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04/29/2026

Morris Brown College Reaccredited!

Morris Brown College is proud to announce that it has received full accreditation reaffirmation for the next five years. The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) Board of Trustees voted to grant reaffirmation to MBC today at its annual meeting. This represents an affirmation of the College’s sustained excellence in academic rigor, institutional effectiveness, fiscal stability, enrollment growth, and governance.

This milestone reflects the unwavering commitment and collective efforts of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters who have remained dedicated to our mission and vision.

Today, I stand as a proud President, deeply grateful for the community that made this achievement possible. Nothing will stop us.

04/22/2026

Jarvis Christian University has been unanimously approved for membership in the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) and will be the conference’s 16th member institution. The HBCUAC becomes the largest HBCU sports league in the nation by membership and now includes Dillard University (LA), Fisk University (TN), Huston-Tillotson University (TX), Oakwood University (AL), Paul Quinn College (TX), Philander Smith University (AR), Rust College (MS), Southern University at New Orleans (LA), Stillman College (AL), Talladega College (AL), Tougaloo College (MS), University of the Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), Voorhees University (SC), Wilberforce University (OH), and Wiley University (TX).

12/17/2025

Dillard University is proud to announce a record-breaking $19 million unrestricted gift from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation — the largest single donation in our 156-year history!

This transformative investment will strengthen Dillard’s commitment to student success, expand scholarship opportunities, and support the strategic initiatives that continue to set the Dillard Difference apart.

President Dr. Monique Guillory shared:
“If anyone ever doubts the difference one person can make, look no further than MacKenzie Scott and how her generosity will resonate across generations.”

Board Chair and alumnus Michael D. Jones added:
“This incredible gift will allow Dillard University to continue doing what we have done for more than 150 years—take students, many from Pell-eligible families, and provide them with the foundation and inspiration to become history makers.”

We extend our deepest gratitude to the MacKenzie Scott Foundation for its continued belief in the power and promise of HBCUs.

12/02/2025

TSU President Dwayne Tucker said the university came out $13.2 million ahead of its goal to reduce budget deficits this year. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/4olJfNP

11/07/2025

🙏For Delaware State’s first-year women’s wrestling program, the season may be young — but their heroism made a powerful debut on a Delaware highway.

“We believe we were meant to be there."

Full story: https://hbcusports.com/2025/11/06/hbcu-wrestling-team-save-life-of-highway-motorist-in-act-of-heroism/

09/23/2025

U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Colleges listings, and Spelman College was recognized as the nation's best HBCU for the 19th consecutive year.

Several changes occurred within the Top 10, but for a full listing of HBCU rankings, check out the "HBCU List" tab on our website.

09/20/2025

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/us/huston-tillotson-university-hbcu-donation?fbclid=IwZnRzaAM6-69leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj4wiGzjkAja5TbV3W5IwpUFbRV54Vdl64rXB-LcEoN08jwpiu025cQ_jJvb_aem_FPDpZGjAIuDr_cA5LGXsEw

Huston-Tillotson University, a private university in Austin, Texas, will receive a $150 million donation over the next 10 years – the single-largest gift ever given to a historically Black college or university.

09/15/2025

DOE Cancels HBCU Grants worth $350M, sparking backlash from lawmakers and concern across HBCUs over the impact on students and programs.

09/11/2025

https://www.si.com/college/hbcu/culture/hbcu-institutions-received-potential-threats-forced-to-shutdown-campuses

Three campuses have received potential threats and canceled classes Thursday and Friday.

08/08/2025

Tougaloo College will have its first band program thanks to a new partnership with Jacktown AllStar Band LLC.

The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding and lifetime contract on August 5.

The partnership comes after months of strategic conversations, planning and discussions on alignment of vision and values.

STORY: https://www.wlbt.com/2025/08/07/tougaloo-partners-with-jacktown-allstar-band-create-colleges-first-ever-band-program/