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November 30, 2011
HBCU All-Star Basketball Game to feature top Men's Basketball Players
Morehouse to host inaugural game and NBA-style combine
October 21, 2011
2012 Black College Football Hall of Fame Inductees announced
Eleven selected in the HOF's third class
August 01, 2011
MLK Memorial dedication week honors lifelong crusade
The dream becomes a reality
July 27, 2011
Omega Psi Phi brothers celebrate centennial at D.C. birthplace
The Ques converge for celebration
July 15, 2011
Black Fraternities at 100: Are They Fulfilling Their Legacy?
Are they still relevant?
July 04, 2011
A fraternal milestone
Predominantly black Kappa Alpha Psi celebrates its centennial
June 09, 2011
Enjoy the balance: The 2011 Atlanta Greek Picnic
Black Greek Letter Organization converge on Atlanta to celebrate the 4th annual Greek Picnic
April 10, 2011
Florida A&M Restructuring Plan Will Effect 24 Academic Programs
Board of Trustees Approves FAMU Restructuring
March 18, 2011
Sprite Step Off is Back With $100,000 in Scholarships and a Six-City Tour
Competition Starts March 19 with Regionals in Charlotte; Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Houston; National Championship in Washington, D.C. on May 21
January 30, 2011
Eight Bands, Bow Wow Perform At Honda Battle Of The Bands
A packed Georgia Dome celebrates an HBCU tradition
June 09, 2010
Kappas honored for raising over $1 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Five year effort complete through Sunday of Hope program
June 08, 2010
Centennial Symposium on HBCUs Seeks a Way Forward
Educators, administrators and government officials gather to discuss ways to address the challenges faces HBCUs
June 03, 2010
Remarks by Secretary Arne Duncan at the HBCU Symposium at the North Carolina Central University Centennial
Changing the HBCU Narrative: From Corrective Action to Creative Investment
May 14, 2010
GreekDiversity.com launches to America's historic black fraternities
New job site connects black fraternities with opportunities
April 20, 2010
Alpha Phi Alpha takes on climate change and energy effciency
Historic partnership with Environmental Defense Fund seeks to promote sustainability project and jobs
March 22, 2010
HBCU Leaders Consider Partnerships Key to Remaining Competitive in Online Era
HBCUs discuss broaden educational sphere utilizing technology at NAFEO conference
February 28, 2010
Obama Signals Increased Support for HBCUs
Signing of a renewal of the executive order on federal efforts to assist historically black colleges marks a change in philosophy on how the government could work with the institutions
February 26, 2010
Online debate rages over White Sorority's win in the Sprite Step Off
Coke awards AKAs co-winners after "scoring discrepancies"
January 29, 2010
Hampton to Receive $8M to Build Biomedical Research Center
Stimulus grant issued to Hampton University for new facility will create 400 jobs
January 28, 2010
Ludacris Hosts Sprite Step Off Docu-Series
Six-part MTV2 series featuring black greeks to premier Sunday, January 31
January 27, 2010
Fitness Guru Donna Richardson Joyner Helping to Raise Money for Tom Joyner Foundation
Richardson Joyner running in the ING Miami Marathon for Foundation to help raise money for students enrolled in black colleges
January 15, 2010
Inaugural Inductees announced for Black College Football Hall of Fame
Inaugural Class will induct 11 players, coaches and contributor
December 15, 2009
Changing the Measures of Success for HBCUs
Thurgood Marshall College Fund issue white paper calling for change in how college success is measured
December 14, 2009
SC State wins SBN National Football Championship
School edges out Prairie View A&M in final vote to win first championship since 1981
November 18, 2009
Mississippi Plan to Consolidate Black Colleges Facing Opposition
Mississippi Governor unveils recommendation to merge Alcorn State and Mississippi Valley State with Jackson State
November 13, 2009
The Unfinished Business of HBCUs
Disparity in funding at public HBCUs is highlighted during conference
November 11, 2009
Honda Battle of the Bands Announces Showcase Line-Up for 2010
Eight HBCU Bands Emerge As Winners with the Promise to Deliver Best-Ever Invitational Showcase
October 12, 2009
New Video Game Gives HBCUs Some Play
Black-owned and operated Nerjyzed Entertainment presents The Black College Football Xperience for the Xbox360
October 10, 2009
Fighting An Uphill Battle
Future of black colleges' athletic programs doesn't look bright
October 09, 2009
Black football hall to honor unsung stars
HBCU Football Hall of Fame to be established in Atlanta
September 18, 2009
Interior Secretary Announces $14M in Recovery Funds for HBCUs
20 HBCUs to receive historic preservation grants
September 16, 2009
More Black Females Graduating From HBCUs Than Black Males
New report shows outlines successes and development areas at HBCUs
September 02, 2009
Whites Have Growing Interest in Black Greek Organizations, Experts Say
Clinton joining Phi Beta Sigma reopens discussion on diversity in Black Greek Letter Organizations
August 20, 2009
Black Greeks Get Ready for the 2009 Sprite Step Off
The National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations Partner with Sprite Step Off National Competition
August 20, 2009
Pride and Peril: HBCUs
Threats and Opportunities facing Black Colleges today
August 04, 2009
Kappas Convene for 79th Grand Chapter Meeting
Kappa convention takes over DC to discuss Brotherhood and Achievement
July 30, 2009
Sorority Head Sued Over Pricey Statue
Sorors seeks removal of President
