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Hometown: Lima, Ohio Major: Biology (Pre-Med) Classification: Senior Motto: “Stay focused and never give up” Congratulations to Perkins Jackson, our Hercules Scholar of the week for our May School of the Month, Huston-Tillotson University. Perkins has been selected as this week’s recipient of the $1,500 scholarship from the Tom Joyner Foundation. This young man has […]

General Assembly votes to keep DTC open for another year! With the adoption of the budget conference committee’s recommendations, the General Assembly has voted to keep Denmark Technical College open for the next year. The House and the Senate gave the state budget final approval on Tuesday. The Governor’s signature is expected soon. The school’s […]

Rocket Girls is a free day camp that will be offered this summer by West Virginia State University’s Center for the Advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The camp will run July 29 through Aug. 2 at WVSU’s Institute campus and will provide girls ages 12 to 17 with information and hands-on instruction geared […]

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 school. But during his remarks in front of the nearly 400 graduating seniors, the technology investor and philanthropist surprised some by announcing that his family was providing a grant to eliminate […]

‘Coast to Coast we’re here, and we’re representing Tom Joyner Foundation. We bout to jump right in…’ By now you’ve heard the opening line to our new podcast, HBCUbiquity. What you may not have know is that the writer and voice behind those lyrics come from an HBCU alum. DēP -pronounced “Deep”- is a triple […]

Fisk University recently received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) to offer an Undergraduate degree program in Data Science (BS). The new program will launch in the spring of 2020. Data science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured […]

Celebrating the 25th anniversary and final year of the nation’s No. 1 syndicated urban morning radio program, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, broadcasting legend and longtime Dallas resident Tom Joyner will deliver the keynote address at the University of North Texas at Dallas Spring Commencement at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Inspiring Body of Christ Church. UNT Dallas, […]

Brianna Watts and her mother Bridgette Gibbs felt like sweepstakes winners after running the tables with a dozen college acceptance letters. But the jackpots don’t come with lottery money and the mother and daughter have spent the spring strategizing on how to pay the tuition. They have a few loans and small scholarships lined up, […]

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Grapevine, Texas Major: Sociology Classification: Junior Motto: “This country is in deep need of a moral revival” – William Barber Congratulations to Garrett deGraffenreid, the Hercules Scholar of the week for our May School of the Month, Huston-Tillotson University. Garrett is an exceptional student that finds time to be an intern at […]

Student organizations provide a myriad of benefits and enhance the B-CU campus community. Namely, they provide opportunities to engage around common interests and develop leadership skills. On April 17 2019, 24 students were inducted into the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ), B-CU Student Chapter, making it the largest induction in the organization’s […]

Radio host Thomas Joyner Jr. (Tom Joyner) will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Dillard University on Saturday, May 11, at the University’s 83rd Commencement. The University will hold its commencement at 8 a.m,, on the historic Avenue of The Oaks. The Tuskegee, Alabama native has been known as the hardest working radio […]

During VH1’s annual Dear Mama television special, guest T.I. took the time to honor a pivotal woman in his life by paying it forward to a deserving college student. In memory of his sister Antoinette “Precious Harris” Chapman, the Atlanta native surprised junior college student Tierani Scott with a $25,000 scholarship. “She was a single mother who […]

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, president emerita of Spelman College in Atlanta and president emerita of Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, will receive the Rosa Parks Award from the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity. The Rosa Parks Award recognizes an individual who serves as a role model and leader for others through his or […]

Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Major: Liberal Arts Classification: Junior Motto: “Stay focused and never give up”   Congratulations to Kieth Broome Jr., this week’s Hercules Scholar for our May School of the Month, Huston-Tillotson University. Kieth is involved at his school as well as in the Austin community. Read more about Kieth below, in his […]

Mother’s Day weekend will be extra special for four Edward Waters College students. After decades of putting higher education off, two separate mother-daughter pairs will be graduating together in the Class of 2016 with their Bachelors of Business Administration degrees. The commencement ceremony will be held May 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Adams-Jenkins Sports […]

A group of high-achieving high school students will visit 11 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as part of the 12th annual Shawn Carter Foundation college bus tour. In partnership with Toyota, the foundation – founded by rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z and his mother Gloria – will provide an opportunity for selected students to meet […]

Grambling State University announced it will host the Honorable Marc H. Morial, President, and CEO of the National Urban League and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors as keynote speaker at the Spring Commencement, May 10, 2019, at 10 a.m. Morial, who leads the nation’s largest Civil Rights & Urban Advocacy effort, is well […]

Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke will give the commencement speech for Paul Quinn College’s 2019 graduation. The 2020 presidential hopeful will address Paul Quinn’s 130th graduating class on Saturday, May 4. O’Rourke also made two trips to Paul Quinn College in 2018, when he spoke at the opening of Paul Quinn’s Summer Bridge Program in June, and held a town hall […]

  Jackson State University will hold its’ Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony for the Spring Semester on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 8:00 A.M., Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. All graduating students should plan to arrive by 6:30 A.M., in order to line up to march into the facility under the leadership of the Faculty and Student Marshals. […]

GPA: 3.53 Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Criminal Justice Classification: Freshman Career goal: “To play a significant role in modernizing the justice system to proactively respond to the needs of the community in an emotionally intelligent way, while de-criminalizing processes that marginalizes/targets certain populations of society.” Motto: “When life gives you lemons, take the seeds and […]

Jackson State University’s out-of-state fees will be “significantly reduced” to $500 per semester starting in fall 2019 after approval from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). Associate Vice President and Dean of Enrollment Management Warren B. Johnson said JSU’s flat fee amounts to $1,000 per year. Previously, the out-of-state fee was $11,228 per year, […]

Loretta Lynch, the nation’s first female African-American U.S. attorney general, will serve as Tuskegee University’s commencement speaker during its 134th Spring Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 11. A leading progressive voice during her 30-plus-year highly distinguished career, Lynch was appointed at the 83rd U.S. attorney general by President Barack Obama in April 2015 and served […]

Earlier this week Edward Waters College (EWC) learned of its approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to offer its first online degree program. Accordingly, this program will be the first of its kind at EWC and will provide a new delivery platform for prospective students. The new […]

Hip-hop recording artist, actor and activist Common, Florida A&M University (FAMU) alum and former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and veteran music industry attorney Nicole Wyskoarko will be the speakers for the FAMU Spring Commencement ceremonies. More than 1,200 students are expected to be awarded degrees during the three ceremonies. Common, who studied business administration at […]

Entergy Corporation’s top-ranking official will address Alcorn State University’s graduates during its upcoming commencement. Leo Denault, chairman of the Board of Directors and chief executive officer at Entergy Corporation, will be the speaker at Alcorn’s 2019 Spring Commencement Saturday, May 4 at the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. Denault assumed his current role in 2013 […]

It is no surprise that our April School of the Month has a history of incubating excellence. The popular tag #VSUExcellence has likely appeared multiple times on social media timelines. Today we congratulate Mr. Rodney Robinson for being named the 2019 National Teacher of the Year. Graduating from Virginia State University in 2000, Rodney Robinson […]

Congratulations to Justin Austin, a junior Mass Communications major, Military Science minor from Virginia State University. We congratulate him not only for becoming a Hercules Scholar but for helping our nation by being a part of the US Army Reserve. Read more about Justin below, in his own words.

Dillard University will hold its 83rd Commencement on Saturday, May 11, at 8 a.m,, on the historic Avenue of The Oaks. Dillard is elated to announce that Regina Hall will be the 2019 Commencement Speaker. Hall is the first African-American woman to win the New York Film Critics Circle choice for Best Actress. Known for […]

Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) Spring Commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center located at 698 International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach, Florida. Internationally-renown civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, Esquire, will provide the 9 a.m. commencement address. Foreign policy and national […]

f there’s one thing Americans of all stripes seem to agree on, it’s that the education system is broken: school districts are increasingly segregated and disproportionately funded at the K-12 level, and the cost of college educations—touted as an essential step toward economic advancement—has become increasingly prohibitive. Because of skyrocketing tuition costs, a student debt […]

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning announced today the selection of Alcorn State University alumna Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the preferred candidate for President of Alcorn State University. Dr. Nave currently serves as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C. Dr. Nave […]

Mississippi Valley State University has named Lindsey Hunter as the 11th head men’s basketball coach in school history, Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee announced Saturday. “I am elated to welcome Coach Lindsey Hunter and his family back to the Oasis of the Mississippi Delta and the SWAC,” said Ford-Kee. “I am excited about his energy, […]

GPA: 3.84 Hometown: Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Major: Accounting Classification: Senior Career goal: To decrease the number of those experiencing poverty through resources, education, mentoring, and volunteering. Motto: “You should either pray or worry, don’t do both” -50 Cent Congratulations to Micah Bullard, a senior Accounting major from Virginia State University. Micah is the type […]

A 15-year-veteran of Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law has been named interim dean of the Orlando, Fla., campus. Nicola Boothe Perry, associate dean for academic affairs, will serve as interim dean while a nationwide search continues for a permanent dean. Since 2017, Professor LeRoy Pernell had served as interim dean. Previously, he was […]

GPA: 3.85 Hometown: Richmond, VA Major: Psychology Classification: Junior Career goal: Motto: “I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me” -Philippians 4:13 Congratulations to Devon Jackson, a junior Psychology major from Virginia State University. Devon’s involvement on campus is a prime example of VSUExcellence. Read more about Devon below, in his own words. […]

Jaffus Hardrick has been named the 14th president of Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Florida. The historically Black university enrolls just over 1,200 students, 73 percent of whom are Black. Dr. Hardrick has been serving as interim president of Florida Memorial University since July 2018. Since assuming the presidency, he has promoted five strategic […]

A frequent backdrop throughout the civil rights era, Tuskegee University will become the setting for a chapter in that story and a location in the feature film “Son of the South.” The movie, executive produced by Spike Lee, is based on the Bob Zellner book, “The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in […]

On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born. He is recognized as a great leader of the African American community, founder of Tuskegee University, a famous alumnus of Hampton University, and so much more.   Top 15 Quotes The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who […]

Bethune-Cookman University is pleased to announce that Dr. Alice Wood has been selected from a competitive national pool of nominees to participate in a faculty seminar on the teaching of interfaith understanding. The seminar is offered by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), with support from the Henry Luce Foundation. […]

  GPA: 3.6 Hometown: Fairfax, VA Major: Criminal Justice Classification: Sophomore Career goal: To decrease the number of those experiencing poverty through resources, education, mentoring, and volunteering. Motto: “Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” -Psalm 37:24 Congratulations to Keith Barbour, a sophomore Criminal Justice major […]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus Calvin E. Booker, Sr. will serve as host of the Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala Saturday, April 27, at the Pine Bluff Country Club. With Waste Management as the title sponsor, the black-tie event will begin with a reception and art auction at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dinner […]

The CVS Health Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Truth Initiative have partnered together to provide grants to over 200 U.S. colleges and universities as part of a growing movement to accelerate and expand the number of campuses that are 100 percent smoke and tobacco free. According to CVS Health, out of the nation’s […]

  The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) is honored to announce that The Honorable Rev. Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, former jurist, public theologian, and 2008 graduate of ITC will be the 2019 commencement speaker. Reynolds will be recognized for her work with and concern for children, families and marginalized women with an Honorary Degree. “I am […]

Welcome to the Talladega Alumni Chapter & Affinity Group Challenge! This is your opportunity to represent your alumni chapter or affinity group and give back to your alma mater. 100% of your donation will go directly to the school and support current students in need at Talladega. All fees are covered by the Tom Joyner […]

GPA: 3.81 Hometown: Florida Major: Business Business Accounting Classification: Junior Motto: “To serve others before myself”   Congratulations Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Ndiaye! This week’s Herc Scholar had a few words to share about himself: My post-graduation plan is to go to grad school to obtain my master’s in accounting. I am the president of the […]

April 26 – 28, 2019  Callaway Resort and Gardens  Pine Mountain, Georgia  https://womeningolffoundation.org/ Potential guest(s)  – LaJean Gould, president, Women in Golf Foundation, 770-335-2365 – Oneda Castillo, retired LPGA golfer; LPGA Global Educator; recipient of Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (from President Obama) (http://www.onedagolf.com/) 770-842-5053 A season-ending competitive event that includes a participant career and personal development forum for female collegiate golfers […]

Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-Mississippi), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, along with Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri), have introduced the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Homeland Security Partnerships Act. If enacted into law, this new legislation will strengthen the partnership between HBCUs and the Department of Homeland Security. In 2017, President Trump […]

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala Saturday, April 27, at the Pine Bluff Country Club. With Waste Management as the title sponsor, the black-tie event will begin with a reception and art auction at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dinner and program at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from […]

The NAACP today announced that mass media icon Tom Joyner will be honored with the VanguardAward at the 50th NAACP Image Awards. The Vanguard Award is presented to a person whose groundbreaking work increases our understanding and awareness of racial and social issues. To date, the special award has been presented to Aretha Franklin, Clive Davis, surviving Memphis […]

 Tougaloo College will play in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Basketball Championship, which starts today in Kansas City Missouri, and two local Natchez players will be on the court. Former Natchez High player Dearius Griffin is now a senior on the Tougaloo basketball team and will bring his experience to the tournament in […]

Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Major: Computer Science Classification: Junior Motto: “Learn as much as you can, but never forget to teach what you learned” Congratulations to Meharu Negawo for being our Herc Scholar of the week! Here is what he had to say: My name is Meharu Negawo and I am an international student from Ethiopia. […]

He’s spent time with the Queen of England, gone fishing with Ted Turner and shaken hands with dignitaries. But, Hoover P. Lawrence is best known for being a true legend on FAMU’s campus. Lawrence, known to the community as Soul Train, died Monday morning just shy of his 90th birthday. Soul Train was best known […]

