Education

NewsOne recognizes HBCU graduates who are leaders and trailblazers.

A federal court orders Maryland to correct its public higher education investment disparity between HBCUs and other state institutions.

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Johnny Taylor of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund made a major announcement affecting 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 HBCUs operating today. Their value is immeasurable, but have you ever wondered where they all are? The Higher Education Act of 1965 defines HBCUs as: “…any historically black college or university that was established prior […]

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In May, most American universities and colleges with popular athletic programs proudly watched thousands of students walk across a stage, shake hands with academic officials and congratulate them on earning their degrees — after really great basketball tourneys and bowl series. But then there are some schools who fell under scrutiny for a lack of academic […]

School Name: Alabama A&M University Location: Huntsville, Alabama Year Founded: 1875 Number of Students: 5,834 undergraduate/graduate students Specialty Programs: Agriculture and Environmental Greek Life: • Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc. • Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., Omega Psi Phi […]

School Name: Alabama State University Location: Montgomery, Alabama Year Founded: 1867 Number of Students: 5,983 undergraduate/graduate students Specialty Programs: Rehabilitation Studies and Occupational Therapy Greek Life: • Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Inc., Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Sorority • Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. , Kappa Alpha […]

School Name: Albany State University Location: Albany, GA Year Founded: 1903 Number of Students: 4,415 undergraduate/graduate students Specialty Programs: Education and Physical Science Greek Life: • Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc. • Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., Omega Psi […]

School Name: Alcorn State University Location: Alcorn State, Mississippi Year Founded: 1871 Number of Students: 3,682 undergraduate students Specialty Programs: Robotic Engineering Greek Life: • Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc. • Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., Omega Psi Phi […]

School Name: Allen University Location: Columbia, South Carolina Year Founded: 1870 Number of Students: 848 undergraduate students Specialty Programs: Church Administration and Forensic Science Greek Life: • Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc. • Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., Omega […]

School Name: Arkansas Baptist College Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Year Founded: 1884 Number of Students: 1,119 undergraduate students Specialty Programs: African Community Leadership and Christian Education Greek Life: • Sororities: Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Inc. • Fraternities: Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., Omega Psi Phi Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Inc. Alumni: Dr. Emeral […]

School Name: Barber-Scotia College Location: Concord, North Carolina Year Founded: 1867 Number of Students: 582 undergraduate students Specialty Programs: Business Entrepreneurship and Renewable-Energy Greek Life: • Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Inc. • Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., Omega Psi […]