July 25, 2009
Fraternity promoting awareness of census among minorities
Omega Psi Phi partners with the US Census Bureau to educate African Americans about the importance of the census
July 07, 2009
Non-Discrimination Policies and Support Groups Help Ease Campus Life for Gay and Lesbian Students at HBCUs
Winston-Salem State University joins 18 other HBCUs that includes sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies
June 29, 2009
Decision To Strip Paul Quinn's Accreditation Called A "Death Sentence"
Students face the prospect of losing federal and state financial aid if accreditation appeal is rejected
June 15, 2009
Electronics Company Donates Largest Grant in HU History
Siemens to donate more than $150 million in software to Howard University
June 14, 2009
B-CU's Ash claims 110m hurdles title at Div I Outdoor Nationals
Seven HBCU athletes earn All-American honors at 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship
June 11, 2009
Setting a New Standard
Blacks, Hispanics make gains in educational achievement but troubling signs still exist
June 01, 2009
Duncan Appoints William J. Taggart to Lead Federal Student Aid Office
Howard University alum and Kappa appointed to federal post
May 29, 2009
FAMU Alumnus Takes Vision to TV in 'Harlem Heights'
Randolph Sturrup's road to success with new reality show
May 26, 2009
Delaware St. v. Michigan: No good comes from this game
Delaware State forfeits upcoming '09 MEAC conference game to play Michigan
May 19, 2009
Kappa Alpha Psi Honored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Fraternity fulfills pledge of raising $500,000 through Sunday of Hope national fundraiser
May 15, 2009
Frat Apologizes for Racial Insensitivity
Old South Celebration Parade by White Fraternity disrespects and disrupts AKA anniversary at University of Alabama
May 11, 2009
Black colleges will fight cut to federal program
Pell Grant program to increase for low income students while two year old spending program is on the chopping block
May 05, 2009
Norfolk State Chosen for $100,000 “Wal-Mart Minority Student Success Award”
Nation's largest retailer establishes scholarship for first-generation college students at NSU
April 17, 2009
AKA's Dinner Sets Guinness World Record
Sorority shatters record for largest sit-down dinner - EVER!
April 16, 2009
Atlanta Teens take on "Money Matters" with new board game developed by Spelman Students
Spelman students develop innovative board game to teach youth about money management for National Financial Literacy Month
April 10, 2009
CIAA Tournament Continues to Thrive in the Queen City
Loyal fans pace economic impact increase during tough financial times
March 31, 2009
HBCUs Battle in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
Oakwood University takes the Championship title in the battle for academic prowess
March 30, 2009
African Americans struggle to finish at HBCUs
Under a third of men at black colleges earn degree in 6 years
March 13, 2009
Earmarks Helpful for Minority-Serving Institutions Struggling In Tough Economy
HBCUs receive $238 million in omnibus spending bill
February 27, 2009
"HBCUs as Relevant Today as Ever" say Education Secretary
U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, visits Howard University
February 25, 2009
Fisk Discloses Major New Problems
15% cut in budget for 2008-09
February 19, 2009
Economy Hits Hard on Black Campuses
HBCUs tightens the belt as the economy worsens
February 16, 2009
Phi Beta Sigma’s Five-Year Countdown to its Centennial Celebration 2014
Ceremony at Howard University kicks off the beginning of the five year countdown
February 15, 2009
Black colleges fight erosion of their niche
HBCUs v. Other Institutions
February 15, 2009
Economic Woes Test Historically Black Colleges
HBCUs cut programs and cost to offset economic problems
February 09, 2009
Why Black Colleges Might Be the Best Bargains
The recession has hit some campuses hard but also is opening opportunities for students of all races
February 06, 2009
Alpha Kappa Alpha's White House Entree
AKA President attends signing at the White House
February 03, 2009
Lee visits SU campus
Spike Lee speaks at Southern's Chancellor Lecture Series
January 29, 2009
Maryland HBCUs Catching Up But Still Struggling
After Years of Neglect, Maryland HBCUs Get Money But Need More
January 24, 2009
Marching bands strut their stuff at battle
2009 Honda Battle of the Bands
January 09, 2009
Are HBCUs Still Relevant?
Morehouse or USC?
December 30, 2008
SACS Warns S.C. State
South Carolina State risk losing accreditation if improvements aren't made
December 23, 2008
Catching Up With Dr. Leonard Haynes
An Interview with the Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
December 18, 2008
2009 National HBCU Week Conference - White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
President-elect Obama will issue proclamation on National HBCUs Week
December 15, 2008
BoxToRow.com/BASN HBCU Top 10 Final Football Poll
Grambling voted top HBCU football program in 2008
November 10, 2008
Hill Harper Encourages Financial Fitness Among HBCU Students
HBCU Empower Me Tour features Hill Harper speaking on financial literacy
October 29, 2008
Cosby: Black Colleges Should Demand More from Alumni
Straight Talk Symposium on North Carolina's HBCUs features Bill Cosby as keynote speaker
August 21, 2008
Black Colleges Aim to Build a New History
America's Best Black Colleges have a vibe all their own. But like other schools, they too must now compete for top students
July 14, 2008
A Century of Sisterhood
Almost 25,000 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Members Meet in Washington