Fedrick C. Ingram, an alumnus of Bethune Cookman University, will provide the luncheon keynote address for the Alumni Day of Service on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. “Attending B-CU was the crown jewel of my life. I am overjoyed to come back to Bethune-Cookman to impart what has been imparted in me. And I […]

Atlanta-based Morris Brown College’s new leader is working on a plan to regain its accreditation, more than a decade after losing it due to financial aid fraud that nearly caused the school to shut down. Timothy Eaton, the association’s president, told the AJC Tuesday that Morris Brown has sent some documents, and a meeting is […]

The Tom Joyner Foundation/Ruby L. Bailey Scholarship will award scholarships to students in financial need who are single mothers or the children of single mothers attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the Summer 2019 semester. Eligible students must meet the following criteria: Are an undergraduate or […]

Congratulations to the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team for securing its third consecutive MEAC Tournament win today following a 50-47 victory over the Norfolk State University Spartans in Norfolk, Va.! Our Eagles are headed to the NCAA Tournament. Join them for “Selection Sunday” on tomorrow, March 17, beginning at 5 p.m., in the […]

In its 111-year history, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority has made black excellence its mission. This year, to close out Black History Month, the oldest historically African-American sorority made a major investment in black futures. On Thursday, at the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Headquarters in Chicago, International President Dr. Glenda Glover presented $50,000 each to 32 […]

Nestled 45 minutes outside Philadelphia, the Cheyney University campus looks like any number of small colleges that dot the rural Northeast: rolling lawns, stately gray brick dorm halls and an architectural hodgepodge of classroom buildings old and new, each a testament to Cheyney’s 183-year history. But Cheyney University isn’t just any run-of-the-mill Northeastern college. Cheyney […]

A throng of friends from across the world assembled at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 2, 2019, to remember the life, legacy and leadership of President Emeritus Dr. Oswald P. Bronson, Sr., who served as president of Bethune-Cookman for 29 years. Bronson’s esteemed character, humility and influence was told in […]

Ruth E. Carter, a Hampton University alumna, is officially an Academy Award winner! Carter took home the Oscar in the Best Costume Design category for her work in the 2018 film, “Marvel’s Black Panther,” at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24. Carter’s win makes her the first African-American to win in the Costume […]

Hometown: Temple Hill, MarylandMajor: Mass CommunicationsClassification: SophomoreMotto: Keep pushing for greatness This week’s Herc Scholar has post-graduation plans of getting a job as a sports anchor and reporter where he is able to cover the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, the World Series, and many more sporting events. Nicholas works to build his portfolio with hopes of […]

The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees announced today it has appointed Dr. Kevin James as Interim President, effective March 1, 2019. “I am honored to have been selected by the board to serve at the helm of Georgia’s oldest HBCU founded by black people,” said James. “I look forward to working with the board […]

WEST VIRGINIA – Katherine Johnson, the “human computer” whose work was depicted in the 2016 film “Hidden Figures,” was recognized on Friday as the agency renamed a building after the pioneer. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration re-designated a building that houses programs essential to safety on space missions in the 100-year old mathematician’s native West […]

As an outgrowth of its recently updated strategic plan and commitment to outstanding quality in research, teaching, and community engagement, North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro has created three new Centers of Excellence. The three centers will conduct research in cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Interim directors have been named for the three […]

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has rejected Bennett College’s appeal of a December decision to strip it of accreditation. The appeals panel of SACS found the December decision “to be reasonable, not arbitrary, and based on the standards cited,” said a statement released by the accreditor. Without accreditation, a college’s […]

Today the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) distributed a press release regarding the appeal of Bennett College. Despite Bennett College’s miraculous achievement of raising $8.2 Million with its #StandWithBennett Campaign, SACSCOC affirmed the decision to terminate the accreditation of Bennett College. On December 9, 2018, the SACSCOC Board of Trustees […]

On Thursday, February 21st, students involved in our College Pathways initiative were honored for their outstanding work in the classroom. Taking place at the Masquerade Honor’s Ball on the Utica campus of Hinds Community College, it was truly a night to remember. Congratulations to the following Hinds Community College Honors Honorees! Cohort 1 Talasha Moore Laquika Tillman  Cohort 2 Flandra […]

GPA: 4.0Hometown: Indian Trail, North CarolinaMajor: Physics and Engineering Classification: FreshmanCareer goal: Make a difference in the world by decreasing the number of people experiencing poverty through lack of resources, education, mentoring, and volunteering. Congratulations to Travon Willis for being this week’s Hercules scholar! Read more about Travon below, in his own words. My plans after my college career is […]

In her tribute, she said that when her father became president at B-CC his vision was to have an institution where students could have a place that would better prepare them in their various crafts of performance. She stated that her father’s thought was for the state-of-the-art Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center to accommodate […]

The U.S. Senate has recently passed the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of results for Students (HBCU PARTNERS) Act. The bipartisan legislation will reinforce partnerships between federal agencies and HBCUs by mandating the federal agencies with relevant grants and programs to embark on annual planning and coordinate […]

 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), in partnership with the Educational Advancement Foundation, has pledged an endowment in the amount of $100,000 to Livingstone College as a part of the organization’s AKA-HBCU Endowment Fund. Livingstone President Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr., will join 31 other presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on Feb. […]

Gregory Howard has been named interim dean of the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. He is senior pastor of the First Baptist Church East End in Newport News. Dr. Howard also serves as president of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia with a membership of more than 1,000 churches and […]

You were already excited about Janet Jackson, now we have a few more names to get excited about! From Maxwell and Charlie Wilson to Fantasia and Mase, we are going to have a good time partying with the purpose of supporting HBCUs. To get the full scoop of the line up, click here.

GPA: 3.7 Hometown: Lilesville, North Carolina Major: Computer Information Systems (CIS) Classification: Senior Career goal: To become a software engineer Motto: Live life to the fullest and get out of your comfort zone Congratulations Justin Williams on becoming a Hercules Scholar! Williams is involved in the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, TRIO Leadership Council, and involved as a CIS (computer information systems) […]

Starting this fall, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is offering high school graduates in the U.S. Virgin Islands the opportunity to earn a four-year degree for virtually no tuition costs. This makes UVI the first historically black college and university (HBCU) to provide free tuition to students residing in its state or territory. […]

After graduating with his doctorate in pharmacy from Florida A&M University, Dr. Martez L. Prince began working at Rite Aid Corporation. For most students just getting out of college and landing a job it’s a blessing and Prince climbed the ladder of success, but didn’t feel satisfied. According to Black Business, he wanted to make a difference […]

(Marshall, Texas) Wiley student Taylor Barnes has been crowned Miss National UNCF. Miss Barnes  was named the winner Saturday night during the Miss National UNCF Coronation at the organization’s Annual National Alumni Council Leadership Conference and Alumni Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Barnes  defeated  Miss UNCF Queens from competing HBCUs to earn the title. Her win […]

St. Elmo Brady, a former Tuskegee University faculty member and the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry, was honored by the American Chemical Society (ACS) on Feb. 5 with a National Historic Chemical Landmark. The designation, which coincides with Black History Month, was celebrated at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which awarded […]

DALLAS, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 –Tom Joyner, the nationally syndicated radio personality and founder of the Tom Joyner Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at Livingstone College as part of its celebration of the college’s founder. The event, celebrating the work of Dr. Joseph Charles Price, will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 7 at Varick […]

GPA: 3.7 Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland Major: Sociology Classification: Junior Career goal: To advocate for those without the means to speak up for themselves, especially people of color and young people. Motto: A man that stands for nothing will fall for anything” -Malcolm X Congratulations to William McCorn for being this week’s Hercules scholar! William McCorn is an honor […]

Shakyla Hill became the first player in NCAA history with two career quadruple-doubles, finishing with 21 points, 16 rebounds, 13 assists and 10 steals Saturday night in Grambling State’s 77-57 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The senior guard got her first one nearly 13 months ago on Jan. 3, 2018, against Alabama State. That was only […]

Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) president Dr. Everett B. Ward announced this afternoon that he is retiring from the role he’s held for the past five years. Dr. Ward made the announcement during a board of trustees’ executive session, on campus. Dr. Ward, who became the 11th president and only 3rd Saint Augustine’s University alumnus to […]

Bennett College President Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins announced on Monday that the College has raised $8.2 million in its #StandWithBennett Campaign. “So, we’ve come to the moment that you’ve been waiting for,” Dawkins said inside a packed Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel. “As of today, and let me just say we’re still counting. We are still […]

Two FAMUans are behind one of the year’s most anticipated films, “Canal Street.” The film, which will be released worldwide January 18, features a star-studded cast including alumnus Woody McClain (“The Bobby Brown Story” and “New Edition”). Alumnus Amir Windom, a GRAMMY award-winning record executive (Bruno Mars, Pharrell),  serves as one of the executive producers of the […]

Bennett College close to closure due to fundraiser falling short By Allison Joyner Bennett College is fighting for its survival. So far, the college, just one of two women-only HBCUs, is more than halfway from raising $5 million thanks to a $500 million donation last week from The Papa John’s Foundation. Without the funds, the […]

Hometown: Florence, South Carolina Classification: Freshmen Major: Marketing Minor: Mass Communications Motto: “I can accomplish whatever I put my mind to” Congratulations to Quentin Seegars, our Herc Scholar of the week! Quentin is a freshman at Claflin University. Quentin is making strides towards a positive future by becoming very active on campus and working towards […]

3 Takeaways from Tuskegee University President’s speech on diversity. At the 105th annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Tuskegee University’s first woman president took the stage with a talk hitting the topic of diversity amongst people of color. President Dr. Lily D. McNair said, “If there are 10 African -American […]

GPA: 3.8 Hometown: Bluffton, South Carolina Major: Mass Communications, minor in Journalism Classification: Sophomore Career goal: be a music producer and writer Motto: “Being able to do all things through Christ.” Congratulations to Gregory, our Herc Scholar of the week! Gregory Whittaker is a sophomore, mass communications major with a journalism minor from Bluffton, South Carolina. […]

The 11-year-old prodigy accepted into Southern University, an historically black university, on a full-ride scholarship last year just started his full semester of classes at the Louisiana college, and he couldn’t be more thrilled. Although much younger than his undergraduate peers, Elijah Precciely seems to be fitting right in. “I’m very excited,” he told local station KLFY. “I’ve been […]

Dear Dr. King, As we celebrate your birthday, we also celebrate the incredible, selfless, and biblically centered teachings with which you inspired the world through your advocacy and activism.  I am sure your reunion with your parents and most cherished loved ones has affixed your heart and soul with a permanent smile.  Additionally, I hope […]

Jarvis Christian College, the historically Black educational institution in Hawkins, Texas, has entered into an agreement with the University of Texas at Tyler. Under the agreement students from Jarvis Christian College will be able to transfer to selected bachelor’s degree programs at the University of Texas at Tyler. Also, University of Texas at Tyler students […]

The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday made many people happy. No, really. Financial-aid officers, college-access advocates, and education wonks all cheered the news that a vexing part of the federal-aid process had just gotten simpler. Here’s what happened. The Education Department released new guidance on recent changes in 2018-19 and 2019-20 verification requirements. Traditionally, […]

GPA: 3.96 Hometown: Jonesboro, Georgia Major: Music Classification: Junior Career goal: To become an ethnomusicologist, singer, and inspirational speaker Motto: “Live life above the influence” Congratulations to Christoph McFadden, a junior music major from Claflin University, for being this week’s Hercules scholar! Christoph McFadden is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and currently a junior music major concentrating […]

The U.S. Department of Education has published new guidance on financial aid verification requirements that should make it easier for students to receive studentloan and grant funds in time for enrollment. The guidance, effective immediately, essentially acknowledges that challenge, giving colleges more flexibility when verifying students’ financial information. Colleges may now accept signed tax returns instead […]

GPA: 3.59 Hometown: Hopkin, South Carolina Major: Middle-Level Education Classification: Junior Career goal: Ultimately to become a divorce court judge Motto: “Never settle for less when there is a grand opportunity to be great.” Congratulations to Resean Lane, a junior education major with a minor in Psychology from Claflin University. Resean is very active on campus, involved […]

TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION/DENNY’S Filmmakers Scholarship Program 2019 “I think it is very important that films make people look at what they’ve forgotten.” – Spike Lee PURPOSE The Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. and Denny’s are committed to sharing all that is good about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCUs have a rich legacy of storytelling […]

Tuskegee University remains among the nation’s top producers of minority degree-earners in 2018, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education’s annual “Top 100 Degree Producers” rankings. The university retains its significant influence on diversifying the nation’s workforce in a variety of fields — most notably, agriculture, architecture, engineering, natural resources, physical sciences, rehabilitation and therapeutic services, and […]

Make an online donation by clicking here   All contributions are tax deductible and 100% goes to Claflin University for student scholarships. About Claflin University: Claflin University, founded in 1869, was named in honor of Lee Claflin, a prominent Methodist layman of Boston, and his son William Claflin, the governor of Massachusetts. Ardent abolitionists, these men […]

HBCU: Claflin University Classification: Sophomore Major: Mass Communications Tariq is an honor student with career plans of becoming a film and tv producer and director. At Claflin, Tariq is a campus peer tutor, member of Men of Valor, the Honda Campus All Star Team, volunteers and mentors in the Orangeburg community, tutors at the Orangeburg […]

here comes the Marching 100 band from Florida A&M University. The 225-member band are slated to make their much-anticipated New Year’s Day debut at the 130th Rose Parade, part of the Tournament of Roses. The band is slotted for a prime slot among the first units, following a vehicle carrying Gerald Freeny, who is making […]

By Julianne Malveaux Bennett College for Women is an oasis where we educate and celebrate women and develop them into twenty-first-century leaders and global thinkers. That was my elevator speech in the five years, from 2007 through 2012, when I led the college. It is still an oasis, a safe space for Black women and […]

