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Wilberforce Stands Tall as HBCU Gymnastics Faces Cuts

Written By Lexx Thornton Fisk University launched the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program nearly four years ago. The following season, Talladega joined the Lady Bulldogs. Last year, Wilberforce introduced its gymnastics squad to the world, but Talladega closed after one season. Wilberforce University’s President, Dr. Vann R. Newkirk, gave the school’s team his unwavering support in the wake of Talladega and Fisk closing down their gymnastic programs. “I’m coming to let you know that gymnastics at Wilberforce University is here to stay,” Dr. Newkirk said. “We are like granite. Our program is tough. We’re looking to win championships,”he added, instilling a

Morehouse Alum Alex Maganda Detained, #FreeAlexMaganda Grows

By Fisher Jack Morehouse Alum Alex Maganda Detained by ICE in Texas *Alex Maganda, a 2018 graduate of Morehouse College and former football player, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking a wave of support from the HBCU community. Maganda is currently being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, located about 200 miles outside of Dallas. His detention first came to light on July 11, 2025, when classmates began circulating messages online calling for help and legal support. The hashtag #FreeAlexMaganda quickly began trending among Morehouse and Spelman College students, alumni, and faculty. HBCU Community Launches #FreeAlexMaganda

FAMU Student Shines as Getty Images Mentee at ABFF 2025

Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism and Graphic Communication student Treyvon Eugene recently served as a Getty Images photography mentee for the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF), an opportunity made possible through FAMU’s new content licensing partnership with Getty Images. “We are deeply honored to have Getty Images provide real-world, immersive mentorship opportunities that support our students with professional development and career growth, as well as with gaining first-hand experience covering editorial events,” said FAMU Interim President Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D. “Getty Images is renowned for visual storytelling, and the American Black Film Festival has curated artistic content for nearly 30 years. We look forward to future collaborations

JCSU Faces Accreditation Probation, Plans Bold Reforms

Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), an HBCU with deep roots in North Carolina, is embarking on a university-wide mobilization to address financial concerns raised by its accrediting body. The school announced an “all-hands-on-deck” strategy following the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) decision to place the institution on probation for good cause. A sanction that falls just short of loss of accreditation. The June 12 decision comes after two years of monitoring by SACSCOC, which cited JCSU’s failure to demonstrate full compliance with standards of fiscal responsibility, financial controls, and oversight of externally sponsored research and funding.

TMCF Takes Helm of HBCU Philanthropy Symposium 2025

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has officially assumed leadership of the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, marking a significant transition for the premier gathering of historically Black college and university advancement professionals and their philanthropic partners. The announcement came during the opening session of the 15th annual symposium at Walt Disney World in Orlando, where TMCF President and CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams delivered a keynote address titled “This Is Our Moment.” Williams, who previously served as president of Delaware State University, emphasized the strategic importance of the leadership change as HBCUs face both opportunities and challenges in the current educational landscape.

Saint Augustine’s Loses Accreditation Amid Financial Crisis

Saint Augustine’s University has lost accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following a binding arbitration process, an outcome that feels almost inevitable after years of instability and internal discord at the Raleigh HBCU. For the past several years, SAU has been plagued by declining enrollment, snowballing debts totaling in the tens of millions of dollars, and calls from alumni and former trustees to replace its top leaders. Last year, INDY and The Assembly reported that the NC attorney general’s office is investigating the university over allegations related to its board of trustees. The current board chair,

Morgan State, SEA Foundation Partner for Global Education

By Walter Hudson Morgan State University has entered into a transformative partnership with the SEA Foundation, marking a significant milestone in international educational collaboration between historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and African institutions. The strategic alliance, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, promises to reshape global educational engagement while fostering entrepreneurship and leadership development. The SEA Foundation, founded by internationally acclaimed soccer icon and humanitarian Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor, brings a unique philanthropic vision to this partnership. Based in Lomé, Togo, the nonprofit organization has established itself as a driving force for community empowerment through education, population health, cultural engagement,

Howard Students Create Film for Jordan Brand Classic 2025

When the Jordan Brand Classic returned to the nation’s capital for its 23rd anniversary, five Howard University students stepped into the spotlight—this time behind the camera. The students—Harmony Bailey, Chase Drewery, Curtis Merritt, Faith Mulosmanaj, and Chris Nwafor—produced a compelling mini-documentary titled “Greatness in the Making.” The film, now available on the Jordan Brand’s @Jumpman23 YouTube channel, captures the full Jordan Brand Classic experience. From touring D.C.’s historic landmarks to learning about the business of sports at Howard University, the documentary offers an inside look at the weekend through the eyes of the top high school basketball stars. This exclusive collaboration marked another

Georgia HBCUs Aid Displaced Job Corps Students in Crisis

After students were forced out of their homes and communities due to the U.S. Department of Labor‘s interruption of operations, two HBCUs in Georgia are coming together to assist those heavily impacted. As Blavity reported, many Job Corps enrollees depend on their centers for more than just hands-on training in fields like welding, nursing and carpentry. They count on on-campus housing, meals and medical care. When these sites were forced to shut their doors overnight, over 29,000 students were left with an uncertain future, according to Axios. Shorter College shows up with tuition, housing and heart According to Black Enterprise, Shorter College, an HBCU located in Rome, Georgia, quickly mobilized to offer displaced Job Corps students an opportunity

Trump Admin Probes DEI Hiring at George Mason University

The Trump administration on Thursday opened a civil rights investigation into the hiring practices at George Mason University, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public university. The Education Department said it is responding to a complaint from multiple professors at George Mason who accuse the university of favoring those from underrepresented groups. The complaint takes aim at the university’s president, Gregory Washington, saying he issued guidance that favors faculty candidates based on diversity considerations rather than their credentials, according to the department. It marks an expansion of the Trump administrations campaign to reshape higher education, which

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