Wilberforce University

The Oldest Private HBCU Promises Free Tuition to Select Students

The Oldest Private HBCU Promises Free Tuition to Select Students

Founded in 1856 by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilberforce is the first predominantly African-American private university in the nation. Wilberforce was originally formed to provide an intellectual Mecca and refuge from slavery’s first rule: ignorance. Following the same lines the institution is going one step forward and seeking to break the barriers of

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Top 10 HBCUs with the Highest Retention and Graduation Rates

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.

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Wilberforce University circa 1885.

The First Black Owned and Operated HBCU

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University was established near Xenia, Ohio as a joint venture between the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Named after the 18th century abolitionist William Wilberforce, it was the first black owned and operated historically black university in the United States. Built to support the abolitionist cause

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Wilberforce University announces Dr. Algeania Warren Freeman as its new president.

Wilberforce University Names Its 20th President

Wilberforce University, the country’s oldest private historically black college and university,  today revealed its selection of a new president, Dr. Algeania Warren Freeman.  The extensive search and evaluation process was a collaborative effort by an executive search committee from the Board of Trustees, faculty, student body and alumni.  Aiding in the search was global executive

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An Ohio Historical Marker honors Wilberforce University as the first private Historically Black College or University in America.

Wilberforce University Shifts Momentum with New Leadership

Wilberforce University, the country’s oldest historically black private university, today announced new leadership for its Board of Trustees. Mark Wilson, CEO of eVerifile, will now lead the Board of Trustees as Chairman of the Board, while John Miller, CEO and president of Denny’s Corporation, becomes vice chairman of the Board. The nomination and appointment of

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An auction sign posted in front St. Paul’s College after closing its doors in 2013. For HBCU Alumni this should be a wake up call that your alma mater might be next.

HBCU Alumni: Let’s Stop Being Reactive About Giving Back

Earlier this month I read an article about Wilberforce University alumni pledging $2 million to support their alma mater and it made me feel really good. I am a strong proponent of alumni giving and just recently I co-authored an article which questioned whether HBCU alumni should give back even when not asked. This topic

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