Name: Ani Mayo School: Howard University Scholarship: Tom Joyner Foundation, Fine Arts Scholarship.  I want to thank the Tom Joyner Foundation for supporting artists and giving us a chance to finish our education. Throughout my college career, I have learned the importance of the statement “It takes a village”. Sometimes students are working more than […]

Thanks to a massive $30 million donation from a trustee, Spelman just recorded its largest single gift from a living donor. The donation—among the highest given to any historically black college or university—will go toward the private women’s college’s new Center for Innovation and the Arts. As the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports, the donation was made […]

Bennett College, one of only two existing women-only HBCUs in existence, is in jeopardy of losing its’ accreditation. A recent assessment by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has said that the university is “fiscally unstable,” according to the school’s former president, Julianne Malveaux. A total of $5 million is reportedly needed by February 1, 2019 […]

School: Winston Salem State University Name: Jerel Smith Major: Mass Communications Classification: Senior Scholarship received: Denny’s First Generation scholarship Jerel, a native of Lexington, NC, is busy student, serving his community and beyond. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. He serves as the 44th Mister at Winston Salem State University. He […]

The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System today announces that Dr. Karrie Gibson Dixon has been selected as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. The decision was made following a vote held by the Board during its regular meeting. Dr. Dixon, who has held the title of interim chancellor since April […]

Name: Trene Winchester HBCU: Dillard University Scholarship received: Allstate Quotes for Education 2018  As a student at Dillard University and 1st generation in my family to attend college, it is sometimes difficult to continue my education under my financial situation. Given that I am a commuting student as well, I sometimes juggle the little money […]

Writer, minister, scholar Dr. Michael Eric Dyson exhorted graduates to “S.O.A.R” during the Fall Commencement ceremony held Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.  “Study and dig deep into your history- use your education to lift somebody up. Oppose ignorance, bigotry and oppression wherever you find it. Figure […]

The mother of a slain Florida teenager was honored by Benedict College and the City of Columbia on Saturday. Fulton served as the College’s Fall commencement speaker. Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, was the Commencement Convocation speaker at Benedict College for the fall commencement exercises. Fulton was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters […]

Jerilyn Parrish Williams presents a gift to her alma mater, Savannah State University on behalf of the graduating class of 1971. Listen as she excitedly presents a gift that will benefit so many students at SSU. They were TJF’s November School of  The Month. Will you help Savannah State University meet their goal? Visit their campaign […]

HBCU: Savannah State University Classification: Freshman Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida G.P.A:  3.8 Hello! My name is Jeremiah V. Smith Sr and I am a father, a husband, a veteran and a member of the mighty Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. When I first decided to further my education, I wanted to become a Dentist. But after […]

A television audience of 45 million will tune in to the 2019 130th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day where, as presenting sponsor, the Honda float is the first and will showcase the theme, “Celebration of Dreams.” Honda, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, will have a 25-foot float shaped like a birthday cake. Atop […]

  It has been an arduous, challenging and triumphant journey for Wiley College President Herman J. Felton Jr.   One could say that statistically,  the Jacksonville, Florida,  native was never supposed to make it out of Jacksonville, obtain a doctorate or become one of the youngest presidents of an HBCU for that matter.     A product […]

  Name: Cordell Riddick Classification: Junior Major: Computer Information Systems GPA: 3.95 Cordell is a junior, computer information systems major with a security minor from Chesapeake, Virginia. Cordell plans to be a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corp. At Bethune, Cordell is a member of the Bethune Cookman Marching Wildcats, the Symphonic Band, is a peer […]

  It was a privilege and honor for me to have a friendly and professional relationship with President George H. W. Bush. I found him to be an extraordinary man of love, values, principles, standards, honesty, compassion, loyalty, camaraderie, and character. First and foremost, he loved his family and simply adored his wife of 73 years. […]

[Dallas, TX – December 4th, 2018] Alpha Phi Alpha (ΑΦΑ) the first Black, inter-collegiateGreek-lettered fraternity, celebrates 112 Years of Service Today. Alpha Phi Alpha was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.  It evolved into primarily a service organization and provided leadership and service during the Great Depression, World Wars, and Civil […]

  Byron B. Johnson representing The Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Gamma Chapter presents a gift of  $5,800 to Savannah State University’s 2018 School of the Month campaign.  Listen as he encourages other members of The Divine Nine to donate to the campaign. Donated funds will support SSU’s general fund for student scholarships. […]

Elizabeth City State University’s Military and Veterans Affairs Center has a new home on campus, an indication that the program is growing, according to program director, Tim Freeman. “We are providing a service that makes our military and veteran students know we want them to be here,” said Freeman. Voted Best of the Best by […]

    Major: Computer Science Technology Classification: Junior G.P.A: 4.0 Career goal: Intelligence Officer or Information Warfare Officer in the U.S Army Hometown: Jackson, MI A Texas-size congrats to our Hercules Scholarship recipient of the week. Hello, my name is Nigel Alexander-Ivery. I am currently applying for the 2018 Hercules Scholar for the Tom Joyner Foundation. My current […]

  Clyde Newton, President of Savannah State University National Alumni Association makes a $15,500 donation to SSU’s School Of The Month campaign on behalf of the chapter. This donation will support current scholars at Savannah State University. Listen to the audio below.

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Decatur, Georgia Major: Performing arts Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to become a successful actor/director Congratulations to Kennedy Carroll, this week’s Hercules scholarship winner. The sophomore, performing arts major, strives to become a successful actor/director. Read more about Kennedy Carroll, in his own words, below. Greetings! My name is Kennedy Carroll and I am majoring […]

  Bethune-Cookman proved Ocho Cinco wrong about extending its Florida Blue Florida Classic winning streak to ocho…err…eight wins. The Wildcats scored the game’s final 16 points for a 33-19 victory over Florida A&M before a Camping World Stadium crowd of 52,142 Saturday evening. Tydarius Peters made two (2) fourth-quarter interceptions, including a 90-yard interception return for a touchdown […]

  A dominant second half secured the fifth straight SWAC East Division crown for the Alcorn State University football program as the Braves defeated Jackson State 24-3 Saturday in the Soul Bowl on Senior Day. With the win, the Braves (8-3, 6-1 SWAC) wrapped-up home field advantage for the SWAC Championship. It will be the […]

GPA: 3.95 Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Major: Accounting Classification: Junior Career goal: to become a certified public accountant and tax attorney Congratulations to Jean Pierre Washington, today’s Hercules scholarship winner. The junior accounting major strives to become a certified public accountant and tax attorney. Read more about Jean Pierre, in his own words, below. After I […]

My name is La’Qunika Tillman and I am from Crystal Springs, Mississippi, where I live with my grandmother. I started attending the Mississippi Job Corps Center Co-enrolled program with Crystal Springs High School at the age of 16. Job Corps started off as just something to put on my schedule. As time went by, I […]

  Since the birth of his first born, Ray J (otherwise known as William Ray Norwood Jr.) has set out to be a better man, going as far as to clean up his behavior on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop. Now the singer-turned-actor, turned singer (again), turned reality television personality, turned businessman, has opted to enroll in Philander Smith […]

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Newport News, Virginia Major: Mass Communications Classification: Freshman Career goal: to pursue communications as a career in the U.S. Army Congratulations to Alvin Kirby, Jr., a freshman mass communications major from Savannah State University. After graduation, Alvin plans to begin his career in the U.S. Army. Read more about Alvin below, in […]

  The Savannah State women’s basketball team set a new school scoring recording in their season-opening 155-26 win over Wesleyan in a game played at Tiger Arena. The 155 points breaks the old mark set during the 1975-76 season when Savannah State defeated Georgia Tech 141-18. It also was the most scored by a NCAA […]

    Savannah State University (SSU) and the City of Savannah will host a recycling day event on Thursday, November 15. The Environmental Science Club and the marine and environmental sciences department at SSU have partnered with city officials to urge residents to recycle paper, plastic, glass and cooking grease by bringing items to SSU […]

  Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey and Director of Athletics Eugene Marshall, Jr. announced today that with the assistance of USA Triathlon, Hampton University will introduce Women’s Triathlon as the 19th varsity sport starting in the Fall of 2019. Hampton becomes the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to participate in the sport […]

In the fall of 1946, sociologist and professor Charles S. Johnson was named the first Black president of Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn. Unlike the militant style of W.E.B. Du Bois, Johnson employed an intellectual approach in dismantling racism by hoping to understand its roots. Charles Surgeon Johnson was born July 24, 1893, in Bristol, […]

GPA: 3.92 Hometown: Douglasville, Georgia Major: Behavior Analysis Classification: Senior Career goal: Marine Corps officer Congratulations to Stephen Price, a senior aspiring Marine Corps officer and today’s Savannah State University Hercules Scholar. Upon graduating in May of 2019,  Stephen will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Stephen plans to […]

Tom Joyner Foundation/Dark and Lovely® Five Semi-Finalists Who Could Win $2,000 Scholarships Participate in NY Program Students are part of Young Women with a Purpose Project and assigned mentors from L’Oreal USA The five dynamic semi-finalists who are part of the Tom Joyner Foundation and Dark and Lovely® Young Women with a Purpose Project participated […]

My name is Mirah Reed, an 18-year-old from Hazlehurst, Mississippi. This year has been very eventful. While enrolled in Hazlehurst High, I was introduced to Mississippi Job Corps Center in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. I am attending both high school and receiving an office administration trade certification from Job Corps. Unexpected things happen in our lives […]

Amir Jamal Touré, J.D., a professor at Savannah State University (SSU) in the Africana studies program, will deliver the address at the annual Founders Day event, Thursday, November 8, 9:30 a.m. He is a native of Savannah and Hilton Head Island. His families have been in the lowcountry of Georgia and South Carolina since 1814. […]

GPA: 3.7 Hometown: Cherrylake, Florida Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Pre-Law Classification: Senior Career goal: Research professor Congratulations to senior Criminal Justice major, Carl Reeds. He is today’s Hercules Scholarship winner. After graduation, Carl plans to pursue his Ph.D. and further his knowledge of the law and criminology. In addition to academics, Carl has participated in […]

  Full-time equivalent student enrollment for Fall 2018 grew 1.9% year over year at Fort Valley State University, the university announced this week. Overall enrollment was up as well— growing by 0.9% to total 2,776 undergraduate, graduate, and online students. This growth continues an upward trend, including Summer 2018 enrollment growth of 18.8%, the fourth […]

Coming into Job Corps during my twelfth-grade year was exciting. I was kind of nervous because I didn’t know what I wanted to do at Job Corps and I’m not the type to just make new friends or talk to anyone I didn’t know. I knew I didn’t want to do what my friends were […]

Today, the Grambling State University World-Famed Tiger Marching Band announced its 14th NFL halftime performance has been scheduled for one of the League’s highest-rated games, Thanksgiving Day 2018. During the November 22 face-off between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons, Grambling State will welcome its long-time Bayou Classic Rival, Southern University, to take the field at […]

    NBA superstar James Harden is uniquely identified by his long flowing beard and herky-jerky game that has made him one of the game’s best shooting guards. You can now add HBCU donor to his resume. The NBA Live 18 cover boy recently donated $100,000 to Texas Southern that is expected to be earmarked […]

GPA: 3.94 Hometown: Bogota, Columbia Major: Finance Minor: Business Administration Classification: Senior Career goal: financial markets trader Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholarship winner, Jose Plazas, a senior finance major at Bethune-Cookman University. After graduating, Jose plans to begin his master’s degree in financial markets and obtain an internship to gain experience in the industry. He […]

Do you LOVE your HBCU? Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to your school? Partner with the Tom Joyner Foundation during our Year-End fundraising campaign by becoming a TJF Crowdfunding Captain. What is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a campaign by raising money from a large number of people, […]

An intense political back-and-forth over the validity of voter registrations of thousands of students at a historically black university has been resolved, but community advocates say significant voting barriers remain for students at Prairie View A&M University. Waller County, outside of Houston, quickly drew allegations of voter disenfranchisement after local Elections Administrator Christy Eason said […]

Florida A&M University (FAMU) Head Football Coach Willie Simmons, fresh off of one of the biggest victories in recent history, immediately turned his attention to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. Partnering with FAMU, the FAMU National Alumni Association (NAA) and FAMU Athletics, Simmons dispersed players to two locations to provide […]

(Marshall, Texas) “The Great Debaters” of Wiley College rounded out their opening month of competition by winning the second place overall prize at two tournaments at Rice University September 28-30. The team earned second place overall at the annual Rice University Classic Swing, as well as at a tournament hosted by Rice University Alumni. Other […]

NBA legend and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to show his dedication to improving the educational opportunities for today’s youth with a $1 million donation to Central State University. Speaking at CSU’s Hall of Fame Luncheon on Friday, Johnson spoke about the importance of giving back. “It is so important for our young people […]

Gina Davis, alumna, Fisk Chair of the General Alumni Association, Inc. and a member of the Board of Trustees presents a gift of $17,400 on behalf of the Chicago Area Fisk Alumni Association. Ms. Davis encourages others to continue to give to Fisk University, our August School of the Month. Click here to make a […]

Dr. William B. Bynum Jr., a higher education professional with more than 27 years of experience, was unanimously selected to be the 11th president of Jackson State University by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board on May 31, 2017. Before joining the Jackson State University family, Bynum served four years as president of Mississippi Valley […]

Morris Brown College President Dr. Stanley Pritchett and school registrar, Ms. Toledo Riley joined in to help Morris Brown College students celebrate their annual “Spirit Day” held every September. Students participate in outings and events like trivia contests. Students participated in the “Know your Morris Brown College” trivia contest. Questions were for history and fun […]

GPA: 3.75 Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida Major: Information Systems Classification: Junior Career goal: Entrepreneurship Congratulations to Devounte Ho-Hing, today’s Hercules Scholarship winner. The junior scholar at Bethune-Cookman has a strong passion for serving his community and hopes to one day apply his influence on a greater scaled through his creativity. Devounte plans on developing […]

    Dr. Thomas H. Kiah, the dapper leader of old Princess Anne College who died in 1936, left a lasting impression on most people he encountered – an observant Louis Frazier Martin among them. “I really admired him,” recalled Martin, now 101.  “He was basically a minister the whole community had a lot of […]

  The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Delaware State University a $498,372 research grant fund in support of project that will focus on the capabilities of laser in killing viruses. It is a collaborative project involving the University’s Division of Physical and Computational Sciences and its Laboratory of Quantum Optics, the Food Safety Laboratory […]

Dr. Precious Boyle, president  of the Memphis Chapter Stillman College Alumni Association, presents a gift of $2,500 to TJF. This donation will support current scholars at Stillman College. Listen to the audio below. You can make a donation of any amount at any time to Stillman College. Click here to get started.

