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Why Public HBCUs Like Bluefield State Need More Support

By Keith Olson is the Director of Communications for Bluefield State University MacKenzie Scott’s recent $70 million gift to the UNCF is noble, generous, and will draw national attention to the transformative role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. For the 37 private UNCF member institutions, this pooled endowment will provide long-term financial stability and new opportunities to expand their impact. However, for public HBCUs like Bluefield State, the story is starkly different: this gift brings no direct benefit to our students, and while it elevates awareness of HBCUs, it threatens to deepen the divide between institutions with strong endowments

2025 BE Smart HBCU Hackathon Marks 10 Years of Innovation

Themed “Built Brilliant. Built Different: 10 Years of Elevating Excellence,” the Hackathon sets the stage for a unique coding competition that fosters innovation, collaboration, empowerment, and engagement with the latest cutting-edge technology. The 2025 BE Smart HBCU Hackathon Celebrates a Decade of Tech Excellence More than 300 students from 43 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will showcase their tech talent and compete for jobs at Black Enterprise’s 10th Annual BE Smart Hackathon. Hosted by American Airlines, the Nov. 5-8 coding competition in Charlotte gathers the largest pool of students in the event’s history. This year, there are 310 students

N.C. A&T Uses AI to Prevent Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions

By Christina Mosley, CR2C2 communications and outreach director  An innovative transportation project led by faculty and students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) uses advanced simulation, artificial intelligence, and real-time sensors to predict and prevent animal-vehicle collisions.  The research, recently featured in a new CR2C2 video, is drawing attention for its potential to transform road safety in rural America.  Every year in the United States, up to two million crashes occur between vehicles and animals, causing about 200 deaths, more than 20,000 injuries, and billions of dollars in damage, data

HBCUs Face Bomb Threats as Morgan State, Others Evacuate

Morgan State University officials announced on Tuesday, that the Richardson Library had to be evacuated after the university received an email threat suggesting the presence of a potential explosive device. University officials immediately restricted access to the building as the Morgan State University Police Department and the Baltimore Police Department began a thorough inspection of the facility. It’s a growing concern because HBCUs have been receiving an increasing number of potential on-campus threats from outside sources in September. The Morgan State University administration released this statement: Morgan State University received an email threat indicating a potential explosive device in the Richardson Library. At this

UCC affiliated HBCU receives transformative $150 million gift from The Moody Foundation

Huston-Tillotson University, a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), and a United Church of Christ affiliated university in Austin, Texas will receive a $150 million gift over the next 10 years, the single largest gift ever given to a HBCU. In celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary, Ross Moody, trustee, and vice president of The Moody Foundation announced the charitable organization’s gift at the university’s opening convocation on Thursday, September 18. The donation comes on the heels of the Trump administration continuing to crack down on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities across the country. The president recently redirected nearly $500

HBCU Athletes Call for Better NIL Support and Education

Historically Black colleges and universities’ (HBCU) students and alumni, as well as influencers and sports business professionals came together to network and discuss name, image and likeness (NIL) education. B.E. Collective+, a solutions provider that helps HBCUs navigate NIL, hosted HBCU House for a panel on Sept. 19 called Legacy and Leadership, where panelists explored the relationship between HBCUs and NIL. Marissa Steele, a former Howard University basketball player, shared her experience navigating opportunities at Howard and voiced her grievances about the process, saying she wished Howard administration would have learned more about NIL to better support their student-athletes. In

Delaware State Secures $2M Grant to Expand eHBCU Access

Delaware State University (DSU) announced a $2 million grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) for a first-of-its-kind project on Monday. The grant supports the development of eHBCU, an online learning consortium of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The online center was founded and headquartered at DSU, and seeks to expand access to higher education for HBCU students across the country. DSU President Tony Allen expanded on why eHBCU is a revolutionary opportunity for students. “While eHBCU is open to everyone and working hard to create broad access, we also know that there are 500,000 African American

Jackson State Rises to Top 15 in 2026 Best HBCU Rankings

Virginia State University is not the only school that has made a jump in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Jackson State University, now holding the 15th spot on the best HBCU list, has risen six spots from its number 21 ranking in 2024. Like many other colleges and universities that have moved up in the rankings, Jackson State attributes this success to the university’s progression in student retention, graduation outcomes, and faculty resources. As reported by Kandiss Edward of Black Enterprise, to officials at Jackson State, this accomplishment is much more than just a number. The leaders acknowledge the work the university has been

Virginia State Jumps to 11th in 2026 Best HBCU Rankings

Written By Lexx Thornton Virginia State University has risen 12 spots in a major college ranking system, now placing 11th among the best historically Black colleges and universities, according to U.S. News and World Report. This marks the largest jump of any HBCU on the prestigious list.  “[The university] has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,129 (fall 2024), and the campus size is 231 acres,” according to the publication’s website. “The student-faculty ratio at Virginia State University is 14:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.”  Virginia’s Hampton University ranked 7th on the list of best HBCUs. VSU also tied

FAMU Athletics Leader Faces Restitution, Gambling Mandates

The terms include mandatory gambling addiction courses and regular participation in treatment or support groups. Suggs is also barred from holding any position where she has access to employer funds or credit lines for personal benefit. Whether that restriction applies to her current role at FAMU remains unclear. In addition, Suggs must pay $649.98 in restitution to the Florida Sports Foundation. Court documents note that while she did repay certain charges, others — including expenses marked as business meals that were later deemed personal — went unpaid. FDLE also reported that Suggs often claimed receipts were missing. FAMU, one of

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