HBCU Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/hbcu/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:25:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 HBCU Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/hbcu/ 32 32 235275373 Black Excellence: HBCU Alumni Shaping Our Future Today https://hbcubuzz.com/104768/black-excellence-hbcu-alumni-shaping-our-future-today/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104768/black-excellence-hbcu-alumni-shaping-our-future-today/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:16:52 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104768 As Black History Month unfolds, the spotlight shines brightly on numerous historical figures who have shaped the narrative of the African American experience, from activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to cultural icons such as Maya Angelou and James Baldwin. However, reflecting on the past, it is equally important to recognize […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104768/black-excellence-hbcu-alumni-shaping-our-future-today/feed/ 0 104768 The 2024 Paris Olympics: Celebrating The Legacy & Future Of HBCU Athletes https://hbcubuzz.com/86018/the-2024-paris-olympics-celebrating-the-legacy-future-of-hbcu-athletes/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:31:16 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=86018 The Olympics have always been a stage where the world’s best athletes showcase their talents and bring glory to their nations. For African American athletes, particularly those hailing from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Olympics have been a platform to demonstrate excellence, overcome barriers, and inspire future generations. As we approach the 2024 […]

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]]> 86018 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Reportedly Considering Transgender Ban https://hbcubuzz.com/86007/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-incorporated-reportedly-considering-transgender-ban/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:44:27 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=86007 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is considering a constitutional amendment restricting membership to “any male defined as a human being naturally born male, who remains and continually identifies as a male.” This would potentially make it the first Black Greek-letter fraternity to ban transgender members. The announcement was made during the organization’s Constitutional Convention on […]

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]]> 86007 Former HBCU Students Awarded $2 Million For Being Tased During George Floyd Protest https://hbcubuzz.com/85991/former-hbcu-students-awarded-2-million-for-being-tased-during-george-floyd-protest/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:16:56 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85991 The Atlanta City Council voted last Monday to approve a $2 million settlement for two HBCU students forcibly pulled from their car and tased by police during a protest following the death of George Floyd. Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, who both attended Morehouse and Spelman College in 2020, will each receive $1 million as part of […]

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]]> 85991 Maryland Officials Developing Advisory Board To Address HBCU Concerns https://hbcubuzz.com/85988/maryland-officials-developing-advisory-board-to-address-hbcu-concerns/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:34:10 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85988 State officials in Maryland are developing regulations for the committee responsible for reviewing the process through which the Maryland Higher Education Commission will consider proposals for new academic programs at state universities. The committee is expected to be established this fall, and one of its initial tasks will be to determine the number of members […]

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]]> 85988 Morehouse College To Become The First University To Use Al Teaching Assistants This Fall https://hbcubuzz.com/85983/morehouse-college-to-become-the-first-university-to-use-al-teaching-assistants-this-fall/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:13:53 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85983 Starting this fall, Morehouse College will be introducing AI teaching assistants, marking a significant development in the field of education. Dr. Muhsinah Morris, the institution’s Metaversity Director and Senior Professor in Education, is leading this initiative. The innovative technology, created in spring 2021, is the result of the collaborative efforts of faculty members Ovell Hamilton, […]

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]]> 85983 Lawsuit Alleging Georgia Underfunded Its Public HBCUs Dismissed https://hbcubuzz.com/85977/lawsuit-alleging-georgia-underfunded-its-public-hbcus-dismissed/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:32:36 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85977 A highly publicized lawsuit filed last fall alleging that Georgia had chronically underfunded its public historically Black universities compared to the state’s predominantly white schools has been dropped. Eight months after the lawsuit was filed, the plaintiffs agreed to dismiss the civil case after a federal judge in Atlanta noted “that no action has taken […]

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]]> 85977 Former Bowie State University Student-Athlete Dies in Fatal Car Crash https://hbcubuzz.com/85973/former-bowie-state-university-student-athlete-dies-in-fatal-car-crash/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:07:06 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85973 Former Bowie State University football player AJ Lytton, along with Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel, tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on Saturday. Anthony Lytton Jr. played college football at Florida State and Penn State but was on the 2023 roster of BSU as a redshirt senior. Khyree Jackson, […]

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]]> 85973 GCAC Officially Rebrands As HBCU Athletic Conference And Adds Three Schools https://hbcubuzz.com/85962/gcac-officially-rebrands-as-hbcu-athletic-conference-and-adds-three-schools/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:44:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85962 NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) has officially rebranded itself as the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC), marking a significant transition that reflects its expanded vision and strategic growth.  This rebranding effort, led by Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes and the Council of Presidents, aims to align the conference’s identity with its […]

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]]> 85962 Of Course Applications For HBCUs Are Surging, Here’s Why https://hbcubuzz.com/85959/of-course-applications-for-hbcus-are-surging-heres-why/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:23:38 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=85959 There has been a recent increase in enrollment and applications at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). According to a report from HBCU Connect on July 5, the growing trend of Black students pursuing higher education in Black spaces has been driven by several factors. Schools such as Hampton University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union […]

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