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Meharry, Church Unite for $310M Memphis Health Project

Meharry Medical College is partnering with Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church for its $310 million redevelopment plan. Healthcare is not easily accessible for every person who lives in Memphis, especially for individuals who live in rural or low-income communities. However, a new partnership with Meharry Medical College and Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church could turn things around. It was announced just days after Pastor J. Lawrence Turner unveiled a $310M redevelopment plan for the church’s Midtown campus. Turner tells WREG that a portion of the project will include medical offices, fitness centers and other types of health-focused facilities. “We came up with

Clark Atlanta Breaks Ground on $12M Student Success Center

Written By Lexx Thornton Nearly three years ago, the Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) announced that the institution would construct three new campus facilities, including a new student success center. The new construction of the student center has officially started. It’s the first new construction in 20 years.   The school announced that the groundbreaking ceremony was taking place May 15, and according to University President George French Jr., “We are ready to go.” When the announcement took place in October 2023, the school stated that the new center would help streamline resources and programs to support the

TSU Exec on Leave Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuit Allegations

HBCU Texas Southern University placed a senior Vice President of intercollegiate athletics Dr. Kevin Granger on official on leave after a civil lawsuit accused him of sexual assault and harassment. A university staff member filed the suit, naming Granger as the defendant. The plaintiff filed the lawsuit on June 2, 2025, in Harris County District Court. She claims Granger made unwanted physical contact that caused bodily injury. Attorney Tony Buzbee’s law firm represents the plaintiff, who seeks over \$1 million in damages, including legal fees and interest. The filing requests a Level 3 Discovery Control Plan under Texas law. This

2025 Pennington Fellows Head to Top HBCUs This Fall

The third cohort of James W.C. Pennington Fellows has been selected and will be moving to the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities this fall. The announcement was made Tuesday at New Haven City Hall. The Pennington Fellowship was launched in 2022 and is funded by Yale University. Charles Warner, a member of the Yale Slavery Working Group, whose 2022 findings led to the founding of the Pennington Fellowship, has also served on the Fellowship’s selection committee. “As a proud Morehouse Man, it means a great deal to witness young people from New Haven begin and succeed on their

Kery Davis Named VP of Athletics at Howard University

Howard University announced today the promotion of Kery Davis from athletics director to vice president of athletics, effective immediately. This position, a historic first for the university, reflects Davis’s exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to the academic success of our student-athletes, and transformative vision for the university’s athletic programs. A highly respected figure with more than 25 years of experience in collegiate athletics, television, and entertainment, Davis has played an instrumental role in advancing the university’s athletic profile since his arrival in 2015. During his tenure, Howard athletic teams have won 33 national, conference and regular season titles, including the university’s first NCAA win

FAMU Offers Marva Johnson $650K in Presidential Contract

Florida A&M University (FAMU) is preparing to finalize a high-profile contract for its next president, Marva Johnson. The Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting on June 6 at 9 a.m. to vote on a proposal offering Johnson a $650,000 base salary plus added benefits. Johnson Asked for More, Board Offered Less Johnson initially requested a $750,000 base salary. However, after negotiations, both parties settled on $650,000 for a five-year term. While this figure is below her ask, it still exceeds former President Larry Robinson’s final salary of $451,711. Interim President Timothy Beard currently earns $400,000. Trustees had previously approved a salary range of $450,000 to $750,000 for FAMU’s next leader. Bonuses and Salary Growth Included

HBCUs Expand Access Through Online Degree Programs

By Hazel Trice Edney Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) produce 20 percent of all of America’s Black college graduates. That includes 80 percent of Black judges; 70 percent of Black doctors; 50 percent of Black teachers; and 25 percent of Black students who major in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Despite this level of success in educating primarily the descendants of enslaved people – many who are the first to attend college from their families – HBCUs have suffered historical challenges, including underfunding and difficulty attracting and retaining students. That is why educational experts are now applauding the

VSU Shines as Only HBCU in 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge

Written By Lexx Thornton Virginia State University is proud to recognize the Lunabotics Team from the College of Engineering and Technology for being the only Historically Black College or University to compete in the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge. The VSU Lunabotics Team traveled to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida from May 20 to May 22 to participate in the prestigious competition. The NASA Lunabotics Challenge is an intensive, two-semester systems engineering competition that encourages students to engage in robotics and space exploration by designing, constructing, and operating robots capable of navigating and performing tasks on a simulated lunar terrain.

Mother and Son Graduate Together at NCCU in Rare Moment

When graduates crossed the stage at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) on May 10, one moment stood out as a testament to perseverance and family: Tamika Stanton and her son Tomantae Stanton-Jones both received degrees in a rare and emotional joint milestone at the Durham, NC HBCU. Stanton, already a proud NCCU alumna, earned her Master’s degree in Social Work, officially becoming a “Double Eagle”—a title reserved for those who earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees from NCCU. Meanwhile, her son Tomantae graduated summa cum laude from NCCU’s School of Law. Their inspiring academic journey began nearly 20 years ago. Stanton was just 15 years old and a student at Hillside High

Akron Sneaker Academy Inspires Youth Through Design

Written By Lexx Thomas Dominque Waters, an Ohio native and Central State University graduate, launched the Akron Sneaker Academy. This academy is a nonprofit that uses sneaker design to introduce the youth to design, science, and engineering. They empower youth by providing transformative educational experiences that open doors to endless possibilities in STEAM and beyond. Waters spent more than a decade working in the fashion and retail industry. After five years in New York City where he worked at Burberry and Louis Vuitton, he moved home to Akron in 2020. In 2022, he became the manager of UNKNWN. Co-founded by

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