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Tennessee State University's homecoming week transformed the North Nashville campus into a joyful family reunion, drawing graduates from across decades to celebrate, reconnect, and give back. From the legendary Aristocrat of Bands to student-planned festivities, the weeklong event showcased the power of HBCU community bonds.
Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine just became America's newest historically Black medical school, bringing hope to Louisiana communities facing severe doctor shortages. The Gulf South's only HBCU medical school will welcome its first students in summer 2027.
BET just announced a scholarship for Bennett College students that puts mental health front and center alongside academic achievement. The timing couldn't be better as the historically Black women's college celebrates 100 years.
Alabama State University just wrapped its most successful fundraising year ever, bringing in over $52 million to support student dreams. Two students walked away from the celebration with $10,000 in scholarships, showing exactly where the money goes.
Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's only Catholic HBCU, just earned the #4 spot in Forbes' first-ever ranking of private historically Black colleges for graduate success. The New Orleans university stands out for producing more African American medical school students than any other school in America.
Five students and professionals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities just earned all-expenses-paid trips to major fitness industry conferences. The scholarships are opening doors to careers in recreation and wellness for a new generation of leaders.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated over $1 billion to historically Black colleges, but her trust-based, no-strings-attached giving style kept her off a major philanthropy ranking. Her approach is transforming how schools like Howard, Spelman, and Morgan State can plan their futures.
A historically Black university in Florida just shattered its fundraising goal, raising more than $1.1 million for student scholarships during its president's inauguration. The celebration also sparked 2,000 volunteers to contribute over 8,000 hours of community service in a single day.
Coby Robinson just won a national esports championship for Southern University without a scholarship, NIL deal, or any university funding. His coach runs the entire program on donations while pushing students toward careers in the $300 billion gaming industry.
Florida A&M University achieved a stunning 97.1% first-year student retention rate, shattering national averages and proving what's possible when colleges put students first. Now they're sharing their playbook with other HBCUs at a groundbreaking summit in April.
Students at Oakwood University got hands-on training in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship through a statewide program designed to connect HBCU students with tech careers. The free Innovation Power Hour event brought industry leaders directly to campus in Huntsville.
A historically Black college in South Carolina has more than doubled its four-year graduation rate in just six years, proving what's possible when schools invest in student success. Despite serving mostly first-generation and low-income students, Benedict College now rivals national averages.