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LeMoyne-Owen College Receives $40 Million Grant

LeMoyne-Owen College—the only HBCU in Memphis—has received a $40 million endowment.
by NewsOne Staff
07.05.20
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
Morehouse Receives $40M For COVID-19 Initiative

Morehouse School of Medicine has received $40 million to help combat COVID-19 in underserved communities.
by NewsOne Staff
06.28.20
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Netflix CEO Pledges To Donate $120M To HBCUs

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife Patty Quillin are donating $120 million to HBCUs.
by NewsOne Staff
06.21.20
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
$1M Scholarship Fund Begins For Spelman College Graduates

Entrepreneur Frank Baker and his wife launched a $1 million scholarship fund for Spelman College graduates.
by NewsOne Staff
05.31.20
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Nick Cannon Earns Degree From Howard University

Nick Cannon graduated from Howard University with a degree in Criminology & Administration of Justice.
by NewsOne Staff
05.24.20
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan has begun twice a week testing for COVID-19, on May 05 in Washington, DC.
Howard University Opens Free COVID-19 Testing Site

Howard University has opened a free COVID-19 testing site to eliminate the socio-economic barriers to adequate health care.
by NewsOne Staff
05.18.20
Howard University holds its' commencement ceremonies with famous alum Chadwick Boseman as guest speaker in Washington, DC.
Honoring HBCUs' Classes Of 2020 Graduating Online

“Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition” brings Black college graduates together for one virtual commencement ceremony complete with President Barack…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.17.20
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
Fired Professor Sues HBCU For Alleged Gender Discrimination

Vicki Cox Edmondson alleges bias from Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. members.
by Royce Dunmore
05.14.20
President Barack Obama Delivers the Commencement Address at Historically Black Hampton University
Obamas' Virtual College Graduation Will Honor HBCUs

The Obamas and LeBron James are making the 2020 class of HBCU graduates are not forgotten amid the coronavirus pandemic.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.06.20
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Tracee Ellis Ross Surprises Spelman Students On Zoom

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross surprised over 100 Spelman students during one of their Zoom meetings.
by NewsOne Staff
05.03.20
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Morehouse College Bridges Digital Divide Amid Pandemic

Morehouse College has teamed up with Microsoft to bridge the digital divide among its students.
by NewsOne Staff
05.03.20
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
HBCU Preservation Projects To Receive $7.7M In Grants

The National Park Service will award $7.7 million in grants to HBCU preservation projects.
by NewsOne Staff
04.26.20
HBCU Doctor Is Close To Testing Treatment For COVID-19
HBCU Doctor Close To Testing Treatment For COVID-19

Meharry Medical College is one institution leading the charge to fight the coronavirus.
by Royce Dunmore
04.17.20
Florida A&M University entrance sign.
HBCUs Could Be Hit Hard Refunding Campus Costs

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing students to live and learn off-campus, colleges are refunding room and board costs, including HBCUs,…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
04.03.20
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Kamala Check's Congressman's Tweet About Howard University

Kamala Harris had some words for Matt Gaetz after the congressman was upset that Howard University was awarded a portion…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.27.20
Bethune-Cookman University sign.
The Coronavirus Is Threatening The Future Of HBCUs

As the coronavirus crisis forces many schools to close campuses and move courses online, some worry that the pandemic could…
by Marybeth Gasman, Gregory N. Price and Ivory A. Toldson
03.26.20
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Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Coming To U.S. Capitol

A statue of activist and educator Mary McLeod Bethune will be unveiled at the U.S. Capitol thanks to the efforts…
by NewsOne Staff
04.01.20
Former FAMU Dean Accuses Her Replacement Of 'Cyberstalking' Her
Ex-FAMU Dean Accuses Her Replacement Of 'Cyberstalking'

Court documents accuse the current dean of using anonymous names to harass the ousted dean.
by Royce Dunmore
04.01.20
Harvard University
International Students Fearful Of University Campus Closures

International and low-income students are concerned as colleges and universities implement plans in light of the coronavirus, which includes campus…
by A. Woods
04.01.20
Coronavirus And HBCUs: How Black Colleges Are Reacting To COVID-19
Coronavirus And HBCUs: How Black Colleges Are Responding

Schools try to reassure their students and staff.
by Royce Dunmore
03.31.20
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