The National Park Service has awarded $10,670,000 to 15 projects in eight states to preserve historic structures on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Simmons College, Delaware State University, and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
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AFRO Interns on the move: Meet the next generation of Black journalists
The AFRO Interns have been working hard this summer, covering a range of important topics and contributing to the publication’s mission of amplifying diverse voices and stories within the Black community.
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AFRO CEO and publisher to be honored by William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation
Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, has been named the Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient for her impactful leadership and influence in the community.
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Hampton University announces new school of religion
Hampton University has launched a School of Religion, the first HBCU to offer a doctorate, in partnership with the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in theology, religious studies, and ministry.
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Morgan State’s CICS offers flexible education options for non-traditional students
Returning to college can be a transformative step for adults seeking to advance their careers, and Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies (CICS) is here to make that journey as smooth and supportive as possible. With a diverse range of degree programs and a commitment to individualized student support, CICS is the […]
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Florida A&M, a dubious donor and $237M: The transformative HBCU gift that wasn’t what it seemed
Florida AMC University has put on pause a $237 million donation from Gregory Gerami, a 30-year-old who called himself Texas’ “youngest African American industrial hemp producer,” due to concerns over the donation’s legitimacy.
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PRESS ROOM: Tuskegee University names Dr. Mark Brown, distinguished alum, as 10th president
Tuskegee University has appointed Dr. Mark Brown ’86 as its 10th president and CEO, marking the first time in its 143-year history that an alum will lead the university.
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PRESS ROOM: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated to host the 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa, Florida
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is hosting its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida from June 27 to July 2, with a focus on activism, philanthropic efforts, youth mentoring, recognizing the fine arts, health and wellness, and celebrating decades of social action.
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Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow
Howard University has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014 due to allegations of abuse, and the university has also terminated a pledge and agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.
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Hometown hero ‘Mama’ Wanda Durant inspires Bowie State University grads
Wanda Durant, mother of NBA star Kevin Durant, delivered an inspiring commencement speech to Bowie State University’s 659 spring graduates, encouraging them to live for more than their own success and to vote.
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Morgan State University holds Spring 2024 Commencement Exercises
By Ama BrownAFRO Editorial Assistant Morgan State University (MSU) held Spring 2024 CommencementExercises May 16 and 18 at Hughes Memorial Stadium, located on the historically Black institution’s Northeast Baltimore campus. Scholars of all differentethnicities and religious and cultural backgrounds convened with family,friends and university leadership to celebrate their accomplishments. Noteven the steady downpour of rain […]
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Biden-Harris administration propels HBCUs with record $16B investment
The Biden-Harris administration has committed over $16 billion in federal funding and investments to historically Black colleges and universities, including $11.4 billion in grants, contracting awards, and debt relief, to support their role in advancing intergenerational economic mobility.
