HBCUs

South Carolina State University Cuts Nine Academic Programs

Four of the cut programs enroll zero students, another four enroll a combined 29 students, and the ninth program — mechanical engineering technology — will be phased out as the HBCU now offers a full mechanical engineering degree.

Shaw University Alumni Raise Formal Concerns With the HBCU’s Administration

A group of alumni from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, have sent a formal complaint to the North Carolina Attorney General's Office regarding concerns with their alma mater's administration. The alumni are wary of the HBCU's financial and real estate management, as well as an unclear university master plan.

National Park Service Awards $10.7 Million in Grants to Eleven HBCUs

Eleven HBCUs have received a combined $10.7 million in grant funding from the National Park Service to support the preservation and stabilization of historic campus buildings.

Racial Differences in How Long Students Take to Earn an Undergraduate Degree

Among Black students who earned an undergraduate award (bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, or certificates) in 2024–2025, those attending HBCUs completed their program faster than those attending other institutions.

Bowie State University to Lay Off 20 Faculty Members

Bowie State University plans to cut 20 faculty positions by the start of fiscal year 2028. These layoffs follow the HBCU's decision to cut 79 staff positions during the Spring 2026 semester in an effort to alleviate its $18 million deficit ahead of fiscal year 2027.

Savannah State University Launches the John Lewis School of Public Policy and Social Sciences

The John Lewis School of Public Policy and Social Sciences will serve as the new home for undergraduate and graduate programs in behavior analysis, criminal justice, homeland security and emergency management, political science, sociology, and social work.

Morehouse College Opens New Multimedia Center With Support From Michael Jordan

Housed in the HBCU's journalism in sports, culture, and social justice department, the Morehouse Multimedia Center will serve as a hub for creative productions, digital storytelling, sports broadcasting, podcasting, filmmaking, and projects developed with emerging media technologies.

Five Black Americans Appointed to Administrative Roles at HBCUs

The appointments are Kristi L. Smith at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Alicia Williams at Grambling State University, Octavius Rice at Johnson C. Smith University, Abiodun Durojaye at Howard University, and Joshua Busby at Langston University.

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.

*U.S. News & World Report* Names Spelman College the Country’s Top HBCU

For the twentieth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Spelman College in Atlanta the best HBCU in the United States. Howard University was second, Tuskegee University was third, Morehouse College was fourth, and North Carolina A&T State University was fifth.

Trump Administration Announces $174 Million Investment to Support HBCUs

The Trump Administration's latest investment in HBCUs follows a prior investment of $435 million in September 2025. These funds were initially allocated for programs supporting Minority-Serving Institutions, which include Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Predominately Black Institutions.

Honda Announces $10 Million Endowment to Support HBCUs

Honda's new Drive the Legacy Fund will provide HBCUs with institutional grants that aim to address challenges such as such as chronic underfunding and capital investment gaps, aging physical infrastructure, digital and technology infrastructure deficits, and faculty recruitment and retention challenges.

Four Historically or Predominately Black Colleges to Participate in Faculty Training Program

Complete College America and the Association of College and University Educators are bringing a new training program to faculty at Lawson State Community College, Coahoma Community College, Baton Rouge Community College, and Delgado Community College.

Two South Carolina HBCUs Establish New Transfer Pathway Program

Under a new partnership, students who complete an associate degree, certificate, or diploma at Denmark Technical College now have a seamless pathway to an undergraduate education at Morris College.

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.

Florida Man Accused of Spending $6 Million Meant for Allen University Football Stadium

Monti Valrie has been indicted for defrauding historically Black Allen University and its parent company, African Methodist Episcopal Church by more than $6 million. Valrie was given funds to construct a new football stadium at the HBCU, but he allegedly spent the money on personal luxury products, including cars, jewelry, and a high-end rental home in Florida.

Research Finds Hampton University Offers the Best Return On Investment of Any HBCU

Compared to other HBCUs, Hampton University comes the closest to offering its undergraduate alumni a net-zero 10-year return on investment, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Career Institute. It takes the median-earning bachelor's-degree recipient 10.5 years to payback the full cost of attending Hampton University.

Two Florida HBCUs Create New Ph.D. Pathway Program

Under a new agreement, students at Florida Memorial University now have a structured opportunity to prepare for doctoral programs at Florida A&M University.

Morgan State University Partners With Google to Enhance AI Infrastructure on Campus

Through a new partnership with Google Public Sector, Morgan State University will now have access to advanced Google Cloud platforms and NVIDIA's infrastructure, allowing students and faculty to conduct sophisticated research in AI and other evolving industries.

Tomikia LeGrande Honored by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Dr. LeGrande became the ninth president of Prairie View A&M University in June 2023. Earlier in her career, she held key leadership roles in enrollment management at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Houston-Downtown.
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