GPA: 3.76 Hometown: Lakeland, Florida Major: Criminal Justice Classification: Senior Career goal: start a group home for at-risk teens Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Marvin Roberts, a senior criminal justice major from Lakeland, Florida. Read more about Marvin, in his own words, below. Support more students like Marvin by making a donation to Bethune-Cookman today. […]

On behalf of the Greater Annapolis Alumni Chapter, President and member of the Class of 1973, Larry Penn, presents a gift of $5,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Mr. Penn challenges supporters, alumni, sororities and fraternities to make a donation to the school. Donations will go to the Circle of Hope Fund, which […]

Co-host of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Sybil Wilkes, tells HBCU students how to apply for the 2018 Denny’s Filmmakers Scholarship. Click here to apply for the scholarship and help combat hunger in HBCU communities.

  The University of the Virgin Islands President David Hall has recently been elected to the Kansas State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Dr. Hall is one of nine distinguished alumni who will be inducted into the schools Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend in Kansas. In addition to his various accomplishments, he was also […]

Tim Hamilton of Digable Sound Global and Kim Fleming, former Fisk Jubilee singer, member of the class of 1981 and of Rising Star Productions, the pair present a donation of over $3,000 to Fisk University to benefit the music department. Listen to the audio below. Support students at Fisk University by making a donation today.

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Lexington Park, Maryland Major: Computer engineering Classification: Senior Career goal: to start a domestic robotics company Congratulations to today’s $1,500 Hercules Scholarship winner, Christopher Blanks. a senior engineering major at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He has completed several internships with Northrop Grumman and they are holding a software engineer position for […]

President of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Dr. Heidi Anderson, presents a gift of $2,500 in support of their School of the Month campaign. Dr. Anderson encourages all alumni and friends of UMES to make a donation to the school. Listen to the audio below. Click here to begin giving to the University of […]

Central State University has announced that its entering freshmen class enrollment continues to grow. The 2018-22 class boasts over 900 new and transfer students. Central State University strategically focuses on recruiting quality, academically prepared students. Overall increases have resulted from early outreach and cultivation of these students with focused attention on those interested in pursuing majors in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and agriculture. […]

GPA: 3.932 Hometown: Mt. Airy, Maryland Classification: Junior Major: Professional Golf Management Career goal: to manage a golf club Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholarship winner, junior professional golf management major Young Lee. The golfer enjoys hiking and hopes to one day manage a golf course while promoting diversity in golf. Aside from academics, Young is […]

  Howard University announces award-winning journalist Lester Holt will deliver the keynote address during the 151st Opening Convocation on Friday, Sept. 21 in Cramton Auditorium. Holt is anchor of the network’s flagship broadcast “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” and “Dateline.” “We are delighted to have Mr. Lester Holt serve as the Opening Convocation speaker, particularly during this season when the need for […]

WILBERFORCE, OH. – Central State University has announced that its entering freshmen class enrollment continues to grow. The 2018-22 class boasts over 900 new and transfer students. Central State University strategically focuses on recruiting quality, academically prepared students. Overall increases have resulted from early outreach and cultivation of these students with focused attention on those […]

John Ridgeway, General Manager of Toyota Financial Services, presents a gift of $30,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation. Scholars at Alabama State University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and University of Maryland Eastern Shore will receive this gift to further their educations. In the audio below, John Ridgeway describes why Toyota Financial Services is committed to […]

Roland Parrish presents a gift of $15,000 to Fisk University. The donation is part of Parrish’s $3 million commitment to build a future career center at Fisk University. Listen to the audio below. Roland encourages all Fisk alumni and supporters to donate for the Fisk School of the Month campaign. Click here to make a […]

Washington – The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced today the names of 63 students from 54 HBCUs who have been selected as 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars – the Initiative’s highest student recognition. Comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, Competitiveness Scholars are recognized for successfully preparing to compete for top opportunities […]

GPA: 4.0 Home State: New York Classification: Senior Major: English Career goal: To build safe schools for children around the world Congratulations to University of Maryland Eastern Shore senior Josh Dacres, today’s Hercules Scholarship winner. Josh is an outstanding student and is active volunteer in the community. Support more students like Josh by making a donation […]

  Dr. and Mrs. William R. Harvey are donating an unexpected and unprecedented gift of $553,000 to their “Home by the Sea.” Hampton‘s first couple is no stranger to giving and giving back to the university they have led for 40 years. This latest gift was given to the faculty and staff in the form […]

HAWKINS, TEXAS – Pilar Makee sees her school when she looks at herself.  “We are small but mighty,” Makee, a feisty, petite international student from Equatorial Guinea, said of Jarvis Christian College. “There is a lot of talent here.” The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) has endorsed Makee’s assessment. The […]

  A white man who pulled a gun on a group of Black college students for no reason at an apartment complex in Florida on Saturday has yet to be arrested despite a viral video of his harassment. The young men who attend Florida A&M University —  Isaiah Butterfield, Stephen Brooks, Joshua Cosby and Fitzroy Rhoden —  were […]

Dr. Joseph Carter Corbin, principal of Branch Normal College (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) is among the 2018 list of inductees into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The posthumous honor will be received on Corbin’s behalf by nominator and AM&N alumna Dr. Gladys Turner Finney. “Professor Corbin used his education to change the […]

Howard University climbed 21 spots to No. 89 in the U.S. News & World Report latest 2019 rankings of the nation’s best universities, as evaluated on 16 measures of academic quality, including first-year student retention, graduation rates, strength of the faculty and alumni giving. The rankings, released today, is a continuation of the increase in […]

Join us in Dallas, Texas on December 9, 2018 as we run for HBCUs at the BMW Dallas Marathon. Click here to register for the race and designate the Tom Joyner Foundation as your charity of choice. You can also donate directly to the Tom Joyner Foundation by completing the donation form at the bottom […]

  Spelman College has received the largest single donation of books given to any historically Black college or university on record. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr., Ph.D., the Alphonse Fletcher University professor and director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University, donated 13 pallets of books from his personal […]

GPA: 3.78 Classification: Junior Hometown: New Market, Maryland Career goal: to become a Chief Financial Officer Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Joey Nicastro. This junior from New Market, Maryland wants to work as a Chief Financial Officer upon graduation. Joey is active as a baseball player and volunteers in the community, lending his talents to Operation […]

    Loretta Lynch, the 83rd Attorney General of the United States (2015-2017), will be speaking at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Thursday, September 6. The free, public event will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the J.M. Ross theatre of the Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts Building. One of the most highly accomplished public figures in […]

Fisk Jubilee Singer alum Geo Cooper in Chicago will host the 3rd Annual Jubilee Celebration on the Fisk Chapel on Oct. 6, featuring Valerie Simpson. The celebration will honor the late Skip Scarbrough and the duo of Ashford and Simpson. The Jubilee Singers will perform songs from Scarbrough. Can’t make the event? Show your support for the Fisk Jubilee Alumni. The World’s […]

On behalf of the Stillman College Alumni-Birmingham Chapter, President Brenda Avery (Class of 1984) presents a donation of $2,500. Click here to make a donation to Stillman College, our May 2018 School of the Month.

Will Carter, supporter of Fisk University, presents a donation of $2,500 to the Nashville school. Detroit native, aspiring music industry professional and Fisk senior business major, Sonjia Fry, expresses her thanks for her scholarship. Mr. Carter encourages all supporters and alumni of Fisk University to make a donation of any amount to the school. Click […]

The University of the Virgin Islands received a transformational gift from the Marion & John E. Anderson Foundation today, August 30, in a ceremony which occurred on the UVI Albert A. Sheen Campus. UVI is among a group of non-profit organizations in the territory that were selected to be a part of the Family’s philanthropic […]

The State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) was created by legislation in 1993. The first campaign was run in 1994, and raised $2,027,751. Through the efforts and generosity of many state employees since then, the campaign has grown to exceed $8.155 million donated to charitable organizations in 2016. The Texas campaign is one of the largest […]

10:30am – 12:30pm CODE A TALKING ROBOT WITH OHBOT PRESENTED BY MICROSOFT (MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT BREAK-OUT SESSION – MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED) This class will give students basic skills in robotics and coding using the Ohbot robot. Students use the Ohbot app for Windows 10 as a group, in pairs, and individually, and also create code […]

“Describe an idea for a community hunger program to combat childhood hunger in their HBCU communities”. DESCRIPTION *Closed Scholarship* The Tom Joyner Foundation has partnered with Denny’s Corporation for the 7th year to support the Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship Program. Nine (9) deserving students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be selected […]

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Macon, Georgia Major: Physics and Math Minor: Computer Science Classification: Sophomore Career goal: researcher Hats off to this week’s Hercules scholarship winner, Khalil Guy, a physics and math double major from Fisk University. The future researcher has perfect 4.0 grade point average, as he lives and breathes science. Read more about Khalil […]

  What began as a thin line swelled into a sea of sisterhood as hundreds of members of Delta Sigma Theta streamed into the rotunda of the Charles H. Wright Museum on Tuesday to pay tribute to the Queen of Soul, a member of the sorority. The moving ceremony, known as the Omega Omega Service, is […]

On Saturday, West Virginia State University (WVSU) unveiled a statue and scholarship, honoring NASA mathematician and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Katherine Johnson. “It is my hope that my daughters and all of my students at West Virginia State University see this monument as an example of what they can accomplish when they dedicate themselves, […]

  Fisk University is excited to announce a $3 million gift from Dallas Businessman and Philanthropist Roland G. Parrish, one of the largest gifts in the school’s history. This historic gift will fund the construction of the new  Roland G. Parrish Center for Career Planning and Development that will house everything from classrooms to conference […]

Melgenia Redd, president of the Middle Georgia Fisk Alumni Association, presents a donation of $2,500 to support current scholars at Fisk. In the audio below, Fisk senior business finance, Atlanta native and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chelsee Harris, expresses her appreciation for her scholarship. Support more students at Fisk University by making […]

  Pursuing higher learning can cost a lot. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, however, have succeeded at staying below the national average when it comes to tuition. The typical cost of attending a private university was $34,740 for the 2017-18 academic year, according to College Data. Costs added up to $9,970 for state residents at public colleges and $25,620 for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at North Carolina State University has selected Elizabeth City State University’s “One Team. One Goal. One Community.” initiative as one of its five community initiatives to be showcased at the Emerging Issues Forum “ReCONNECT to Community” in Asheville on Sept. 17. The intent of the program […]

    Few albums have stood the test of time like The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: a record so sonically perfect that it has propped up the career of its eponymous singer for 20 years. Gifting the world ageless, raw anthems, and endearing skits about life, love and spirituality, The Miseducation spoke with an honesty that only a select few in mainstream R&B could indulge […]

On behalf of the Nashville Fisk University Alumni Association, President Thomas Francis, Class of 1995, presents a gift of $2,500. This donation will support current students at Fisk University. Scholarship recipient John Davies is a junior English major who plans to pursue a career as a historical novelist and archivist. Scholarship recipient Kiana Mays is […]

GPA: 3.96 Hometown: Mamponteng, Ghana Double major: Math and Computer Science Classification: Senior Career goal: to establish a medical device company Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Ebenezer Armah, an international student at Fisk University from Ghana. The senior math and computer science double major hopes to one day establish his own medical device company. Read […]

    When college classes begin this summer and fall, thousands of students stepping onto college campuses will be the first person in their family to ever do so as a student. Former first lady Michelle Obama said that, for her, attending college as a first-generation college student was like learning “a whole new language.” “It was […]

  At this time last year, Cameron Rosendahl was more concerned with toilets than touchdowns and faucets than first downs. The Acworth, Ga., native’s career atGeorgia Military College had ended with a severe shoulder injury. He had hung up his pads and already embarked on a career as a plumber. That came after he worked at a […]

  *THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE DARK AND LOVELY SCHOLARSHIP HAS ENDED.* Young Women With Purpose (YWWP) Project with: Clark Atlanta University Dillard University Florida A&M University Howard University Huston-Tillotson University North Carolina A&T State University Savannah State University Spelman College Tennessee State University University of Maryland Eastern Shore FACT SHEET 2018-2019 DESCRIPTION The Tom […]

  Some folks around the NPR Music office said they felt an almost spiritual connection to Erykah Badu during her visit to the Tiny Desk. And that was before she and her band even played a single note. It came from the waft of earthly scents that followed in her wake, to the flowing dreads and clothes […]

President Beverly Wade Hogan proudly welcomed the newest set of young eaglets to campus during the official opening of the Early College High School at Tougaloo College on August 8, 2018. The College has made history again by offering about 40 Jackson Public School ninth graders the opportunity to take college courses at Tougaloo while […]

GPA: 3.58 Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Business with a concentration in Financial Economics Classification: Junior Career goal: to become a financial analyst and CFO of a major corporation Hats off to future CFO and today’s Hercules Scholar, Myles Harris from Houston, Texas. Myles is a leader and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Read […]

Morris Brown College is alive and buzzing with activity as the 2018-19 school year begins. For Dr. Gloria Long Anderson, Head of Academic Affairs, her years at Morris Brown have been quite special. In the video below, Dr. Anderson talks about her HBCU beginnings, her memories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and more. Click […]

  Board of Regents named Marion Fedrick as president of Albany State University (ASU). Fedrick has been serving as the interim president of ASU since Jan. 12, 2018. Prior to that appointment, Fedrick served as ASU’s interim executive vice president beginning Oct. 16, 2017. “In my visits to Albany, I am encouraged by what I […]

  Central State University has announced Dr. B. Sherrance Russell as its new Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Dr. Russell will be responsible for expanding and improving the student profile of the University. This includes continuing to improve the processes of enrollment management, student recruiting, selectivity, class quality, and admitting students who […]

  Clark Atlanta University was trending on social media Tuesday morning for all of the wrong reasons. At least 150 students arrived at Clark ready to start the fall 2018 semester, but there was no housing available, according to reports. After tons of backlash, the HBCU has responded. Students waited at the Clark Atlanta Student Center […]

Alabama State University, the historically Black educational institution in Montgomery has entered into an agreement with Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, which calls itself “the intellectual and leadership center of the Air Force.” Air University is located on the base. Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton, is the base commander and president of Air University. He […]

Thomas Bennett, member of the Class of 2002 and president of the Fisk University DFW Alumni chapter, presents a donation of $2,500. This gift will go to support Fisk University scholars. Listen to the audio below. Click here to read more about our August School of the Month and to make a donation to Fisk.

