Nation Sep 24 Watch 7:23 UNCF head on how historic $70M donation will bolster HBCUs The UNCF received a landmark $70 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The money will be used to bolster the endowments of historically Black colleges and universities, helping to close long-standing gaps in resources. It’s part of a billion-dollar capital… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Nation Sep 02 With Harris at the top of the ticket, some see validation of Howard University's core mission of service If Harris wins the White House, she would be the first woman elected president and the first graduate of a historically Black college to hold that office. By Ayanna Alexander, Associated Press
Education Jan 15 Watch 6:20 How a $100M donation is a game-changer for HBCUs The United Negro College Fund received a $100 million grant to help increase endowments for historically Black colleges and universities. The donation from the Lilly Endowment is the single largest unrestricted private grant in the organization's history and its purpose… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Education Feb 24 HBCUs produce nearly half of all Black teachers in the U.S. Research has found Black students who have at least one Black teacher are more likely to graduate from high school and less likely to be suspended or expelled. By Annie Ma, Associated Press
Sep 13 Watch 9:13 Applications to HBCUs rise dramatically as nationwide college enrollment falls By Hari Sreenivasan, Sarah Clune Hartman The number of undergraduate students has dropped by almost 10% during the pandemic. But it's been a different story for some time at many historically Black colleges and universities. Applications are up nearly 30% at many of these schools and… Continue watching
Feb 09 After bomb threats against HBCUs across the country, students wonder why there's not more urgency By Roby Chavez Despite the all-clear from federal authorities and campus leadership, student anxiety has yet to settle down at several historically Black colleges and universities following a nationwide rash of bomb threats earlier this month targeting 18 HBCUs. The FBI continues its… Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 4:56 News Wrap: Biden sends thousands of troops to Europe as Russian forces amass near Ukraine In our news wrap Wednesday, President Biden ordered several thousand U.S. troops to take up new positions in Eastern Europe as Russian forces crowd Ukraine's borders, militia fighters in Congo killed at least 60 people at a refugee camp, Jeff… Continue watching
Sep 10 WATCH: Harris hosts discussion with students about HBCUs and STEM education By News Desk Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to deliver remarks Friday at Hampton University in Virginia about the importance of science and math education. Continue reading
Mar 24 Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to sign $577M HBCU settlement bill By Associated Press Hogan is scheduled to attend a bill signing Wednesday afternoon with lawmakers at Bowie State University. Continue reading