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Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the government had not shown the university was engaged in an ongoing violation of federal civil rights law.

August 13, 2026

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Seizing the Opportunity: Why Student-Veterans Are the Structural Edge HBCUs Need

Veterans are more than a student population to support—they are a strategic edge that can strengthen funding, streamline operations, and improve outcomes for every student.

August 13, 2026

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Gerrelyn Patterson, Ph.D.

Gerrelyn Patterson, Ph.D., is dean of the College of Education at Virginia State University.

August 13, 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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Letter To My Colleagues: Leaving the Burning House and Plantation

A powerful letter of warning, witness, and liberation, this piece urges Black scholars and scholars of color to protect their dignity, health, and purpose while navigating institutions that too often demand their sacrifice.

August 12, 2026

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Leadership & Policy

Education Department's Loose Coordination With Loan Servicers Is Costing Borrowers Time, GAO Says

The agency recommends formal criteria for when ED should coordinate with servicers before or shortly after changes to federal student loan programs are announced.

August 12, 2026

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Very Few Travel Stipends Left - Register to Attend the HBCU Media Training Symposium – Aug. 21!

August 12, 2026

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Ron R. Walcott, Ph.D.

Ron R. Walcott, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia.

August 12, 2026

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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The Sandwich Generation Is Showing Up in College Classrooms

As more students juggle coursework, jobs, parenting and elder care, colleges need to build flexibility into both academics and support services.

August 11, 2026

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Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, Ph.D.

Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, Ph.D., has been named president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents.

August 11, 2026

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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College Athletics’ Spending Race Leaves Students Paying the Bill

As coaching salaries and program costs rise, a GAO report warns that many colleges are shifting millions in athletic deficits onto students, families and taxpayers.

August 10, 2026

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College Sticker Price Is Not a Receipt

A claim that 64 percent of Georgetown students pay six figures rests on a mislabeled federal statistic. Believing it is what pushes students out.

August 10, 2026

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James Bridgeforth, Ph.D.

James Bridgeforth, Ph.D., has joined Middle Tennessee State University as vice president for student affairs and dean of students.

August 10, 2026

Leadership & Policy

Colleges, Courts, and Compliance: Tracking the Fight Over Federal Higher Ed Policy

From DEI directives to research funding freezes and student visa crackdowns, the courts are deciding how far the executive branch can go in reshaping higher education.

August 7, 2026

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Beyond the Game: Supporting First-Year, First-Generation Student-Athletes in Community Colleges

A new look at first-year, first-generation community college student-athletes highlights why integrated support systems are essential to helping them stay enrolled and succeed beyond the field.

August 7, 2026

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Class Action Philanthropy: The Quiet Racket Diverting Billions Away from America’s HBCUs

HBCUs are not a philanthropic brand to be leveraged—they are sovereign institutions that deserve direct investment, transparent accountability, and control over their own narratives.

August 7, 2026