GREENSBORO, N.C. - Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith is making headlines once again, this time for an achievement off the basketball court. Smith is set to graduate during North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's spring 2026 commencement with a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies-... ...
Posted Tuesday, April 21st 2026 at 4:20PM
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Dear HBCU,
I hope you are well. I am reaching out to invite your institution to sponsor and champion a historic movement: the 1 Billion Unit Challenge, inspired by my book Influence Without Force. One ebook download can make a world of difference. ...
Posted Sunday, April 19th 2026 at 12:50PM
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Delaware State University hosted Innovation Venture 2.0, awarding over $95,000 in seed funding to student and entrepreneur ventures while drawing more than 500 attendees to the competition and HBCU AI Summit partnership event. ...
Posted Friday, April 17th 2026 at 5:25PM
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Springdale, MD - 4/17/2026 HBCULift, a mission-driven initiative founded by former Senior Vice President and Hampton University alumnus Eduardo "Ed" Jackson, officially launches with a bold vision: to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) thrive through enhanced communication, al... ...
Posted Friday, April 17th 2026 at 4:56PM
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Voorhees University has announced a new partnership that will create a direct pathway for its students to pursue medical education, expanding opportunities for aspiring physicians at the South Carolina HBCU.The collaboration represents a significant ...
Posted Friday, April 17th 2026 at 12:03PM
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Coahoma Community College students have been selected to participate in a national HBCU Justice Lab program in Washington, D.C., marking a significant achievement for the Mississippi-based institution.The selection provides students from the two-year ...
Posted Friday, April 17th 2026 at 12:02PM
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 16, 2026) - Undergraduate students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are advancing solutions to coastal resilience and sustainable energy through NASA and U.S. Department of Energy-funded research projects. With a combined budget of more than ... ...
Posted Friday, April 17th 2026 at 2:30AM
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TALLAHASSEE, FL - In a historic achievement that's sending shockwaves through higher education, Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been crowned the #1 HBCU in America for 2026 by Niche, surpassing longtime leaders and claiming the top spot among all Historically Black Colleges and Universities nation... ...
Posted Friday, April 17th 2026 at 1:01AM
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BREAKING: Florida A&M University (FAMU) has achieved a historic milestone, earning the top spot as the #1 ranked HBCU in America for 2026 according to Niche rankings. In a groundbreaking achievement that has sent shockwaves through higher education, Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been crowned the... ...
Posted Thursday, April 16th 2026 at 9:50PM
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Roth Staffing is proud to partner with HBCU Connect to offer two (2) scholarships to HBCU members or their dependents who have made an impact in their community and strive to make life better for others. These scholarships can be used for education costs or professional development, including certif ...
Posted Wednesday, April 15th 2026 at 9:25PM
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North Carolina A&T State University will honor alumnus Rev. Jesse Jackson '64 with a university-wide day of service on April 23, featuring community service projects and a kickoff program celebrating his legacy of service and social justice. ...
Posted Tuesday, April 14th 2026 at 12:35PM
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Petersburg, VA - Virginia State University has announced that two distinguished Virginia leaders will serve as keynote speakers for the university's Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies. The announcement reflects VSU's commitment to bringing inspiring leaders to address graduating students as they em... ...
Posted Monday, April 13th 2026 at 2:45PM
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GREENSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced two remarkable women as its Spring 2026 Commencement keynote speakers: Dr. Nia Danielle Banks '95 , a pioneering plastic surgeon, and entertainment icon Queen Latifah . Dr. Nia Banks to Address Graduate Stude... ...
Posted Monday, April 13th 2026 at 12:35PM
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“Whole Room Lit” by Khujo Goodie, and James Artissen is an anthem built to ignite high-energy from the first beat drop. Produced by Lil Jon, Rick Rubin, and Mr. Confidential-Records the track fuses hard-hitting sonics with raw, electrifying momentum ...
Posted Saturday, April 11th 2026 at 1:18PM
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