If there's one retired NFL player and HBCU alumnus whose word resonates deeply with future NFL players, it's Antoine Bethea.
In a strong message for HBCU players who hope to make it to the NFL someday, Bethea said that they should be ready at all ...
Posted Wednesday, July 19th 2023 at 4:51PM
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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have taken steps to adapt their admissions policies.
With the expected increase in applicants, ...
Posted Wednesday, July 19th 2023 at 4:32PM
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Dr. Kristal Cunningham, a proud graduate of Florida A&M University with 17 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist, is also the owner of Bold Kulture Beauty, an Orlando, Florida-based Black-owned hair salon and beauty supply store that focuses o ...
Posted Wednesday, July 19th 2023 at 4:31PM
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The Supreme Court’s decision against upholding affirmative action is not stopping founder Stacy Milner from making the industry more inclusive
For Stacy Milner, the founder of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program, the news of the Su ...
Posted Tuesday, July 18th 2023 at 3:33PM
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Nationwide — Meet Maria Watkins, the founder and CEO of RTC Protech, the first ever patented Black-owned app with a 24/7 call center that aims to minimize both police brutalíty and hate crimes. Maria, who is a 64-year-old technology, is a proud HBCU ...
Posted Tuesday, July 18th 2023 at 3:25PM
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Football season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to watch some of our state’s best athletes go head to head with their rivals. Get your tickets and get geared up for two HBCU face-offs– the inaugural Port City Classic and the Gulf ...
Posted Tuesday, July 18th 2023 at 2:50PM
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Two New Orleans universities have been ranked in the top 25 HBCUs in the United States, according to CollegeRaptor.
According to CollegeRaptor, HBCUs, historically Black colleges and universities, originally functioned to serv ...
Posted Tuesday, July 18th 2023 at 12:11PM
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Each year, the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) recognizes outstanding faculty and staff from its member institutions, including Central State University. According to its website, “SOCHE is a consortium of colleges and universitie ...
Posted Monday, July 17th 2023 at 4:05PM
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ATLANTA — Tuskegee University AD Reginald Ruffin showed up at SIAC Media Day on Wednesday like he does every year. But this year he didn’t take the platform as head coach as he did for so many years at Miles College and last year at Tuskegee.
Thi ...
Posted Monday, July 17th 2023 at 1:55PM
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SALISBURY, N.C. — A band director from Rowan County got to play jazz music in the City of Lights.
The 369th Experience Band is made up of Historically Black College and University graduates and was led by Livingstone College’s current band directo ...
Posted Monday, July 17th 2023 at 1:48PM
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Leaders at historically Black universities are considering changing some of their admissions practices in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action — and, in some cases, are anticipating becoming more selective as they brace for ...
Posted Monday, July 17th 2023 at 1:14PM
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BOWIE, Md. (7News) — Bowie State University has reached its goal of fundraising $50 million, nearly two and a half years ahead of its December 2025 closing date.
The BSU Bold: The Campaign for Excellence campaign is considered the largest fundrais ...
Posted Monday, July 17th 2023 at 1:11PM
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc members recently participated in a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The organization held a grand opening for its new “For Members Only” (FMO) credit union. The ribbon-cutting occurred at the organization’s corporat ...
Posted Monday, July 17th 2023 at 12:47PM
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Prairie View A&M University has opened a $70 million engineering classroom and research building, ushering in an anticipated period of growth for Texas’ highest-producing college of Black engineers.
Hundreds of alumni, students and stakeholders pa ...
Posted Monday, July 17th 2023 at 12:06PM
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An Alcorn State University alumna who has found success in the medical field and entertainment will be acknowledged at an upcoming event that celebrates accomplished Historically Black College and University (HBCU) graduates.
Dr. Jacqueline Walter ...
Posted Monday, July 17th 2023 at 11:27AM
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