Virginia General Assembly Forms HBCU Caucus

Jan 26, 2026 | HBCU, Higer Education

State lawmakers launched a bipartisan caucus that aims to advocate for the students, alumni and communities of Virginia’s historically Black colleges and universities. The caucus is co-chaired by state Sen. Mamie Locke, a Democrat whose district includes all of...

Georgia Power And Atlanta Hawks Expand HBCU Pathways Program For Fourth Year

Jan 5, 2026 | HBCU

For the fourth consecutive year, Georgia Power will host the HBCU Pathways program in partnership with the Atlanta Hawks to support students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Georgia. Since its launch in 2023, the HBCU Pathways program...

Celebrating Its First Century, Xavier University Of Louisiana Perseveres As Catholic HBCU

Dec 8, 2025 | HBCU, History, Religion

Once a week the Rev. Mitchell J. Stevens, a Baptist minister and the interfaith chaplain at Xavier University of Louisiana, hosts an intimate gathering for students at the New Orleans school’s University Center to discuss campus life over coffee and donuts. “We have...

HBCU Honors Celebrate Black Excellence 

Dec 1, 2025 | HBCU

The 3rd Annual HBCU Honors, presented by BET, brought an unforgettable celebration of culture, legacy and achievement to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts as the 2025 production taped in Washington, D.C.  This year’s ceremony paid tribute to three towering figures...

Wilberforce Named To 1st HBCU Brilliance Initiative Cohort

Nov 17, 2025 | HBCU

The nation’s first private historically Black university is notching up another first. Wilberforce University is one of 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities named to the Brilliance Initiative’s first cohort. The Brilliance...

A Look Back At The 2025 HBCU First Look Film Festival

Nov 17, 2025 | Film, HBCU

Each year, this event continues to spotlight emerging voices and honor trailblazers who’ve paved the way in film and television. From thought-provoking panels to celebrity appearances and student showcases, the festival never fails to remind me why HBCU storytelling...