The 13th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo connected aspiring lawyers with legal education resources, accomplished professionals, and mentorship September 24–27, 2026, in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, with core programming at North Carolina Central University’s Student Center. Founded by attorney
College athletes could gain new guarantees for compensation, scholarships and medical care under a sweeping federal proposal — but restrictions on their earnings, transfers and ability to challenge NCAA rules have divided South Florida athletic leaders and civil-rights advocates. The Senate passed
By Alecia Taylor Less than 30 minutes into a Love Island watch party on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, all hell broke loose. On Aug. 31, several Black student organizations had gathered in a small building
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today announced the official lineup for One Philly HBCU Week 2026, a six-day celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities featuring music, faith, career opportunities, Greek life, community events and two marquee HBCU football games at Lincoln Financial
By Jatika Hudson Public universities across Mississippi are expanding food pantries and other basic-needs services as rising costs for housing, groceries and transportation squeeze students, many of whom juggle heavy course loads with little financial help from family. The newest pantry is
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have well-documented cases of having their funding pulled or outright withheld over the years. One group in Missouri that calls Lincoln University home is looking to recoup funds they believe belonged to the school and were being
Alabama State has made a major change to its HBCU Homecoming schedule, moving its football matchup against FAMU to Friday morning because of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Isaias. The university announced that Alabama State’s Homecoming football game against Florida A&M will
By Maggie Vespa, Daniel Arkin and Adam Reiss ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University students began a seven-hour sit-in Wednesday in solidarity with Jane Doe, the woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity nearly two years
By Julia Ainsley, Gary Grumbach and Raquel Coronell Uribe The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its taxpayer-funded advertisements that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, alleging the ads violate federal laws on government spending and propaganda.
Savannah State University (SSU) announced Tuesday it intends to offer a Doctorate program. The Doctor of Public Administration program would be the first doctorate program for SSU, along with the first doctorate program for a public HBCU in Georgia. The University System
