By Sam P.K. Collins, The Washington Informer In the aftermath of recent back-to-back bomb threats that triggered residence hall evacuations and campus-wide investigations, officials at Howard University (HU) continue to […]
Category: HBCU
Howard meets Alabama State in MEAC/SWAC HBCU kickoff
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO For the second time this calendar year Howard University’s national television appearance was impacted by the weather. In February, the Bison basketball […]
MPT to highlight Black excellence with 2022 HBCU Week
By Tinashe ChingarandeSpecial to the AFROtchingarande@afro.com Maryland Public Television (MPT) will highlight the achievements of historically Black colleges and universities through a week-long programming initiative. The first television segment will […]
HBCU spotlight: Howard University starts the year with service
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The Hilltop is open! Classes have started for Howard University students coming from all corners of the globe this week– but did you know […]
Biden makes good on the promise to address the country’s massive student loan debt
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Today, the Biden Administration announced a targeted student debt relief plan designed to support working- and middle-class families. Features of the plan include: Up […]
Students in Montgomery County, Md. say they feel unready for college
By Blessings Chingrande, Special to the AFRO Rising high school seniors in Montgomery County say they are hesitant to apply for college because the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t allow for school […]
How anti-LGBTQ legislation will impact Black students
By Maya Pottiger, Word In Black As students around the country begin heading back to school, they’re being told that this year will be “normal” again, referring to classes being […]
AFRO News on education: celebrating 130 years of a journey worthwhile
By Fatiha Belfakir, Special to the AFRO Since its establishment in 1892, the AFRO American Newspaper has strongly believed in the role of education as a key to both eradicate […]
Amazon partners with Morgan State to educate employees
By AFRO Staff Amazon has chosen Morgan State University as its first four-year HBCU partner in Career Choice, the tech giant’s prepaid tuition program. Launched in 2012, the program pays […]
Aminta Breaux’s first five years at Bowie State University, opening doors virtually and literally
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Fresh from celebrating her fifth anniversary as President of Bowie State University in July 2022, Aminta H. Breaux is racing to excellence with her […]
Coppin State University Receives $50,000 Gift from Northwestern Mutual
Gift to Help Launch Insurance Learning Lab and Partnership through College of Business BALTIMORE – Coppin State University, today, received a $50,000 gift from Northwestern Mutual to launch its Insurance […]
Crisis in the Black Community Conference held at Morgan State University
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO Experts, community and faith-based leaders, along with social activists, youth, government officials, and other concerned Marylanders rallied together on July 8 and […]