By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor Summer is the time to introduce the young person in your life to a (Historically Black College and University) HBCU campus. Let’s say you […]
Category: HBCU
HBCU’s Law Enforcement Academy is a first in the nation
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO The Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) is the first of its kind in the nation at an HBCU, where recruits […]
Coppin: Touching the community
Originally published October 14, 2010 By Shernay Williams, Special to the AFRO When Linda Kaminkow, 52, of Dundalk stepped into Coppin State University’s community health center in 2005, she quickly […]
Morgan State University’s Peter Iwuh, designated ‘HBCU Student of the Year’
By AFRO Staff When Peter Iwuh walks across the graduation stage, May 21, at Morgan State University, he will take with him more than a handshake and a degree. The […]
HBCU medical schools collaborate on organ donation initiative
By AFRO Staff A group of HBCU medical schools have teamed up in an initiative meant to increase Black organ donors, according to a recent announcement. The program also aims […]
Coppin State University to Host 122nd Commencement Friday, May 20, 2022
By Special to the AFRO from Coppin State University BALTIMORE – Coppin State University will host its 122nd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 10 a.m., on the […]
Morgan State University to Recognize Vanguards of Social Justice and the African American Experience During 2022 Commencement Exercises
BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson today announced that three exemplary vanguards of social justice and the African-American experience will be awarded honorary degrees during the 145th […]
Broadway business and design shine at Bowie State University
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. News Editor Bowie State University’s Department of Fine Arts is showing the world there is a direct route between Highway 197, Broadway, the runway and […]
Full circle moments for Howard University’s fine arts community at 2022 graduation
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. News Editor Generations of Howard’s fine arts community demonstrated how the torch is passed at the world-renowned HBCU, both at the podium and in the […]
#WordinBlack: The 4 Biggest Barriers Keeping Black Students Out of Advanced Classes
by Maya Pottiger This is the second article in a three-part series that looks at why AP classes aren’t offered to all students, the barriers to being able to take an […]
#WordinBlack: How Black Kids Benefit From AP Classes — Even Without College Credit
by Maya Pottiger This is the third article in a three-part series that looks at why AP classes aren’t offered to all students, the barriers to being able to take an […]
Morgan State Selects First Woman in University History to Oversee Athletic Operations
BALTIMORE — Morgan State University President David K. Wilson today announced the appointment of Dena Freeman-Patton as the new vice president and director for intercollegiate athletics, overseeing the Athletics Department and Intramural sports […]