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Ray Lewis to speak at North Carolina Central commencement

Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis is scheduled to address the graduates of North Carolina Central University this spring. The university announced Lewis as the university’s commencement speaker. Lewis will address the graduates at the Baccalaureate ceremony for the College of Health and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education. Ray Lewis is widely considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. During his career with the Baltimore Ravens, he helped lead the franchise to Super Bowl titles in 2000 and 2012, earning Super Bowl MVP honors in the Ravens’ first championship run. Lewis was a two-time NFL Defensive Player

Benedict College doubles four-year graduation rate

Benedict College is redefining excellence in the HBCU landscape after announcing a staggering 104 percent increase in its four-year graduation rates. This achievement reflects a deep commitment to student success and institutional transformation in Columbia, South Carolina. The college reached this milestone through strategic investments in academic programs and data-driven support services. Historically, the four-year graduation rate at this Benedict College campus averaged just 13.7 percent between 2007 and 2017. Today, those numbers have climbed to impressive new heights. The 2019-2023 cohort hit a 28 percent mark, followed by a 28.1% rate for the 2020-2024 group. Even during the pandemic, the 2021-2025 cohort maintained a 24% rate. Dr. Walter

HBCUs Compete for Over $500,000 and National Championship Title at 37th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

Teams from 32 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have earned spots in the National Championship Tournament of the 37th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for HBCUs. Top scholars will compete next month for the HCASC championship and a $100,000 grand prize, part of more than $500,000 in institutional grants Honda will award to participating HBCUs this year. Since 1989, Honda Campus All-Star Challenge has supported over 180,000 HBCU students in achieving their dreams. Now in its 37th season, the year-round Honda Campus All-Star Challenge celebrates HBCU academic excellence and fosters leadership, teamwork, and community across generations of

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University Team Wins 2026 HBCU Stock Pitch Competition, Earning Over $12K In Prizes

Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students put their knowledge to use in the asset management field. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH™, the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF’s) sixth annual HBCU Stock Pitch Competition — held at Acadian Asset Management’s Boston headquarters — provided student teams from HBCUs with resources to empower them in the asset management field to ensure they can fine-tune their investment decisions in real-world settings. Participants can connect with industry professionals, receive mentorship, and put their financial analysis skills and knowledge to the test in a live presentation setting. During the competition’s final round on April 10, teams were evaluated on the strength of

Howard University Promotes Health and Wellness at Annual Bison Wellness Day

By Anizia Fulmore The Howard University community came together on the Main Yard on April 15 for the annual Bison Wellness Day (BWELL), a campus-wide event dedicated to promoting health, prevention, and overall well-being. Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event provided free health screenings and wellness resources to students, faculty, and staff. More than 100 participants took advantage of services designed to support early detection and encourage healthier lifestyles. Attendees had access to a variety of screenings, including vision, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, dental, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and HIV testing. In addition, wellness stations offered information on key health

The Miss Spelman College pageant controversy; what it says about HBCU election season

The 43rd edition of the Miss Spelman College pageant went down last Saturday, and there’s been a bit of controversy. During the pageant, seven students competed for the title of Miss Spelman College, with Kinsley Wilson named the winner and Jillian Collier named first runner-up. Following the pageant, the institution announced that it had found a “technical discrepancy in the scoring process.” In addition to promising to overhaul policy, Spelman also announced that both Collier and Wilson will serve as co-Miss Spelman College. Collier says she vehemently disagrees with the decision, according to 11 Alive. I’ve been doing HBCU Pulse for nearly 10 years. I’ve

Despite Decline In Black Male Enrollment At HBCUs, Benedict College Sets New Standard With 7% Increase In Recent Years

Courtesy of Afrotech Black male enrollment at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Benedict College, is on the rise. This counters overall data indicating that Black men’s enrollment at HBCUs has decreased. According to research from the American Institute for Boys and Men, 26% of Black men were enrolled in an HBCU in 2024, down from 38% in 1976. However, Benedict College reports Black male enrollment between 42% and 48% over the last decade, and saw a 7% uptick in fall 2024 from its previous year, according to a statement from university President, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, via the United College Negro Fund (UNCF). These outcomes are attributed

Jackson State names new president after national search.

The state’s largest HBCU and the Jackson area’s most prominent university has a new leader, and she’s a familiar face. The Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning named Denise Jones Gregory as the 14th full-time president of Jackson State University on April 16. Gregory, a JSU graduate, had served as interim president since May 2025. She replaces Marcus Thompson, who abruptly resigned on May 7, 2025, amid a cloud of controversy and a string of botched or controversial hires by the IHL at JSU. Thompson’s departure had continued the steady churn at the top of the state’s highest profile HBCU. Thompson was the ninth

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Raises $40K for HBCUs in Minutes

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s rapid fundraising for HBCUs showcases the sorority’s enduring commitment to empowering the next generation of Black leaders.Fort Lauderdale Today Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s South Atlantic Region demonstrated its commitment to service and scholarship by raising $40,000 in just minutes during its 73rd South Atlantic Regional Conference. The funds will be used to advance sustainability and student success initiatives at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the region. Why it matters As one of the oldest and most influential African American sororities, Alpha Kappa Alpha has a long history of supporting HBCUs, which play a vital

Queen Latifah to give North Carolina A&T commencement speeches

Queen Latifah will bring star power and a message of achievement to North Carolina A&T when she serves as keynote speaker for the university’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies in May 2026. North Carolina A&T announced Monday that the award-winning entertainer, producer and actress will speak at both baccalaureate ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. The first ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m., while the second is set for 2:30 p.m. The appearance gives North Carolina A&T one of the most recognizable commencement speakers in the country this spring. It also adds a major cultural figure to a weekend that

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