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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 single gifts in Mecca’s storied 158-year history.
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CIAA Welcomes Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Hayes as 2026 Tournament Ambassador
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) is proud to announce that Pinky Cole Hayes will serve as the official ambassador for the 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament.
HBC4US | The 4 Top HBCU Athletic Commissioners Announce a Ground Breaking Alliance
The Commissioners of the four National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) conferences comprised of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) announced today the creation of the HBC4Us Association, a landmark alliance .
MacKenzie Scott Donates $63 Million to Morgan State—Her Second Historic Gift in Five Years for a total of $103 Million
BALTIMORE — Morgan State University is once again in the national spotlight. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made another monumental contribution to the university—an unrestricted $63 million gift, marking her second transformative donation to Morgan in under five years.
Maryland Public Televisions Travis Mitchell, Speaks to LOCAL, USA host Tina McDuffie about creating HBCU WEEK
Travis Mitchell, MPT’s Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer and the creator of HBCU Week, spoke to LOCAL, USA host Tina McDuffie about creating HBCU WEEK @ MPT
