Posts Tagged ‘HBCUs’
Cause of Death Revealed for Ohio HBCU Student at Center of Alleged Hazing Lawsuit
Savanna Jones’ family is suing the school for failing to enforce policies regarding alcohol and hazing, which were involved in her death.
Read MoreA historically Black college in Oakland, California? A task force is dreaming
Oakland’s Black residents often leave to attend HBCUs and never return, something the mayor hopes to combat.
Read MoreJamie Dimon and his wife, Judith, donate $12 million to 12 HBCUs—betting they’re the ‘springboard to success’ for the next generation
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase is the most recent philanthropist to donate to HBCUs after many schools lost funding from the federal government.
Read MoreBefore Classes Begin, Morehouse Gives Its Freshmen a Lesson in Belonging
Incoming students at Morehouse College in Atlanta are joining a brotherhood, and many will remain connected well after graduation.
Read MoreHBCUs make up just 3% of U.S. colleges but produce 28% of Black STEM graduates
UNCF released a report about the outsized impact of HBCUs on Black students during the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta.
Read MoreTuskegee University Dress Code Sparks Debate
While the school maintains that this will help students develop professional dressing habits, many know that race plays a role in how people are judged.
Read MoreIn the 60s and 70s, Black students demanded a voice on radio. A new project ensures that history isn’t lost
One organization is working to save the archives of HBCU radio stations that have shut down due to funding cuts and other threats.
Read MoreBillionaire MacKenzie Scott makes more historic donations to HBCUs
This recent $200 million donation adds to Mackenzie Scott’s previous $70 million donation to HBCUs earlier this year.
Read MoreHome Depot founder Arthur Blank donates $50 million to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities via foundation
Students at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College will benefit from the donation.
Read MorePhilanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $70m to HBCUs
The 37 member schools of the UNCF will share the funds, which will enter a pooled endowment to help them continue provide education.
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