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PVAMU Graduate Earns DBA, Champions Small Business Growth

Written By Lexx Thornton Dr. LaKisha Atkins was drawn to Prairie View A&M University for its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, hailed as “the only one of its kind” in the Gulf Coast region. She was seeking more than just a credential. She wanted to experience the spirit of a Historically Black College and University, and PVAMU’s standout program sealed the decision.   “I chose PV for my doctorate because I really wanted to have an HBCU experience, and when I found out they were the first HBCU to offer this new program, it felt like the perfect fit,” she

HBCU AWARE FEST to Tackle Student Debt Crisis in Atlanta

In a groundbreaking alliance that unites the power of music, the promise of education, and the pulse of Black culture, Student Freedom Initiative is proud to announce a bold new partnership with Live Nation Urban aimed at addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing Black America: the student loan debt crisis. The movement ignites in the City of Atlanta under the leadership of Mayor Andre Dickens. In the Spring of 2026, Atlanta will serve as the host of HBCU AWARE FEST – a nationwide call to action driven by music, culture, and education. Together, Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative will

Entergy Awards $15K Tech Scholarships to Jackson State Students

Entergy Mississippi is proud to announce three Jackson State University students have been awarded Entergy’s Power Your Future Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions across the company’s four-state service area. This initiative is part of Entergy’s commitment to creating opportunity, enhancing workforce development and fostering educational success and career development across Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas. The scholarship recipients attending Jackson State University are Makena Bailey, Makenzie Blackwell and Rita Osi. They join 19 other recipients, who will be attending Dillard University, Philander

Albany State Sees 5% Summer 2025 Enrollment Growth

Written By Lexx Thornton Albany State University (ASU) is proud to announce an increase in enrollment for Summer 2025, reflecting continued progress in student access and success.   ASU’s total summer enrollment reached 3,604 students, a 5.34% increase from 3,421 in Summer 2024. This growth includes notable gains in both undergraduate and graduate populations and highlights the university’s ongoing commitment to serving a diverse and growing student body.   Graduate enrollment saw the most significant growth, increasing 12.44% from 386 students in Summer 2024 to 434 in Summer 2025. Enrollment by gender also reflected a positive trend, with female enrollment increasing by

Youngest GA Farmer Wins Full-Ride to SC State University

Kendall Rae Johnson, a 10-year-old from Atlanta and Georgia’s youngest certified farmer, has received a full scholarship to South Carolina State University (SC State)—one of the nation’s top HBCUs. This milestone honors both her extraordinary journey in agriculture and the strong support HBCUs continue to offer young Black leaders. A Life-Changing HBCU Campus Visit Kendall Rae was touring 1890 land-grant HBCUs with her family when they visited South Carolina State in Orangeburg, SC. While exploring the school’s 300-acre Research & Demonstration Farm, she was invited to meet SC State President Alexander Conyers. In a surprise moment, he offered her the 1890 Agriculture

HBCUs Battle Broadband Gaps to Bridge Digital Divide

In 2000, when Muhsinah Morris transitioned from her undergraduate education at Clark Atlanta University to grad school at Emory University, she noticed a big shift. At Clark Atlanta, a historically Black college (HBCU), Morris, a chemistry student, handwrote chemical orders and physically pushed paperwork through the procurement process to get what she needed. At Emory, which is not historically Black, the process was fully digital. As a biochemistry grad student, she could walk to an on-site chemical store, provide her lab number and get materials. “It was like I went from what I thought was the year 2000 into the

Marva Johnson Begins as FAMU President Amid Debate

Marva Johnson has officially started her tenure as president of Florida A&M University. The polarizing leader shared a message of unity with the FAMU community in her first virtual message as president. Johnson spoke about having an “open mind” during the HBCU’s summer commencement ceremony Aug. 1. She began her speech by recognizing the latest cohort of graduates from FAMU, while calling her presidency a “sacred obligation.” The corporate lobbyist then stated how she had heard the impassioned takes regarding the institution’s future. “My presidency is not simply a new chapter in leadership. It is a sacred obligation,” began Johnson. “To

HBCUs Must Build Owners, Not Just Produce Graduates

At a time when Black students are graduating in record numbers but owning less than ever, we must confront a hard truth: our educational institutions have lost their mission—and Black America is paying the price. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were never designed just to hand out degrees. They were created to train builders—men and women who could construct the economic, spiritual, and institutional backbone of a free Black society. They existed because white America locked us out of its systems—so we built our own. But somewhere along the way, the mission shifted. And with that drift, we began

Legacy History Pride: Fashion with HBCU Purpose

For Tahir Murray, founder and CEO of clothing brand Legacy History Pride, success isn’t just defined by dollar signs; it’s about the impact. The Howard University Alum and entrepreneur is leading a cultural movement through fashion, building a brand that celebrates the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while reimagining what it means to wear its pride on your chest. Growing up watching his grandfather, who came from Trinidad and Tobago in search of the American Dream, Murray says. “He was a shoe cobbler and opened a shoe repair store that later became a sneaker shop. My dad worked

Drake State Wins $1.5M Grant for Workforce Training

Written By Lexx Thornton Drake State Community and Technical College has been awarded a more than $1.5 million grant as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges training grants.  Drake State is the first institution in Alabama to receive the grant, emphasizing the college’s position as a leader in workforce development and innovation in the State.   “This grant underscores Drake State’s leadership in delivering cutting-edge training programs that transform lives and strengthen the North Alabama region,” said Dr. Patricia Sims, president of Drake State. “With this funding, we will expand our impact, preparing more

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