Two college football players have died from complications from heat exhaustion in the last four years in two of Maryland’s public universities. Jordan McNair and Marquese Meadow were freshmen offensive […]
Author: Jarrett Carter Sr.
"It's a Marriage With HBCUs" Fayetteville State Alum Nick Perkins Reflects on 13 Years of Million-Dollar Success
We talk with Perkins Management Service Company Inc Founder and CEO Nicholas Perkins on the 13th anniversary of his company, lessons from competition against billion-dollar companies, and what future success […]
WATCH: Bethune-Cookman Interim President Addresses Rumors of Potential Closure
Bethune-Cookman University Interim President Hubert Grimes held a press conference on campus today to address rumors of substantial debt, accreditation loss and the future of the university.
Bethune-Cookman Deserves More Than the 'Blacktivist' Treatment
Students at Bethune-Cookman University skipped class and held protests today against rumored plans to dismiss the school’s interim president Hubert Grimes. The protest drew widespread attention on social media and […]
Could HBCUs Follow Trend of Colleges Banning Greek Life on Campus?
Last week, the University of Iowa became the latest university to suspend Greek fraternities on campus following reports of alcohol abuse and student code of conduct infractions. It is part […]
Is China in the Market For Struggling, Closed HBCU Campuses?
Last December, Xinhua Education Investment Corp. purchased more than 130 acres and 30 buildings belonging to the former historically black Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va. Today, Inside Higher Ed […]
Virginia State Raised $276K for Student Scholarships Last Month
Virginia State University continues its streak of historic fundraising this year, collecting just over $276,000 from more than 300 donors last month.
North Carolina A&T Blue & Gold Marching Machine's "This is America" Show
North Carolina A&T State University’s Blue & Gold Marching Machine showcased a powerful commentary on America’s struggles with race, equity and opportunity in its recent “This is America” halftime show.
Magic Johnson Extends NBA-HBCU Outreach with $1 Million Donation to Central State
The major gift is the latest example of a growing culture of support for HBCUs among former and current NBA players.
Bowie State Professor Secures School's First Patent With Wind Turbine Invention
Bowie State University Physics Professor Mikhail Goloubev has earned the university its first patent with a wind turbine that is cheaper and more environmentally friendly in comparison to similar power […]
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