Since 2016, 42 HBCUs have joined the Institute for Capacity Building transformation network to advance institutional priorities.
Mississippi HBCU STEM Programs Receive $250,000 in Support from Nissan
For sixth consecutive year, Nissan makes donation in support of STEM programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Mississippi.
Rooted In Science Scholarship Helps HBCU Women Advance in STEM
The Rooted In Science Scholarship in partnership with CVS and UNCF to provide $5k per year for female HBCU students pursuing STEM degrees.
Tougaloo Professor Named Humanities Teacher of the Year
October is National Arts and Humanities Month, proclaimed annually by the President and the Governor. The Mississippi Humanities Council will celebrate the occasion by presenting Humanities Teacher Awards to one humanities faculty member at each institution of higher learning in the state. Tougaloo College is proud to announce the selection of its 2015 Mississippi Humanities […]
Top 10 HBCUs with the Highest Retention Rates for 2015
The new report has been issued by EDsmart, which reveals the top ten historically black colleges with the highest retention and graduation rates. The report allows students, parents, and schools to evaluate colleges based on important outcome-related measures. Also shown are the degrees awarded, which can be a factor of consideration for schools and counselors. […]
Nissan Donates $250,000 to 6 HBCUs for STEM Programs
On Friday, March 20 Nissan announced the donation of $250,000 to six local Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to promote STEM initiatives at each school to inspire and develop talent. U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Nissan executives will present the following representatives with resources to support their programs: Alcorn State University Coahoma Community […]
Harris-Stowe Joins the HBCU-China Scholarship Exchange
Harris-Stowe State University officially joined the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Pilot Network October 16, 2014. The first group of HSSU students will participate in the scholarship exchange program in 2015. Spearheaded by Dr. Fatemeh Zakery, dean of the Anheuser-Busch School of Business, HSSU now joins […]
Most Affordable Colleges: Top 10 Small Private HBCUs
Although available courses, reputation and location are all important factors when choosing a college, the cost of attending school is also a large concern. Even with partial financial aid, covering all the costs associated with college – tuition, books, living arrangements – can be intimidating. For this reason, colleges are routinely ranked according to their […]