Norfolk State University today announced Ohio State University Vice-President Javaune Adams-Gaston as the school’s president-elect. She spoke exclusively with the HBCU Digest about her excitement and vision for the campus. […]
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Bennett Loses SACSCOC Accreditation Appeal
More than 70 percent of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). As of this afternoon […]
Digest After Dark – Y'all Still Standing With Jussie?
We discuss Bennett College’s recent accreditation appeal, Jussie Smollett’s credibility crisis, Ralph Northam’s upcoming visit to Virginia Union University and the state of student housing on HBCU campuses.
WATCH: Norfolk State's Mona Gunn to be Named First Black President of American Gold Star Mothers
Norfolk State University alumna Mona Gunn chartered Hampton Roads’ first chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers, an organization comprised of the mothers of veterans killed in military combat, which […]
Betsy DeVos Donates Portion of Salary to HBCUs
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has made an annual donation of her nearly $200,000 salary to four select charities. This year, a portion of that annual gift will […]
Digest After Dark – Y'all Still Standing With Jussie?
We discuss Bennett College’s recent accreditation appeal, Jussie Smollett’s credibility crisis, Ralph Northam’s upcoming visit to Virginia Union University and the state of student housing on HBCU campuses.
Fayetteville State Nursing Posts Perfect NCLEX Score for Second Time in Three Years
Nursing graduates from Fayetteville State University have posted a perfect passage rate on the National Council Licensure Examination, marking the second time in three years that the program […]
Howard Professor Omari Swinton Named President of National Economic Association
Howard University associate professor of economics, Omari H. Swinton, Ph.D., is now president of the National Economic Association (NEA), an organization dedicated to producing and distributing knowledge of economic issues that are of exceptional […]
Bennett Fundraising Total Reaches $9 Million as Officials Appeal Accreditation Loss
Officials from Bennett College appeared before a review panel in Atlanta this morning to formally appeal the loss of its accredited membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. […]
WATCH: Is Ralph Northam's Apology Tour Coming to an HBCU Near You?
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is looking to reclaim his political identity. Should HBCUs help him in the divisive cause?
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