By The Associated Press Heavy, pungent smoke from Canadian wildfires darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility for commuters and prompting warnings that air quality could make being outside dangerous. Detroit’s air quality was
Ninety-seven rising high school seniors from across the country concluded a week of leadership development, college readiness, and career exploration as the 2026 TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing, and Achieving Results) HBCU Scholars Program came to a close Friday, July 10, at Grambling
Extending Howard’s Reach Through the partnership, Howard has served 8,589 scholars attending 253 high schools in 91 cities. Participating communities include Washington, D.C.; Nashville, Tennessee; New York City; Phoenix, Arizona; and Jackson, Mississippi. NEON courses were led by Howard faculty members, and
By Reuters July 16 — Jalen Brunson was on center stage in New York again Wednesday, this time for a trio of ovations at the 2026 ESPY Awards. Hosted by Marcello Hernandez of “Saturday Night Live” fame Wednesday evening at the David H.
The Southwestern Athletic Conference and ESPN have agreed to a new multi-year media rights deal, keeping SWAC football and basketball on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 academic year. A separate six-year extension with ESPN Events also secures the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff
Lindsey Graham, the four-term U.S. Senator from South Carolina, died on July 11. A staunch conservative and an ally of President Trump, Senator Graham was a strong supporter of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities. In a statement, Said Sewell, president
A scholarship fund honoring the late physician Dr. Leroy Upperman will have to find a new home. Upperman passed away in 1996, but his commitment to education remains upheld by his family. In 1995, the family helped establish the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s
Dr. Tracy M. Cook has spent more than 25 years lifting up students, campuses and the historically Black institutions that shaped his own path. The HBCU Campaign Fund has named Cook, president of Alcorn State University, to The Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders
Black students are enrolling at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at historic rates. The Root reports that Black students nationwide are prioritizing HBCUs, a shift that follows the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and programs across the education landscape. In 2023 specifically, the Supreme Court
Clinton College is facing an existential crisis. The small historically Black college in South Carolina has struggled to pay its employees for months and currently owes some workers thousands of dollars in overdue wages. Frustrated employees are looking for the exits while college leaders
