Campus News - Page 73

TSU Band Director Ousted Amid Costly Spending Controversy

Following the January dismissal of Reginald McDonald, former Tennessee State Aristocrat of Bands director, new reporting by The Tennesseean details excessive spending by McDonald on band activities, particularly on security services and lavish travel. McDonald, who had been the band director since 2015 and worked for Tennessee State for 24 years, was placed on paid administrative leave in January before his subsequent firing. While Tennessee State released a statement confirming McDonald’s administrative leave, it did not explicitly detail the reasons for the action. Records obtained by The Tennessean indicated that McDonald spent significant university funds on external security services for band trips in 2022

TSU Audit Sparks Political Clash Over Funding and Oversight

Adam Zuvanich/Houston Public Media Houston-area state Sen. Borris Miles, a Texas Southern University alumnus, said he was deeply concerned but not shocked when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted on social media an interim report by State Auditor Lisa Collier, alleging the school had mismanaged hundreds of millions of dollars. “I wasn’t overly surprised,” Miles said. “The legislative body here, the leadership here in Austin has for years been trying to put Texas Southern in a light to be taken over by another system.” Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered an investigation into Texas Southern, a historically Black university

Omega Psi Phi Celebrates 113 Years of Service and Legacy

Written By Lexx Thornton Today marks a monumental occasion in the history of collegiate Greek life, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (ΩΨΦ) proudly celebrates 113 years of commitment to its cardinal principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.   Founded on November 17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., Omega Psi Phi was the first international fraternal organization to be established at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The fraternity’s founding was not a casual endeavor; it was an act of profound vision, established by three undergraduate students—Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, and Frank Coleman—and

MacKenzie Scott Gives Major $50M+ Gifts to Five HBCUs

Five historically Black colleges and universities have recently announced gifts of $50 million or more in unrestricted funds from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Sott. Prairie View A&M University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Bowie State University, Norfolk State University and Winston-Salem State University are the latest HBCUs to benefit from Scott’s philanthropy—she has already donated to at least eight other institutions this year. On Friday, Prairie View and North Carolina A&T said they received $63 million each, the largest single gifts ever received in their histories, which follow previous gifts from Scott in 2020—$50 million to Prairie View and $45 million to N.C.

Reinvestment Fund Launches $1M Grants for 11 HBCU

Reinvestment Fund, a national Community Development Financial Institution, announced Wednesday that Paine College and 10 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities are among the first to benefit from a new grant program. According to Reinvestment Fund, it’s newly created HBCU Brilliance Initiative program will supply $40,000 in grants and up to $1 million in financing to each of the 11 institutions chosen, which, in addition to Paine, include: Bethune-Cookman University – Daytona Beach, Florida Coahoma Community College – Clarksdale, Mississippi Fort Valley State University – Fort Valley, Georgia Interdenominational Theological Center – Atlanta, Georgia Shorter College – North Little Rock, Arkansas Stillman College – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

N.C. A&T Dedicates Gina Loften Cyber Defense & AI Lab

Written By Lexx Thornton In recognition of her exceptional contributions to technology, innovation, and education, as well as her unwavering support of the College of Engineering at her alma mater, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named its new state-of-the-art cyber defense and artificial intelligence lab for Board of Trustees Chair Gina L. Loften ’90.  N.C. A&T’s Division of University Advancement hosted a special ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to dedicate the Gina L. Loften Cyber Defense & Artificial Intelligence Lab, which is located on the third floor of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation

ENVSN Fest Empowers Bowie State Women with Mentorship

The Student Center at Bowie State University buzzed with excitement as students and faculty gathered around the ENVSN Fest HBCU Tour pop-up shop. Partnering with Her Campus Bowie State, the ENVSN Foundation brought empowerment, mentorship, and a touch of beauty to campus life. When asked what inspired her to get involved with ENVSN, one member shared, “I really admired ENVSN’s mission of mentorship for women and the sense of community it fosters. The programming I saw has been incredibly inspiring, and I wanted to align myself with a group that creates such a positive impact.” That impact was evident throughout the day. ENVSN’s

From Prison to Professor: Dr. Stanley Andrisse’s Journey

Stanley Andrisse received his second chance after earning his Ph.D. in physiology from Saint Louis University. Stanley Andrisse is inspiring his students with his lectures and journey to the classroom. The HBCU professor had an untraditional pathway to academia. He overcame a stint in maximum-security prison to become a tenured faculty member at the Howard University College of Medicine. According to a 2022 profile on Howard’s The Dig, Andrisse was dealt an unfavorable hand as a Black male teenager in the Missouri prison system. With multiple felony drug convictions before he was 30 years old, many counted out his future. However, upon

Exploring Unique Career Paths for HBCU Graduates

Graduating from an HBCU is exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You might feel pressure to follow usual paths like business, teaching, or STEM jobs, but these days, you have a lot more ways to use your skills after graduation. You can look for jobs that fit what you’re good at and what you enjoy, even if they aren’t the typical options. Some dive into technology, learning by doing with software, IT, or digital projects. Some people take on leadership jobs in areas they haven’t tried before, but that are full of chances to grow. Success doesn’t

Café Mocha Celebrates 15 Years with Salute THEM Awards

Written By Lexx Thornton The nationally syndicated Café Mocha show proudly celebrated a monumental milestone—the 15th Anniversary of Café Mocha and the Salute THEM Awards at the legendary Howard Theatre in Washington, DC. The 5-time Gracie Award-winning broadcast, known for bringing “radio from a woman’s perspective” to the airwaves, marked its Crystal Anniversary by honoring community and cultural excellence.  The Salute THEM Awards is an extension of the show’s award-winning Saluting Our Culture Tour, created to recognize both women and men who are moving the culture forward. Acclaimed writer, producer, and director Ryan Coogler received the inaugural HBCU First LOOK

1 … 71 72 73 74 75 … 609

Covering HBCUs and the African American Community

Facebook Instagram Linkedin

Quick Link

Home
About Us
Sports
Entertainment

Never miss a story!

Error: Contact form not found.

© 2025 HBCU News Corporation – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.