HBCU Updates

HBCU grad creates book series to teach kids about Black history By Sheyla Fairley North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, grad Fred Whitaker Jr. was inspired by his daughter,…

Florida Memorial partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters for mentorship and scholarship program By Sheyla Fairley According to an article, a partnership was formed between Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens,…

NSU design major is a winner of Target’s 2022 Black History Month design challenge By Sheyla Fairley Mekenzy Linder, a Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA, Fine Arts student, was the…

Good Neighbor Pharmacy and the AmerisourceBergen Foundation launch scholarship program for Black and African American pharmacists   By Sheyla Fairley Good Neighbor Pharmacy (GNP), a network of independently owned and operated…

Howard University grad helps people pay for their water bills through her nonprofit By Sheyla Fairley Tiffani Ashley Bell, graduate of Howard University, Washington, DC, is the founder and executive…

Ninth grader offered scholarship to Coppin State after poem performance  By Sheyla Fairley Then-ninth grader Couryn Branch performed her poem, titled “Too Black For Your Name Generator,” in front of…

Jackson State to receive $1M donation from Charles Barkley  By Sheyla Fairley NBA legend Charles Barkley will be donating $1 million to Jackson State University, Jackson, MS. This decision stems…

Howard University partners with Kaplen to offer free test prep  By Sheyla Fairley Howard University, Washington, DC, has partnered up with Kaplen, a global provider of educational programs with comprehensive…

Georgia HBCU alumna teaching kids about HBCUs and Black Wall Street through her book series By Sheyla Fairley Claudia Walker, a Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, graduate and author, is dedicated…

Spelman College renames building in honor of Spike Lee’s family By Sheyla Fairley Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, has renamed its admissions office located in Packard Hall in honor of acclaimed…