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Debbie Allen Brings ‘A Different World’ Energy to Clark Atlanta Commencement

It’s a different world! Debbie Allen is headed to Clark Atlanta University, and the HBCU community is receiving one of its most beloved cultural icons during a moment that feels bigger than a speech. The legendary actress, director, and choreographer will deliver the 2026 commencement address for Clark Atlanta University’s graduating class, with the ceremony set for Monday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center. CAU announced the date as part of its 37th commencement ceremony, and the school is already leaning into the significance of Allen’s visit. Clark Atlanta said Allen’s life work “embodies discipline, creativity, and unapologetic excellence,”

Morris Brown College Preps For First Graduation Of ‘Restoration Class’ Since Reaccreditation

Morris Brown will commemorate its first wave of graduations since regaining accreditation. This year’s commencement ceremony for Morris Brown College holds a special place in the HBCU’s history. This cohort of graduates, deemed the “Restoration Class,” is the first to graduate from Morris Brown since its reaccreditation. As the 92 spring graduates of Morris Brown bask in this milestone accomplishment, they also reflected on their own stories of second chances. One senior, Faith Shamley, revived her academic journey just as Morris Brown did. After stepping away from college in 2019, Shamley took a leap of faith in herself and the

Designation Follows AAMU Hosting National HBCU Artificial Intelligence Summit

Alabama A&M University (AAMU) has been selected as a regional lead institution for Amazon Web Services–Machine Learning University (AWS-MLU), further elevating the University’s role as a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning education, research, and workforce development. AAMU joins Delaware State University, Howard University, City Colleges of Chicago, and Oklahoma City Community College as one of five institutions nationwide chosen to serve as a regional lead by AWS-MLU. “Establishing five regional lead institutions for the AWS-MLU Program marks a powerful step forward in scaling AI and machine learning education nationwide,” said Dr. Margie Vela, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Machine Learning

UNCF Announces Winners of the Sixth Annual HBCU Stock Pitch Competition

UNCF today announced the winners of the 2026 HBCU Stock Pitch Competition, a national competition that challenges student teams from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to deliver equity security analysis and investment recommendations before a panel of senior industry and academic leaders. Students engaged directly with industry professionals, participated in mentorship sessions, and navigated real-time feedback—activating their learning in ways that mirror expectations within the asset management field. UNCF congratulates the winner of the 2026 HBCU Stock Pitch Competition: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.  The Florida A&M team included students Aldous Blackwell, Ramona Copeland, Chandler Destra and Micah Askew,

Alcorn State University 1st HBCU To Fully Integrate AI

Alcorn State University announced it would be the first HBCU to fully integrate AI as part of a statewide initiative with NVIDIA and Mississippi’s educational institutions. Mississippi Today reported in June 2025 that the initiative aims to train at least 10,000 Mississippians through a curriculum focused on AI skills, machine learning, and data science. The nonbinding agreement will see NVIDIA providing 15 supercomputers to Alcorn State. “We have this event so we can notify the public about, hey, Alcorn State is here. Alcorn is in the game. Alcorn is going to be a part of this AI initiative, President Tracy Cook

Howard University’s first woman drum major has a remarkable story

During Women’s History Month, HBCU Gameday,set out to highlight the legacy of female drum majors across HBCUs. After gathering nearly 40 responses from women who carried the baton for their respective institutions, the result was a powerful three-part series filled with history, pride, and groundbreaking stories. Shortly after the second installment was published, a message arrived from a passionate Howard University alumna, urging the inclusion of her friend—Dr. Mary Spruce—recognized as Howard’s first female drum major. That connection led to a deeper conversation and the uncovering of a remarkable journey. Like many of the women featured, Spruce’s path was unique.

SherRhonda Gibbs Named the First Woman President of Texas College

SherRhonda Gibbs has been named the next president of Texas College. Upon assuming her role on July 1, she will become the college’s first woman president since its founding in 1894. Texas College is a historically Black educational institution located in Tyler, Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the HBCU enrolls about 600 undergraduate students, 82 percent of whom are Black. Dr. Gibbs comes to her new role from another HBCU, Morehouse College in Atlanta, where she has served as dean of the division of business and economics since July 2022. Before Morehouse, she was dean of the

Angola–HBCU Initiative Gains Momentum as Education Diplomacy Anchors Africa’s Development Vision

By Ajong Mbapndah L Stakeholders gather at the closing session of the Angola–HBCU initiative in New York, setting the stage for the Pan-African Higher Education Conference in Luanda In the quiet authority of a room filled with diplomats, scholars, and global partners, a powerful idea took center stage—one that seeks not merely to educate, but to transform continents. On April 10, 2026, in New York, the third and final cohort of the Angola–Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Higher Education Program and Satellite Campus Initiative concluded with a sense of momentum that was both tangible and far-reaching. What unfolded was

Spelman College Launches Historic $500 Million “Spelman Forward” Campaign

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Spelman College today announced the public launch of “Spelman Forward,” a landmark $500 million comprehensive campaign aimed at recalibrating the College’s financial and academic models to build a more future ready Spelman. Twice the size of its previous fundraising effort, the campaign positions the nation’s top producer of Black women in STEM to lead through a period of profound technological and economic shifts. In a bold strategic move, the College has designated $325 million (65 percent of the campaign goal) to scholarships and financial aid. This represents a significant increase from the 30 percent allocated in the previous Spelman Ascends

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Launches New AI and Data Analytics Center

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA), a new university-wide initiative to integrate AI and data analytics across the HBCU’s academic, research, and institutional operations. “This Center is a strategic shift in how we prepare students, across disciplines, to lead in a data-driven economy,” said Chancellor Anthony Graham. “Every UAPB graduate will leave here with the ability to apply artificial intelligence and data analytics to real-world challenges, positioning them for careers that command both relevance and long-term economic mobility.” Through this new initiative, scholars will work to integrate AI

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