Over a dozen Tennessee State University students are descending more than a hundred feet underground, outfitted with knee pads, helmets and headlamps.
This fall 2022 trip is part of a national program to get more students from Historically Black C ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 4:14PM
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Texas is home to 9 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with each school located on the eastern half of the state. These HBCUs in Texas have a rich history of providing education access to black students excluded from white colleges ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 3:41PM
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The Celebration Bowl, which featured a memorable postseason finish, held its own among FBS bowls in attendance.
With one major bowl game left to play — the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between TCU and Georgia at SoFi Stadium ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 3:15PM
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NEW YORK - Bloomberg for Education and Bloomberg Human Resources put the finance knowledge of more than 60 students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to the test in a new environmental, social, governance (ESG) trading challenge ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 3:03PM
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Coming up short in the Cricket Celebration Bowl to South Carolina State last year ignited a fire in Jackson State inside linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr. If All-American and current Detroit Lions defensive end James Houston was the heart of the defense l ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 2:41PM
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Today, Student Freedom Initiative (“SFI”) and Cisco announced wireless 5G internet service deployment at Claflin University.
This partnership will provide Claflin’s students, teachers, administrators and staff members with relia ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 2:28PM
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LAPLACE – Three young ladies from the River Parishes are among nine debutantes who will appear in the ballroom at Xavier University Center on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Original Illinois Club’s annual Mardi Gras Ball.
LaPlace’s Torie Josep ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 2:19PM
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Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played a vital role in providing higher education opportunities to African Americans for over 150 years. These institutions have produced some of the most influential and successful leaders in ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 12:01PM
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CHARLOTTE (January 4, 2022) – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement on the tenure of Johnson C. Smith University’s 14th President, Clarence Armbrister, who announced he will retire in June:
“I’ve been proud to work with P ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2023 at 10:37AM
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Southern University Alumni Federation will be hosting a fundraiser kickoff and community event, “HBCU Informational and HBCU Alumni Roundup”. This event will target area high school students and HBCU Alumnus to encourage higher education. This event ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 4:36PM
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On January 15, 2023 at 7pm, the Black Ivy Society is planning to host a networking celebration during MLK Weekend in Washington DC. The event will also serve as the official kick-off pre-game for the highly anticipated Morehouse College vs. Howard Un ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 4:23PM
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Several UNCF offices are presenting special events to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The events will offer a range of activities, from keynote speakers to musical performances. Many events will highlight local leaders, educators, ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 4:10PM
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Are you a veteran looking to use your military experience to jumpstart your college career? Many colleges and universities offer the opportunity to earn college credit for military training. If you’re looking to save time and money on your academic j ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 4:09PM
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Langston University, a historically Black university based near Oklahoma City, has taken over the former KWTV Oklahoma City building after KWTV parent Griffin Media donated it. KWTV, known as News 9, moved to a downtown location in mid-November. Lang ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 3:56PM
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Delaware State University has announced its 2023 Commencement speakers.
Even though 2023 Commencement exercises are still months away Delaware State University already announced keynote speakers.
Award-winning Country music star and Delaware na ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 3:42PM
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(Black PR Wire) CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative announced recently that it has surpassed its private sector fundraising goal of $150 million, thanks to recent donations from Honeywell, Albemarle and other anonymous contributors ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 3:07PM
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NEWBURGH – There was something just so “confirming” about the moment for Joy Watson…one that further seemed to symbolize the importance- beauty of her life-altering journey.
Watson, representing her Virginia State University campus as the 94th ele ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 2:30PM
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HBCU basketball conferences have historically been regulated to one-bid leagues in pursuit of berths in the NCAA Tournament.
As it has stood in recent years, schools representing the MEAC and SWAC have only been able to enter the field of 68 by wa ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 2:12PM
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Over the past decade, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have received increased attention as a critical piece of the nation’s postsecondary landscape. As drivers of economic activity of nearly $15 billion annually, calls to support ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 1:56PM
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Charleston is off to one of the nation's best starts, and the N0. 23 Cougars will put their 14-1 record on the line Wednesday by traveling to face North Carolina A&T in a CAA showdown on CBS Sports Network. The game marks the Aggies' first home game ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 1:43PM
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HBCU programs do not need to continue passing up on players, who in which they can land. Here are 10 players of the class of 2023 after the December signing period. Coaches still have another month, so shoot your shots and stop being afraid of improv ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 1:39PM
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Talking the talk is one thing, but walking the walk is another. Southern Company is walking the walk by taking action to pursue a more equitable and inclusive future for its customers, communities, and employees.
Southern Company launched its ‘Mov ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 1:15PM
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COLUMBIA — The Marching 101 of South Carolina State University will show off their talents on TV and in an NFL stadium with an upcoming miniseries that previews an Atlanta exhibition of premier bands from historically Black colleges.
SC State Univ ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 1:07PM
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Shapiro-Davis Inaugural Committee announced the line-up of Pa. talent that will perform at the upcoming swearing-in ceremony.
The ceremony, which will be held on Jan. 17 at the State Capitol, is expected to bring together a ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 12:34PM
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A special episode of Ahead Of The Game with CEO/Founder of the Brand Architects and Morgan State Alumni, Antone Barnes. We discuss Deion Sanders coming here to Boulder, home city of Sage Elite Healing, and get a perspective of an HBCU alum on how the ...
Posted Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 11:38AM
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