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February 24, 2023
HBCUs play an outsize role in producing teachers of color in the U.S., where only 7% of teachers are Black,…
May 19, 2022
Deion Sanders has fired back at Alabama coach Nick Saban after he claimed Jackson State paid a top recruit $1…
January 31, 2022
These books and podcasts prioritize mental health and emotional wellness, providing hope for readers and listeners.
January 26, 2022
Albany, Georgia native and 4.0 student Kenyari Sawyer has been accepted into 48 colleges and received over $600K in scholarships.
January 5, 2022
Widespread departures of students and campus employees occurred at seven historically Black colleges and universities Tuesday.
HBCUs increase in applicants
August 23, 2021
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are beginning to see a surge in interest, more applications and higher enrollment.
June 26, 2021
Frederick S. Humphries' 16 years leading the school are known as its “golden years" that saw enrollment double and a…
North Carolina A&T
May 1, 2021
North Carolina A&T is among the HBCU's that saw their largest contributions come in the last year after George Floyd's…
Morehouse thegrio.com
February 11, 2021
Morehouse College announced an online program to help students finish their degrees. It is open to men from all schools…
HBCU's coronavirus black colleges thegrio.com
September 29, 2020
HBCU's are experiencing less spread of the coronavirus, a report says, and many believe it is the community there that…
July 2, 2020
Howard University, one of the nation's preeminent HBCU's annouced they will have to cancel this year's annual Homecoming celebration due…
April 12, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden is all but guaranteed to the Democratic nomination. The seasoned politician has beefed up his…
Joe Biden theGrio.com
January 17, 2020
Joe Biden proposes giving HBCU’s $70 billion under the plan to invest in infrastructure, boost enrollment and help retain staff,…
February 2, 2017
According to Republicans, President Trump is concerned about the state of historically black colleges and universities. TheGrio.com has learned a
June 11, 2014
VIDEO - MSNBC’s Craig Melvin has been exploring the future of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities. In the…
June 4, 2014
VIDEO - MSNBC's Craig Melvin explores the legacy of HBCUs, the challenges they face and what the future holds...
May 15, 2014
theGRIO REPORT - Drumline, the 2002 movie that launched Nick Cannon's acting career and shed light on the black college…
June 9, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - Minority enrollment in colleges are dropping due to costs. A new initiative aims at providing black college…
February 10, 2010
February is Black History Month, and MonsterCollege is celebrating the event by taking a look at the most famous black…