Mar 16, 2026 | Higer Education
While delivering his opening remarks to the congregation of Friendship Baptist Church in Yorba Linda, Cal State Fullerton President Ronald Rochon showed an image of George W. McLaurin, a Black man who was denied entry to the law school at the University of Oklahoma...
Feb 16, 2026 | Higer Education, Leadership, Women
In a dynamic and thought-provoking evening of dialogue, leadership and shared experience, the Salisbury branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) hosted its “Black Women in Higher Education” panel on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Rowan Public Library. The...
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...
Oct 27, 2025 | HBCU, Higer Education
Despite the current climate, the demand, necessity and support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is felt like never before. In 2016, Ashley Christopher launched HBCU Week as an initiative to fund scholarships and provide opportunities for...
Oct 20, 2025 | Higer Education, Leadership
We’ve all witnessed the emergence of alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCU students and recent graduates are everywhere, seizing their moment and breaking into the ever-changing job market across fashion, business and STEM. Cases in...
Oct 20, 2025 | Higer Education, Philanthropy
Morgan State University’s president says Mackenzie Scott’s donation will allow the HBCU to reach new heights “without losing our soul.” Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott puts her money where her mouth is when it comes to supporting HBCUs. And this time, she’s pouring her...
