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Bennett College Named 2025 Fulbright HBCU Leader Again

Bennett College has once again been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025 — an honor the College has now received for the sixth consecutive year. This repeated distinction affirms Bennett’s sustained excellence in advancing global education, fostering meaningful international exchange, and preparing women to lead with a global perspective. “Being named a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for the sixth year is an honor that speaks directly to Bennett’s mission of preparing women for leadership in a global society,” said Anne C. Hayes, PhD, Executive Director of Global

FAMU Named 2025 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader

 Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to be named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025. Each year, this initiative recognizes those HBCUs with exceptional engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program. “Being recognized as a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader reflects Florida A&M University’s dedication to preparing our students to thrive in a global society,” said President Marva B. Johnson, J.D. “The Fulbright Program opens doors for our students and faculty to share knowledge, embrace cultural exchange, and bring the world back to FAMU. This recognition affirms the transformative power of

WSSU Offers Free Game Admission to Forsyth County Educators

Winston-Salem State University, an HBCU with a strong history in education, is opening its doors in a show of solidarity with local educators during a difficult moment. Winston-Salem State University announced that teachers and staff from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) will receive free admission to Saturday’s home opener against Lincoln (PA). The gesture comes at a time of unsettling news from the school system. WSSU Supporting Teachers in a Time of Uncertainty Sept. 12 marks the last day of employment for nearly 350 WS/FCS teachers and staff caught up in the district’s recent reduction-in-force decision. Earlier this week, the Forsyth

Fresno Unified Expands HBCU Step-Up Dual Enrollment Program

The Fresno Unified School District is expanding its dual enrollment option for students. A second university has been added to the HBCU Step-Up Program. Since 2022, the program has provided a pathway for students to earn up to 43 high school credits and 13 transferable credits through Benedict College. Now, the district is adding a second HBCU partner: Fort Valley State University in Georgia. HBCU Step-Up Dual Enrollment manager Gloria Ponce-Rodriguez says it was important that Fresno students had access to these kinds of colleges. “HBCUs are not present in the West Coast, and so we want to make sure

Tampa Bay HBCU Classic Canceled, B-CU Moves Game Home

The Tampa Bay Classic was set to bring HBCU football to an NFL stadium. Instead, anticipated Tampa Bay Football Classic will not take place as originally announced, sparking frustration and disappointment across the fan base and the HBCU world. News of the cancellation first surfaced in a release from the Bethune-Cookman University Department of Athletics, and quickly spread through social media, where alumni and supporters expressed confusion, anger, and disbelief. Bethune-Cookman University Director of Athletics Reggie Theus said the decision ultimately came down to protecting the integrity of the program and its supporters. HBCU AD’s work together to find fix With

Beverly Daniel Tatum on Trump, DEI, and Higher Ed’s Future

When Beverly Daniel Tatum told a friend that she was writing a book about higher education, he replied: “I think being a college president has to be the hardest job in America.” Indeed, the academic year 2023-24 was an “annus horribilis for college presidents”, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. And that was before Donald Trump returned to the White House and sought to bend them to his will. Over the past seven months the US president targeted elite universities, accusing them of fostering antisemitism, liberal bias and un-American diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His administration has frozen billions of dollars in federal research funding

N.C. A&T to Host 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference

Written By Lexx Thornton North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference, a premier event exploring the transformative impact of AI across disciplines, industries and communities.  The event will be Thursday, Sept. 25, and Friday, Sept. 26, at Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.  With the theme “Exponential Intelligence: Advancing AI Beyond Boundaries and Disciplines,” the conference features a keynote address by Nolan Gasser, Ph.D., a renowned music-tech pioneer and global thought leader in AI, creativity and innovation.  Gasser is best known as the co-creator of Pandora Radio and the architect of the

CCES Apologizes for Comment Toward South Carolina State

HBCU South Carolina State University (SCSU) was issued an apology for a “disrespectful comment” made during a football game after a South Carolina high school. The remark, directed at SCSU, came from a public address announcer at Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) during its matchup with Riverside on Friday night. Although officials did not release the exact words used, the school confirmed that the announcer has been removed from all future events. The comment struck a nerve, as it occurred just one day before SCSU’s football team traveled to Columbia to face the University of South Carolina. “While the announcer apologized

Miles Band Walkout Overshadows Edward Waters’ 46-14 Win

 A tense matchup between two Division II HBCU programs, Edward Waters University and Miles College, on Saturday took an unexpected turn when the Miles College Purple Marching Machine abruptly exited Nathaniel Glover Community Stadium early in the third quarter. The football game itself was never in doubt—Edward Waters cruised to a 46-14 victory in the SIAC contest—but the spotlight quickly shifted to the bands. From the opening quarter, the Purple Marching Machine made its presence felt, entering the visitor’s side with nearly 300 members including musicians, dancers, and flag bearers. Their size and sound gave them a dominant voice in the

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