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Howard University Tackles Decline In Black Male Enrollment With ‘Kings Of Campus’ Initiative

Howard University is on a mission to reverse the decline of Black male enrollment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the university hosted its third annual Kings of Campus Day, welcoming 150 young Black boys from the District of Columbia Public Schools and Prince George’s County Public Schools for panel discussions emphasizing the importance of Black men attending college, according to a LinkedIn post from Dr. Calvin Hadley. Hadley, the assistant provost for Student Engagement and Academic Partnerships at Howard University, said he created the event to show young males why they deserve a place at the

Historically Black colleges prep for challenges to survival

Historically Black colleges like North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro are navigating uncertainty brought on by long-term government underinvestment and federal rollbacks on diversity initiatives. The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education while cutting away at federal funding for higher education. In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing federal grants and loans, alarming HBCUs, where most students rely on Pell Grants or federal aid. The order was later rescinded,

HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. (Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic barriers and emerging threats to educational equity. “The time for courageous leadership in Black higher education is now,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University, who emphasized VUU’s commitment to spearheading

North Carolina’s HBCUs could receive a major financial boost

North Carolina’s HBCUs could receive a major financial boost thanks to a new budget proposal introduced by Senate Republicans. The plan, released Monday evening, would significantly increase the amount of sports betting tax revenue allocated to athletic departments at UNC System schools — including several HBCUs. Currently, 13 UNC System schools, including five HBCUs, receive $300,000 annually from the state’s legal sports wagering proceeds, along with a portion of remaining funds after initial distributions. Under the proposed budget, that amount would increase, and Division I HBCUs like Winston-Salem State University, Fayetteville State University, Elizabeth City State University, and North Carolina Central University

At least 6 people injured in mass shooting at Florida State University

By Holly Yan, Ryan Young, Isabel Rosales, Nick Valencia and Dakin Andone At least six people were injured in a mass shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to hospital officials, who had earlier confirmed to CNN it was receiving and treating patients from the campus. All six patients had suffered gunshot injuries, a spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said. One of those patients is in critical condition, while five are serious. A suspect is in custody, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The extent of the injuries is unclear, according to the law enforcement sources, citing preliminary reports.

DHS demands ‘detailed records’ of student visa holders at Harvard

By Luke Barr The Department of Homeland Security is demanding “detailed records” on Harvard University’s student visa holders, according to a statement from the department. The school must turn over student visa holders’ records, specifically those pertaining to “illegal and violent activities,” or risk losing the school’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program status, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Harvard in a letter sent by the department. The SEVP allows for noncitizen students to study at the university under a specific visa. Noem told Harvard it is a “privilege” to have foreign students attend Harvard, “not a guarantee.” “The United

5 arrested during protest at North Carolina Central University

By DeJuan Hoggard Five people were taken into custody and charged on Wednesday afternoon during a student-led protest at North Carolina Central University. An ABC11 Eyewitness News crew at the scene witnessed campus police officers taking down several people and detaining them. An NCCU spokesperson said the gathering was “an unauthorized rally” and said at least three of the people detained were not affiliated with the university. Those detained were charged with second-degree trespassing, failure to disperse, and resisting, delaying or obstructing a public officer. The scene escalated following a protest about what students said were unfair and substandard housing practices and

HBCU Prison Education Summit Aims to Expand Higher Education Behind Bars

Leaders from HBCUs, criminal justice advocates and community organizers gathered at Bowie State University over the weekend for the inaugural HBCU Prison Education Summit to discuss strategies to expand offering university courses and degree programs to incarcerated citizens.  Data released last month from the Prison Policy Initiative shows that 37% of people in prison or jail are Black and that 30% of people on probation or parole are also Black, while only 13% of the U.S. population is comprised of Black people. “One of the goals of the Summit was to begin the process of establishing a Prison-to-HBCU Pipeline to

Athletic cuts help HBCU chart new course after fiscal challenges

Talladega College has made strides in restoring its financial stability after overcoming multiple economic hurdles in the last 10 months at the longstanding HBCU, according to university leaders. The recent news comes after Talladega College underwent a self-imposed legal audit to rectify its financial struggles, which included the university missing payroll, a decline in enrollment, and the private four-year institution tackling its deferred payments to vendors. “We just saw a period where we sort of got off track from the thing that we have done historically,” said Talladega College interim president Walter M. Kimbrough during the school’s recent “State of the College”

HBCUs ponder their future as 47th president makes cuts to education dollars

The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education – while cutting away at federal funding for higher education. In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing federal grants and loans, alarming HBCUs, where most students rely on Pell Grants or federal aid. The order was later rescinded, but ongoing cuts leave key support systems in political limbo, said Denise Smith, deputy director of higher education policy and a senior

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