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Howard Honors Dr. Elbert Cox, First Black Math Ph.D.

By Danny Flannery Dr. Talitha Washington shared her journey as a mathematician, from growing up in Evansville, Indiana, to her current position as executive director of Howard University’s Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics, the SeanMcCleese Endowed Chair, and Professor of Mathematics, and noted a strange conversation while attending graduate school at the University of Connecticut. “After I got there, people asked, ‘What country are you from?’ And I thought ‘what’s happening here?’” she said. “I said Indiana. … I finally found out that I was the first [Black American] to enter their Ph.D. mathematics program and subsequently the first to

2 Dead, 14 Injured in Montgomery Shooting at HBCU Event

Two are dead and fourteen are injured after a mass shooting in downtown Montgomery while the city was hosting and funding an HBCU. The shooting happened at the corner of Bibb and Commerce Street at 11:30 p.m. The city of Montgomery was hosting and funding the HBCU Classic which included free beer on Friday and a Ferris wheel downtown. The Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic took place at the Cramton Bowl at 6 p.m. Saturday. Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys said three of the twelve injuries from the mass shooting are life-threatening. Graboys said at a press conference after the incident that the

Voorhees College Museum Preserves Rich HBCU Legacy

Terrianna Mccullough HBCU Inspiration | Historically Black Colleges and Universities were built to provide higher education for African Americans. These institutions ensured that there is a place to not only grow while feeling inclusive but also to become a piece of history that can’t be erased. As an HBCU alum of Voorhees College, I have learned much of what it took for Voorhees College to become the great institution in which it is today. I have also met and learned about individuals who have mastered much more after Voorhees College and have left their mark on this campus in Denmark, SC. Through

Wilberforce University May Revive Historic Football Team

Written by Lexx Thornton Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private historically Black university, has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study exploring the revival of its long-dormant football program. The initiative comes amid a surge in enrollment and renewed interest in expanding student life and athletic offerings.  “As Wilberforce prepares to surpass 1,000 students in enrollment by 2026, it’s time to revisit the legacy and potential of our football program,” said Dr. Vann R. Newkirk, President of Wilberforce University. “Rising enrollment is prompting this study, and we believe football could be a powerful catalyst for student engagement, school pride, and

SC State University Lockdown After Deadly Campus Shooting

Classes canceled Monday; counseling and support available for students and families; town hall set for tonight at 6. South Carolina State University remains under lockdown as the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) continues its investigation into two shootings that occurred on campus the evening of Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Both victims were taken to a local hospital following the first shooting. The first victim, a female guest on campus, was pronounced dead. The second victim, a male guest, was airlifted to another hospital; his condition has not been released. A third guest sustained injuries while fleeing the scene. SC

Howard University Announces The 2025 Homecoming Theme, “One Of One”, And Preliminary Schedule of Events

Written By Lexx Thornton Howard University announced today that the theme for its 2025 Homecoming is “One of One.” As the university celebrates the 101st anniversary of Howard’s homecoming, Oct. 19-26, 2025, alumni will return to campus and join students and friends in celebrating Howard’s uniqueness among the nation’s higher education institutions and its historic impact on communities, the nation, and the world. In one of the culminating events, the Howard University Bison will compete against the Morgan State University Bears on Saturday, Oct. 25.  More information, including ticket details and security information, can be found at homecoming.howard.edu.  Howard’s uniqueness

HBCU band members arrested on hazing allegations. Band suspended

Fort Valley State University has confirmed that arrests have been made following a criminal investigation into hazing allegations involving the Blue Machine Marching Band, according to reports. School officials stated that the Fort Valley Police Department concluded there was sufficient evidence to support charges, leading to the arrest of several students, according to 13WMAZ-TV. As a result, the university has suspended the Blue Machine Marching Band indefinitely. The suspension, announced just before homecoming week, means the band will not perform during this year’s homecoming festivities—an absence that will be especially felt during events and celebrations central to campus life and tradition. “We

Texas Southern Makes Historic Investment in Aviation Program with New Cirrus Aircraft Fleet

Texas Southern University (TSU) is taking its Aviation Science Management program to new heights with the acquisition of 12 state-of-the-art Cirrus SR20 G7+ aircraft, marking a historic first-of-its-kind partnership between Cirrus Aircraft and a Historically Black College or University. The multimillion-dollar investment represents one of the largest single fleet purchases in the program’s history and sets TSU apart as a national leader in collegiate aviation education. Announced in late September, the new aircraft fleet features cutting-edge technology, including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS®) installed on all 12 planes and Safe Return Emergency Autoland™ on seven of them — the same safety innovations found in modern private

Ray McKinnie Honored with 2025 CALS Outstanding Alumni Award

Written By Lexx Thornton Ray McKinnie, Ph.D., associate dean and administrator of Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the 2025 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Outstanding Alumni Award from North Carolina State University. The CALS award “represents the fulfillment of the promise of the land-grant mission in academics, research, and Extension.” McKinnie is the award winner for the Department of Animal Science.  McKinnie earned his Ph.D. in animal science from NCSU in 1987, having earned his master’s degree from The Ohio State University in 1978 and his bachelor’s degree from N.C. A&T

Bomb Threats Target Morgan State, Towson Amid HBCU Attacks

By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Another wave of bomb threats has shaken historically Black colleges and universities, with Morgan State University and Towson University in Maryland the latest to be forced into emergency measures on Tuesday. Towson University evacuated its student union after receiving a threat before 11:30 a.m., while Morgan State cleared its Earl S. Richardson Library as police searched the building floor by floor. The University Union at Towson reopened just before 1 p.m. after investigators determined there was no danger. The threats come as part of a disturbing pattern. In September, Bethune-Cookman University,

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