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Major: Computer Science Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to become a tech business owner Congratulations to today’s $1,500 Hercules Scholarship winner, Jamaal Wells. In the passage below, the business owner and former Google intern talks about why he chose Fisk and what he is doing now to help improve his community. […]

  “Marching Wildcats put on a show —whenever we show up, we show out!” “We practice like we always win. We perform like we never lose,” are just two of the lines you will hear in Netflix’s new docu-series, Marching Orders, set for release on Aug. 3. The show will feature the incomparable Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats marching band under […]

**ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE EVENT.** Calling all Fisk alumni and supporters in Nashville! Don’t miss Fisk alum Terrance Hurd’s 14th Annual White Party, Saturday, August 25 at Kidd Epps Art Shop. Proceeds from the event will go to support Fisk University. Can’t make it to the […]

Don’t miss this exciting event benefiting Fisk University, our August School of the Month. The event, Definition of A Band, is a tribute to R&B group Mint Condition. Join us on August 16 at 3rd and Lindsley Bar & Grille in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Tickets are available at www.3rdandlindsley.com. Can’t make it to the event? […]

  Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announced the eight recipients of the Homecoming Scholars Award for the 2018-2019 academic year on Monday, July 23. Among those selected was Fisk recipient Aurora, Illinois native, Dartisha Mosley. Mosley, a junior dual major in English and music with concentration in Voice will receive a $25,000 scholarship from Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD […]

  GPA: 3.97 Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Major: Accounting Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to become a certified public accountant and start a non-profit organization Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Nicholas Whiteside from Fisk University. Nicholas is the winner of a $1,500 scholarship. Read more about Nicholas, in his words, below. I am from Memphis, Tennessee and […]

Dr. Shantel Hébert Magee, Founder and Executive Director of Under the Scope Foundation, presents a donation of $2,500 to Dillard University. Under the Scope Foundation’s mission is to reduce the number of lives lost to pancreatic cancer through increasing awareness and bringing resources to under-resourced communities. Listen to Dr. Shantel Hébert Magee in the audio […]

  Dr. Roberta Troy, a Tuskegee University faculty member and two-time graduate, has been appointed as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Troy succeeds Dr. Tejinder Sara, who served as provost since July 2017 and recently returned to retirement. As provost, Troy will serve as the university’s chief academic officer and represent the […]

  On behalf of AKA for MBC, Dr. Joy Jackson-Guilford, a 1990 graduate of Morris Brown College, presents a gift of $10,000 in support of the 20 Million for 2020 Fundraising Campaign. Listen to the audio below.   Find out more about the Morris Brown “$20 Million By 2020” campaign.

This past year, Florida A&M University alumna Mareena Robinson Snowden, Ph.D., made national headlines after she became the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate in nuclear science and engineering from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). On August 3, Robinson Snowden will return to the “Hill” to share her history-making journey with approximately […]

GPA: 3.8 Hometown: Wilsonville, Alabama Major: Biology/Pre-Med Minor: Chemistry Classification: Senior Career goal: to become a Doctor of Radiology Congratulations to Justus Martin, a senior biology/pre-med major at Stillman College. Justus plans to attend medical school at Meharry Medical College and go on to become a Doctor of Radiology. On campus, Justus is on the […]

  Over $4 million in competitive grants have been awarded to programs at Elizabeth City State University this year, making 2018 the highest yield in grant awards since 2012, according to Annemarie Delgado, Director of Sponsored Programs, Contracts, and Grants. STEM programs, the Khan Planetarium upgrade, and the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program are just […]

On behalf of the DC Metro Alumni Association of Stillman College, Vice President Yahari Butler (Class of 1995) presents a gift of $2,500. Mr. Butler encourages other Stillman alumni and supporters to make a donation in support of the school’s efforts. Listen to the audio below. Click here to donate to Stillman College.

Charlotte, NC (July 23, 2018) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces a broadcast schedule of five (5) football contests, including the 2018 CIAA Football Championship, to be televised live on Aspire TV this season. The CIAA will broadcast four (4) regular season football games and the 2018 CIAA Football Championship held in Salem, […]

Melvin Jackson Jr. Earns Honors for a Role in His YouTube Series (BOWIE, Md.) – A Bowie State University alumnus and professional actor – best known for his portrayal of rapper Kurtis Blow on BET’s “The New Edition Story” – received his first Emmy nomination for his performance in his YouTube series, “This Eddie Murphy […]

On behalf of the Detroit Alumni Chapter of Morris Brown College, Jethro Joseph presents a donation of $2,500 to the school. Listen to the audio below. The Detroit chapter will also host two upcoming fundraisers: Golf Tournament, August 10 in Flint, Michigan; 30th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon on September 29. Find out more about the Morris […]

GPA: 3.90 Hometown: Port Antonio, Jamaica Major: Computer Science Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to become a software engineer Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar and computer science major, Damion McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie will receive a $1,500 scholarship for his achievements. Read more about Damion in his essay submission below. I am Tougaloo ambassador, Damion McKenzie. I […]

The Howard University School of Law was ranked No. 2 out of the Top 100 Law Degree Producers for African-Americans by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, a leading trade publication for and about underrepresented groups in higher education. The bi-monthly magazine released the annual U.S. ranking for 2017 along with a feature of Howard law […]

  Elizabeth City State University is on the move and shattering university fundraising records, while moving in an exciting new direction under the leadership of Interim Chancellor Dr. Karrie G. Dixon. During the 2017-2018 year, ECSU doubled its efforts, raising nearly $1.5 million. When Dr. John Michael Lee, Jr. arrived at Elizabeth City State University […]

On behalf of Tulane Memorial Baptist Church, Pastor Ross Johnson, Jr. presents a gift of $2,700. The gift, which will go to the Dillard University General Scholarship Fund, will support scholars attending the university. Listen to the audio below. You can make a gift to scholars at Dillard University at any time. Click here to […]

According to The Wall Street Journal, he’s a “wine overachiever”. And they’re absolutely correct. Andre Mack is a bit of a Renaissance Man, in that he’s lending all of his talents to wine making and educating. He’s used his business skills he attained while working in corporate America and combined his love for wine to […]

With a commitment to excellence and a vow to uphold the grand legacy of its founders, Dr. Glenda Glover became the 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Glover took the helm of the nation’s oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women on July 12, 2018 in Houston, TX, following the […]

Don’t miss the Tougaloo College Houston Area Alumni chapter’s Annual Night of Jazz and R&B fundraiser on August 4, hosted by Tom Joyner Morning Show co-host, Sybil Wilkes. Click the image above for more information about the event and to purchase tickets. Can’t make it to the event? You can always donate to scholars at Tougaloo […]

Hosea James and Emily Mitchell present a donation of $3,000 to Tougaloo College on behalf of the Houston Area Alumni Chapter. This gift will support current students at Tougaloo College in the form of scholarships. Crystal Richmond, a freshman English major, expresses her appreciation for the scholarship. Listen to the audio below. Also, if you […]

GPA: 3.8 Hometown: Opelousas, Louisiana Major: Business Administration Classification: Sophomore Career goal: to own a law firm Congratulations to Opelousas, Louisiana native and Hercules Scholarship winner, Jalen Adams. After graduation, the Dillard student plans to attend law school and go on to serve in his community. At Dillard University, Jalen is active on the executive board […]

The White House Internship Program (WHIP) application portal is now live for the Spring 2019 term!  The White House Internship Program selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates their qualifications, character, and commitment to public service.  Those who want to apply to be part of the WHIP […]

The Director of Student Housing and Residence Life, Crystal Henry, contributes $2,500 on behalf of Hinds Community College – Utica’s faculty and staff. She’s asking all alumni, friends, former and current employees, and supporters to support Utica- Campus’ Student of the Month campaign. Have you made a difference at the U?   Click here to […]

The 2019 Fantastic Voyage is SOLD OUT! If you won’t be sailing with us, you can support HBCU scholars every day by making a donation to the HBCU of your choice. Just complete the form below to make a safe, secure donation. Listen below to The Tom Joyner Morning Show announcement of the sold out […]

  SC State University has entered into a historic international partnership with St Hugh’s College of Oxford University in England. Through the pilot Summer Chemistry Exchange Program, five SC State chemistry students will travel to Oxford to study at the prestigious institution’s world-renowned Organic Chemistry Research Laboratory. This unique collaboration between St Hugh’s College and […]

(Miami Gardens, FL, June 25, 2018) – The Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jaffus Hardrick to serve as the University’s Interim President. Dr.Hardrick will replace Dr. Castell V. Bryant, who had served in the position. Dr. Hardrick begins his tenure on July 16, 2018. “We sincerely […]

Sisters and proud members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Carol Rogers-Dangerfield (1978) and Shonda Lloyd (1993) announce that over $6,600 has been contributed in support of Stillman College’s School of the Month campaign. They challenge their sorors of DST, other members of the Divine 9, friends, and supporters to continue to give to Stillman […]

  On behalf of the Morris Brown Band Foundation, Dr. Crystal Turner  presents a gift of $2,500 to support the school’s $20 Million By 2020 comprehensive fundraising campaign. Click here to read more about the campaign. Check out the audio below!  

GPA: 3.872 Hometown: Sugarland, Texas Major: Business Administration Classification: Senior Career goal: to become a restauranteur Congratulations to Joseph Panalez, a senior business administration major and today’s Hercules Scholarship winner. After graduating from Texas College, Joseph plans to obtain his master’s degree from the University of Houston while working. Joseph is a member of the […]

On behalf of the Dillard Pre-Law program and Mock Trial team, Adrienne Nobles-Kimbrough of the Center for Law and Public Interest at Dillard University, presents a gift of almost $6,000 to the school. Listen to audio below. Click here to support scholars at Dillard University.  

In the audio below, Dr. Joy Jackson-Guilford presents a donation of $10,000 on behalf of AKAs for MBC. These funds will support the efforts of the Morris Brown $20 Million By 2020 campaign. Dr. Jackson-Guilford encourages her sorors and other members of the Divine Nine to give to Morris Brown College. Click here to donate […]

On behalf of the Morris Brown College T.A.Y. Club, Marvin Rhodes presents a gift of $2,500 to support the school’s $20 Million By 2020 campaign. Click here to read more about the campaign. Listen to audio below.

  During Open Month, the Tom Joyner Foundation rallies support for ALL of our HBCUs. Your tax-deductible gift will help an HBCU scholar stay in school. Here’s how you can support your favorite HBCU or alma mater: Complete the donation form below to make a safe, secure gift. Text the word GROWHBCUS to the number 41444 […]

Since before the choir’s beginning in 1886, the music of Tuskegee University has maintained a tradition of choral history and influenced the musical landscape of this country. Founder Booker T. Washington, insisted on the singing of African American spirituals by everyone in attendance at the weekly Chapel worship services, a tradition which continues today. Further, […]

  The Vesper Choir is a service organization that performs at events on campus and in the community, schools, churches, and for community organizations. The traditional college choir travels to perform a repertoire from diverse stylistic periods around the state of Arkansas and internationally. The selections include classical choral literature, spirituals, contemporary choral literature, choral jazz […]

On behalf of the Tougaloo College Jackson Alumni chapter, Layona Richards-Bishop, member of the class of 1993, presents a donation of $3,000 to support current Tougaloo students. Scholarship recipients and Jackson, Mississippi natives, Jasmine and Maria, express their appreciation for their awards. Listen to the audio below. Click here to make a donation at any […]

  On June 11, 2018, the James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University was awarded a $100,000 grant to be used for a project called “Making Space for Tech @ An HBCU.” The grant will fund the development of an academic Makerspace that will give all users the opportunity to gain proficiency […]

GPA: 3.769 Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major: Business Administration Classification: Freshman Career goal: to become an entrepreneur Congratulations to Lawson State Community College Hercules Scholar, Bertram Duff. The future entrepreneur plans to pursue his bachelor’s degree after graduating from community college. Bertram is a member of the Honors College, Phi Beta Lambda, and hopes to become […]

Morris Brown College Department of Music The Department of Music at Morris Brown College offers students an opportunity to develop their talent as defined by their own career goals. The Department of Music embraces our African American Music Legacy while building on the traditional music values that the Morris Brown College Department of Music has […]

 The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program had its first signing day for the 2018 Summer Academy recently. The UAPB STEM Academy is a well-integrated set of enrichment programs designed tohelp meet local, state, and national needs in STEM areas.  As an HBCU with a land grant mission, UAPB has a legacy of service to underserved, rural and minority populations. The Academy reflects this mission and has an emphasis on helping to increase the pool of well-prepared underrepresented minorities in STEM majors and careers. Currently, there are four enrichment initiatives, including: […]

Critically-acclaimed, NAACP Image and SAG award-winning actor, producer, activist and author Isaiah Washington has been a star of stage, film, and television for nearly three decades. The actor will give the closing keynote address at the Fourth Annual Education and Social Justice Conference on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University, June 26, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mary McLeod Bethune […]

On behalf of the Rho Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Stillman College, Jahari Butler (Class of 1995) and Roland Lewis (Class of 1997) present a gift of $3,100 to support students at the school. Listen to the audio below. Click here to make a donation at any time to Stillman College.

