From Florida A&M University to the Governor's Mansion! Congratulations to FAMU alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms on making history as **Georgia's first Black governor and the first Black woman elected governor in United States history!** Before this historic achievement, Bottoms served as Mayor of Atlanta, building a career in public service and leadership. Her journey is another powerful reminder of the extraordinary leaders produced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A lot of people know Keisha Lance Bottoms. Not enough people know she's HBCU-MADE! We do this to highlight HBCU... ...
Posted Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 9:57PM
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Thousands of HBCU students organized "March to the Polls" demonstrations for the 2026 midterms — including 500+ in South Carolina and 800+ newly registered voters across 10 campuses — as MLK's granddaughter cast her first vote. ...
Posted Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 7:26PM
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From Hillman College to Tennessee State University: How a television show inspired a real-life journey of leadership, purpose, and HBCU pride. By Reginald "Cool Mill" Shareef | Filmmaker, Technology Executive, Entrepreneur, and Tennessee State Univer ...
Posted Monday, November 2nd 2026 at 5:27PM
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Detroit Early Middle College (DEMC) is b ringing the culture of historically Black colleges and universities into the fabric of high school life. Through an HBCU-inspired House system, student leadership opportunities, and traditions rooted in Black ...
Posted Friday, October 30th 2026 at 2:38PM
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What if your bandages could communicate? That is exactly the question driving groundbreaking research at Norfolk State University , where Dr. Renny Edwin Fernandez , an associate professor in the Department of Engineering, is developing innovative smart-bandage technology designed to transform how w... ...
Posted Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 4:12PM
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Recently students from Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit) interviewed fashion designer B. Michael at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, connecting their design education with a firsthand perspective on cre ...
Posted Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 6:56PM
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HBCU CONNECT's free Fall Virtual Conference & Career Fair drew more than 3,800 member logins and visits to the platform on Wednesday, October 21, as 49 employers and organizations recruited college students, recent graduates and experienced professionals from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern. Find out how you can connect post event. ...
Posted Monday, October 26th 2026 at 3:20AM
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The MS-CC Student CoP brings undergraduate and graduate students together across institutions to explore research, technology, professional development, and new opportunities ...
Posted Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 4:07PM
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Virginia State University has enrolled more than 6,350 students for the 2026-27 academic year, the largest in its documented history, along with the biggest first-time freshman class ever at 1,725 students. ...
Posted Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 1:51PM
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Comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. is reflecting on his departure from the iconic late-night program and crediting his HBCU experience as a foundational element that propelled him to national prominence.In an exclusive intervie ...
Posted Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 12:00PM
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Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis presented the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the Governor can bestow on a Floridian, to Baseball Hall of Famer and proud Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus Andre “The Hawk” Dawson at the Florida ...
Posted Monday, October 19th 2026 at 4:51PM
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For three days this November, Howard University will transform into the epicenter of Black film. The 4th Annual HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival (HBCUFLF) returns to the nation's capital November 5-7, 2026 , with premium entertainment network STARZ stepping in as the festival's inaugural prese... ...
Posted Monday, October 19th 2026 at 2:17PM
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DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been awarded $4.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education's Research and Development Infrastructure Grant Program to expand its research enterprise, broaden opportunities for students, and prepare more graduates for high-demand ... ...
Posted Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 4:11PM
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Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, the only HBCU college of medicine in the Gulf South, has earned preliminary accreditation from the LCME and will begin recruiting its inaugural class of 2027. ...
Posted Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 4:01PM
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Sharing an upcoming opportunity for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses interested in tech! Maximus is hosting MissionTech on Oct. 28, a virtual hiring event where attendees can connect with recruiters and explore opportunities across cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, data, software development, IT operations and more. Interested in taking the next step in your tech career? Learn more and save your spot: maximusinfo.co/mthb1028. #VeteransInTech #MissionTech #Hiring #TechEvents ...
Posted Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 9:13PM
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