By Delaware State University Delaware State University’s Department of Human Services proudly hosted its third annual Women’s Conference, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” bringing together students, faculty and community leaders for a day of empowerment, dialogue and inspiration. Held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, the conference focused on advancing […]
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Community members, alumni fight to keep Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys open ahead of final vote
By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com A final vote to decide the future of The Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys will take place on Jan. 14. The vote will be live streamed and comes after a second public hearing, held on Jan. 8, at the Baltimore City Public Schools District Office. The all-boys charter school […]
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Delaware State University partnership with Risepoint expands online degree access
Delaware State University has partnered with education technology company Risepoint to expand access to flexible, workforce-focused online degrees through eHBCU, the nation’s only Black online higher-education consortium. The collaboration advances eHBCU’s mission to bring the pride, community and opportunity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to learners regardless of location, with new programs expected to launch in Fall 2026.
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Homecoming and the spirit of unity: What HBCUs teach America
Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston is president of Norfolk State University, chairwoman of the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and a member of the Board of Governors for the NCAA; and Dr. Tony Allen is president of Delaware State University, vice chairman of MEAC, and the chairman emeritus of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In their joint commentary, the pair celebrates the spirit and legacy of HBCU homecomings as more than festive gatherings—they are affirmations of cultural pride, resilience and unity.
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NYC students earn college credits in new HBCU early college program
A first-of-its-kind partnership between New York City Public Schools and Delaware State University is giving Southeast Queens ninth graders early access to college-level courses through the new HBCU Early College Prep Program. As the inaugural cohort begins their journey, students have the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree for free, while gaining exposure to the academic and cultural experience of an HBCU.
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Bomb threats against HBCUs, public universities continue
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor Morgan State University (MSU) officials are taking extra precaution on the Northeast Baltimore campus after receiving a bomb threat on Sept. 30. Leaders of the historically Black university put out a statement saying that they “received an email threat indicating a potential explosive device in the Richardson Library.” School authorities […]
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Shaping the future: Black Leadership in tech regulation
By Andrea StevensAFRO Staff Writerastevens@afro.com Juneteenth is a commemorative day that brings together African Americans across the country. It’s a story that keeps the Black community grounded and reminds many of the progress made. As the holiday approaches, historians emphasize that Juneteenth’s legacy runs deeper—and is more complex—than a single day of celebration. Dr. Akwasi […]
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PRESS ROOM: National Park Service awards $10.6 million to preserve America’s historically Black colleges and universities
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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Empowering communities: Fund violence prevention initiatives now
Pennsylvania is experiencing an alarming rate of gun violence, and community-based solutions such as violence intervention programs are being implemented to prevent violence before it escalates, with programs like Promise Neighborhoods in Allentown making a significant impact.
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Humble beginnings: A look at how Black institutions in America
HBCUs have been instrumental in providing education to the Black community since their founding in the 19th century, producing 50% of all Black educators nationwide and continuing to focus on teacher education despite facing numerous challenges.
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Howard downs Delaware State 70-67 for MEAC crown and 2nd consecutive trip to NCAA tourney
Howard beat Delaware State 70-67 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament championship to secure an NCAA Tournament bid.