  The career businessman, known for turning around Fortune 500 companies, took on what many considered an impossible task when he assumed leadership of the beloved HBCU.  “I would say it’s the beginning of our transformational change at

HHS Launches Initiative to Expand Engagement With HBCUs

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an agency-wide initiative to expand engagement with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) following a presidential executive order establishing a White House initiative on the institutions. As part of the effort, the department introduced the Roy Wilkins Fellowship, a paid program for HBCU students interested in public service and health-related careers. “HBCUs have produced generations of doctors, scientists, and public health leaders who serve their communities with skill and purpose,” said Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We want to strengthen that legacy. HHS will work side by side with HBCU

Morris Brown College to restart marching band

Once silenced by adversity, the sound of tradition may soon return to Morris Brown College. After losing its accreditation in 2002—a setback that forced the historic Atlanta HBCU to disband its once-celebrated marching band—the college is now looking ahead with renewed hope. Having successfully regained its accreditation, Morris Brown is exploring the possibility of restarting its marching band, a program that was once regarded as one of the best among HBCU marching bands. For many, the first introduction to the Marching Wolverines came on the big screen in the cult-classic film Drumline, starring Nick Cannon. Others remember hearing that unmistakable Morris Brown sound echo through the

‘What a difference a year makes,’ says TSU president after HBCU’s stunning financial turnaround

You’ll notice on the way to the president’s office, a massive wall of photos paying tribute to past leaders of Tennessee State University (TSU). Dwayne Tucker’s photo was placed at the very top just in the past few weeks, but what he’s done over the last year has transformed the university that was once on the brink of financial collapse. The career businessman, known for turning around Fortune 500 companies, took on what many considered an impossible task when he assumed leadership of the beloved HBCU. “I would say it’s the beginning of our transformational change at Tennessee State University,”

Thurgood Marshall College Fund awards $145,000 grant to Cheyney University

Cheyney University has received a $145,000 grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to launch a summer bridge program aimed at preparing students for college success. The weeklong residential program will begin in summer 2026. It is designed to help incoming students build academic skills, foster connections with faculty and peers and ease their transition to college life. It will also include a cultural enrichment component tied to the HBCU Swingman Game on July 10, part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, showcasing top HBCU talent and celebrating HBCU culture in partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies. “This grant represents an

MacKenzie Scott’s gift is a chance to rewrite the future of Black higher education

By Antonio White Recent reports revealed that billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated approximately $740 million to 16 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), bringing her total support to an estimated $1.3 billion over five years. In a higher-education landscape defined by political hostility, chronic underfunding, and widening racial inequity, Scott’s gifts delivered something HBCUs rarely receive: unrestricted capital and trust — the freedom to make decisions on their own terms. That alone is revolutionary. Traditional philanthropy often arrives with strings attached: donor-directed programs, spending restrictions, and reporting requirements that can take up enormous staff time and administrative bandwidth — especially for institutions already

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