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Morehouse Alum Launches Scholarship Fund For HBCU Students

24-year-old entrepreneur Bryce Thompson launched a $100,000 scholarship fund for HBCU students.

by NewsOne Staff

02.14.21

Kyrie Irving Covers Tuition For HBCU Students

NBA star Kyrie Irving covered tuition costs for students at Lincoln University.

by NewsOne Staff

01.02.21

Tennessee Teen Makes History At Clark Atlanta University

#BlackGirlMagic: Emory Pruitt—a 16-year-old from Tennessee—made history by becoming the youngest student to attend Clark Atlanta University.

by NewsOne Staff

11.22.20

NBA Player Robert Covington Donates $1M To HBCU

NBA player Robert Covington donated $1 million to his alma mater Tennessee State University.

by NewsOne Staff

11.16.20

Kevin Richardson Awarded Honorary Syracuse U Degree

Kevin Richardson of the Exonerated Five was recently awarded an honorary degree from Syracuse University.

by Brandee Sanders

11.02.20

College Students Told To Leave Campuses To Counter Spread Of Coronavirus

Harvard Medical Society Named After Black STEM Pioneer

Harvard Medical School has named one of its academic societies after its first Black tenured professor.

by NewsOne Staff

10.18.20

Celebrities Visit Build - January 13, 2020

Course About Entrepreneur Kandi Burruss Coming To GSU

A course about Kandi Burruss’ entrepreneurial moves is coming to Georgia State University.

by NewsOne Staff

08.17.20

City of Hope Spirit Of Life Gala 2018 - Inside

Roc Nation Launches School In Partnership With LIU

Roc Nation has teamed up with Long Island University Brooklyn for the creation of a school.

by NewsOne Staff

08.09.20

(Irvine)Dr. Michael Drake (center) and wife Brenda (left) arrive for a greeing in Aldrich Park wit

University Of California System Names Michael Drake President

The University of California System has appointed its first Black president.

by NewsOne Staff

07.14.20

Protests Continue Around Detroit After Police Officer Allegedly Punched Woman

Police Shooting Leaves Student Protester With 'Brain Damage'

The brother of Justin Howell expresses his outrage.

by Royce Dunmore

06.05.20

14-Year-Old Chicago Teen Earns Master’s Degree In Engineering

14-year-old Dorothy Jean Tillman earned her master’s degree.

by NewsOne Staff

06.01.20

MIT Elects First Black Woman Student Body President

For the first time in MIT’s 159-year history, a Black woman has been elected as student body president.

by NewsOne Staff

05.31.20

Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg, College of William and Mary, historic campus walkway with students

America’s Oldest Law School Appoints First Black Dean

A. Benjamin Spencer is the first Black dean in William & Mary Law School’s 241-year history.

by NewsOne Staff

05.24.20

Plaza in front of Low Library in Columbia University's main campus, Morningside Heights, New York City, USA

Teen Gets Accepted To All Ivy League Schools

A teen from Massachusetts was accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools.

by NewsOne Staff

05.10.20

DePauw University Appoints Its First Black Woman President

Dr. Lori S. White will become DePauw University’s first Black woman president.

by NewsOne Staff

03.31.20

Oklahoma Christian University recruiter Cedric Sunray

Ex-University Recruiter Defends Sorting Students By Skin Color

The educator of 20 years says he's been doing the 'icebreaker' for years.

by Adrian Moore

03.31.20

HBCU Student Praises Trump For 'Making Progress' On Campuses

MAGA Cum Laude: HBCU Student Praises Trump

She says the current man in the White House should get "some credit."

by Adrian Moore

03.31.20

Syracuse Admin Accused Of Trying To 'Starve' Protesters

They face punishment for speaking out against racism on campus.

by Adrian Moore

03.31.20

I Promise School Grand Opening Celebration With LeBron James

I Promise School Students Receive Kent State Scholarships

The entire inaugural graduating class at LeBron James’ I Promise School will receive full-ride scholarships to Kent State University.

by NewsOne Staff

03.31.20

Celebrities Visit SiriusXM - August 28, 2019

Scholly And Lil Nas X Launch Scholarship Competition

Lil Nas X has teamed up with the Black-founded scholarship app Scholly to create $30,000 worth of scholarships.

by NewsOne Staff

03.31.20