  The board of the Baltimore City Community College has selected an engineering professor and local higher education veteran as the school’s interim president. James H. Johnson Jr. will assume the temporary post on July 1. Current president Gordon F. May is retiring effective June 30, after four years in the role. Johnson formerly chaired the Maryland Association […]

The Juneteenth Parade took place on Sat., June 16th, in Atlanta. It began at historic Morris Brown College. This is the 3rd year MBC has played a vital role in this grand celebration of our African-American ancestors. It was a beautiful day filled with marvelous floats, high performing bands, festive dancers & steppers. In observance […]

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Greenwood, Mississippi Major: Cosmetology Minor: Business Administration Classification: Freshman Career goal: to become a cosmetologist Congratulations to Hinds Community College-Utica Hercules Scholar, DeVonte McSwine. The future cosmetologist hopes to finish at HCC and pursue his bachelor’s degree at an HBCU. DeVonte participates in a variety of extracurricular activities including being a member […]

On behalf of the Lawson State Foundation, its president Bob Dickerson donates $2,500 to the school. Lawson State Community College is the home of the #1 RN and #2 LPN programs in Alabama as well as the Alabama Center for Automotive Excellence. Listen to the audio below. You can also support students at Lawson State Community College […]

    The Stillman College Concert Choir under the direction of Mrs. Jocqueline K. Richardson, is a choral ensemble comprised of students who are music and non-music majors. The Choir’s repertoire consists of a variety of sacred and secular choral literature from the Renaissance to the Contemporary periods in music history.  The Concert Choir performs […]

  Mural depictions of the 1839 Amistad slave revolt by Hale Woodruff will line the walls of Talladega College’s new 9,730-square-foot art museum upon the building’s completion next year. Painted in 1939 for the college, the three-panel Amistad mural – along with two separate Woodruff murals – will be permanently installed in the William R. Harvey Museum of Art […]

Below are Double the Donation’s list of the top 10 companies that match donations. Boeing British Petroleum CarMax ExxonMobil Gap General Electric Johnson & Johnson Microsoft Soros Management Fund State Street Corporation Check out what the match ratio for each company is and double your donation now.

Paine College just announced its partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space or  C.A.S.I.S.   That’s a program chosen by NASA to manage the International Space Station. The partnership aims to provide students at Paine College with non-traditional learning where they can write code to control robots, monitor plants in space, and get a better […]

  The success of lower-income students who attend and graduate from HBCUs like Alcorn State University is being highlighted in a new study regarding student success rates. According to the latest study conducted by the American Council on Education (ACE) Center for Policy Research and Strategy, Alcorn leads other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) […]

Tenitria Jones, Co-President of Ambassadors Alumni Association at Lawson State Community College and Patrice Collins present a gift of $2,500 to support students at Lawson State Community College. Listen to the audio below and click here to make a gift Lawson State Community College.  

  Earlier today, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Wilma Mishoe as the 11th President of Delaware State University, effective July 1, 2018. In so doing, we have named a dynamic leader and a four-decade veteran in higher education with deep roots at what has been, for 127 years, one of the […]

Dr. Sheridan Quarless Kingsberry, a DSU social work faculty member, has been named by the state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-DE) as the 2018 Delaware Social Worker of the Year. A DSU social work faculty member, Dr. Kingsberry has taught social work at DSU since 2003, and currently serves as an associate […]

Dr. Bruce Crawford, a member of the Stillman College Class of 1979 and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and past president of National Alumni Association, and fellow Alpha Jeffery Darnell Webb, a member of the Stillman Class of 1995, present a donation of $4,500 to their alma mater. Both thank the Epsilon Nu chapter of Alpha Phi […]

GPA: 4.0 Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major: Electrical Engineering Classification: Sophomore Career goal: Electrical engineer Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Frederick Brooks, a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama. The aspiring electrical engineer hopes to acquire his master’s degree and Ph. D after graduating from Lawson State Community College. Frederick also hopes to work with an organization whose […]

In 1911, under the leadership of music professor Georgia Starr, the Morehouse College Glee Club began a tradition of maintaining a high standard of musical excellence. Over the years, the talented groups of young men have graced the stages of many well known venues and played with several ensembles including the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and the […]

The South Dallas Concert Choir will perform on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and the DSO performance will begin at 8:15 p.m. Enjoy an array of great cuisine from several local food trucks. It promises to be an unforgettable evening!

University System of Maryland (USM) Chancellor Robert Caret today named Mickey L. Burnim interim president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). Dr. Burnim will begin transitioning into the position on June 18, 2018, and will begin his service as interim president on July 1, 2018. Dr. Burnim served as president of Bowie State University between 2006 […]

  Dyremple Marsh will serve as the founding dean of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology. Within in this new college will be the Division of Physical and Computational Sciences. Previously, Dr. Marsh was dean of the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences. Dr. Marsh holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in plant and soil science from Tuskegee […]

On behalf of ECSU Retirees Association, Pedro Holley, graduate of the Elizabeth City State University Class of 1974, presents a gift of $6,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation. Funds will go to the ECSU Retirees Association Endowment Fund. Listen to the audio below and click here donate to ECSU.

  Fayetteville State University (FSU) announced today its partnership with the Fort Bragg Research Institute (FBRI), a center designed to support the ongoing research interests of Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) and Fort Bragg scientists and clinicians and to enhance the operational readiness of soldiers on the military base. The announcement was made at a […]

  Hampton University has three choirs: The University Choir, The University Concert Choir, and The University Gospel Choir. The University Choir is a major choral unit that provides music for most of the University’s events. The group performs at events like Convocation, Commencement, and Founder’s Days. You can also find them once a month singing […]

  Hawkins, TX –Get ahead and stay on course. Jarvis Christian College is gearing up for its summer school programs, which get under way June 11 and ends Aug. 3. During the summer, students can earn 12 hours in eight weeks while living on campus. Tuition is $2,960. Financial aid is available for eligible students. […]

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Edwards, Mississippi Major: Chemistry/Toxicology Classification: Freshman Career goal: Chemical Engineer Congratulations to Hinds Community College-Utica campus freshman, Eli Hodge. The future chemical engineer plans to attend Alabama A&M after graduation. As a math tutor and officer in Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Eli is a leader on campus. Eli is inspired most […]

Morris Brown College music major Jody Mayfield created a unique and original production of the school’s alma mater as a parting gift. What began as a graduation course requirement turned into a legacy project complete with stunning drone views overlooking downtown Atlanta from historic Fountain Hall. Current and former Morris Brown College students along with […]

Put on your golf shoes and grab your clubs to support student scholarships. Monday, July 30, 2018 8:00 am Eagles Landing Country Club 100 Eagle’s Landing Way Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 To view PDF of flyer click here, to be a sponsor click sponsorship or click form for mail in registration. To sign up and pay […]

Pastor Dwayne Pickett of New Jerusalem Church in Jackson, Mississippi donates $2,500 in support of students at Hinds Community College-Utica campus. Pastor Pickett encourages listeners to make a gift to HCC-Utica during their School of the Month campaign. Click here to donate.

Follow our HBCU Choir feature throughout Black Music Month at #TJMBMM18. For years, the Florida A&M University Music Program has educated thousands of singers and musicians who have gone on to share their talents with the world. Each year, over 500 students participate in music ensembles at the university and can participate in nearly 20 ensembles […]

Dr. William B. Bynum Jr., president of Jackson State University, has named Ashley Robinson as JSU’s new vice president and director of athletics. He will begin on July 1. “We are excited to welcome Ashley to the team at Jackson State,” said Dr. Bynum. “This is a great day in the history of JSU and […]

On behalf of the faculty, staff and administration at Hinds Community College-Utica Campus, Dr. Timothy Rush, Dean of Student Services, presents a gift of $2,500. This donation will support HCC-Utica students. Dr. Rush encourages all alumni and supporters of Hinds Community College-Utica to make a donation during their School of the Month campaign. Click here […]

  The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University introduced Negro Spirituals to the world in the late 1800’s. They have blazed a trail ever since. The original Fisk Jubilee singers were organized as an effort to raise funds for the then-struggling institution. The group consisted of nine students who were recently freed slaves.  They toured […]

  This time last week, Alabama State head track and field coach Ritchie Beenewas calculating whether the women’s 4×100-meter relay team would get a spot into the East Preliminary Round given their region ranking. Alabama State was in the mid-80s after their best time of the season, and even after the duplicate teams were taken out […]

  The first floor of the Ridley Student Center on Wednesday, May 30, was packed with well-wishers from students, to faculty and staff, to members of the Elizabeth City community. It was a bittersweet moment for many, saying goodbye to Chancellor Thomas E.H. Conway, Jr. “We want to thank you for touching the lives of […]

On behalf of the Hinds Community College-Utica Campus National Alumni chapter, President Mabel Beechum presents a gift of $2,500 to the school. In the audio below, Beechum encourages other HCC-Utica alumni to donate in support of current students. Click here to make a donation.        

    Clark Atlanta’s Philharmonic Society is a nationally respected choral ensemble established in the early 1990s. Since its founding, the organization has established a great reputation under the leadership of former director, Professor Glynn E. Halsey, and continues to build upon its legacy with current director, Dr. Curtis Everett Powell. The choir performs a […]

Southern University received the green light to move forward with its medical marijuana program. The Southern University Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Advanced Biomedics, LLC, with a 12 – 3 vote, during its regularly scheduled meeting on May 25. Under the agreement, the Southern University Ag Center will receive more than $6 million […]

GPA: 3.62 Hometown: Hoover, Alabama Major: Biology Classification: Junior Career plans: to become a successful lawyer Congratulations to Stillman College junior, Jiamyn Thomas, on winning today’s Hercules Scholarship. After graduation, the Hoover, Alabama native plans to attend law school, own his own law firm and ultimately run for and win the office of the President […]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has introduced new programs in biology and computer science as part of a redesign of its curriculum to address changes in the workforce and to enhance students’ opportunities for success. New concentrations under the biology degree program will be offered in pre-medicine, pre-nursing/health professions, forensics, ecology/environmental biology, aquaculture and cellular/molecular biology. […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University is using a half million dollar gift from the family of the late Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. to establish an endowed scholarship fund in honor of the TSU alumnus and renowned heart surgeon. The Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to […]

On May 16, the United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Dr. Richard Green as the interim president of ULS. He will begin his duties on June 1st. Dr. Green has enjoyed an accomplished career in higher education, both as a teacher and administrator. Most recently he served as interim president of Lincoln […]

This coming fall, the Howard University College of Pharmacy will participate in an innovative exchange program with their counterparts from the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy. The Health Equity Leadership Program aims to challenge students from both institutions to learn “outside of their comfort zones” about both urban and rural healthcare access and equity […]

GULF SHORES, Ala. – In 2012, Wiley College was given 20 scholarships to recruit in Trinidad and Tobago to help build a national championship contending track and field team. Those student-athletes set the foundation for the 2018 Wildcats to dominate their way to the first NAIA Track & Field Title in program history Saturday at […]

For the past two years, Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association have teamed up to provide students from historically Black colleges and universities with enriching experiences in the journalism industry through the Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship. On Tuesday, the 2018 DTU fellowship recipients were announced. The fellowship will kick-off in Detroit with a […]

Program Purpose/Summary The purpose of this program is to increase readiness for college among Job Corps students and create access to a college education. Position Focus The Site Coordinator will assist with providing college readiness activities, and facilitating college enrollment and retention strategies.This position will also focus on collegiate preparation training for students that includes […]

The Tom Joyner Foundation honors our fallen heroes who attended a HBCU and proudly served this country in the military. C. Alfred “Chief” Anderson, known as the Father of Black Aviation, is one of the most famous of the pilots in the Tuskegee Airmen story. In 1929, Anderson had earned his pilot’s license, and went […]

Bridgett Chisholm of the Texas College Board of Trustees donates over $2,500 to the school. In the audio below, Chisholm encourages supporters of Texas College to give to the school. Click here to make a gift to Texas College.

