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Harvard Students & Faculty Face Fallout After Trump Showdown

By Tyler Kingkade, Yasmine Salam and Alexandra Chaidez Town halls warning of layoffs. Medical leaves for mental health. Students readying for deportation. These are the grim signs of a campus under siege. But it’s not just any campus. Harvard University, America’s oldest and wealthiest institute of higher learning, is at a crossroads as it weathers the Trump administration’s attacks. Outwardly, the university has become a symbol of defiance for refusing to cave to the administration’s demands, but on campus, many say the mood is one of frustration and fear, particularly for international students and faculty. Though reactions to the clash vary, many worry that Harvard will no

Selma University Keynote: HBCUs Are ‘A Necessity’ Today

In a divided world where history is often twisted or forgotten, Historically Black Colleges like Selma University are “a necessity,” Miles College President Dr. Bobbie Knight said at Selma University’s Founders Day Celebration. Selma University celebrated 147 years of educating Black students on April 22. Knight, the keynote speaker, spoke of her childhood and growing up in Zion City, a small community in east Birmingham, in the 1950s. “(It was) a time when the fight for civil rights was not history; it was life,” Knight said. She said the community relied on each other, their faith and their values, which,

1 Dead, 5 Injured in Elizabeth City State Univ. Shooting

 One person is dead and at least five others were injured after an on-campus shooting at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Sunday morning. The school said the incident happened following Yard Fest, which is part of its Viking Fest events, at around 12:30 a.m. The campus went into a lockdown, and students were asked to shelter in place until further notice. Officials said six people were injured during the incident. Four people, including three ECSU students, had gunshot wounds, and two students were injured during the commotion after. A 24-year-old man, who was not an ECSU student, was pronounced dead.

Harvard Can Resist D.C.—HBCUs Need Alumni Support

By Matthew A. Pigatt   Harvard University recently rebuffed a sweeping set of federal demands that threatened its admissions standards, hiring policies and campus speech. Within hours, Washington froze more than $2 billion in research and student-aid funds. Commentators praised Harvard’s resolve and framed it as a showdown over academic freedom. Our community sees a different lesson: only a university backed by a $50 billion endowment can afford to weather such a loss without shutting off the lights. Historically Black Colleges and Universities cannot. Many HBCUs have endowments smaller than a single Harvard school. If federal or state money is withheld,

HBCU Students Form Caucus, Propose Civic Education Bill

By Tannistha Sinha In a history-making move, students from Texas’s nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) formed the state’s first HBCU Legislative Caucus, taking an active role in the 89th legislative session. The nine institutions include Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas College in Tyler, Texas Southern University in Houston and Wiley College in Marshall. Led by State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City), Texas students launched the state’s first HBCU Legislative Caucus, which they call

Spelman College Hosts 3rd Annual ‘Game Jam’ To Get Black People Into Gaming Industry

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College wants the gaming industry to be “E” for everyone. The HBCU hosted its third annual Game Jam to encourage more Black people to participate in video game development. As the world becomes even more digital, with a booming video game industry to match, Spelman wants Black professionals to take their seats at the table. The HBCU Game Jam hopes to inspire students with this lucrative career pathway by building connections and fostering opportunities. This year, the Game Jam took off entirely by a student-led team captained by senior computer science major Denae Troupe. Co-chaired by fellow

Alabama State University Named One of the Nation’s Colleges of Distinction

Alabama State University has been named one of the 2025 Colleges of Distinction, one of only 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to earn this recognition. This prestigious honor emphasizes ASU’s commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience to its students and fostering student success. ASU’s 15th President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., shared the following sentiments. “ASU is committed to providing a comprehensive, exceptional student experience that provides high-quality educational opportunities for students and ensures successful outcomes through continuous improvements,” said President Ross. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our outstanding faculty and staff, and our commitment to

DEI rollbacks hit campus support systems for students of color

Campus mentors. Move-in events. Scholarships. Diversity offices that made them feel welcome on predominantly white campuses. As U.S. colleges pull back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose all of these things and more. The full scope of campus DEI rollbacks is still emerging as colleges respond to the Trump administration’s orders against diversity practices. But students at some schools said early cuts are chipping away at the sense of community that helped open the door to higher education. “It feels like we’re going back. I don’t know how else to describe

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Ranked #2 Nationally for Graduates in Public Interest Law

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) has once again been recognized among the top institutions for legal education. In the U.S. News & World Report rankings released today, UDC Law is ranked #2 in the nation for the percentage of graduates entering public interest careers and #19 for clinical training—affirming its leadership in preparing attorneys committed to public service, equity and justice. “Since its founding, UDC Law has stood out as a place where the law is taught not only as a profession, but as a powerful

HBCU Pride in Action: Why Giving Back Monthly Matters Now More Than Ever

With Donald Trump back in the White House, HBCUs face a new wave of political pressure that directly threatens academic freedom and the integrity of Black history in schools. The need for alumni support has never been more urgent. In just his first months back in office, Trump has reignited his administration’s hardline stance on what’s taught in American classrooms—particularly when it comes to the legacy of slavery, race, and systemic inequality. Two of the nation’s most prominent institutions, Columbia University and Harvard University, have already felt the impact. The Trump administration cut federal funding to Columbia after accusing the university of promoting “divisive ideologies.”

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