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Edward Waters University Sees Record 2025 Applications

Edward Waters University, a Historically Black College or University, is receiving a record number of applications for the upcoming Fall 2025 academic term.  The HBCU announced it has received 11,500 applications so far. The figure marks the highest volume of applications in its 158-year history. This a significant milestone for the university as Edward Waters is one of the HBCUs that does not receive the same public acclaim as its counterparts. A private Christian historically Black university in Jacksonville, Florida, Edward Waters University was founded in 1866 by members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church as a school to educate freedmen and

Shooting at Kappa Alpha Psi Picnic Claims Mentor’s Life

A peaceful summer evening turned tragic when a shooting broke out during a fraternity picnic hosted by members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Atlanta’s Coan Park on Saturday, June 28. One man, described as a beloved mentor within the fraternity, was killed. Another man and the suspected gunman were critically injured. The picnic was an officially permitted event organized by a local chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, one of the Divine Nine organizations with deep roots across HBCU campuses. The fraternity, known for its strong commitment to community, mentorship, and service, was gathered for a day of fellowship when gunfire shattered the evening.

HBCU Research in Jeopardy Amid Trump DEI Grant Cuts

Days after President Trump’s administration began to cancel thousands of diversity- and equity-related grants, Tennessee State University’s Quincy Quick found himself in a virtual meeting with other vice presidents of research from around the country trying to make sense of their new reality. In less than three years, Quick helped raise $100 million in research grants, launch an AI research center, and bring Tennessee State significantly closer to becoming the second historically Black college and university to receive Research I status. But many of those grants focused on serving Black students and Black communities, a core part of the land-grant

FAMU Budget Shift May Secure President-Elect’s Full Salary

By Tolly Carr As reported by WCTV, the FAMU Foundation has paused its budget review. The Foundation was working to find money for Johnson’s contract. A Monday meeting to discuss the issue was canceled, according to the meeting notice. On Tuesday, WCTV shared a statement from FAMU Foundation Executive Director Anthony Neal. He said the meeting was canceled because of a “legislative provision regarding the President-Elect’s salary.” New Budget Provision Offers Flexibility The provision is part of Senate Bill 2502, which lawmakers passed last week. It gives FAMU’s Board of Trustees the power to use available reserves and old balances to pay the president’s

Bowie State Commissions 24 New Army Officers in ROTC

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University proudly commissioned 24 Army Second Lieutenants during its annual ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, with family, friends, veterans, active-duty service members, and university officials gathering to honor the next generation of military leaders.  This year’s commissioning class marks the second-largest in program history, with five cadets earning the distinguished title of Distinguished Military Graduate. This prestigious designation recognizes exceptional academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, superior physical fitness, and a commitment to the Army’s core values. Only those cadets ranking in the top 20% of graduating ROTC cadets nationwide are awarded this recognition.  General Gary M. Brito,

‘A Different World’ Sequel Pilot Set at Hillman College

Written By Lexx Thornton The follow-up to “A Different World” was first reported to be in development in August 2024, with the pilot being announced in March. As reported at that time, the new series would return to Hillman College, a fictional historically Black university, and follow the daughter of original series characters Whitley and Dwayne.   Are you ready for the show?   The sequel series will center around the experiences of Whitley and Dwayne’s college-aged daughter as she attends Hillman College, according to Production List. Casting has yet to be announced.  In television, a pilot is a standalone presentation for

eHBCU Launches First All-Online HBCU Degree Consortium

By Wali Pitt In a sweeping move that could redefine higher education for underrepresented communities, six prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have joined forces to launch the first entirely online, degree-granting consortium tailored to the HBCU experience, dubbed eHBCU. The initiative extends the cultural legacy, academic rigor, and community-centered values of HBCUs into the digital realm. Backed by philanthropic heavyweights including Blue Meridian Partners and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This digital campus is designed to serve students globally. Breaking geographic and economic barriers that often limit access to traditional HBCU campuses. Importantly, all degree-granting programs offered through eHBCU

AAMU Leads HBCUs in Meharry’s 2025 BS/MD Summer Program

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University This summer, 14 Alabama A&M University students are part of Meharry Medical College’s 2025 BS/MD Program – the largest contingent of any participating institution. The six-week summer initiative brings together 90 undergraduates from 12 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Designed to prepare the next generation of physicians, the BS/MD Program provides students with intensive academic training, leadership development, and medical school preparation. Participants gain exposure to the rigors of the medical field through MCAT prep, mentoring from healthcare professionals, and a structured curriculum focused on academic excellence and community impact. “The program is not

TSU Approves 6% Tuition Hike Amid $39M Budget Shortfall

Written By Lexx Thornton Tennessee State University students will see a 6% increase in tuition and mandatory fees starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, following a vote by the university’s Board of Trustees. The increase, approved last week, is part of a broader plan to address TSU’s ongoing financial challenges, including a projected $39 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year. The new tuition rates will impact both in-state and out-of-state students. For a typical undergraduate taking 15 credit hours, the increase amounts to roughly $270 more per semester.University officials say the decision reflects rising operational costs and the need

50 Years at Huston-Tillotson: A Legacy of Leadership

A sociologist and licensed social worker, she recently wrote “Their Stories, Our Stories: Four Presidents of Huston-Tillotson University” (Texas Tech University Press). Minutely researched and ultimately uplifting, it is not always flattering to the principal characters. The book offers candid, insider accounts of the tenures of four Huston-Tillotson University presidents — John Q. Taylor King Sr., Joseph T. McMillan Jr., Larry Earvin, and Colette Pierce Burnette — all of whom served during Martin’s 50-year teaching career at the historically Black institution. (Tillotson College was established in 1875; Samuel Huston College in 1877. They merged in 1952.) Martin includes a short,

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