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November 3, 2023
The Biden-Harris campaign continues its early outreach to Black voters with a new ad touting the president and VP's record…
Howard University figure skating
November 2, 2023
Maya James and Cheyenne Walker lead the new Howard University Figure Skating Team and were eager to collaborate on creating…
HBCUs underfunded, theGrio.com
November 1, 2023
The Biden administration recently acknowledged that states have stolen billions from HBCUs. But how will America fix it?
Financial literacy, HBCUs, financial education, theGrio.comj
October 28, 2023
A new initiative strives to increase the financial literacy of minority and underserved communities — starting with college students.
Morehouse College student loan debt theGrio.com
October 23, 2023
Nearly 3,000 students attending Atlanta's Morehouse College will no longer be burdened by institution-owed student loan debt.
October 19, 2023
A group of appreciative Black college graduates discuss the positive impact of joining The Divine Nine sororities and fraternities.
HBCU homecoming, theGrio.com
October 13, 2023
Homecoming and tailgate events are about much more than just having fun and partying; they're an integral component of Black…
Morgan State University, theGrio.com
October 9, 2023
Safety on HBCU campuses, which are woefully underfunded, has been a long-standing concern for administrators and elected officials. 
September 29, 2023
In a letter sent to governors, Biden officials noted that land grant HBCUs are underfunded to the tune of $13…
September 29, 2023
The White House issued strategies for higher education institutions to advance diversity on campuses after the Supreme Court’s ruling.
2023 American Black Film Festival - "The Color Purple" Screening -- Taraji P. Henson wellness pods
September 15, 2023
Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson is collaborating with Kate Spade New York to expand a mental health initiative across a…
September 13, 2023
Blue Meridian Partners announced an investment in historically Black colleges aimed at addressing inequity on college campuses.
September 12, 2023
La La Anthony recently helped bring Black designers from various HBCUs to the big stage during New York Fashion Week.
September 7, 2023
The White House announced that Vice President Harris will embark on a nationwide college tour to mobilize students and young…
HBCU presidents step down at high rates
September 5, 2023
At least a dozen presidents at the nation's roughly 100 historically Black colleges or universities have left their positions since…
September 4, 2023
Benedict College started its season right by beating Shaw University 52-0 in the Carolina's Classic on September 2, 2023
August 29, 2023
Bailey chased Ryan Christopher Palmeter off EWU's campus moments before the white racist shot three Black people dead in a…
August 21, 2023
As they say: Each one, teach one. And that’s my next mandate in life — to lecture at a university…
HBCU investments
August 15, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to invest over $33 million to assist capacity-building initiatives at 19 HBCUs.
S.T.E.M., The Rise: Color of S.T.E.M., HBCUs and S.T.E.M., Black S.T.E.M. students, Black women in S.T.E.M., Virginia State University, theGrio
August 3, 2023
Blaise Davenport is a recent graduate from VSU, where she majored in  computer information systems and minored in cybersecurity and…