Bowie State University has been ranked No. 5 on Forbes’ 2025 list of the best HBCUs offering online degrees, recognizing its high-quality, affordable, and accessible virtual programs. The honor reflects the university’s commitment to meeting students where they are and preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world.
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Featherstone Foundation honors exceptional students awarding $63,000 in college scholarships
The Featherstone Foundation awarded $63,000 in scholarships to Baltimore’s next generation of leaders and presented the inaugural Featherstone Historic Achievement Award to West Muhammad, the youngest freshman ever enrolled at Coppin State University, and the 2025 Featherstone Changemaker Award to Emmy® Award-winning executive producer Travis E. Mitchell.
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Inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational coming to Walt Disney World Resort in December
The inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational, featuring men’s and women’s college basketball teams from historically Black colleges and universities, will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida from Dec. 4-7, with the goal of supporting HBCU players, schools and students through scholarships, academic assistance and career development opportunities.
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Tuskegee University mourns sudden death of student-athlete
Tuskegee University is grieving the death of junior mechanical engineering student and Golden Tiger baseball player Macahri Washington-Parker, remembered by peers and faculty as a dedicated leader and mentor. His passing, amid broader concerns about suicide among Black youth, has prompted an outpouring of support from the campus community and his family, who celebrate his lasting impact on those he touched.
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Howard University names veteran healthcare leader Kerry Watson Interim CEO of Howard University Hospital Corp.
Kerry Watson returns to Howard University Hospital as interim CEO, bringing decades of leadership at major health systems across the country.
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Howard University partners with Google to launch AI speech recognition initiative
Howard University President Ben Vincent III touts groundbreaking initiative to include Black dialect in artificial intelligence (AI) development.
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FICO collaborates with HBCUs to combat data bias
FICO has partnered with several HBCUs through its Educational Analytics Challenge to train Black students in analyzing AI data sets and addressing bias in credit and fraud detection systems. The initiative equips students with real-world skills to improve fairness in financial decisions that disproportionately affect Black communities.
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How Tee J Mercer turns compassion into action for college-bound youth leaving foster care
Tee J Mercer, a Howard University alumna, founded Move-In Day Mafia to support college-bound foster youth attending HBCUs by providing move-in assistance, monthly care packages, and lasting mentorship. Since its founding, the initiative has helped 84 students across 21 HBCUs and continues to grow, with Mercer calling on more “miracle makers” to join the mission.
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Morgan State University’s economic impact soars to $1.5 billion statewide
Morgan State University, an HBCU located in Baltimore, Md., is touting its economic clout. A recent study shows the institution contributes $1.5 billion to the state economy every year, including nearly $71 million in state tax from 8,200 jobs across Maryland.
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Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood visits HBCUs and historic sites in D.C. area to empower Black youth
Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood took a tour of historically Black Colleges and Universities, museums, and landmarks in Washington, D.C., to expose young men to different learning opportunities and encourage them to attend college.
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Displaced federal workers start journey toward new careers in Maryland’s K-12 classrooms
Dozens of displaced federal workers in Maryland are beginning new careers in K-12 education through alternative teacher certification programs at area colleges and universities. Funded by a $1 million state grant, these initiatives aim to address the state’s ongoing teacher shortage while offering former government employees a meaningful new path in the classroom.
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Alabama’s Tuskegee University revives flight training legacy with new aviation program
Tuskegee University has relaunched flight training at historic Moton Field—home of the original Tuskegee Airmen—through a partnership with Republic Airways’ LIFT Academy. The new aviation program offers students a degree in aviation science and commercial pilot training, aiming to meet the national pilot shortage while honoring a proud legacy of Black excellence in aviation.
