Starting in spring 2026, Johns Hopkins University will offer free undergraduate tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually — and full financial support...
First Baptist Church South Hill of Chesapeake gave a powerful $45,000 gift to Norfolk State University—$30,000 of which is earmarked to erase the graduation debts of...
Norfolk State University has received a groundbreaking $50 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — her second major donation to the school — to support scholarships,...
“Once silenced by scandal and politics, Claudine Gay now warns institutions: resist coercion, defend freedom, and never surrender your values to external power.” #AcademicFreedom #UniversityAutonomy #HigherEducation...
Spelman alumna Rosalind Brewer, a Fortune 500 executive, steps in as interim president following Dr. Helene Gayle's departure, bringing transformative leadership to the esteemed HBCU. #SpelmanCollege...
Glenn Wilbert Valentine, a pioneering Black Virginia Tech graduate who played a pivotal role in increasing Black student enrollment at the university, passed away at age...
The Biden-Harris administration announces $1.3 billion in new funding for HBCUs, bringing their total investment to a record $17 billion since 2021, demonstrating their commitment to...
Norfolk State University launched its largest fundraising campaign, "Now Is Our Time," with a goal to raise $90 million. The campaign debuted during the Battle of...
The White House Initiative on HBCUs marks its 10th anniversary by selecting 110 students from 77 institutions, including Virginia Union University, for the 2024 HBCU Scholars...
Cheyney University, the nation's oldest HBCU, has been reaccredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, marking a significant milestone after a decade of probation....
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