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Dr. S. Keith Hargrove Named Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University

Hargrove most recently served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Tuskegee University,

Dr. S. Keith Hargrove

HBCU Leaders Gather to Create Blueprint for Future of Higher Education

The four-day event brought together what organizers described as the "best, largest practitioners in the HBCU space" with an ambitious goal of developing a comprehensive blueprint for sustainability and self-agency among HBCUs.

Leadership Instability Continues at Jackson State as President Resigns

Thompson's exit marks the seventh presidential transition at Jackson State in the past 16 years, highlighting a pattern of leadership instability that has plagued Mississippi's largest HBCU.

Historic Black Church Eliminates Student Debt for SAU Seniors

The donation comes at a critical time when many small private colleges and HBCUs face financial challenges.

HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

The virtual B.L.A.C. (Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid discussion on systemic barriers and emerging threats to educational equity.

Dr. Roderick L. Smothers

UNCF Study Reveals Strong Mental Health Outcomes Among HBCU Students Despite Financial Challenges

The findings highlight a critical need for increased resources and support for HBCUs, which are achieving remarkable outcomes despite limited funding.

Dr. Michael L. Lomax

UNCF Announces UNITE 2025 Summit, Offers Complimentary Registration to All HBCUs and PBIs

UNCF will host its annual UNITE Summit July 20-24, 2025, in Atlanta.

Dr. Michael L. Lomax

Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment

Morgan State University has announced the formation of a specialized task force to investigate and reverse the steady decline in Black male enrollment, which mirrors a broader national challenge facing HBCUs across America.

Dr. David K. Wilson

Philanthropist Donates $2 Million to HBCU Founded by his Great-Grandfather

The great-grandson of the founder of Stillman College, has made a $2 million donation to the HBCU.

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Saint Augustine's University Will Appeal After Board Votes to Remove Accreditation

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board voted over the weekend to remove Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) from membership, following its annual meeting in Austin, Texas.

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Tuskegee Increase Campus Security in Wake of Mass Shooting

Tuskegee University has closed its campus from outsiders and fired its security chief in the wake of a mass shooting that disrupted homecoming festivities last weekend.

Gunfire Kills One and Injures Others at Tuskegee University's Homecoming

Gunshots rang out on the Alabama campus of Tuskegee University over the weekend, leaving one man dead and at least 16 other people injured.

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