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Why We Must Destroy Negative Stigmas About HBCUs

Why We Must Destroy Negative Stigmas About HBCUs

During a time of overt racism, hatred and separation — historically Black colleges and universities served as a home to Black students who still wanted to further their education. This was despite the horrific external circumstances they were dealing with. In 1837, Richard Humphreys created the African Institute, the oldest HBCU; today, it’s known as […]

(BPRW) Georgia HBCUs could make even greater impact with right focus from leaders, legislative study committee finds | Press releases

(BPRW) Georgia HBCUs could make even greater impact with right focus from leaders, legislative study committee finds | Press releases

(BPRW) Georgia HBCUs could make even greater impact with right focus from leaders, legislative study committee finds (Black PR Wire) ATLANTA ⎯ Georgia’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) could be transformed into even stronger centers of education and economic opportunity with the right state support, a state legislative study committee has found. The Georgia Senate Study Committee […]

U.S. Department of Education Awards Project SERV Grants Three Additional HBCUs That Received Bomb Threats

U.S. Department of Education Awards Project SERV Grants Three Additional HBCUs That Received Bomb Threats

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that  Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) would be given to grants to three additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that experienced bomb threats last year. North Carolina Central University will receive $213,500; Philander Smith College will receive $149,963; and Hampton University will receive $214,317 in […]

(BPRW) UNCF Institute for Capacity Building Expands Network Committed to Strengthening HBCUs | Press releases

(BPRW) UNCF Institute for Capacity Building Expands Network Committed to Strengthening HBCUs | Press releases

(BPRW) UNCF Institute for Capacity Building Expands Network Committed to Strengthening HBCUs UNCF expands transformation partnerships to 42 with newly funded cohort of HBCUs, propelling higher enrollment and student success (Black PR Wire) With a new round of investments, UNCF today announced its newest cohort of high-potential Black colleges and universities committed to institutional transformation. The […]

Nationwide Bomb Threats Against HBCUs Linked To One Minor

Nationwide Bomb Threats Against HBCUs Linked To One Minor

According to the FBI, the person linked to threatening messages targeting 50 HBCUs is now under government surveillance and restrictions to prevent bomb threats. Source link Related Posts Southern University Is Pioneering The Way For Other HBCUs To Take Their Rightful Place In The Cannabis Industry Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, […]

The Results Are In: Here Are 2022-2023’s Top 5 Best HBCUs

The Results Are In: Here Are 2022-2023’s Top 5 Best HBCUs

It’s that time of year again! It’s time to gather round and see which school gets to bring home the bragging rights because the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list has been published and we’re announcing the top five Historically Black Colleges and Universities For these rankings, HBCUs were solely compared with […]