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Clark Atlanta, Wilberforce University in Ohio, Hampton University in Virginia and Louisiana’s Grambling State University are some of the handful of HBCUs that are using pandemic relief funds and private donations to clear debt for students and change their college experience for the better.

Alabama A&M University recently received its largest individual donation from an anonymous alum.

With Adam Harris’ new book, 'The State Must Provide,' the conversation around giving reparations to Black people for the institution of slavery is directed towards the education system at historically Black colleges and universities.

Denzel Washington is revisiting a promise he made in 2007 to the Wiley College debate team. The HBCU, located in Marshall, Texas, recently received the fourth $100,000 installment of the $1 million initially promised by the Washington Family Foundation.

We honestly hope it works out for J.R.Smith and we see him on some pro tours some time in the future. 

The “Bee-TV Network” started with a little serendipitous magic; an HBCU grad’s intention to do something with her college degree and a chance opportunity to cover a local shooting. With meager resources the story unfolds and April Ross is the new business owner of a whole network, reports Black Enterprise.

The inaugural season was a success! Take a look at Stephen Curry and Howard Golf during the classic...

Building a career after college just got easier thanks to HBCUNet - a new platform powered by Apollo Global Management and CareerBuilder aimed at connecting students and alumni from HBCUs with career opportunities at Apollo and across its private equity funds’ portfolio companies.

The Howard University marching band's drumline will escort Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House during the virtual "Parade Across America" after they are sworn-in on Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C.

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Deion Sanders wiped away tears of joy and passion before speaking. Jackson State’s new football coach then stated “I believe” many times about what he envisions happening on and off the field. “I have a commitment to excellence in each and every thing I do,” the Hall of Fame cornerback said […]

Adam Dowdell Jr., a second-year student at Alabama State University, never returned to his dorm and was found dead days later in Montgomery.