By Sharon Washington
The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California stands as one of Hollywood’s most revered institutions—where red carpets meet real power, and the worlds of entertainment, politics, and culture collide in dazzling harmony. Since its grand opening in 1955, this legendary hotel ...
Posted Friday, August 15th 2025 at 2:55PM
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The Las Vegas HBCU Classic has partnered with the DREAM Foundation (@dreamfndn), an organization dedicated to preparing and supporting students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are interested in a career in the sports ind ...
Posted Friday, August 15th 2025 at 2:33PM
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The Dallas Mavericks and Paul Quinn College will launch a historic, first-of-its-kind Mavs Sports Management Major, providing students the opportunity to explore different aspects of the sports industry. This innovative degree program — “Leadership, ...
Posted Friday, August 15th 2025 at 2:17PM
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Building on its ongoing efforts to enrich the campus learning environment through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), Morgan State University (MSU) is collaborating with the Amazon-Machine Learning University (MLU) Educators Consortium a ...
Posted Tuesday, August 12th 2025 at 7:43PM
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Rust College is abuzz with excitement and activity today as classes begin for the fall 2025 semester.
This year is particularly special as Rust embarks on a new era of innovation, growth, and transformation under the leadership of Dr. Johnny M. Mo ...
Posted Monday, August 11th 2025 at 7:03PM
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Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson, J.D., announces the appointment of several members of the senior leadership team who will join the Cabinet to drive innovation in her administration. Alumnus Kelvin Lawson joins as executive vice presid ...
Posted Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 7:37PM
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey and make a lasting impact? The Coca-Cola Company is calling all ambitious students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to apply for the Start Your Legacy HBCU Externship Program, a unique six-week experience designed to ...
Posted Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 5:23PM
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Central City Productions announces the premiere date for the “40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards”. Hosted by Stellar and GRAMMY Award-winning duo, BeBe & CeCe Winans, the 40th Stellar Gospel Music Awards will premiere Saturday, August 30th at 8PM ET/7P ...
Posted Tuesday, August 5th 2025 at 6:32PM
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Florida A& M University (FAMU) College of Law Director of Admissions and Pre-law Programming Erika Hill, Ph.D., has been appointed to the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) Mission and Impact Committee.
The appointment is set for a one-year ter ...
Posted Tuesday, August 5th 2025 at 6:26PM
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The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) has once again earned national recognition, with top scores in three categories in The Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Law School rankings. Among 168 U.S. law schools con ...
Posted Monday, August 4th 2025 at 4:16PM
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Teachers of Tomorrow (ToT), the nation’s largest Educator Preparation Program (EPP), today opens applications for its annual New Teacher Scholarship for aspiring educators. Twenty applicants will be awarded scholarships to cover up to $6,000 in progr ...
Posted Monday, August 4th 2025 at 4:05PM
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) in pleased to announce a new design for its Florida vanity license plate. The updated tag can be purchased statewide at various auto tag agency locations beginning in late August.
“After much anticipation, we are exci ...
Posted Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 5:16PM
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Grambling State defensive lineman Bryce Cage has been named to the Stats Perform HBCU National Player of the Year Watch List, as announced on Thursday morning.
Cage, who also garnered preseason All-SWAC recognition, received 2024 Bayou Classic Def ...
Posted Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 5:11PM
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The 2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) is teaming up with FIU Athletics to deliver an unforgettable kickoff to college football season, bringing together fans, alumni, and HBCU culture for One Big Community Weekend: Two Games. One Weekend. ...
Posted Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 4:41PM
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From the red clay of Tallahassee to the cobblestone streets of Salamanca, Spain, Florida A&M University students are expanding their horizons, literally.
Through study abroad programs offered by the university, Rattlers are learning more than just ...
Posted Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 3:23PM
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Rust College Athletics has been officially recognized as a Gold NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for the 2024–2025 academic year, earning a perfect score of 100 out of 100 points. Out of 250 schools, Rust College was one of the selec ...
Posted Monday, July 28th 2025 at 8:12PM
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) welcomes alumna Jocelyn Dopson-Rodriguez to the Board of Trustees, effective July 11 and ending January 6, 2026. Selected by Governor Ron DeSantis, the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
“I ...
Posted Monday, July 21st 2025 at 8:20PM
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Jacksonville, FL – Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., President & CEO of Edward Waters University (EWU)—Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning and the state’s first Historically Black College or University (HBCU)—is proud to announce the ...
Posted Monday, July 21st 2025 at 8:02PM
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The Gibbes Museum of Art, a beacon for the arts in the American South since its establishment in 1858, announces the world premiere of Picturing Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid (May 23 ‒ October 5). The visionary multimedia ...
Posted Monday, July 21st 2025 at 7:57PM
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Florida A&M University Professor John Luque Named 2025-26 Fulbright Scholar
Luque, an expert in colorectal cancer will conduct research on cancer screening education.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) Professor John Luque, Ph.D., ...
Posted Friday, July 18th 2025 at 7:34PM
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The Grambling State University football team will have eight of its football games streamed on the newly announced SWAC TV streaming platform during the 2025 season.
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced its brand new and exclusi ...
Posted Friday, July 18th 2025 at 7:32PM
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Rust College is pleased to announce Dr. Johnny M. Moore as the 13th president in the institution's nearly 160-year history.
An Arkansas native, HBCU graduate, and mathematics professor, Dr. Moore has been revered nationally as a leader in higher ...
Posted Monday, July 14th 2025 at 5:03PM
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