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A Q&A with the author of "Black, Not Historically Black"

HBCUs need to redefine themselves beyond historic labels to better serve Black communities and align with contemporary needs.
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Digital badges for HBCU students improve career prospects

HBCUs serve Black students well but face significant underfunding affecting post-graduation success.

Mayor London Breed Hopes to Lure Historically Black Colleges to Downtown SF With New Program

San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans to offer summer classes through historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the city.
The city also intends to attract and establish a satellite campus for an HBCU downtown as part of its efforts to bring more students to replace downtown workers.

Digital badges for HBCU students improve career prospects

HBCUs serve Black students well but face significant underfunding affecting post-graduation success.

Mayor London Breed Hopes to Lure Historically Black Colleges to Downtown SF With New Program

San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans to offer summer classes through historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the city.
The city also intends to attract and establish a satellite campus for an HBCU downtown as part of its efforts to bring more students to replace downtown workers.
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Interest in HBCUs surges after affirmative action ban

Historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing a surge in applications and enrollments following the Supreme Court's 2023 affirmative action ban.

See the best colleges and universities of 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report introduces social mobility metrics in its 2025 Best Colleges rankings.

'We need you': Fewer Black men are enrolling in HBCUs. Here's what is lost

The enrollment of Black men at HBCUs has hit a historic low, impacting campus life and community connections.

Fewer Black men are enrolling in HBCUs. Here's why and what's being done

The enrollment of Black men at Historically Black Colleges and Universities is at its lowest since 1976, raising concerns about representation and community impact.

Decades of enrollment declines for Black men at HBCUs

Black male enrollment at HBCUs has drastically declined from 38% in 1976 to 26% in 2022, raising concerns about representation.

Report shows state of humanities at HBCUs

HBCUs are experiencing an increase in humanities degrees, contrasting with the national downward trend.

Interest in HBCUs surges after affirmative action ban

Historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing a surge in applications and enrollments following the Supreme Court's 2023 affirmative action ban.

See the best colleges and universities of 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report introduces social mobility metrics in its 2025 Best Colleges rankings.

'We need you': Fewer Black men are enrolling in HBCUs. Here's what is lost

The enrollment of Black men at HBCUs has hit a historic low, impacting campus life and community connections.

Fewer Black men are enrolling in HBCUs. Here's why and what's being done

The enrollment of Black men at Historically Black Colleges and Universities is at its lowest since 1976, raising concerns about representation and community impact.

Decades of enrollment declines for Black men at HBCUs

Black male enrollment at HBCUs has drastically declined from 38% in 1976 to 26% in 2022, raising concerns about representation.

Report shows state of humanities at HBCUs

HBCUs are experiencing an increase in humanities degrees, contrasting with the national downward trend.
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DNC rolls out ad campaign at HBCUs, HSIs

DNC is launching a campaign targeting young voters at HBCUs and Hispanic institutions, highlighting their importance in upcoming presidential elections.
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Biden Celebrates Investments in Black Colleges While Promoting Harris

Biden's administration has dedicated over $17 billion to supporting historically Black colleges and universities, aiming to boost their research capabilities and competitiveness.

TSU advocates upset by board overhaul, underfunding

Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees vacated by Governor Bill Lee's swift legislation at the urging of Republican lawmakers.
Debate over the university's financial state and leadership, with advocates citing chronic underfunding and calls for state support over external interference.

Antisemitism awareness program launched at HBCUs

HBCUs collaborating to counter antisemitism through educational seminars on Black-Jewish history and solidarity.
Partnership with Academic Engagement Network to expand the program to more HBCUs in South Carolina.

At South Florida's only HBCU, Black history is taught with no censorship

HBCUs provide safe spaces for honest discussions on Black history
Challenges faced by Black history education in Florida

Brooklyn Bar Association president-elect highlights voting rights issues at BHM event

Anthony Vaughn Jr. addresses voting rights at Black History Month event
Georgia's voter ID requirements disproportionately affect students at private HBCUs

Spelman College Receives $100 Million Donation In Largest Single Gift To HBCU

Billionaire couple donates $100 million to Spelman College, the largest-ever single donation to a historically Black college or university.
$75 million will be used to endow scholarships, while the rest will be used for other purposes such as developing an academic focus on public policy and democracy and improving student housing.

Did Trump really get HBCUs "all funded"?

Donald Trump and Joe Biden both claim strong support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to appeal to Black voters.
Black voter support for Biden may be slipping, with younger Black voters showing more favorable views towards Trump.
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