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Atlanta nonprofit helps foster youth start college at HBCUs with furnished dorm rooms

CBS News | July 10, 2026

For many students, moving into a college dorm is an exciting milestone. But for those aging out of the foster care system, starting college without family support can be especially challenging. That’s where Atlanta nonprofit Move-In Day Mafia steps in. The organization helps students attending historically Black colleges and universities settle into campus life by […]

Why Shaw University is launching a new AI degree — in its divinity school

July 09, 2026

Shaw University says the new doctoral degree in Artificial Intelligence and Moral Agency coming to its divinity school is the first program of its kind offered at any of the country’s HBCUs. The program will start next spring and include how to examine AI ethically, with courses on AI literacy, algorithmic bias, privacy and transparency, […]

New research shows OER's biggest impact isn't cost—it's completion

Alcino Donadel | July 05, 2026

Open educational resources lead to better grades and time to completion, but success depends on two factors, a study finds.

Renowned roboticist is named Spelman College's new president

Matt Zalaznick | June 25, 2026

Ayanna Howard, an A.I. expert, entrepreneur and higher education leader, is taking the helm at one of the nation's leading HBCUs.

College applicants are now more reluctant to report their race

Matt Zalaznick | June 08, 2026

Higher education may benefit from communicating to students more clearly the value and the lack of risk associated with sharing demographic data, a new the report advises.

HBCU funding fight puts first-generation students at risk

Capital B | June 04, 2026

A Missouri bill tried to put a price tag on enrollment to fix the education budget, without considering the vulnerable populations HBCUs serve.

Historically Black colleges team up to pursue top research status

The Washington Post | April 29, 2026

Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities are working together to pursue R1 status with support from top schools such as Harvard.

Trump budget proposes cuts for minority-serving programs

Alcino Donadel | April 02, 2026

Trump's FY27 proposal marks the White House's latest attempt to remodel higher education, as the president's proposal would apply Pell Grants to short-term workforce credentials

This gamble on a historic HBCU's revival inches closer to the finish line

Alcino Donadel | March 02, 2026

Chris Rey is towing Barber-Scotia College in North Carolina back to federal accreditation. Can it adapt to a new higher education landscape?

HBCUs face uncertain future in the new age of professionalized college sports

NBC News | February 15, 2026

If HBCUs are going to stay competitive or at least shed that underfunded reputation, leveraging Black businesses for support will have to be central, according to Courtney Brunious, who teaches clinical management and organization at USC’s Marshall School of Business.

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