Category: HBCU Digest

Pizza chain founder John Schnatter’s support for Donald Trump is a non-negotiable obstacle in Papa John’s building partnerships with HBCUs.

Jarrett Carter Sr. shares thoughts on today’s Forbes Magazine piece on how “diversity is killing HBCUs.”

We discuss Trump’s impact on the HBCU sector and how the sector can stand against outside influences. We also highlight the latest news with the Higher Education Leadership Foundation and […]

An exclusive interview with the Benedict College president to discuss this weekend’s national criminal justice reform convening and an appearance from President Donald Trump.

We discuss the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, Allen U’s historic gift, the ‘HBCU-ish’ t-shirt controversy, and Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Benedict.

We talk with Norfolk State University President Javaune Adams-Gaston and Rector of the NSU Board of Visitors Joan Wilmer about the first 90 days of the school’s new administration and […]

We discuss the coaching controversy at Howard, the rise in HBCU philanthropy among celebrities, and David Banner’s speech at Talladega.

We discuss HBCU Week and President Trump’s remarks to the community, Jemele Hill’s take on black athletes returning to HBCUs, and how to address public safety concerns at black colleges.

We offer thoughts on this year’s HBCU Awards ceremony and discuss the future of Cheyney University. We also break down the HBCU alumni echo chamber, and analyze Steph Curry’s gift […]

We talk with VUU University College Dean Dr. Paige-Anderson about her journey to a career in STEM administration, and how HBCUs create and maintain academic rigor in applied science fields.