Billionaire Robert F. Smith, who received an honorary doctorate at Morehouse College’s Sunday morning graduation exercises, had already announced a $1.5 million gift to the […]
Tag: HBCU
HBCU Grad Rodney Robinson Is Named National Teacher Of The Year
Rodney Robinson, a teacher at “Virgie Binford Education Center” in Virginia, received this honor April 24th. What We Know: “Virgie Binford Education Center” is located […]
‘A Different World’ Cast Presents HBCU With $100K Scholarship Check
The late-80s hit sitcom A Different World was instrumental in shaping the narrative surrounding Black students and higher education. What We Know: The cast of the show […]
Spelman College Remains #1 HBCU, Jumps 10 Spots on Best Liberal Arts College List
Spelman College continues to set standards and break records. What We Know: Spelman was listed as the No. 1 HBCU for the 12th year in a […]
AKA Chapter at Georgia HBCU Under Investigation for Allegedly Running a Sex Ring
What we know: The Fort Valley State University sorority members allegedly participated in a sex ring to help pay their initiation fees. Alecia Johnson (pictured below), […]
Beyonce gives $100,000 to 4 historically black colleges
Beyonce paid tribute to historically black colleges during her groundbreaking Coachella performance, and now the singer is donating $100,000 to four black universities. What we know: […]
HOWARD UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS STOLE NEARLY $1 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID FUNDS
Records obtained by a Howard University financial aid administrator show that former financial aid officials received nearly $1 Million in financial aid funds between 2013 […]