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HBCU Director of Athletics wins national AD of the Year award
"HBCU Director of Athletics wins national AD of the Year award"The Tigers third SWAC football championship in four years was one of 28 championships under the leadership of Robinson.
HBCU loses accreditation appeal, looks to push forward
"HBCU loses accreditation appeal, looks to push forward"Saint Augustine's University lost its appeal for accreditation, but still vows to push on.
HBCU becomes first to offer cannabis education programs
"HBCU becomes first to offer cannabis education programs"While several universities across the country have begun incorporating cannabis-related courses into their curricula, ASU is the first HBCU to officially embrace...
HBCU becomes only school in state with Carnegie R2 status
"HBCU becomes only school in state with Carnegie R2 status"The R2 status signifies a university with "high research activity," meaning it spends at least $5 million on research and awards at...
Former FAMU AD hired by alma mater as Associate VP of Athletics
"Former FAMU AD hired by alma mater as Associate VP of Athletics"Sykes returns to her HBCU after serving as the VP and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at FAMU from 2023-2024, making history as...
Trump administration restores HBCU 1890 funding after pause
"Trump administration restores HBCU 1890 funding after pause"After pausing funding for the 1890 Scholars Program, the Donald Trump Administration has re-opened it.
Virginia State University latest R2 HBCU
"Virginia State University latest R2 HBCU"Virginia State University (VSU) is the latest HBCU to officially join the elite ranks of R2-designated institutions, a distinction held by only...
HBCU becomes first to receive prestigious R1 designation
"HBCU becomes first to receive prestigious R1 designation"Howard University breaks the glass ceiling in academics by becoming the first HBCU with a Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification.
DEI rollback forces West Virginia HBCU to review programs
"DEI rollback forces West Virginia HBCU to review programs"This HBCU, which is predominately white and in a red state, is reviewing its programs for any DEI.
Trump rescinds confusing executive order that brought chaos to HBCUs
"Trump rescinds confusing executive order that brought chaos to HBCUs"The Trump Administration reversed course on a funding freeze that had administrators at HBCUs worried.
Trump federal loan freeze could result in HBCU closures
"Trump federal loan freeze could result in HBCU closures"Donald Trump's halt of federal grants and loans could cause immediate issues within an HBCU community that relies heavily on Pell Grants...
Trump executive order already impacting DEI programs for HBCUs
"Trump executive order already impacting DEI programs for HBCUs"Less than a week into Donald Trump's presidency, at least one opportunity is off the board for HBCUs.
HBCU calls for government approval of $70 million investment
"HBCU calls for government approval of $70 million investment"Since December, Saint Augustine’s University has sought approval from the Attorney General’s Office and has raised concerns about delays impacting the future...