Virginia State University Makes History as First HBCU With Accredited Master’s Social Work Program
The new accreditation will be retroactively implemented for students! Virginia State University (VSU) has just made history as the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to offer an accredited master’s social work program, Black Enterprise reports. VSU first launched its Master of Social Work program in 2022. Now, the graduate-level program will become the […]
14-Year-Old Makes History as Youngest Student at Coppin State University
Now, this is an accomplishment! West Muhammad has always been a gifted child. He started reading at just 3 years old and entered the first grade when he was 4 years old. For years, he has been ahead of the curve, getting accustomed to being the youngest in his classes. “Even at school, I remember […]
MBA Student Set to Attend University Her Great Grandfather Founded in 1912
Talk about a full-circle family moment! Jade DeMelody Jackson is a journalist with The Indianapolis Star. A regular content creator across social media, Jackson recently took to Instagram to announce that she was returning to college as an official MBA candidate at Jarvis Christian University. A worthy accomplishment for any scholar, Jackson’s return to the […]
North Carolina A&T Cheer Makes History as First HBCU to Win NCA Intermediate Division Title
This past weekend, HBCUs dominated the National Cheerleader Association National Championships in Daytona. North Carolina A&T’s Aggies secured the first-ever HBCU victory in the Intermediate Division, taking home the National Champion title!
Here’s How Disney Is Transforming the Lives of Black Students With Its 4-Day Dreamers Academy
They’ve been empowering the next generation for 17 years! Recently, the Disney Dreamers Academy brought together a diverse group of 100 students from all corners of the U.S. for a life-affirming 4-day experience at the iconic Walt Disney World Resort. Since its inception in 2008, this unique program has been a lighthouse for aspiring youth, […]
Actress Malinda Williams Launches HBCU Coding Boot Camp For Women
She learned a new skill and is now making it more accessible for the next generation! Malinda Williams, best known for her roles in The Wood and the Soul Food television series, is paving the way for a new era of empowerment by launching The E.S.T.E.A.M. Project—a coding boot camp dedicated to fostering diversity and […]
A Different World Cast To Reunite For 10 City HBCU Tour
You don’t have to rely on reruns to get this crew together again! After three decades, stars including Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Cree Summer, Glynn Turman, and Sinbad, along with producers Susan Fales and Debbie Allen, are reuniting to celebrate the show’s 35-year legacy and make history on […]
Showtime & MTV Studios Launch New HBCU Partnership For Emerging Creators
They’re cultivating diverse pipelines of creators within the entertainment industry. According to Deadline, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios is set to make an impact with the launch of The Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab, an initiative aimed at building partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This visionary program seeks to close the gap between untapped […]
Robert Smith Partners with Steinbridge Group to Commit $100M to HBCUs
He’s back at it again! In an initiative to address the challenges faced by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) has joined forces with the Steinbridge Group. The partnership, recently announced by Steinbridge Group, includes a substantial $100 million capital commitment to develop attainable […]