Dillard University’s Center for Racial Justice takes an honest look at both the struggles and opportunities of HBCUs and how that plays a part in the education of African Americans. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Camacia Smith-Ross, executive director for pre-college and outreach at Southern University and A&M College and executive board member of […]
The sorority sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. announced today that they have raised over $2 million for HBCUs through their national HBCU Impact Day. The fundraiser, which is currently in its fourth year, took place on September 20, 2021 and is a part of the sorority’s four-year $10 million fundraising goal. For the challenge, […]
The following article was sponsored by the United Negro College Fund. The Sept. 15 virtual event features notable speakers including three HBCU presidents, U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (D-NC 12th District) and Kevin Liles, Co-Founder & CEO, 300 Entertainment Bloomberg Live in collaboration with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host, “HBCUs: The Path to Prosperity,” […]
President Biden announced today plans to appoint Kappa Alpha Psi brother, the president of Delaware State University, Dr. Tony Allen, as the chair of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to an exclusive press release issued to Watch The Yard by The White House on Tuesday night, the President’s […]
(BPRW) UNCF Michigan to Host 33rd Annual Detroit Walk for Education, Virtually, Supporting HBCUs and Students (Black PR Wire) How do you stay safe during a pandemic, raise money for a great cause and get some exercise in on the side? Through the UNCF Virtual Walk for Education®, of course! The digital fundraiser replaces the […]
Getty Images and Stand Together have joined forces to announce the launch of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grants for HBCUs. The partnership will grant two HBCUs a total of $500,000 towards the digitization of their libraries’ archival content. Schools will not only be able to benefit from the historic value of the archives being […]
(BPRW) National Merit Scholarship Corporation Renews Commitment to HBCUs with Donation to UNCF Additional $2.1 million investment to fund UNCF’s Achievement Capstone Program (Black PR Wire) National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) and UNCF celebrated the success of the Achievement Capstone Program, a scholarship program that grants financial assistance to high-achieving, underrepresented college graduates at historically Black […]
Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced it has designated 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as this year’s annual Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders, recognizing their noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program, which is currently celebrating its 75th anniversary. The Fulbright Program has given more than 400,000 […]
U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced on May 13 that they have secured more than $84 million in funding for HBCUs in their state. The funds, obtained through the American Rescue Plan, are designated to help students and families who have been especially facing financial hurdles due to the pandemic, the Atlanta Voice reported. Ossoff and […]
(BPRW) Nissan donates $250,000 to Mississippi’s seven HBCUs For sixth consecutive year, Nissan makes donation in support of STEM-focused programming at MS Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Black PR Wire) CANTON, Miss. – Nissan is again making a donation to Mississippi’s seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programming […]