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UNCW Scholarship Honoring Late Physician Dr. Leroy Upperman Could Move To An HBCU After Request Was Made To Change Requirement

Upperman family will move its scholarship to a university where the likelihood of it going to a Black student is high.

Jul 9, 2026

Maryland's First HBCU Bowie State Sees 100% NCLEX Pass Rate For December 2025 Nursing Graduates

All 14 graduates from Bowie State University's December 2025 bachelor's in nursing class passed the NCLEX-RN exam on their first attempt.

Jul 7, 2026

Howard University Alum Chequan Lewis Appointed CEO Of Crunch Fitness

Howard University and Harvard Law School alum Chequan Lewis has been appointed the CEO Of Crunch Fitness and will invest in innovation.

Jun 29, 2026

Thousands Of 'Sweet V. McMahon' Class Members Notified Their Student Loans Will Be Discharged

Some student loan borrowers will see their loans discharged after a class action lawsuit filed against the Department of Education.

Jun 24, 2026

Keke Palmer Brings KeyTV And Industry Expertise To UCLA Film And Theater Students

Keke Palmer will mentor UCLA students, lead workshops, and help bring original projects to audiences through her digital platform, KeyTV.

Jun 22, 2026

Robert F. Smith Encourages Businesses Not To 'Destroy' Internship Programs Amid The Rise Of AI

Robert F. Smith encourages businesses not to "destroy" their internship programs, as they will create the next generation of technologists.

Jun 18, 2026

Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones Speaks Out About Data Center That’s Part Of Fisk University’s Estimated $1B Project

Fisk University's $400M data and technology center receives pushback from Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones and community.

Jun 12, 2026

US Justice Department Determines UC Davis School Of Medicine Upheld Discriminatory Practices In Admissions Process

UC Davis Medical School has been accused by the U.S. Justice Department of upholding discriminatory practices in its admissions process.

Jun 11, 2026

If Elected, Jasmine Clark Could Make History As The First Black Woman PhD Scientist To Serve In Congress

If elected, microbiologist Jasmine Clark could make history as the first Black woman Ph.D. scientist to serve in Congress.

Jun 10, 2026

University Of Iowa's Request To Modify Scholarship Supporting Black Students Majoring In Physical Sciences Opposed By State Supreme Court

The University of Iowa's requests to modify the Ezra L. Totton Scholarship have been opposed by the State Supreme Court.

Jun 9, 2026

These 2 Founders Are Behind Reducify, A Gamified Student Loan Readiness Platform

Reducify, founded by two Black women, is launching to help graduates prepare for repayment before their first bill arrives.

Jun 9, 2026

Spelman College Appoints Former NASA Engineer And Roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard As Its 12th President

Spelman College has appointed former NASA engineer and roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard as its 12th president.

Jun 8, 2026

Lela Moser Makes History As The First Black Valedictorian At Scottsboro High School In Alabama

Lela Moser graduated from Scottsboro High School and made history as its first Black valedictorian in its 132 year history.

Jun 5, 2026

Morehouse School Of Medicine Joins Effort For Proposed $800M Hospital Project In Atlanta

Morehouse School of Medicine is supporting the City of Atlanta's proposed $800 million hospital project to expand healthcare access.

Jun 1, 2026

This HBCU Just Had The Largest Graduating Class In Its History For Spring 2026 Commencement

Bowie State University celebrated its largest graduating class, honoring 887 graduates during its historic Spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

May 27, 2026

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