Spelman College Ignites Black Excellence in Film: New GFA Partnership Brings Production Courses to HBCU Campuses
Imagine stepping onto a real film set right from your HBCU campus, gripping a Blackmagic camera and crafting stories that amplify Black voices.
Hampton University Achieves 46% Enrollment Growth and Launches Student Belonging Framework
Hampton University has achieved a 46% increase in total enrollment, marking one of the most significant single-year gains in the institution’s 157-year history.
Robert F. Smiths Student Freedom Initiative & and Live Nation Announce HBCU AwareFest 2026
The HBCU community is getting a major cultural boost in 2026 with the launch of HBCU AwareFest, a brand-new music and impact-driven festival spearheaded by billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith.
MacKenzie Scott Donates $80 Million to Howard University — One of the Largest Gifts in the Institution’s History
In a resounding vote of confidence for Black excellence in higher education, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded Howard University an unrestricted $80 million donation—one of the largest singl…
Spelman Steps Up: Record $27 Million in Scholarships Empower Student Success
Spelman College Powers Up Student Access with Record-Breaking Scholarship Support.
Pharrell Williams and Black Ambition will host their 5th Annual Demo Day & Founders Forum Nov. 14, in Miami
Black Ambition: The Prize That Gets Everyone’s Attention
HBCU Homecomings 2025: Shootings at Lincoln, Howard, SCSU, Alcorn, and JSU. What’s Going On?
HBCU Homecomings 2025: Shootings at Lincoln, Howard, SCSU, Alcorn, and JSU. What’s Going On?
Legendary Comedian Katt Williams receives an Honorary Doctorate from Miles College
On October 17, 2025, during Miles College's star-studded Top 50 Alumni Awards gala in Birmingham, Alabama, the comedy legend strutted across the stage in cap and gown to accept an honorary Doctorate…
