By Helena Oliviero The largest-ever gift for historically Black colleges and universities was announced Tuesday by Michael R. Bloombergâs philanthropic organization: $600 million will be divided among the countryâs four HBCU medical schools, which includes Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. The
By Meg Kinnard  Donald Trump says he is pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News, making it increasingly unlikely that the candidates will confront each other on stage before
By Sara Weissman Clark Atlanta University leaders have pushed back on Donald Trumpâs claims that he âsavedâ the historically Black institution when he spoke at a rally at Georgia State University on Saturday. During the rally, the Republican presidential nominee invited up
Michael Bloombergâs organization Bloomberg Philanthropies is announcing a $600 million gift to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and the billionaire founder of Bloomberg LP, will make the announcement Tuesday in New York
Courtesy of Florida A&M University Tim Beard has been selected to serve as interim president of Florida A&M University. The appointment follows the recent resignation of former president Larry Robinson, who will officially step down from his role on August 4. Florida A&M University,
By Monica Lewis With less than 100 days until Homecoming, Howard University is preparing to celebrate itâs 100th Homecoming under this yearâs theme, â100th Homecoming: Howard University Yard of Fame.â Howard Homecoming Week kicks off on Sunday, October 13 with a special Call
Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) today announced a $175Â million donation to its endowment from Bloomberg Philanthropiesâ Greenwood Initiative which is the largest grant from a single organization in the medical schoolâs nearly 50-year history. The gift
By Stephen J. Gaither Kyrstin Johnson, a gymnastics star who won a national title at a first-year HBCU program as a freshman, has now find a new home. Johnson is headed to Temple University to continue her career. She announced her decision
By Michael P. Hill HBCU Go Sports has struck a deal for its college football games to air on Fox-owned stations in Los Angeles and Chicago as well as 15 other markets. KCOP in Los Angeles, California, and WPWR in Chicago, Illinois, have both signed on to air
By Mike Willis Vice President Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz introduced themselves to a full house with plenty of applause in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. Harris praised Walzâs accomplishments and set him up for a lightning-fast campaign: He âreally does shine
