HBCUs

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August 30, 2022
We live in a world where facts matter, and there are simple facts that could help explain why a Black…
Byron Allen Allen Media Group
August 26, 2022
The new carriage deal means HBCU GO will now be available in 70% of Black households and 60% of households across…
July 13, 2022
Alabama State University, Stillman College, Miles College, Alabama A&M University and Selma University will each get $500,000 for repairs.
July 11, 2022
Charles Barkley continues to pay it forward with his generous financial contributions to historically Black colleges and universities.
Chadwick Boseman
July 5, 2022
The Walt Disney Company has partnered with Howard University to support Black content creators and storytellers. 
June 30, 2022
There are 11 schools that are eligible to compete for the university-affiliated research center, the first affiliated with a Black…
June 13, 2022
Black Lives Matter and Barack Obama have prompted more Black high school graduates to turn to HBCUs for higher learning.
Kyle Savage, Jr.
May 27, 2022
Kyle Jr. was looking forward to attending Hampton University in the fall, so a Facebook campaign was launched to assist…
May 25, 2022
A 21-year-old South Carolina woman has become the youngest Black, female graduate from Meharry Medical College.
May 17, 2022
A Macy's executive helped create a dress collection inspired by Black sororities that is projected to hit $10 million in…
May 16, 2022
Baker Barnes, who has served as Dillard University's athletic director for the past 16 years, is moving on to her…
Howard University, theGrio.com
May 14, 2022
Omoye Assata Lynn, Common's daughter, earned her law degree after three years at the esteemed HBCU Howard University.
May 13, 2022
Lincoln College attracted its scholars and employees from different parts of Illinois, which contributed to its diverse community.
Greg Biffle drives the No. 44 Morehouse College Chevrolet during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series
May 12, 2022
The black-and-gold paint scheme immediately caught my eye, like grandfathers' fraternal bond in the Divine Nine.
May 10, 2022
President David Gerlach said of Lincoln's closing, "The loss of history, careers, and a community of students and alumni is…
April 28, 2022
Buttigieg told theGrio that his department’s partnership with HBCUs is “very important” to him and the Biden-Harris administration. 
April 27, 2022
President Biden reportedly signaled to Congressional Hispanic Caucus members that they'd be very happy with what he does next.
Black, entrepreneurs, bill, theGrio.com
April 22, 2022
Several historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia will receive federal funding thanks to efforts made by U.S. Sen. Jon…
Actor Taraji P. Henson
April 22, 2022
Taraji P. Henson tells theGrio she wants to bring mental health resources to HBCU campuses and be a "liaison" for…
April 15, 2022
Howard University president Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick has announced that he plans to retire in 2024 after nine years on…