HBCU Archives — /category/hbcu/ Reporting at the intersection of education, race and equity. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:29:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-Black-and-Orange-Simple-Sports-Logo-2-100x100.png HBCU Archives — /category/hbcu/ 32 32 175698219 Morehouse College Receives Historic $20 Million Gift for Faculty Expansion /morehouse-college-receives-historic-20-million-gift-for-faculty-expansion/ /morehouse-college-receives-historic-20-million-gift-for-faculty-expansion/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:28:21 +0000 /?p=7104 Morehouse College, the nation's only liberal arts institution dedicated to educating Black men, has received a $20 million anonymous donation to bolster its academic programs and faculty roster. The gift, announced Aug. 6, marks the largest contribution ever designated for faculty positions at the college. The funds will establish six endowed professorships across various academic […]

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Morehouse College, the nation's only liberal arts institution dedicated to educating Black men, has received a $20 million anonymous donation to bolster its academic programs and faculty roster. The gift, announced Aug. 6, marks the largest contribution ever designated for faculty positions at the college. The funds will establish six endowed professorships across various academic [...]

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Cosmetic Chemistry is the latest major offering at Spelman College /cosmetic-chemistry-is-the-latest-major-offering-at-spelman-college/ /cosmetic-chemistry-is-the-latest-major-offering-at-spelman-college/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 02:48:35 +0000 /?p=6701

Starting this fall, Spelman College will offer a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for students majoring in Chemistry, the first of its kind at a Historically Black College University (HBCU). As an extension of their STEM programming, students will be able to take advantage of this offering this fall. The cosmetic science curriculum was launched as […]

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Starting this fall, Spelman College will offer a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for students majoring in Chemistry, the first of its kind at a Historically Black College University (HBCU). As an extension of their STEM programming, students will be able to take advantage of this offering this fall. The cosmetic science curriculum was launched as [...]

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UNCF’s $1 Billion campaign boosted by $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. /uncfs-1-billion-campaign-boosted-by-100-million-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc/ /uncfs-1-billion-campaign-boosted-by-100-million-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 02:26:56 +0000 /?p=6553

In a move to bolster historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) unveiled a monumental $1 billion capital campaign during a press conference held at Clark Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº University yesterday. The catalyst for this initiative is a $100 million unrestricted grant awarded by Lilly Endowment Inc. Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President […]

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In a move to bolster historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) unveiled a monumental $1 billion capital campaign during a press conference held at Clark Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº University yesterday. The catalyst for this initiative is a $100 million unrestricted grant awarded by Lilly Endowment Inc. Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President [...]

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Historic Collaboration: Debt Collective and Morehouse College Erase $10 Million in Student Debt /historic-collaboration-debt-collective-and-morehouse-college-erase-10-million-in-student-debt/ /historic-collaboration-debt-collective-and-morehouse-college-erase-10-million-in-student-debt/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:01:43 +0000 /?p=6094

The Debt Collective and Morehouse College have joined forces in an extraordinary partnership that will see the complete elimination of over $10 million in student debt. Morehouse College took the remarkable step of transferring its entire collections for the Fall 2022 term and prior to the Debt Collective's sister organization, the Rolling Jubilee Fund, for […]

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The Debt Collective and Morehouse College have joined forces in an extraordinary partnership that will see the complete elimination of over $10 million in student debt. Morehouse College took the remarkable step of transferring its entire collections for the Fall 2022 term and prior to the Debt Collective's sister organization, the Rolling Jubilee Fund, for [...]

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Clark Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº University embarks on campus Expansion /clark-atlanta-university-embarks-on-campus-expansion/ /clark-atlanta-university-embarks-on-campus-expansion/#comments Sun, 15 Oct 2023 05:45:48 +0000 /?p=6065

*Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº, GA - The Board of Trustees of Clark Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº University (CAU) has unveiled plans to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously to address housing and student experience on campus. Following an extensive and inclusive process of student engagement, the university's administration has proposed the construction of a new freshman residence hall, a second dining […]

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*Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº, GA - The Board of Trustees of Clark Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº University (CAU) has unveiled plans to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously to address housing and student experience on campus. Following an extensive and inclusive process of student engagement, the university's administration has proposed the construction of a new freshman residence hall, a second dining [...]

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Spelman College announces Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson as new provost /spelman-college-announces-dr-pamela-e-scott-johnson-as-new-provost/ /spelman-college-announces-dr-pamela-e-scott-johnson-as-new-provost/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:43:00 +0000 /?p=5438 Spelman College recently announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela E. Scott- Johnson as the College’s new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. According to the press release, Scott-Johnson currently serves as provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Monmouth University in West Long Branch.“We are pleased to welcome alumna and former faculty […]

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Spelman College recently announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela E. Scott- Johnson as the College’s new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. According to the press release, Scott-Johnson currently serves as provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Monmouth University in West Long Branch.“We are pleased to welcome alumna and former faculty [...]

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Morehouse College and the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting partner to support journalism on campus /morehouse-college-and-the-ida-b-wells-society-for-investigative-reporting-partner-to-support-journalism-on-campus/ /morehouse-college-and-the-ida-b-wells-society-for-investigative-reporting-partner-to-support-journalism-on-campus/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:10:34 +0000 /?p=4935

Morehouse College announced its partnership with the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting- the Society. This partnership focuses on increasing and retaining journalists and editors of color in investigative reporting. Formerly at The University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill, The Society will be based on Morehouse’s campus with co-founder Nikole Hannah-Jones and staff […]

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Morehouse College announced its partnership with the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting- the Society. This partnership focuses on increasing and retaining journalists and editors of color in investigative reporting. Formerly at The University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill, The Society will be based on Morehouse’s campus with co-founder Nikole Hannah-Jones and staff [...]

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Spelman College to open learning hub focused on technology and art /spelman-college-to-open-learning-hub-focused-on-technology-and-art/ /spelman-college-to-open-learning-hub-focused-on-technology-and-art/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:43:04 +0000 /?p=4928

Starting in fall 2023, Spelman College will open a learning hub focused on technology and art titled the new Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., Center for Innovation & the Art. The Center was made possible by a $10 million gift from Rosemary K. and John W. Brown and will serve as a learning hub for entrepreneurs […]

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Starting in fall 2023, Spelman College will open a learning hub focused on technology and art titled the new Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., Center for Innovation & the Art. The Center was made possible by a $10 million gift from Rosemary K. and John W. Brown and will serve as a learning hub for entrepreneurs [...]

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State Senate announces findings from Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities  /state-senate-announces-findings-from-study-committee-on-excellence-innovation-and-technology-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/ /state-senate-announces-findings-from-study-committee-on-excellence-innovation-and-technology-at-historically-black-colleges-and-universities/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:10:00 +0000 /?p=4865

On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº), held a press conference with members of the General Assembly and stakeholders from Georgia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, to announce the findings and recommendations of the Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at HBCUs. Halpern spearheaded the effort, which […]

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On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº), held a press conference with members of the General Assembly and stakeholders from Georgia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, to announce the findings and recommendations of the Senate Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at HBCUs. Halpern spearheaded the effort, which [...]

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