Before it was Jackson State University®, it was Natchez Seminary, a school built on a vision of education and empowerment. In 1877, H. P. Jacobs and Black ministers from the Mississippi Baptist Missionary Convention, in partnership with the American ...
Posted Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 4:40PM
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Virginia State University is proud to announce that the VSU Concert Choir will perform at the inauguration of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first female governor, on Saturday, January 17, marking a historic moment for both the Commo ...
Posted Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 2:31PM
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MOSES THE BLACK is an upcoming film that blends contemporary Black life with African spiritual history through a powerful modern narrative. Starring Omar Epps, alongside Wiz Khalifa, Quavo, and Skilla Baby, the film follows Malik, a recently released gang leader whose life ...
Posted Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 6:36PM
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Alabama State University has been selected for the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national recognition that underscores the University’s deep and sustained commitment to serving communities through tea ...
Posted Monday, January 12th 2026 at 1:26PM
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LOS ANGELES, CA – December 11, 2025 – Allen Media Group's HBCU GO, the nation’s leading media platform for HBCU sports and culture, has announced the winners of the 2025 HBCU GO Football Player of the Year, honoring the most outstanding offensi ...
Posted Friday, December 12th 2025 at 12:44PM
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Edward Waters University (EWU) proudly announces its reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), with no recommendations for improvement. This reaffirmation—approved through 2 ...
Posted Friday, December 12th 2025 at 12:40PM
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HBCUConnect is proud to continue its impactful partnership with Pfizer, a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation and a long-standing advocate for diversity in the workplace. Together, we remain committed to creating meaningful pathways for HBCU students and alumni to explore rewarding careers ...
Posted Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 10:35PM
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VSU will recognize the late James M. “Jim” Holland—distinguished public servant, Army veteran, and unwavering advocate for the University—with a Posthumous Honorary Degree during its Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
For nearly two decades, ...
Posted Monday, December 8th 2025 at 3:39PM
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Oakton College isn't just a place for students to learn - it's a place where professionals thrive. With opportunities across academic, administrative, and support roles, Oakton offers a workplace centered on purpose, collaboration, and community impact. Why Work at Oakton? A strong ...
Posted Friday, December 5th 2025 at 3:01PM
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Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO, the free-streaming digital platform and premier destination for HBCU sports and culture, is pleased to announce that HBCU GO Basketball is back—and the 2026 season is bringing nothing but heat! HBCU GO will tip off th ...
Posted Friday, December 5th 2025 at 2:44PM
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Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of Washington, DC, will present The Battle for the Real HU: The Basketball Series on Saturday, December 13 at CareFirst Arena. The contest will feature the Howard University Bison, and the Hampt ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 3:45PM
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By Sherry Washington
Genius is not a word to be used carelessly. When it is scattered too freely, it loses its weight. In our rush to crown brilliance, we risk becoming reckless with meaning itself. After seventy years of watching talent rise, fracture, and fade, I have learned what that word tru ...
Posted Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 2:45PM
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Edward Waters University has been selected as the featured cover story of The EDU Ledger (formerly Diverse: Issues In Higher Education) in its current December 2025 year end issue which hit news stands today. The national spotlight is a testament to ...
Posted Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 2:41PM
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Empowering the next generation of visionaries in architecture and engineering.
The Betty and Mort Marshall Memorial Scholarship was created to celebrate academic achievement and build pathways of opportunity for students pursuing degrees in architecture and engineering at Historically Black Colle ...
Posted Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 at 3:39PM
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During this year’s Bayou Classic FanFest, eHBCU and MedCerts reimagined the FanFest tailgate experience through their one-of-a-kind Tailgate Triage activation at the Caesars Superdome. eHBCU was onsite in support of Southern University and the full ...
Posted Monday, December 1st 2025 at 7:52PM
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For generations, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been the backbone of Black excellence, shaping leaders in medicine, law, engineering, education, arts, and beyond. The numbers speak for themselves: 80% of Black doctors and Black judges, along with 50% of Black engineers and ...
Posted Friday, November 21st 2025 at 9:11PM
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Oakwood University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. James Doggette, Jr. as the new Vice President for Recruitment and Enrollment Management. Doggette brings a distinguished record of service in ministry, higher education, and public leader ...
Posted Friday, November 21st 2025 at 5:41PM
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On Thursday, Delaware State University announced official Fall 2025 enrollment of 6,623 students, a 31.7 percent increase in enrollment since 2020, bucking broader trends in higher education.
Delaware State University also welcomed its largest ...
Posted Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 2:39PM
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Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) is pioneering the future of higher education with the Spring 2026 launch of ‘B-CU Futures’ – an innovative portfolio of eight forward-thinking degree programs designed to place students at the leading edge of e ...
Posted Tuesday, November 18th 2025 at 6:37PM
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The Safety and Mobility Advancements Regional Transportation and Economics Research (SMARTER) Center at Morgan State University is advancing transportation safety with the assistance of two initiatives that leverage Light Detection and Ranging, also ...
Posted Tuesday, November 18th 2025 at 6:06PM
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The Television Academy Foundation today announced applications are open for its 2026 Summer Internship Program in Los Angeles for media arts college students nationwide offering over 40 paid, eight-week internships at top Hollywood production compani ...
Posted Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 3:45PM
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CALLING ALL TRIVIA SQUADS! Pop Culture Jeopardy! is seeking TEAMS OF 3! To all the trivia fans out there, take the test to see if you and your team could be in the new season of Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Click the link below to find out how to creat ...
Posted Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at 6:33PM
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In a statement to the Delaware State University community today, President Tony Allen announced that the annual University Scholarship Ball originally scheduled for December 13 will be rescheduled to January 24. The Ball, which last year raised $4 mi ...
Posted Friday, October 31st 2025 at 5:38PM
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Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has received the largest single donor gift in its 143-year history. Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted $50 million to the University, marking her second historic contribution to ...
Posted Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 6:23PM
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