Meet HBCU Student and NASCAR Rising Star Rajah Caruth
Rahaj Caruth is a college student who is really going places… fast! “Rajah Caruth is an exceptional young man. He’s a very talented driver with a bright future,” Spire Motorsports said in a statement to theGrio. “You hear people talk about an ‘it’ factor, and when you talk to him and get to know him, […]
Harlem’s Fashion Row Partners With Nordstrom for New HBCU Scholarship
School is in session again! At historically Black colleges and universities, there’s a new scholarship available for students, thanks to Harlem Fashion Row (HFR) partnering with Nordstrom. The retailer announced that the scholarship will continue ICON360’s mission to provide financial assistance to Black designers and fashion programs at HBCUs to help advance marginalized talent through education. “As […]
Spelman College Receives Historic $100 Million Donation, the Largest Ever for an HBCU
This generous contribution coincides with Spelman College celebrating its 100th naming anniversary! ABC News reports that Spelman College, a historically Black women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta, has received a groundbreaking $100 million donation, marking the largest single contribution ever made to any Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The historic donation comes from businesswoman […]
HBCU Lane College Holds Historic Graduation Inside Tennessee Prison
Lane College is making history. The HBCU partnered with Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) to help educate men and women behind the wall. THEI is a non-profit organization working to disrupt systems of harm and create opportunities for autonomy and success. It achieves its goal by providing college access to people inside Tennessee prisons, preparing […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Launches New Public Service Program for HBCU Students
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a new program for HBCU students interested in public service careers, Black Enterprise reports. In partnership with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), the Public Service Program will create opportunities for seniors at the universities through apprenticeship programs. There are currently more than […]
Diddy Makes $1 Million Donation to Howard University During Surprise Homecoming Visit
Diddy is giving back to his alma mater! During his Howard University Yardfest homecoming performance on October 20 , Diddy surprised the HBCU with a $1M donation, WJLA reports. The rapper attended Howard University as a business major before leaving to start his music career at Uptown Records. “HBCUs are something that we have to protect! […]
California Gives $5,000 Grants to Students Transferring to HBCUs
California is giving financial assistance to students transferring to historically Black colleges and universities! Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill that grants community college students who transfer to historically Black colleges and universities a one-time grant of up to $5,000, according to EdSource. There aren’t any HBCUs in the state of California. So the […]
Paul Quinn College Becomes First HBCU to Host G League Basketball Game
It’s a first for historically Black colleges and universities! The San Antonio Spurs’ G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, are set to make history by participating in the first G League game at an HBCU, Kens 5 News reports. The Spurs will face off against the Texas Legends at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas. […]
Universal Music Group Offers Scholarships to Black HBCU Students Attending Medical School
Universal Music Group is making it possible for Black students to go to medical school. UMG recently launched an HBCU scholarship program for aspiring doctors through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC). The initiative focuses on building pipeline opportunities for the medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry […]
HBCU Transformation Project Receives $124M to Support Enrollment, Graduation, and Employment
A coalition of several historically Black colleges and universities is getting some major financial support. The HBCU Transformation Project, a coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities, recently announced a $124 million gift from philanthropic funders Blue Meridian Partners. According to its website, Blue Meridian Partners is a “pioneering philanthropic model for finding and […]