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…
HBCU Updates

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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…
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HBCU Updates: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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…
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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…
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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…
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Former LU graduate works with South Philadelphia High School to establish college scholarship By Sheyla Fairley Graduate of Lincoln University, PA, Dr. Shawn Joseph – who is the co-director of…
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HBCU Updates: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Elementary school modeled after HBCUs opens in Jacksonville, Florida By Sheyla Fairley The city of Jacksonville, Florida, opened a new elementary school inspired by historically Black colleges and universities in…
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Hampton professor receives grant from NIH to study Alzheimer’s disease By Sheyla Fairley Hampton University, Hampton, VA, School of Pharmacy associate professor Dr. Travonia Brown-Hughes received a $4.8 million grant…
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HBCU students to find empowerment through AT&T’s Dream in Black Rising Future Makers program By Sheyla Fairley AT&T, a telecommunications company, is committed to helping Black students achieve success with…
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Black Girl Sunscreen to be the official sponsor for FAMU Athletics By Sheyla Fairley Black Girl Sunscreen (BGS) formed a partnership with Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, to become the…