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Forbes Top HBCUs 2026: Howard, NC A&T Lead List

Forbes Top HBCUs 2026 is here, and it’s the first ranking the publication has ever built just for historically Black colleges and universities. The list highlights 20 schools total. Forbes split the field into two separate top-10 tables, one for private HBCUs and one for public HBCUs. That structure matters. Private and public schools run on very different budgets, so grouping them together would have buried some strong performers. Instead, each sector gets judged against its own peers. Forbes Top HBCUs 2026: A Quick Snapshot Before diving into the full breakdown, here’s the headline. Howard University leads the private schools,

Forbes names Bowie State University top 5 for best HBCU with online degrees

by: Odyssey Fields One Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the DMV is holding strong to its foundation and was once again recognized nationally for its online education. Forbes named Bowie State University top 5 of the best HBCUs with online degrees in 2026. The recognition highlights the university’s commitment to providing accessible academic programs to students. The annual ranking evaluates HBCUs that offer online bachelor’s degree programs using an 18-point methodology that assesses several factors. This includes affordability, student-to-faculty ratio, graduation rates, student retention and institutional reputation. “This achievement reflects the university’s continued investment in innovative online learning opportunities that empower students

Howard University’s Enrollment Controversy Highlights Black Colleges Are Under Financial Pressure: What’s Really Happening At HBCUS Right Now

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country are facing mounting financial pressures and operational challenges, and Howard University has become the latest institution to find itself at the center of a national conversation with its enrollment controversy. Howard University enrollment controversy: What happened? This month, Howard University reinstated dozens of incoming freshmen after more than 500 students were abruptly removed from the University’s fall incoming class over financial and enrollment deadlines. The decision sparked outrage among students, parents, and alumni, quickly gaining traction across social media. According to DC News Now, Howard has since reinstated 46 incoming freshmen after widespread public

Connecting HBCU excellence with the future of public radio

Public Radio Immersion Day, kicking off on October 2, 2026 is a new NPR initiative designed to introduce students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to the people, purpose, and possibilities of public radio. Created in collaboration with Howard University, Bowie State University, and Morgan State University, Public Radio Immersion Day will bring journalism and communications students to NPR for a day of learning, dialogue, career exposure, and meaningful exchange. The experience is designed to help students better understand the many pathways into public radio and public media, while also giving NPR the opportunity to listen to and learn

Best HBCUs in 2026: Top-Ranked Historically Black Colleges

The only thing that matters more than choosing to attend an HBCU is making sure you choose the one that’s right for you. Honestly, picking a college can feel like an endless scroll through Netflix- way too many options. It’s overwhelming, high stakes, and everyone has an opinion. HBCUs aren’t just about degrees; they’re about culture, community, and legacy. A recent ranking of HBCUs was just released by U.S. News & World Report for 2026. This list isn’t just some random bragging rights; these schools are measured on retention, graduation rates, social mobility, and affordability. These schools don’t just show

Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans’ chances at American Dream

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The American Dream may not be dead for many Black Americans, but it is further away than at any point since the Civil Rights Movement, warns a report by the National Urban League. Released on Thursday, the annual “State of Black America” report grimly describes Black Americans’ economic and political prospects as having worsened due to policy changes from President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a copy obtained by The Associated Press. The report contends that the challenges it highlights for Black communities are warning signs for the prosperity of all Americans. “It may be the focus

U.S. Patent Office Creates Partnerships With Georgia and Alabama HBCUs

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the expansion of its Community Engagement Office into the Southeast region of the country. As part of this expansion, the USPTO will focus on creating innovation ecosystem partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, opening the door for new entrepreneurship and STEM research opportunities at the partnering institutions and in their local communities. Through these partnerships, the USPTO will facilitate educational programs regarding the patent system and promote the career benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship. In Georgia, the USPTO will collaborate with universities in the Atlanta University Center Consortium (Clark Atlanta

As tensions rise in Madison after deadly police shooting, victim is identified

By Shaquille Brewster, Kailani Koenig, Marlene Lenthang and Matt Lavietes MADISON, Wis. — With protests and demands for accountability growing louder in Madison, officials have identified the man who was fatally shot by a police officer this week. Corey Ruiz, who was in his 30s and a member of the Madison community, was killed Wednesday, officials said during a news conference Thursday. He was shot after he pulled out a knife during a struggle with four officers, police said.​ The news conference became heated, as Madison Police Chief John Patterson was interrupted by two protesters for about 20 minutes. One took over the microphone to condemn police

Illinois Designates July 25 as Day of Remembrance for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley

By Eunice Alpasan A new statewide day of reflection and remembrance aims to honor the life and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Gov. JB Pritzker joined legislators and community members Thursday at the location of Till’s funeral, Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Bronzeville, to sign legislation designating July 25, Till’s birthday, as a statewide day of reflection and remembrance for Till and his mother. Till was a Black teenager from Chicago who was abducted, tortured and killed in 1955 after he was accused of whistling at a White woman in Mississippi. Till was

State audit says Ohio’s only public HBCU inaccurately charged students tuition and fees

By Megan Henry Central State University incorrectly charged students tuition and rent, according to State Auditor Keith Faber. Faber recently released an audit of Central State University’s finances from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. He is requiring Central State’s former CFO Curtis Pettis and his insurance company United Educators to pay back more than $105,000 of penalties that added up from the university’s late payments to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio. Three of the monthly STRS contributions were sent late and seven of the 12 OPERS monthly contributions were sent late, according

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