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Bowie State University to Host Historic HBCU Prison Education Summit

HBCU Editors — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:20:38 +0000

Bowie State University is set to make history by hosting the first-ever HBCU Prison Education Summit, bringing together higher education leaders, criminal justice experts, and community advocates to discuss expanding educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. The summit, scheduled for this weekend, is expected to host over 200 attendees, including representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]

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Top Factors Influencing The Afro-American iGaming Market

HBCU Editors — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:11:49 +0000

While the iGaming market is growing by the second, not everyone plays the same way, and not every market shines in the spotlight, even if it should. One group that’s for sure overlooked is Afro-American players. This audience is full of potential and eager to test their luck. From mobile gaming to sports betting — […]

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Football: A Rich Legacy of Talent and Triumph

HBCU Editors — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:29:09 +0000

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a monumental role in shaping the landscape of college football in the United States. It has long been the cornerstone for academic excellence, and community development. These sports teams have been established to promote and establish higher education opportunities for African Americans while nurturing some of the […]

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Alabama State University Becomes One of the First HBCUs to Offer Cannabis Certification Programs

HBCU Editors — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:29:03 +0000

Alabama State University (ASU) is making history as one of the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to offer cannabis certification programs.

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Omega Psi Phi Breaks Silence After HBCU Scholar Dies at Southern University

HBCU Editors — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:22:45 +0000

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has publicly addressed the tragic death of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering student at Southern University and A&M College.

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HBCU BSN Program Achieves 100% NCLEX Pass Rate

Ashley Brown — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

North Carolina Central University’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is celebrating as its December 2024 graduating class boasts a remarkable 100% pass rate on the NCLEX examination. The NCLEX is a critical milestone for aspiring nurses. “With the nursing shortage, it is important for them to pass as soon as they can,” said […]

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HBCU Student Death Under Investigation Following Fraternity Ritual

Ashley Brown — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:10:04 +0000

Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior from Kenner, Louisiana, died early Thursday morning after collapsing while taking part in an off-campus fraternity ritual, leaving Southern University students and the school community in mourning, according to a WAFB report. Sources indicate that Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. members were engaged in a ritual where pledges stood in […]

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HBCU Student Honors Kamala Harris at NAACP Image Awards

Ashley Brown — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

At the 2025 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California, Devin Freeman, a North Carolina Central University senior majoring in political science, made a memorable appearance. He presented former Vice President Kamala Harris, who received the esteemed Chairman’s Award, during the ceremony on Saturday. Representing NCCU and Future Leaders Freeman confidently took the stage before a […]

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HBCU Alumnus Rodney P. Mason Jr. Crowned King Zulu for 2025 Mardi Gras Parade

Ashley Brown — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Rodney P. Mason Jr., an alumnus of Alabama A&M University, has been honored with the title of King Zulu for the 2025 Krewe of Zulu Mardi Gras Parade. More than 700 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club members, a historic organization founded in 1909, voted Mason for King Zulu. “The club was founded after its […]

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HBCU Breaks Ground on Historic Residence Hall as Part of 158th Anniversary

Ashley Brown — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In a momentous occasion that marks progress and tradition, Morehouse College kicked off its 158th anniversary weekend with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new residence hall. This is the institution’s first major construction project in over two decades. “This is a historic moment for the college and, quite frankly, for Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]

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