HBCUs

The Continuing Sad Saga of Saint Augustine’s University

Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, North Carolina, filed for bankruptcy in April and officially lost its accreditation in May. In a recent bankruptcy hearing, SAU representatives were questioned on outstanding debts as well as the HBCU's future direction.

Texas Southern University Announces New Strategic Plan

The plan emphasizes advancing student achievement and outcomes, including improving persistence and progression, aligning academic programs to workforce demand, and expanding access to high-value credentials.

Tennessee State University Launches Transfer Agreement With a Local Community College

Tennessee State University and Nashville State Community College's new Tiger Track Transfer Program allows students to begin their college education at Nashville State and transfer to Tennessee State with guaranteed admission upon completion of their associate's degree or whenever they are ready to start a four-year program.

Three Universities Awarded Grants to Preserve Black Visual Arts Archives

The Getty Foundation recently awarded $1.8 million for eight grants through its Black Visual Arts Archive Initiative. Among the grant recipients are Morgan State University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Maryland.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Report Examines the Research Capacity at HBCUs

“The question is not whether HBCUs can produce rigorous science. They already do,” said M.C. Brown II, executive director of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center. “The question is whether we — the research enterprise and the nation — will choose to invest in them as the strategic national assets they are.”

A Change in Leadership at Bennett College in North Carolina

Following 11 months of service, Teresa Hardee has concluded her term as interim president of Bennett College. Ronald L. Carter, former president of Johnson C. Smith University, will succeed Dr. Hardee as Bennett's acting president.

Fisk University Launches $1 Billion Campus Strategic Plan

Fisk University's new strategic plan, "Quantum Leap," is estimated to invest $1 billion in campus infrastructure and academic programs. A core element of the plan is a new 100,000-square-foot Innovation Center for academic instruction and interdisciplinary research.

Wilberforce University Launches Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology

Drawing from foundations in anatomy, movement science, nutrition, and health promotion, the three-year kinesiology degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in health care, fitness, physical therapy, sports science, and wellness.

Johnson C. Smith University Establishes Transfer Pathway With College of Medicine in Antigua

Under the new agreement, qualified JCSU students will gain access to structured advising, mentorship, pre-medicine guidance, academic preparation support, and direct admissions pathways into AUA's medical degree program.

Local Connecticut Lawmakers Aim to Establish an HBCU Satellite Campus in New Haven

Nearly two centuries ago, Connecticut lawmakers blocked an attempt by local abolitionists to establish a higher education institution for Black men in the City of New Haven. Now, the city aims to rectify that decision by establishing a satellite campus of an existing HBCU.

Jason Curry to Lead Morehouse College’s Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

A Morehouse College graduate, Dr. Curry has spent the past two decades leading the Fisk Memorial Chapel at Fisk University in Nashville. He is slated to return to his undergraduate alma mater as dean of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel on June 15.

Proposed Federal Legislation Aims to Modernize Infrastructure at HBCUs

Introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Chris Coons, the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education (IGNITE) for HBCU Excellence Act would establish a competitive federal grant program to support modernization efforts and long-term infrastructure improvements at HBCUs throughout the country.

Albany State University Launches New Master’s Degree in Trauma Psychology

One of only four degrees of its kind in the United States, the new trauma psychology master's degree at Albany State University aims to prepare students for careers in trauma-informed care, mental health services, community support systems, and human services professions.

Alcorn State University Partners With Getty Images to Preserve Its Historical Archives

Through this partnership, Getty Images will mange the post-production costs to restore thousands of images from the archives of Alcorn State University in Mississippi including rarely seen photographs and video footage.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Federal Lawsuit Challenges the Reorganization of Kentucky State University

A group of Kentucky State University students, alumni, and prospective students recently filed a federal lawsuit regarding Kentucky's Senate Bill 185, which declares a state of financial exigency at the HBCU and assigns the university a new polytechnic mission centered on STEM education.

Bennett College Sues External Alumnae Association for Trademark Infringement

Bennett College is suing the Bennet College National Alumnae Association for illegal use of the HBCU's logo and reputation. According to the college, the association's external events have caused confusion among donors and could pose risks to the HBCU's accreditation.

Winston-Salem State University Launches Transfer Pathways for Local Community College Students

Under seven new academic pathway agreements, students at Forsyth Technical Community College can take up to nine credit hours at Winston-Salem State University while paying Forsyth Tech tuition, thereby saving money and time in their pursuit of a four-year college degree.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Bowie State University to Lay Off Employees as the HBCU Faces an $18 Million Deficit

For the upcoming fiscal year 2027, Bowie State University in Maryland will face an $18 million deficit. To address this shortfall, the HBCU plans to eliminate 79 positions through a combination of vacancies, reorganization, and layoffs.
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