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MacKenzie Scott, MacKenzie Scott Howard University, MacKenzie Scott Spelman College, MacKenzie Scott HBCUS theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted $80 million to Howard University and $38 million to Spelman College.
October 13, 2025
The historic gift to Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta and Morris Brown will fund gap scholarships for nearly 10,000 students.
Hampton University, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
DNC Chairman Ken Martin tells theGrio, "We're showing up where it matters to Black voters, not just in presidential years."
September 23, 2025
The novelist and philanthropist’s gift is among her largest ever and will help UNCF build permanent assets for its 37…
HBCUs, The Price of Excellence, documentary, theGrio.com
September 10, 2025
A new doc featuring U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams is taking a deeper look into the history of underfunded HBCUs.
thegrio.com, howard university, HBCUs, gender enrollment gap, Black community
April 1, 2025
A recent profile about the dearth of Black men in college—especially Black elite spaces like Howard—made me reflect on my…
North Carolina HBCUs, 2024 elections, theGrio.com
October 30, 2024
The North Carolina Black Alliance has been working with the 10 HBCUs in the state to mobilize and transport students…
HBCU GO and P&G partnership, HBCU culture HBCU life, HBCU GO, HBCU GO Allen Media Group, HBCU GO Procter & Gamble, HBCU GO Byron Allen, HBCU football, theGrio.com
September 13, 2024
The partnership includes a live pre-game kick-off show and a commercial campaign entitled “THIS IS HOW WE HBCYOU."
Affirmative action, Black college enrollment, Black college admissions, college enrollment decline, Back-to-school, theGrio.com
September 3, 2024
A year after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, Black student enrollment has declined at multiple colleges.
Life Hacks with Liana, HBCUs, tips for freshman year, theGrio.com
August 29, 2024
Ashley Maclin, best known as ASHMAC, joins "Life Hacks with Liana" for a discussion on HBCUs and tips to navigate…
Kimberly Morris, president & founder of Higher Ed Consulting Enterprise–joins "Life Hacks with Liana" to discuss financial aid and resources for students at HBCUs.
August 22, 2024
Kimberly Morris, founder of Higher Ed Consulting, joins "Life Hacks with Liana" with insight on financial aid for HBCU students.
HBCU students, Propel Center, Health Accelerator program, theGrio.com.
August 1, 2024
Dr. Lisa Herring, president of Propel Center, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss how the program benefits HBCU students.
Actor Kadeem Hardison, actor Jasmine Guy, Vice President Kamala Harris and actor Glynn Turman
April 14, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris had some fun with “A Different World” cast as the politician and actors talked the issue…
March 1, 2024
The White House celebrated HBCUs as students and alumni descended to Washington. D.C., for a day of festivities.
UMES vet school
February 23, 2024
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore hopes to become the second HBCU in the nation to train veterinarians. 
February 20, 2024
The NBA referees from Black colleges and universities credit their HBCUs for providing early lessons on professionalism.
Paul "Tank" Younger
February 9, 2024
75 years ago, the Grambling alum signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams and paved the…
Eleise Richards HBCU Tour
February 9, 2024
Eleise Richards has dedicated her time and resources to reducing obstacles Black and brown students face when attending an HBCU.
Willie Simmons resigns, FAMU, theGrio.com
January 3, 2024
Willie Simmons' decision to leave FAMU to take the running backs coach position at Duke University doesn't mean he's a…
November 8, 2023
ESPN's "First Take" brought HBCU culture to the masses, and though the exposure was great, paying HBCUs what they're owed…