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Nation’s 1st HBCU-Authorized Charter School To Open In South Carolina

C.R. Neal Academy is preparing to make history in South Carolina as the nation’s first public charter school authorized by a historically Black college or university, with a curriculum designed to connect students to STEM education, college, and high-demand careers, Afrotechreports. The tuition-free charter school is scheduled to open in Columbia in August 2027 after the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for the project on Sept. 3, allowing the academy to establish its campus on Atlas Road. Voorhees University, an HBCU in Denmark, South Carolina, authorized C.R. Neal Academy through its Charter Institute of Learning. The

University of the District of Columbia Named a Top 25 HBCU by U.S. News & World Report

The University of the District of Columbia has once again been recognized among the nation’s top 25 historically Black colleges and universities, ranking #24 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings and #14 among public HBCUs. “UDC’s place among the nation’s top HBCUs reflects the extraordinary work taking place across our university every day,” said UDC President Maurice D. Edington. “We are incredibly proud of our legacy as the only public university in the nation’s capital and the second-oldest HBCU in the country. As we celebrate 175 years of turning potential into power, we look forward to

Two Florida HBCUs Create New Ph.D. Pathway Program

Florida Memorial University (FMU) in Miami Gardens and Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee recently established Ph.D Pathways, a new partnership that will create a pipeline for FMU students to pursue doctoral study at FAMU. “This partnership is about opening doors — and then building a bridge strong enough for our students to walk across,” said William C. McCormick, Jr., president of Florida Memorial University. “Our students have the talent, determination, and intellectual capacity to excel at the highest levels of education. Through this partnership with Florida A&M University, we are creating a pathway that connects that talent to doctoral

Delaware State University Welcomes Military-Affiliated Students at Second Annual MASO

By Lolita Treadwell Delaware State University reaffirmed its commitment to those who serve at its Second Annual Military-Affiliated Student Orientation (MASO), welcoming 50 students and family members to campus. The University’s military-affiliated community includes active-duty members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, military spouses, and dependents. Hosted by the Office of Veterans Affairs, DSU @ Dover Air Force Base, and the Office of Student Success, the orientation offered attendees an opportunity to connect with campus leadership, learn about available resources, and begin building relationships before the semester begins. The morning opened with a Presentation of the Colors by the Dover Air Force Base

HBCU University Of Maryland Eastern Shore Achieves Historic U.S. News & World Report Ranking

Just in time for HBCU Homecoming Season, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) has made history. Located in Princess Anne, Maryland, the university is among the top six public HBCUs in the nation and ranked 13th overall out of 78 institutions for 2026-27, U.S. News & World Report announced yesterday. The historic ranking is particularly special as the school is celebrating the 140th anniversary of its founding this year. The new ranking positions UMES nine spots higher than last year in the publication’s highly competitive public HBCU category. UMES has consistently moved up the rankings list for the last

Stillman College Lands $1 Million HBCU Endowment from Dimon Foundation

The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation will make a historic $12 million investment to support the long-term sustainability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), UNCF announced with the launch of The Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity. “By growing endowments, The Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity will help strengthen institutional balance sheets, expand capacity for long-range planning, and secure research, academic and infrastructural capital,” the press release said. Stillman College, along with 11 other UNCF member institutions, will receive $1 million in permanent endowment capital through The Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity. Other Alabama HBCUs that

Xavier University of Louisiana Ranked Among Top HBCUs for Graduate Success

For the first time, Forbes published rankings of the top 10 private and 10 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that set their graduates up for success. Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation’s only Catholic HBCU, ranked No. 4 among private HBCUs. Founded in 1915 by St. Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier has a longstanding mission of serving the underrepresented Black population and promoting “a more just and humane society.” The university’s recognition by Forbes highlights its continued success in advancing Black students through strong career outcomes and preparation for further education. Like its

Jackson State Settles With Debra Mays-Jackson After Years-Long Discrimination Fight

The Debra Mays-Jackson Jackson State settlement closes out one of the messiest chapters in the university’s recent history. On Aug. 25, Mississippi’s college board resolved the federal lawsuit filed by Mays-Jackson, the school’s former vice president and chief of staff, who spent nearly three years arguing she was denied a fair shot at the presidency because she’s a woman. Terms of the deal aren’t public yet. Mississippi Today has filed a records request to get the actual numbers, but for now, the settlement itself tells you plenty. The Institutions of Higher Learning board fought this case hard, all the way

Hampton University taps first Black man to lead its nursing school: ‘Truly an honor’

Hampton University’s nursing school has a new leader, marking a milestone moment for the university and others like it. Dr. Michael Jones is the first black man to lead HU’s School of Nursing. He’s also only the second black man to ever lead a standalone nursing program at a historically black college or university. “It’s truly an honor for me,” Jones said. ‘It’s just disruptive:’ Hampton University temporarily housing some students in off-campus hotel He’s no stranger to firsts. “I’m a first-generation nursing student,” Jones explained. He’s also no stranger to the university. He graduated from HU’s PhD program, the

NC A&T Enrollment Hits 15,700 With Record Freshman Class

North Carolina A&T enrollment for 2026 sits at an estimated 15,700 undergraduate and graduate students, and the number that should really turn heads is 3,214 — the largest freshman class in the university’s history. That group joins more than 800 transfer students to make up this fall’s incoming wave, extending A&T’s uninterrupted enrollment growth streak to 13 consecutive years. Nobody else in the HBCU space is doing this at this scale, and it isn’t close. Last fall, A&T became the first HBCU ever to cross 15,000 students, landing at 15,275. This year’s estimated jump to 15,700 means the university didn’t

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