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Selma, Alabama Major: Biology Classification: Senior Career goal: Physician Assistant Congratulations to today’s Hercules scholarship winner, Martravious Stallworth, a senior biology major from Selma, Alabama. After graduation, Martravious plans to work in cancer research then attend another HBCU to further his education. In addition to working in the medical field, Martravious hopes […]

Don’t miss the 6th Annual HBCU Freshmen Send-Off, Sunday, June 24, 2018. The send-off is designed for all college-bound freshmen students entering to learn and upperclassmen returning to one of our HBCUs in the fall of 2018. We want to send or return them to college with all of the positive support and encouragement from […]

Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., said that “Justice delayed is not justice denied” when it comes to the action taken by the outgoing superintendent of the State Board of Education, which took place on May 10. Dr. Ed Richardson expunged the files of 29 students, nine of whom were wrongly expelled from ASU for […]

    Knoxville College has been cleared by the state to start enrolling some students again. Tennessee’s Higher Education Commission granted the re-activation of Knoxville College during its meeting on Thursday in Nashville. Chairman of the Board Michael Bowie says Knoxville College will begin accepting students for the fall semester starting in August. Through online courses, […]

Bessie Jenkins-Hamilton and Marshae Madison-Pelt, 1993 graduates of Stillman College and members of the Delta Sigma chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., present a gift of $5,000 in support of current students at the school. Rose Bryant, senior, AKA and Stillman SGA president, and her sorors encourage all members of the Divine 9 and […]

Celebrated radio personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Joyner will keynote the 2018 Morris Brown College commencement ceremony. Bachelor’s degrees will be awarded to 15 graduating seniors during the ceremony scheduled Saturday, May 19, 2018, 4:00pmat Big Bethel AME Church, Atlanta.  “Our 2018 graduates are prepared to serve in a competitive workforce or pursue degrees at the graduate level,” said Dr. […]

On behalf of Women For Morris Brown, Inc., the group’s president presents a generous gift of $7,500 to Morris Brown College. Listen to the audio below. Click here for more information on the $20 Million By 2020 campaign and how you can show your support for Morris Brown College.

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Mobile, Alabama Major: Supply chain logistics major Classification: Freshman Career goal: to become a supply chain logistics manager Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholarship winner, Samuel Mendenhall, Jr. a freshman supply-chain logistics major. After graduation, the Mobile, Alabama native plans to put his skills to work at Honda, Mercedes or Amazon as their supply-chain/logistics […]

Fairfield, AL- Miles College Administrators are pleased to announce the Miles College Jump Start Academic Readiness Program for summer 2018. The Jump Start Academic Readiness Program is exclusively available to high school graduating seniors, giving them an opportunity to Jump Start their college education and earn up to 11 college credit hours during a 6-week summer program. Courses […]

  About 130 men and women graduated from Hinds Community College in Utica Sunday. It was a packed auditorium. Graduates friends and family were eager to support their graduates and eager to hear what Tom Joyner, the commencement speaker had to say. Nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner is a huge supporter of historically black colleges […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2018) – Howard University alumnus and award-winning actor Chadwick Boseman spoke to graduates about the significance of making it to the top of the Hilltop during the Howard University 2018 Commencement Convocation. In front of an audiences of more than 8,000 family and friends, Boseman encouraged the graduates to not only […]

  Although born more than 40 years apart, Theresa Lyles and her granddaughter Zuri Lyles were part of the same graduating class at Tennessee State University. Theresa, 68, and Zuri, 22, walked across the stage to accept their degrees, when TSU held its spring undergraduate commencement in the Howard C. Gentry Complex on May 5. Theresa’s degree […]

Mississippi Valley State University has entered into a partnership with Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi. The community college enrolls more than 11,000 students and African Americans make up 55 percent of the student body. Under the agreement student who graduate with an associate’s degree from Hinds Community College in specified STEM fields will be […]

State of Mississippi representative of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alvin Jackson, presents a donation of $2,500 on behalf of the Epsilon Kappa Kappa chapter.  The chapter’s foundation, Uplift Incorporated and the state of Mississippi organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., proudly give their gift to support students at Hinds Community College – Utica […]

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major: Business Classification: Junior Career goal: to work at a Fortune 500 company Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholarship winner, junior Business major Brandon Wood. The Birmingham, Alabama native plans to get his MBA at the University of Alabama and eventually use his skills to build his own Fortune 500 company. […]

  Dr. Lily D. McNair will become Tuskegee University’s eighth president after being unanimously selected by its Board of Trustees. She will serve as the first female president of the institution in its 136-year history. McNair currently is provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Wagner College in New York City. She will […]

  Dr. Sheryl Underwood, actress, radio host, and public speaker, captured the audience during her address at the Voorhees College 121st Commencement Ceremony with an enlightening and inspirational message with a comedic spin. Underwood encouraged the Class of 2018 to represent Voorhees when they go out into the world to begin the next phases of their […]

On behalf of Sisters in Red for MBC (Morris Brown College), Doris Fuller, a Class of 1966 graduate and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., presents a gift of over $9,000 to the school. In the audio below, Fuller encourages other Deltas and supporters of Morris Brown College to make a donation during the school’s […]

On behalf of the Epsilon Eta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Diva Hall, a graduating senior vocal performance from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Loletha Washington, also a Delta and graduate of the class of 1991, present a gift of $2,500 to Stillman College. The ladies challenge their sorors, Stillman alumni and supporters to make […]

  Junior art and design major Matthew Fields, a native of St. Louis, will be spending his Summer at the Smithsonian Institution in America’s Capitol as a participant in their Undergraduate Conservation Internship program. Introduced to him by the UAPB Office of Career Services, Fields will be attending a 10-week conservation internship at the American […]

Welcome to the Stillman College Alumni Chapter & Affinity Group Challenge! This is your opportunity to represent your alumni chapter or affinity group and give back to your alma mater. 100% of your donation will go directly the school and support current students in need at Stillman. All fees are covered by the Tom Joyner […]

    As an aggregate ranking, College Consensus pulls together data from numerous college ranking sites, including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal. We combine those results with the most reputable student reviews, from sites including Niche, My Plan, and Unigo, creating a Publisher Rating and a Student Review Rating. […]

In the audio below, students at Tougaloo College and Hinds Community College-Utica talk about how the College Pathways program has changed their lives. Terreuanta Johnson is a freshman business major at Tougaloo College. The future entrepreneur says it was difficult to remain positive in the face of negativity. “I come from a small city where […]

            On behalf of the Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Detric Stigall (Class of 1993) and Ronald Range (Class of 1982) present a gift of $2,500 to Stillman College. In the audio below, they encourage all Greeks and supporters of Stillman College to gift a donation to TJF. […]

GPA: 3.51 Hometown: Holly Springs, Mississippi Major: Business administration/Accounting Classification: Junior Career goal: Budget manager/sports agent Congratulations to Kylon Freeman for receiving today’s Hercules scholarship award. After graduation, Kylon plans to attend the University of Mississippi’s graduate program to get his masters in accounting. He is active in many campus organizations, acting as Vice President […]

On behalf of the Tougaloo College Nashville Alumni Association, Ruth Byrdsong presents a donation of $2,550 to support current students at the school. Brittany Johnson, a junior biology major from Mississippi and Courtney Thomas, a sophomore sociology major from Memphis, both express their gratitude for their scholarships. Listen to the audio below. Support more students at […]

On behalf of the Theta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on the campus of Dillard University, John Abney presents a gift of over $22,000 to the New Orleans school. Listen to the audio below. You can also show your support for Dillard University any time by making a gift here.

Consistent with the high standards Delaware State University sets for its academic programs, the DSU College of Business recently learned that its international accreditation has been reaffirmed for another five years. The AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) – notified the College of Business earlier this month that […]

Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African-American female astronaut will be the speaker for the Miles College Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at the Boutwell Auditorium. Miles College Class of 2018 sets a new school record with approximately 300 graduates. A physician, engineer, educator, entrepreneur and former astronaut, Dr. Jemison is […]

On behalf of the Morris Brown National Alumni Association, Shirley Barlow presents a gift of $2,500 to the school. She encourages all alumni, affinity groups and supporters of Morris Brown to give to continue the legacy of this Atlanta school. Listen to audio below. Click here to learn more about Morris Brown’s $20 Million By […]

  Central State University took another solid step into the future after breaking ground for a $24M Residential/Academic/Wellness Center. Students were introduced to the next generation of campus living- a complex where students can live, focus on exercise and wellness, and take classes. The apartment-like facility, which will be the first of its kind on […]

Longtime Wiley College supporters say gift is in honor of College’s Retiring President, Haywood L. Strickland (Marshall, Texas) During a nostalgic visit to the Wiley Campus to bid a final farewell to the 16th President, Dr. Haywood L. Strickland, Mr. Gene and Trustee Patsy Ponder presented an unrestricted gift of $2 million to the College. […]

On behalf of the Texas College Board of Trustees, Dr. Jerry Christian, Sr. presents a gift of $2,500 to the Tom Joyner Foundation during the school’s campaign. Dr. Christian encourages all Texas College alumni and supporters to make a contribution in the audio below. Click here to make a donation to Texas College.

It’s what many male athletes work hard for and dream of: becoming a NFL player. This weekend, 10 hopefuls from HBCUs have their fingers crossed for the 2018 NFL draft. Good luck to our athletes! Linebacker Darius Leonard, South Carolina State University                   There are several talented […]

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Desoto, Texas Major: General studies Classification: Sophomore Career goal: To become an optometrist Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar from Texas College, Jye Jackson. After graduation, Jye plans to continue on to graduate school. The importance of education was instilled in Jye at an early age. This motivates him to go above and beyond […]

  Eunique Jones Gibson, an award-winning content creator, director and speaker who founded the iconic Because of Them We Can photo campaign, will return to her alma mater to address about 600 Bowie State University graduates and their families at the spring commencement on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Xfinity […]

Jarvis Christian College Enactus Team partners with the University of Texas at Dallas Enactus to expand the scope of the Unilever “Bright Futures” Project Accelerator, “Recycling the Seeds of Life”. Hawkins, TX – Jarvis Christian College Enactus received a grant from Unilever Corporation for the “Recycling the Seeds of Life” project.  The Unilever Bright Future […]

  Morehouse College Entrepreneurship Center presents a symposium, The Potential Role of Entrepreneurship in Reducing Mass Incarceration, May 3, 2018. Click here for more details and to RSVP.

Actor, comedian and singer Mr. Jamie Foxx will receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Jarvis Christian College during the 2018 Spring Commencement activities May 5, 2018, in the E.W. Rand Center. Mr. Foxx was born Eric Marlon Bishop in Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, to Darrell Bishop and Louise Annette Talley Dixon. Shortly after his birth, he was […]

Dr. Betty Burston, a healthcare administration professor at University at Nevada Las Vegas, along with her husband, Sid, have been long-time donors to Texas College since 2002. Dr. Burston challenges other friends of Texas College to support the school during their April campaign and beyond. Listen to the audio below and click here to make […]

  Mr. Jesse J. Holland, Race and Ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, will give the keynote address during Jarvis Christian College’s 2018 Spring Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, in the E.W. Rand Center on the College campus. Mr. Holland is the author of “Black Panther: Who is the Black Panther?” a […]

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Have you gotten that special gift for your loved one yet? Go to www.smile.amazon.com, choose “Tom Joyner Foundation” as your charity and make your purchases. Amazon donates 5% of your purchase to us each time you shop on Amazon Smile. Start shopping today!

  Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover says the university is “extremely proud” of alumnus James Shaw, Jr., who is being hailed a hero for wrestling an assault rifle out of the hands of a gunman at a local Waffle House. “Our hearts go out to the families that lost loved ones in this horrific […]

On behalf of the CME Church, Dr. Willie Champion and his Texas College alumna wife, Shirley, present a donation of $2,500 to the school. Dr. Champion, who is also Director of Security at Texas College and presiding elder in the CME Church, encourages other Texas College alumni, supporters and members of the CME Church to […]

  Bowie State University will launch its new internet radio studio, WBSU Bulldog Radio, on Tuesday, April 24 at 11 a.m., with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, live DJ and station tours. Hosted by the BSU Department of Communications, the event also recognizes the support of the largest urban radio network, Radio One, for making it possible […]

  Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees College will hold its 121st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m. in the Leonard E. Dawson Center. The keynote speaker will be actress, talk show host, and public speaker, Dr. Sheryl Underwood. Underwood is a savvy business woman and philanthropist. She is described as a public speaker who is one […]

  Hampton University, the historically Black educational institution in Virginia, has announced the establishment of the Center for Caribbean Health Research on campus. The center will strive to eliminate health disparities in Caribbean nations and also for diaspora populations in the United States. Hampton University is partnering with the University of the Bahamas, St. George’s […]

  For the second time in its history, a Delaware State University student is the recipient of the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship Foundation has named Alisa Winchester, a DSU junior English major from Wilmington, Del., among the 2018 recipients of the Truman Scholarship – a $30,000 award that will go toward […]

Dr. Dwight Fennell, Sr., President of Texas College, donates $2,500 to support scholars at the school. Dr. Fernell and Christian Gooding, a senior Criminal Justice major and 2017-18 SGA President, encourage others to give the gift of education by making a donation. Click here to get started then listen to the audio below from the […]

GPA: 3.64 Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Major: Information Science and Computer Technology Classification: Senior Career goal: Information Security Congratulations to Victor Perez, a senior information science and computer technology major at Harris-Stowe State University. Upon graduation, Victor plans to pursue a career in the field of information security. In addition to his studies, Victor is  in […]

Great Debaters make history, again wins National title in Duo Interprepation (Marshall, Texas) This past weekend, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Great Debaters once again made history.  The team finished  seventh in the nation behind  the University of Texas at Austin, Western Kentucky University, Bradley University, George Mason University, the University of Alabama, and the University […]

Welcome to the Texas College Alumni Chapter & Affinity Group Challenge! This is your opportunity to represent your alumni chapter or affinity group and give back to your alma mater. 100% of your donation will go directly the school and support current students in need at Texas College. All fees are covered by the Tom […]

  Sean Suggs, president of Toyota Mississippi, will address Mississippi Valley State University’s 2018 graduating class during the 66th Commencement Exercise Saturday, May 5. The ceremony is slated for 8 a.m. at the Rice-Totten Stadium and will recognize students receiving both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Responsible for all manufacturing and administration functions of Toyota’s Blue […]

  Mrs. Victoria Jalissa Bradsher Daniel, age 26, of 849 Old Allensville Road, Roxboro, NC 27574, departed this life on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Elizabeth City, NC following a pedestrian-car accident. She was a native of Guilford County and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Roxboro where she was baptized at the […]

  Pine Bluff, Ark. (April 16, 2018)  – Lauren Corby, a graduating senior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), was recently an accepted to the PhD program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for Biomedical Material Science in Jackson, Mississippi. She was offered five years of tuition covered, free medical insurance, […]

  Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President Ronald A. Johnson today announced the selection of Dr. Lanze J. Thompson as senior vice president for Financial Services, effective April 16, 2018. He will report to the University’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, Lucille F. Maugé. Thompson is currently the vice president for Financial Management for […]

  Texas College and the University of Texas at Tyler entered into a groundbreaking partnership for their students. The two institutions of higher education signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, March 23, 2018 to celebrate the development of a new relationship focused on providing research and transfer opportunities for students at Texas College. The […]

    Original article by Adrienne Gibbs at Forbes.com. Beyoncé was not only the first black woman to open Coachella, she also historically kicked off the festival by singing  ‘Lift Every Voice And Sing,’ ( composed by Clark Atlanta alum James Weldon Johnson in 1900 and set to music by his brother John Rosamond Johnson) which is a […]

  Pine Bluff, Ark. (April 16, 2018)  – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will celebrate 145 years of existence during Founders Celebration activities April 23-29. With the theme, “History, Heritage, Honor: #fueledforthefuture,” events include time honored traditions and a few new additions. Founders Celebration is a tradition that has been going on for […]

  Hawkins, TX – Three human rights leaders will gather on Jarvis Christian College’s campus for “Mission, Vocation and the Call to Social Justice: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. John D. Mangram,” on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Dr. Robert Franklin, Candler School of Theology, Emory College; Dr. Charles Steele Jr., Southern Christian Leadership […]

The Beta Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. introduced the spring ’18 on April 12 at Elizabeth City State University. Check out the profiles of the brothers below. Welcome to the brotherhood!  

