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Robert F. Smith Advances Efforts To Diversify STEM

Businessman and philanthropist Robert F. Smith donated $15 million to his alma mater Cornell University to create pathways in STEM…

by Brandee Sanders

05.14.22

Jackson State University Alumna Makes WNBA History

Jackson State University grad Ameshya Williams-Holliday made history as the first WNBA draft pick from an HBCU in 20 years.

by Brandee Sanders

04.17.22

HBCUs Awarded With Grants To Preserve Historic Photos

Getty Images has awarded four HBCUs with $500,000 to preserve their historic photos.

by Brandee Sanders

02.06.22

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Reimagined HBCU To Open In Detroit

A new historically Black college will open in Detroit this year, becoming Michigan’s only HBCU.

by NewsOne Staff

01.01.22

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Philander Smith College Receives Historic Donation

Philander Smith College is one of the latest HBCUs to receive a historic donation.

by Brandee Sanders

12.26.21

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Howard Alumna Dominique King’s App Drives HBCU Donations

Through her app, I Heart My HBCU, Howard alumna Dominique King is on a mission to drive donations to historically…

by Brandee Sanders

12.05.21

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Nick Cannon Eliminates Student Debt For HBCU Scholars

Entertainment mogul Nick Cannon surprised seven HBCU scholars by eliminating their student debt.

by Brandee Sanders

10.02.21

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Hits HBCU Fundraising Milestone

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recently raised over $2.1 million for HBCUs.

by NewsOne Staff

10.04.21

The White House Celebrates HBCUs All Week Long

The Biden-Harris Administration hosted National HBCU Week; a celebration of historically Black colleges and universities throughout the country.

by Brandee Sanders

10.04.21

VH1's 2nd Annual "Dear Mama: An Event To Honor Moms" - Arrivals

Chris Paul Aims To Make Plant-Based Lifestyle Accessible

NBA star Chris Paul is teaming up with the plant-based beverage company Koia to ensure healthy options are present in…

by Brandee Sanders

10.04.21

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Two Atlanta HBCUs Eliminate Student Debt

Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College are the latest institutions in a wave of HBCUs that have launched efforts to…

by NewsOne Staff

10.04.21

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Denzel Donates $100K To Wiley College Debate Team

Wiley College’s debate team received a $100,000 endowment from the Denzel Washington Family Foundation.

by Brandee Sanders

08.25.21

Delaware State University Eliminates Debt For 200 Grads

Delaware State University announced it will eliminate student loan debt for over 200 recent graduates who were significantly impacted by…

by Brandee Sanders

10.03.21

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North Carolina A&T Hits Historic Fundraising Milestone

North Carolina A&T State University logged a recording-breaking milestone in terms of fundraising.

by Brandee Sanders

10.03.21

Clark Atlanta University Unveils HBCU Executive Leadership Institute

Clark Atlanta University recently unveiled an initiative centered on recruiting future HBCU presidents.

by Brandee Sanders

09.30.21

Megan Thee Stallion Donates $25K To HBCU

Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova Cares donated $25,000 to advance Bennett College’s entrepreneurship program.

by Brandee Sanders

08.26.21

Prairie View A&M Launches Toni Morrison Writing Program

Prairie View A&M University launched a writing program inspired by literary giant Toni Morrison’s legacy.

by Brandee Sanders

08.26.21

Spelman College Sets Historic Admissions Application Record

Spelman College recently hit a major milestone with the highest application pool in the all-women HBCU’s 140-year history.

by Brandee Sanders

08.26.21

Grants Help Preserve HBCUs' Historic Campus Buildings

The National Trust donated $650,000 to HBCUs to preserve historic buildings on their campuses.

by NewsOne Staff

09.29.21

Fired Professor Sues HBCU For Alleged Gender Discrimination

Vicki Cox Edmondson alleges bias from Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. members.

by Royce Dunmore

09.30.21