Historically black colleges and universities
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
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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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
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
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
Jacksonville State University campus
HBCU President Caught Up In Off-Campus Prostitution Ring

William Bynum Jr., who was the president of Jackson State University, an HBCU in Mississippi, has resigned after he and…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
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Fired HBCU President Denies Admissions Scandal Allegations

Dr. Austin Lane, who was fired as president of HBCU Texas Southern University, spoke out in defense over an alleged…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
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Famous HBCU Alums

NewsOne recognizes HBCU graduates who are leaders and trailblazers.
by NewsOne Staff
09.05.18
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Judge Orders Maryland To Fix HBCU Investment Disparity

A federal court orders Maryland to correct its public higher education investment disparity between HBCUs and other state institutions.
by Nigel Roberts
11.12.17
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$26M HBCU Research Initiative Announced

Johnny Taylor of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund made a major announcement affecting Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Mapping All 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Historically black colleges and universities are a cornerstone of the black community and the American education system. There are still 105…
by Donovan X. Ramsey
09.11.14
HBCUs Cut From NCAA Postseason Over Academics Cry…

In May, most American universities and colleges with popular athletic programs proudly watched thousands of students walk across a stage,…
by Madison J. Gray
09.09.14
HBCU: Alabama A&M University

School Name: Alabama A&M University Location: Huntsville, Alabama Year Founded: 1875 Number of Students: 5,834 undergraduate/graduate students Specialty Programs: Agriculture…
by Aimee H
09.22.13
HBCU: Alabama State University

School Name: Alabama State University Location: Montgomery, Alabama Year Founded: 1867 Number of Students: 5,983 undergraduate/graduate students Specialty Programs: Rehabilitation…
by Aimee H
09.19.13
HBCU: Albany State University

School Name: Albany State University Location: Albany, GA Year Founded: 1903 Number of Students: 4,415 undergraduate/graduate students Specialty Programs: Education…
by Aimee H
09.19.13
HBCU: Alcorn State University

School Name: Alcorn State University Location: Alcorn State, Mississippi Year Founded: 1871 Number of Students: 3,682 undergraduate students Specialty Programs:…
by Aimee H
06.19.19
HBCU: Allen University

School Name: Allen University Location: Columbia, South Carolina Year Founded: 1870 Number of Students: 848 undergraduate students Specialty Programs: Church…
by Aimee H
09.19.13
HBCU: Arkansas Baptist College

School Name: Arkansas Baptist College Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Year Founded: 1884 Number of Students: 1,119 undergraduate students Specialty Programs:…
by Aimee H
09.19.13
HBCU: Barber-Scotia College

School Name: Barber-Scotia College Location: Concord, North Carolina Year Founded: 1867 Number of Students: 582 undergraduate students Specialty Programs: Business…
by Aimee H
09.19.13
HBCU: Benedict College

School Name: Benedict College Location: Columbia, South Carolina Year Founded: 1873 Number of Students: 3,137 undergraduate students Specialty Programs: Child…
by Aimee H
09.19.13
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