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.
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.
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
Campus Culture Reloaded: SNIPES Celebrates HBCUs with "Pay It Forward"
SNIPES is back and making major moves on HBCU campuses this fall! The streetwear giant is taking its Pay It Forward legacy to the next level—mixing culture, community, and campus pride at schools like Norfolk State, Hampton, and Morehouse.
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.
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?
The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is bringing its epic HBCU Marching Band vibes to The Palm Beaches for the first time ever!
The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is bringing its epic HBCU marching band vibes to The Palm Beaches for the first time ever!
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 in Humane Letters.
University Of Arkansas Pine Bluff receives 5 Million Investment from Windgate Foundation to Transform Arts
Backed by a historic $5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is poised to transform its academic programs for visual artists through bold new learning and creative spaces.
Morgan State names Michelle Tyrene Johnson 2025 Winner of the Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence.
BALTIMORE — Adding to the distinguished roster of past recipients, the Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) has named Michelle Tyrene Johnson as the 2025 winner of the Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence.
Howard University Tops Forbes list as the #1 HBCU in the US for the Second Year in a Row
Forbes today recognized Howard University as the #1 historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation for the second year in a row, according to its 2026 America’s Top Colleges rankings.
Black Enterprise Smart HBCU Hackathon returns for its 10th Year
The 2025 BE Smart HBCU Hackathon returns for its 10th year and will be bigger and more impactful than ever. Hosted by BLACK ENTERPRISE and presented by American Airlines, the Hackathon is an all-expenses-paid coding competition featuring students from historically Black colleges and universities. (HBCUs)
Huston-Tillotson University Receives $150 Million Gift from Moody Foundation, largest gift to a single HBCU in history.
Huston-Tillotson University (HT) announced it has received a transformative $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation.
Spelman College students took top honors in the seventh annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition
Spelman College students took top honors in the seventh annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition, where 50 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) developed innovative and impactful solutions to address economic mobility challenges in Detroit. The Winning Team ...
Beyoncé Foundation Grants 100,000 to Texas Southern's Ocean of Soul Marching Band
Beyoncé is making BIG moves behind the scenes! ?✨ Through her BeyGOOD Foundation, she just donated $100,000 to Texas Southern University’s legendary Ocean of Soul marching band. ?
CIAA Basketball Tournament Returns for 5th Year in Baltimore
The CIAA men's and women's basketball tournament will return to Baltimore for the next four years.
It’s Almost Time to Party: Homecoming Season 2025 Is Going Down This Fall
From the sound of marching bands filling the air to the electric energy on the yard, Homecoming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities is more than tradition. It’s ...
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
Howard U. vs. Hampton U: The Truth & Service Classic is back at Audi Field, Sept 20th
The Truth & Service Classic aka the “Battle for the Real HU.” is about to go down!
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 .
Southern University Students Just Made History!
Creators of "The Hidden Sport" Eric White, Loren Sullivan, Ashley Lovelace, Sydney Cuillier, Verbon Muhammad, stepped into the limelight as they received the 2025 HBCU Sports Emmy in New York City.























