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Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones Speaks Out About Data Center That’s Part Of Fisk University’s Estimated $1B Project

Fisk University is receiving some pushback regarding its “Quantum Leap” project. According to a press release, the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Nashville, TN, unveiled a $1 billion project that will include a data and technology center (Innovation Center) with plans to update classroom space, ensure children have access to quantum-level technology, and strengthen its talent pipeline. As for more details on the Innovation Center, which will cost $400 million, it will be a 100,000-square-foot facility with a 30,000-square-foot academic space and a 70,000-square-foot technology center, which the university says will be located on an undeveloped five acres of its campus. It says the center will provide

The Growing Culture of Digital Savviness on HBCU Campuses

Something is shifting on HBCU campuses across the country, and it goes beyond hashtags and campus Wi-Fi upgrades. A genuine culture of digital fluency is taking root — one where students aren’t just consuming technology but actively building their financial and technical literacy around it. Crypto wallets, DeFi protocols, and fintech apps are becoming as familiar as textbooks in certain circles. This isn’t a fringe trend. It reflects a broader generational pivot toward financial independence and decentralized tools, and HBCU students are embracing it with notable energy and ambition. The combination of strong community networks and a historically motivated drive

Coppin State University Lowers Costs for Residential Students as Higher Education Expenses Climb Nationwide

While colleges across the country keep raising prices, Coppin State University is doing the opposite. Coppin State University announced on June 29, 2026, that residential students will see lower costs starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. Coppin State University lowers costs through a newly negotiated food service agreement that cuts board plan rates by approximately 12%. The university will also hold mandatory student fees flat. At a time when families across Maryland and the nation are watching higher education costs climb, Coppin is moving in a different direction entirely. What Is Actually Changing The math behind this announcement is simple, and

Dr. Joycelyn Hill Wins Alabama State Dissertation of the Year — Then Builds a Pipeline Between Two HBCUs

Dr. Joycelyn Hill Alabama State dissertation dissertation win is more than an academic honor — it is the foundation of a new educational pathway connecting two historically Black institutions. Hill, a Valley, Alabama native and double Alabama State University alumna, won the 2026 Dissertation of the Year award in the Qualitative-Based Method track at Alabama State for her doctoral research on Black women leaders working in institutional research, assessment, and accreditation at HBCUs. Her win directly inspired a formal memorandum of understanding between Alabama State and Morris Brown College in Atlanta — where Hill now serves as director of institutional effectiveness — creating a

Howard Student Launches The Juventas Foundation

Julian Jarrett Juventas Foundation news centers on a simple but powerful idea: success should never end with the person who achieves it. Jarrett, a sophomore Honors Finance major at Howard University, founded The Juventas Foundation, a nonprofit built to expand educational access, mentorship, and leadership development for young Black men. What started as a personal conviction during his freshman year has grown into a structured organization with two named scholarships, an advisory board, and a launch date already on the calendar. From Birmingham to The Mecca Jarrett’s story starts in Birmingham, Alabama, where his parents raised him on the belief

Grambling State and Southern University Law Center Launch 3+3 Accelerated Law Program

A new partnership between two Louisiana HBCUs is about to change how students get into the legal profession. Grambling State University and Southern University Law Center announced a new 3+3 Accelerated Law Program on June 25, 2026, allowing eligible students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years instead of the traditional seven. The Grambling State law program partnership was approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents and is designed to strengthen the pipeline of attorneys across the state while removing financial and structural barriers that often discourage students from pursuing law school. How the Program

UAPB Student Team Earns Second Place Overall and Best Presentation Award at National HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event

A student team from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned Second Place Overall and the Best Presentation Award at the 2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event at the Westin Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual event brought together more than 30 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for a multiday experience designed to cultivate innovation, strengthen collaboration, and showcase the next generation of black business leaders. Student entrepreneurs, faculty mentors, university administrators, and industry professionals participated in business plan competitions, pitch presentations, networking sessions, and panel discussions focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and enterprise development. UAPB’s student

Tony Brown, Hampton University Dean, Dies at 93

Tony Brown’s Hampton University legacy defines one of the most important careers in the history of Black media — and the HBCU world has lost one of its greatest champions. Brown, the host and executive producer of Tony Brown’s Journal — the longest-running series in PBS history — died on June 17, 2026, at his home in Newport News, Virginia. He was 93. Coronary heart disease caused his death. For more than five decades, Hampton University and Howard University served as the academic homes where Brown poured his vision into the next generation of Black journalists. Together, those two institutions reflect the full arc

UNCF Launches National Campaign to Strengthen HBCU Infrastructures

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is asking the public for help to pass historic multi-million dollar legislation that would undergird infrastructure projects at HBCUs across the nation. The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, which already has significant support from bi-partisan members of Congress, could receive a boost to passage as members of the general public get involved. “This isn’t just an organization lobbying the Congress and the administration. This is a campaign, and we need everyone to be involved,” says UNCF Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs Lodriguez Murray, in a Trice Edney News Wire interview. Murray is

6 HBCUs Launch Course-Sharing Partnership

Course availability has long been a barrier to college completion, forcing some students to delay graduation when required classes aren’t offered—or even transfer elsewhere to stay on track. In response, eHBCU, a group of six historically Black colleges and universities launched last year, announced a new course-sharing partnership last week that allows students to remain enrolled at their home institution while accessing courses offered at other participating HBCUs. The consortium, led by Delaware State University, partnered with online course-sharing company Acadeum to support the initiative. Through the partnership, students can enroll in approved online courses offered by another eHBCU member without transferring institutions

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