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HBCU Cuts Course Material Costs with Follett Retail Partnership
"HBCU Cuts Course Material Costs with Follett Retail Partnership"Howard University partners with Follett to lower textbook costs by up to 80% and revamp the HBCU's campus and online bookstore experience.
HBCU Responds to Record Growth with new State-of-the-Art Dorm
"HBCU Responds to Record Growth with new State-of-the-Art Dorm"Virginia State University responds to record student enrollment with a new 110,000-square-foot residence hall, set to open in spring 2026.
HBCU athletic department breaks academic record
"HBCU athletic department breaks academic record"Fayetteville State’s academic achievements as impressive as its athletics.
HBCU at the Epicenter of $4.7 Billion Aerospace Investment
"HBCU at the Epicenter of $4.7 Billion Aerospace Investment"JetZero's $4.7 billion aviation facility in Greensboro puts North Carolina A&T at the heart of aerospace innovation and workforce growth in North...
HBCU Commencements in 2025 had star power and big moments
"HBCU Commencements in 2025 had star power and big moments"Stars, surprises, and powerful moments marked the unforgettable 2025 HBCU commencement season.
HBCUs face new challenges in wake of NCAA Settlement
"HBCUs face new challenges in wake of NCAA Settlement"The NCAA House settlement lets schools pay athletes—but what does it mean for underfunded HBCUs? Here's how SWAC and others are preparing...
Hollywood icon sparks fundraising wave at HBCU graduation
"Hollywood icon sparks fundraising wave at HBCU graduation"Sheryl Lee Ralph sparks $25K in live donations at Norfolk State’s graduation.
Omarosa Newman picks up law degree from HBCU
"Omarosa Newman picks up law degree from HBCU"Former Apprentice star Omarosa just picked up another HBCU degree.
MAGA attack on higher education reaches HBCU campus
"MAGA attack on higher education reaches HBCU campus"FAMU alums organize under a group called "Keepers of the Flame" to thwart the confirmation of MAGA loyalist selected as HBCU president.
HBCU gets big donation from T.D. Jakes
"HBCU gets big donation from T.D. Jakes"T.D. Jakes is dropping a big bag on this Atlanta-based HBCU.
Florida A&M student claims he is being suspended for protest
"Florida A&M student claims he is being suspended for protest"A student activist claims he's being suspended as a result of a protest. University officials claim otherwise.
Backlash grows over FAMU President selection
"Backlash grows over FAMU President selection"FAMU's latest leadership pick is sparking serious backlash. Alumni & students say the process was political—and not in the best interest of...
R&B icon stuns at son’s HBCU graduation
"R&B icon stuns at son’s HBCU graduation"The Grammy Award winner turned heads at her son's HBCU graduation.