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Delaware State University Launches New Master’s Program in Educational Leadership

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University is expanding its graduate degree offerings by introducing a Master of Education in Educational Leadership in Adult and Higher Education program. The program aims to prepare future leaders in the higher education landscape. This program, which will launch in Fall 2025, is one of the few available in Delaware and joins a short list of similar offerings at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It will focus on training higher education administrators and educators. “Teaching at Delaware State University has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The program’s commitment to blending theory with practice allows me to

Benedict College Joins Campaign to Eliminate Period Poverty

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By Johnny Jackson Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, has joined the national campaign to end period poverty. Many women and girls experience period poverty and are unable to purchase the menstrual products they need, causing some to stay home from school and work. The dilemma can have lasting consequences on their education, economic opportunities, mental health, and well-being. Jocelyn Artis, the daughter of Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, the president of Benedict College and Morgan Miles, Miss Benedict College 2023-24, will co-host a program on Saturday March 16, titled “I Support My Sisters
PERIOD!” “As a biology student with aspirations to become

Winston-Salem State to Celebrate Black History Month with Hip-Hop Icon Pete Rock

Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State University will honor Black history in an engaging way this February. The university will welcome renowned hip-hop artist and producer Pete Rock as the featured speaker for its annual Black History Month celebration. The event, “The Miseducation of
,” will take place in Dillard Auditorium on the WSSU campus. Designed to align with the legacy of Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, “The Miseducation of
” is an educational platform dedicated to exploring Black culture’s profound history and contributions. This year, the spotlight will shine on the influential role of Black music—specifically hip-hop—in

After Sweeping Anti-DEI Guidance, What Should Colleges Do?

By Liam Knox Late Friday night, long after most people had settled in for a long Presidents’ Day weekend, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights declared in a four-page letter that any race-based policies or programming in K-12 schools and colleges were unlawful. The letter targeted “every facet of academia,” from scholarships and academic prizes to campus cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies. If institutions fail to comply in 14 days, they risk losing federal funding. By the following morning, the letter had spread fear and indignation throughout the American education system. If the OCR’s threats are carried out—which would

City Hosts HBCU Students to Design Future Infrastructure Projects

The City of Charlotte welcomed seven innovative students from various nationwide Historically Black Colleges and Universities to help them design programs that the students will pitch in a competition with a $10,000 prize. The programs are aimed at addressing some of the city’s initiatives for community-wide mobility and accessibility. Friday’s visit was made possible by the 2025 HBCU Smart Cities Programs’ partnership with Mastercard, which provides a unique opportunity for HBCU students to engage with smart city technology and address community challenges across cities in North Carolina. Charlotte returns to the HBCU Smart Cities Program for the third year in

UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

By Erin Siegel McIntyre Last May, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Board of Governors voted to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. At the state’s flagship, UNC Chapel Hill, cut at least 20 positions and reassigned nearly 30 more, resulting in around $5.4 million in spending cuts. The move aligned Chapel Hill with other public universities in states with Republican-controlled legislatures such as the University of Florida that have similarly “banned” diversity spending and programming. Those changes came shortly after the hire of Dean Raul Reis, who joined the Hussman School of Journalism and Media

Delaware State University granted R2 Research Institution status

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University’s rise among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continued with the formal announcement Feb. 14 of the 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, and the University has again been classified as an R2 “High Research Activity and Doctoral Production” institution. Of the 101 HBCU sister institutions, 14 hold the R2 status. These rankings are important in higher education and are given to institutions that produce a rolling average of 20 research and scholarship doctorates per year and have more than $5 million per year of research expenditures. After a concerted 24-month

HBCU Sets Record Awarding $268K in Scholarships This Spring

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University is breaking new ground in its commitment to student empowerment. It distributed an impressive $267,968 in donor-funded scholarships to 264 students for the Spring 2025 semester. This marks a significant milestone in financial support and academic achievement. The amount awarded this semester builds on a record-setting ambition as GSU surpassed its $500,000 scholarship goal for the 2024-2025 academic year. This achievement reflects a remarkable 102% increase in total funds distributed and a 131% rise in scholarship awards compared to the previous year; all made possible through the university’s dedicated scholarship committee that diligently reviewed

NYC Public Schools moves to launch early college program with Delaware State

By Danielle McLean New York City Public Schools is working on launching an early college program with Delaware State University for the 2025-2026 school year. The early college program, called HBCU Early College Prep High School, will be the first such collaboration between a historically Black college or university and a school district that’s located in a state without an HBCU, according to Chyann Tull, a New York City Public Schools spokesperson. Early college programs are jointly run by high schools and colleges and allow high schoolers to take college courses for credits toward an associate or bachelor’s degree. These programs can help make college more attainable for low-income,

HBCU and XVIII Airborne Corps Forge Historic Education Partnership

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University has embarked on a groundbreaking journey toward educational enhancement. On Feb. 12, it signed an Education Partnership Agreement with Fort Bragg and the XVIII Airborne Corps. This agreement, set against the backdrop of FSU’s Center for Defense and Homeland Security, highlights the two institutions’ shared dedication to promoting education and innovation in fields vital to national security. It also cements the long-lasting partnership between the university and the military installation. Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Lieutenant General Gregory K. Anderson, commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, made the partnership official in the Military

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