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Georgetown University Honors Xavier University of Louisiana’s Centennial and Black Catholic Studies Legacy

By Angela Dennis As Xavier University of Louisiana enters its centennial year, the nation’s oldest Catholic institution—Georgetown University—celebrated the institution’s 100-year legacy and the 45th anniversary of its Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS). Last Thursday’s event, titled “Reflecting on the Significance of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies and the Journey Toward Reconciliation,” included a discussion among leaders from Xavier’s IBCS, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation, and Georgetown University. It also showcased an exhibition co-created by the Georgetown University Library, highlighting the impact of the IBCS—a graduate program dedicated to fostering Black Catholic theology, ministry, and leadership. Founded

Morgan State University Special Collections Goes Digital, Expanding Access to History

Courtesy of Morgan State University A $500,000 Title III HBCU Part F grant awarded in 2020 is helping Morgan State University’s Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Department transform access to the school’s rich history through new digital projects. As part of its commitment to creating an open-access digital repository, the Davis Room has successfully digitized historical materials, allowing scholars, students, and the general public to learn more about Morgan’s past than ever before. Now Available Online Among the newly digitized materials are publications such as “The Spokesman,” Morgan’s student-produced newspaper which ran from 1944 to 2012, and more than 50 full-color

Central Maryland HBCU Climate Career Expo Unites Students and Employers in Sustainability

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University, in a dynamic partnership with Morgan State University and Coppin State University, proudly hosted the Central Maryland HBCU Climate Career Expo, a transformative gathering that connected students from every academic discipline with more than 30 forward-thinking employers dedicated to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The groundbreaking expo unfolded as a vibrant nexus of opportunity, where Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) showcased their commitment to cultivating diverse talent for a greener tomorrow. Students mingled with representatives from government agencies and nonprofit organizations, each eager to tap into the rich reservoir of potential within

HBCU Students from Bowie State, Morgan State, Norfolk State and Texas Southern Dive into the Power of Owning vs. Renting

More than 100 students from Bowie State University, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, and Texas Southern University gathered Tuesday to learn the financial skills needed to transition from renters to homeowners, guided by top executives from Wells Fargo and HomeFree USA’s Center for Financial Advancement. Hosted at Bowie State, the event offered these students a clear roadmap to understanding the benefits of owning a home over renting. HomeFree USA’s Center for Financial Advancement is a vital resource for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students to opening the doors to careers in mortgage and real estate finance. The program

Mayor Muriel Bowser Speaks at Charter Day Convocation 2025

Mayor Muriel Bowser, recipient of the President’s Medal for Achievement, was Howard’s 158th Charter Day convocation speaker last Friday at Cramton Auditorium. Charter Day is an annual event commemorating the founding of Howard and is dedicated to students, alumni and faculty. This year’s Charter Day theme was “The Power of Possibility.” In a 12-minute speech to over 1350 attendees, Bowser, who was awarded the President’s Medal for Achievement by President Ben Vinson III, spoke about the importance of HBCUs nationwide. “For decades, HBCUs have equipped students with the knowledge, skills and confidence not just to defend and advance our democracy

South Carolina State University becomes only school in state with Carnegie R2 status

Courtesy of South Carolina State University  South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster joined South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers on Tuesday in announcing that the Orangeburg, SC HBCU has achieved Research 2 (R2) status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. “This is a defining moment in our university’s history, one that reflects our steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation and impactful research,” Conyers said in the announcement at the university’s Fine Arts Building. “Achieving R2 status is no small feat. In fact, we are one of only 139 institutions from more than 3,000 colleges and universities across the

ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications

Courtesy of Alabama State University Alabama State University continues to be “Where History is Made” as the University now is among the first Historically Black College or Universities, HBCUs, in the nation to offer cannabis education programs as elective study courses. ASU also joins Jacksonville State University as one of only two schools in the state of Alabama to offer courses concerning legalized cannabis. There are five different online cannabis courses ASU offers. The programs are: Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine; Cannabis Agriculture and Horticulture; The Business of Cannabis; Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management; and Cannabis Product Development and Design. The programs

Department of African American Studies hosts panel discussing the future of DEI

By Irene Kim The Department of African American Studies (AAS) held a Black History Month Forum called “What’s Behind the Attacks on DEI,” on Feb. 26, moderated by Professor Tera W. Hunter, chair of the department. The four panelists — Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. GS ’97, Tera W. Hunter, Naomi Murakawa, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor — are all professors in the department. At the start of the program, Hunter expressed that while Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) programs are widely supported, they “have been maligned on the right and the left.”  Hunter and the panelists discussed the motivations behind anti-DEI efforts, common criticisms of DEI programs, and

How Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest HBCU, got its start in Baltimore

By Lisa Robinson Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest Historically Black College and University, got its start in Baltimore. The school as it’s known today was founded in 1865 in the basement of a church at Saratoga and Calvert streets. “That was when slavery was ending. There were many businessman — Quakers and lawyers — who thought it best that the new citizenry be educated, that they be provided with those opportunities,” said Aminta Breaux, the university’s 10th president. The Baltimore Association for the Moral and Educational Improvement of the Colored People was organized in 1864 by 46 white men committed

Howard Alumna’s Premieres “Stronger” Film Preview, Tackling Mental Health and Black Love

The film adaptation preview of “Stronger,” written by Howard alumna Brandi Forte premiered at the Blackburn Center this past Saturday, raising conversations about mental health, resilience and Black love. Adapted from the novel “Stronger” by Howard alumna Brandi Forte, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2000, the film follows Dream Angelou, a single mother redefining her path as she navigates through her career, motherhood and trauma. “Stronger” seeks to uncover the complexities of mental health and addiction, offering a raw and heartfelt portrayal of these often unspoken struggles within the Black community. Directed by Emmy-nominated Harold Jackson III, “Stronger”

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