2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (425+ words) Alabama State University has named Dr. Derrick Smith as its new Director of Bands, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the most recognizable HBCU marching band programs in the country. The Mighty Marching Hornets announced the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (359+ words) North Carolina A&T, a major HBCU, is facing scrutiny after a state audit found the university improperly distributed $5. 1 million in scholarship and financial aid funds over an eight-year period. The findings were presented Thursday by North Carolina State Auditor…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (263+ words) That anniversary gives the hire added weight. This is not just a staffing move. It is also a symbolic return to a figure tied directly to the program's foundation. Edward Waters University has repeatedly framed this effort as bigger than…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (229+ words) Another celebrity family is embracing the HBCU experience. Comedian Mike Epps" daughter, River, has committed to North Carolina A&T State University, continuing a growing trend of celebrity children choosing Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Epps shared the news with…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (411+ words) Queen Latifah'will bring star power and a message of achievement to'North Carolina A&T'when she serves as keynote speaker for the university's undergraduate commencement ceremonies in May 2026. North Carolina A&T announced Monday that the award-winning entertainer, producer and actress…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (359+ words) Howard University is bringing hip-hop culture into the classroom in a new way. The HBCU will introduce a three-credit elective course centered on rapper Cardi B, examining her music, brand, and cultural impact as part of a broader study of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (437+ words) North Carolina A&T's iconic HBCU band program is preparing to honor a transformative leader, as longtime director Dr. Kenneth Ruff announces his retirement after more than two decades at the helm. The university confirmed that Ruff will step down…...

3+ week, 13+ hour ago  (191+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. " The HBCU spirit of the Jaguar is reaching new heights as Southern University graduate Jeremy Plater plays a pivotal role in NASA's historic Artemis II mission. This mission launched on Wednesday, April 1, represents the first crewed lunar flyby…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (599+ words) At Florida A&M University, Be Out Day is more than an event. It is a tradition. Each spring, students gather on campus for one of the most anticipated HBCU experiences of the year. In 2026, that tradition continues with music,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (242+ words) It's the first here in North Carolina and we're really excited that it just give us an opportunity to connect and be further able to connect with Winston-Salem State and the Winston-Salem community at-large," said Brandon Thompson, NASCAR's Vice President…...