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HBCUs to Receive $174 Million Federal Investment Amid MSI Funding Shift

More than $235 million will go to HBCUs and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities after the department canceled other MSI grant funding it deemed discriminatory.

September 24, 2026

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As College Presidents' Tenures Shrink Nationally, These HBCU Boards Are Betting Big on Longevity

Huston-Tillotson's board recently voted to extend President Melva Wallace's contract by ten years — one of the longest extensions in higher ed post-COVID. She joins a small cohort of other presidents whose institutions see leadership stability as key to institutional transformation.

September 10, 2026

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Are College Civics Centers Strengthening Democracy or Reshaping Academia?

A panel on civic education exposed sharp disagreements over whether legislatively created centers promote open dialogue or politicize higher education.

September 9, 2026

The EDU Ledger, VSU Host HBCU Media Leaders to Discuss "Owning Our Narrative"

The EDU Ledger brought HBCU communications leaders together at Virginia State University for a timely conversation on reclaiming, shaping, and amplifying their institutions’ stories.

August 24, 2026

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Disrupting HBCU Fundraising: How Bowie State University Turned Advancement into Institutional Viability

Raising significant private support from individuals, corporations, and foundations is no longer optional for HBCUs—it is a core measure of institutional strength.

August 20, 2026

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Roslyn Clark Artis Makes the Case for Strategic Investment

From securing a $1 million ServiceNow investment to reshaping academic programs around high-demand careers, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis is positioning Benedict students for stronger post-graduation outcomes.

August 17, 2026

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Former HBCU Presidents Reflect on Leadership, Legacy and Community

The lasting impact of HBCUs, former presidents say, comes from more than academics—it’s the culture of encouragement, belonging, and purpose that transforms students’ lives.

August 14, 2026

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Most States Have Acknowledged The Debt Owed to Public HBCUs. Almost None Have Paid It.

Four years ago, a landmark Forbes investigation revealed HBCUs had been systematically short-changed by the states that were legally obligated to fund them to the tune of $12.8 billion. Today, the number remains largely unchanged.

August 12, 2026

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At LeMoyne-Owen, Giving Season Starts With Getting Students Through the Door

The historic South Memphis HBCU's first major fundraising action each year rallies community members and alumni to support gap funding for incoming students.

August 11, 2026

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From the Magazine

Karrie Dixon Is Rebuilding Trust and Raising Ambition at NCCU

With a clean audit, record enrollment and a new AI institute, Dixon is positioning North Carolina Central University for a new chapter of operational strength and academic growth.

August 10, 2026

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From the Magazine

The Higher Education Leadership Foundation and CAU's Executive Leadership Institute Are Building a Playbook from Inside the Community

From fundraiser and strategist to mentor and community advocate, HBCU presidents rely on targeted leadership training to meet the unique demands of their positions.

August 7, 2026

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Why HBCUs Are America’s Crowning Achievement, According to Dr. Cheryl Mango

A lifelong HBCU advocate is building a new field of study to help graduates understand, critique, and protect the institutions that shaped them.

August 6, 2026

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HBCUs, Media Trust and the Fight to Control the Narrative

Following recent campus controversies, a panel of HBCU advocates and reporters examined how institutions can respond to criticism while protecting the legacy and complexity of their communities.

August 6, 2026

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UDC Steps In for Howard Freshmen Left Scrambling Before Move-In

UDC, SUNY and CUNY are among the institutions creating expedited options for students whose Howard enrollment was disrupted by tuition and documentation issues.

July 29, 2026

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Collaboration and Partnerships Become Crucial to HBCUs

As funding pressures persist, HBCU leaders say partnerships across philanthropy, industry and government are becoming essential to long-term sustainability.

July 23, 2026

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Marva Johnson Won the FAMU Job Through Politics. Now She's Working to Earn Trust

When state politics forced an unconventional, conservative president onto FAMU, alumni feared the worst. One year in, Marva B. Johnson is navigating a fragile peace — and the heavy weight of leading a community that didn't choose her.

July 15, 2026

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New Book Amplifies Voices of Black Women Who Led HBCUs Through Crisis, Transformation

In their own words, trailblazing Black women HBCU presidents reveal what it takes to lead institutions built on legacy, resilience, and transformation.

June 19, 2026

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Morris Brown, Alabama State Sign MOU to Create Master's Pathways For MBC Grads

The new agreement gives eligible Morris Brown graduates a streamlined route into Alabama State master’s programs in the College of Education, expanding opportunities as both HBCUs work to grow enrollment and strengthen the Black educator pipeline.

June 17, 2026

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