The inaugural schedule of the Anthony Jones era of Elizabeth City State University football is highlighted by exhilarating Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Eastern College Athletic Conference, and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchups during the 2018 season. The Vikings will open the season September 1 with the first of four games at home in Roebuck Stadium […]

Edwards Waters College announced Wednesday that Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr. has been selected as the 30th President and CEO of Jacksonville’s historically black college. Faison was unanimously approved by the college’s board of trustees. He is currently the General Counsel and Vice President of External Affairs at Tuskegee University where he serves as the […]

  GPA: 3.689 Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Computer Science Minor: General Studies Career goal: to become a computer engineer Congratulations to today’s Hercules Scholar, Jose Hernandez, a Houston native and computer science major. After graduation, Jose plans to land a position in the computer science field and become a contributing citizen to our country. Jose […]

  Dillard University will hold its 82 nd Commencement on Saturday, May 12, at 8 a.m., on the historic Avenue of the Oaks. The University will confer more than 200 undergraduate degrees next month. Dillard is proud to announce that the Grammy Winning Artist,Chance the Rapper will deliver this year’s commencement address. Chancelor Bennett, Chance the Rapper, is […]

On behalf of the Washington Area Alumni Chapter of Tougaloo College, Kathy Moseley presents a gift of $3,100 to the school. Listen to her, as well as the scholarship recipient, in the audio below. It’s not too late to donate to Tougaloo College scholars. Click here to get started.

Radio legend Tom Joyner and Chance the Rapper are among those who will deliver words of encouragement 2018’s HBCU grads. See who else made the list below.   Allen University – Rev. Dr. Mark K. Tyler, Pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church (Philadelphia, PA), film maker, educator and talk show host (Baccalaureate speaker) Mrs. Joan Robinson-Berry, […]

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Friends of the Gallery Reception and the opening of Let Us March On: Lee Friedlander and the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom and African-American Automobility: The Dangerous Freedom of the Open Road. Click here to become a Friend of the Gallery. Friends of the Gallery Private Reception: Thursday, April […]

The Midlands College will have one of the most affordable tuition cost among the South’s prestigious private colleges and universities. Columbia, SC – Benedict College is rolling back its tuition and fees by $5,830 starting in the fall of 2018, the college announced on Tuesday. Bucking the trend of increasing cost for education each year, […]

***ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT MIDNIGHT ON JULY 14, 2018. AFTER THIS TIME, TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE EVENT FOR $75.*** Continuing its annual tradition, the Jackson State University DFW Alumni Chapter will return to Villa’s on Sunday, July 15, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. to host a Brazilian churrasco, serving the restaurant’s numerous […]

GPA: 3.5 Hometown: Los Angeles, California Major: Educational studies Classification: Senior Career goal: to become president of an HBCU Congratulations to Aaron Batiste, a senior Educational Studies major at Harris-Stowe State University. After graduation, Aaron plans to receive his master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration. In the short-term, Aaron plans to become a Dean […]

Sybil Wilkes and Roland Martin talk about his conversations with those who witnessed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s assassination, his legacy and the King family, 50 years ago today. Catch Sybil Wilkes’ show in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, Sundays at 9 a.m. or listen live on Sundays here.  

In the video below, Dillard President Dr. Walter Kimbrough gives words of wisdom to our 2018 Full Ride Scholarship finalists during this year’s banquet. In a nod to the movie Black Panther, Kimbrough’s speech, “Can You See Wakanda?”, will inspire any student to consider and value HBCUs during their college search. Read more here about […]

Daudreanna Baker, the 2018 Full Ride Scholarship winner, is interviewed by the panel of judges in the video below.  

(Dallas – April 4, 2018) Daudreanna Baker of Hazlehurst, Miss. is the winner of the 2018 Tom Joyner Foundation® “Full Ride Scholarship” that will cover full tuition, room and board (on-campus only) and books up to 10 semesters. Baker, who is the oldest of four raised by a single mom at her home about 30 […]

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the class of 1963, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2018 Leadership and Politics Luncheon, a forum created to explore the critical importance of leadership in the world of politics. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan will serve as our host for […]

The board of curators of Lincoln University, the historically Black educational institution in Jefferson City, Missouri, has selected Jerald Jones Woolfolk as the university’s 20th president. She will take office in May. Lincoln University enrolls about 2,600 undergraduate students and slightly more than 100 graduate students, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data. […]

Elizabeth City State University is excited to announce our Viking Fest 2018 Vibranium Hip-Hop Concert line-up Featuring TEE GRIZZLEY with opening performances by Qua Majesty, Emerald Starter and Coolestmell. We want to Welcome You To Wakanda as we host Viking Fest 2018. Viking Fest is Elizabeth City State University’s annual spring festival that engages students […]

On behalf of the Tougaloo Community Alumni Association, Constance Harvey Birwell presents a gift of $2,500 to the school and encourages other alumni and supporters of the school to make a donation. Scholarship recipients Janet Jackson and Reagan Kelly Johnson express their gratitude in the audio below. Listen to the audio click, which aired on the Tom […]

Hometown: Naperville, Illinois High School: Neuqua Valley High School Intended field of study: Pre-medicine Honors, Awards and Activities Spoken word club 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years, Vice President Literary magazine 2017-17 school year Assistant Poetry Editor Illinois State Scholar AP Scholar, 2016-17 school year 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 school years Academic Award Community service Untitled Organization […]

Hometown: Hazlehurst, Mississippi High School: Hazlehurst High School Intended field of study: Chemistry/Pre-Med Honors, Awards and Activities Indian Inquirer School Newspaper 2014-2016 Editor and Sole Member Yearbook Club 2015-2017 Hazlehurst High Basketball Team 2013-Present Bookkeeper, Manager and Statistician Beta Club 2014-Present Mayors Youth Council 2017 Student Government 2014-2017, Class President Congress for Future Physicians 2015 […]

Hometown: Cornelius, North Carolina High School: Lake Norman Charter Intended field of study: Neuroscience Honors, Awards and Activities Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), 2015-present President and Vice President Interact Club, 2015-present Secretary and Leadership Board Lake Norman Charter Girls Tennis Team, 2014-present Knight Award for Perseverance (2x) and MVP 2016 Captain and Junior Captain […]

Lena Waithe is a writer, producer and actress. She’s best known for her acting role on the Netflix series “Master of None”. She is also the creator of the Showtime series “The Chi”. Since Lena was a young girl, the Chicago native fed her desire to become a television writer. She carried this desire with her […]

Hometown: St. Helena Island, South Carolina High School: Beaufort High School Intended field of study: Biology Honors, Awards and Activities Cheerleading, Lower State Champions, 2014 Co-captain National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society, National Spanish Exam School Winner, Vice President Track & Field, 4th Place Pole Vault Regions, 2016 Create Club Eagle Pride Singers Community […]

GPA: 3.675 Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Major: Marketing Classification: Senior Career goal: to become an entrepreneur in the fashion, music and food industry Congratulations to Ron Davalos, a senior, marketing major from New Orleans. After graduation, Ron plans to relocate to Denver to work in a sales apprentice program. In addition to excelling in his […]

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky High School: J. Graham Brown School Intended field of study: Biology Honors, Awards and Activities National Honors Society Community Service Recognition Member Governor’s Scholars Program National Senior Beta Community Service Recognition Member Black Student Union Treasurer/Coordinator Mission Physics Informative Video Contest Honorable Mention, 2016 The Scholastic Art Awards Louisville Region Honorable Mention […]

Issa Rae is an actress, writer, director and producer. She first gained recognition for her unique and popular web series “Awkward Black Girl”, which led to her creation of the HBO series “Insecure”. “Insecure” earned Issa two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series Comedy in 2017 and 2018. The Los Angeles […]

The Fisk Business Partnership Luncheon sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners will take place on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Appleton Room of Jubilee Hall and will feature Louis Upkins, author and motivational speaker as the keynote speaker. This event is a business professional lunch where invited guest and students will engage in intelligent conversations […]

Hometown: Belleville, Michigan High School: Canton Preparatory High School Intended field of study: Biomedical Engineering Honors, Awards and Activities Student Council 2014-2018 Leadership Award, President Key Club International 2014-2018, Most Number of Community Service Hours, President National Honor Society 2014-2018, Good Citizen Award, President and Vice President Yearbook Committee 2014-2018; Best Photographer Award, Head Editor […]

Ava DuVernay is a film director, producer and screenwriter. The 45-year-old Long Beach, California native was the first African-American woman to win the directing award in the U.S. dramatic competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. She was also the first black female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award and for an […]

  Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland High School: St. Paul’s School for Boys Intended field of study: Mechanical Engineering Honors, Awards and Activities Black Awareness Club 2014-Present NA President, Sophomore & Junior Class Representative Varsity & Club Baseball 2014-Present Center fielder (Captain of the Outfield) Robotics Club 2017 President Kinetic Sculpture Race Club 2017-Present Member American Association […]

  Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina High School: Providence Day School Intended field of study: Electrical Engineering Honors, Awards and Activities Academic Team 2014-present, Co-President WorldQuest 2014-present My team placed 4th at a citywide competition in 2015, Co-President Model United Nations 2015-present I received an honorable mention at a conference in 2015, Officer Students for the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) is seeking exemplary candidates for several deans’ positions as well as the superintendent of the FAMU Developmental Research School. A national search is underway for the deans of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication; College of Education; College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and College of Science […]

Dr. Sydney Green, President of Dillard University National Alumni Association, presents a $2,500 donation to the school. Listen to the audio below. Two students express their appreciation for their scholarships. Connor Daley is a sophomore Chicago native and Urban Studies and Public Policy major. Daralyn Fulton is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The junior […]

Who: Representatives from Albany State, the CVB, and City of Albany dignitaries will meet with the community to announce the joint venture of bringing top college championship events to Albany, Georgia. What: Multi-year agreement to host Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Championships When: Monday, March 26, 2018 at 2 p.m. Where: Albany Convention and Visitors […]

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania High School: J.R. Masterman High School Intended field of study: Nursing Honors, Awards and Activities 2007-Present Distinguished Honor Roll 2014-Present Pastor’s Honor Roll Teenshop Inc. Teen of the Month National Spanish Exam Silver Medal 2007-Present Perfect Attendance Award Spanish National Honor Society Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania 2007-Present, Ambassador PACTS Program 2014-Present, […]

  Hometown: Mobile, Alabama High School: W.P. Davidson High School Intended major: Biology/Biomedical Studies Activities, Honors and Awards: Color Guard/Visual Ensemble 2015-2018 1s/Superiors at 3 Competitions Captain International Baccalaureate (IB) Student 2014-2018 Engineering Pathways Integrated Curriculum (EPIC) Student; 2014-2018 EPIC Major Ambassador Advanced Placement (AP) Student 2014-2017 National Honor Society 2016-2018 Academic Letter 2016 Academic […]

  When most of us were Mary-Pat Hector’s age, our biggest priorities were studying and partying, and not necessarily in that order. But for Hector, one of her main priorities is eliminating food insecurity on her college campus and community. Late last year, Mary-Pat, some of her Spelman sisters and brothers from Morehouse College, began […]

Alyson Rae Lawson is a force to be reckoned with. This young African-American Dallas native has experienced more than many as a professional in corporate America. And after winning her own 7-11 franchise, this Hampton University grad is definitely a leader of the new school! Check out her recent exclusive interview with the Tom Joyner […]

  Monifa Bandele is Vice President of Momsrising.org, an online organization that works to empower and support women by increasing family economic security, ending discrimination and building a nation where businesses and families can prosper. Prior to her position at MomsRising, Banadele’s background includes policy analysis, communications, civic engagement organizing, and project management.  She’s also […]

Cynthia Arterbery is a respected African American principal in Irving, Texas. Below are a few career highlights: First African American principal at Valley Ranch Elementary School in Irving, TX Cynthia Arterbery began in Coppell Independent School District in 2000 at Valley Ranch Elementary and is in her 18th year First African American principal at Kincaid Elementary […]