Church-founded HBCUs are a part of a monumental turn in history. Religious schools are now seeing in real time the shift happening as people decide where to attend college.
HBCU Spotlight
A monthly newsletter that explores issues facing historically Black colleges and universities and follows the work of our HBCU Student Journalism Network.
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Support for Haitians rises amid “pet-eating” allegations
Activists and Haitian Americans are advocating for Haitian students and the diaspora following former President Donald Trump’s false claim during a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, Sept. 10, that Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, were “eating the dogs and cats.” Despite city officials denying credible evidence of such claims, last month in a […]
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‘It’s an expression of pride:’ At these HBCUs, the band is a recruitment tool
Band directors see their roles not only as important to these programs, but also to the overall recruitment efforts at their respective universities.
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From endorsement deals to campus fashion trends
Catch up on the latest from our HBCU reporting fellows.
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A look at what our fellows have been up to this fall
And, details of one fellow’s interview with Vice President Kamala Harris
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Farewell to our first class of HBCU fellows
Catch up on our fellows’ coverage, and learn where they’re headed next.
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How we reported on the declining share of men at HBCUs
At N.C. Central, Louisiana’s Xavier, and Howard (among others) just one in three students is a man.
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How our HBCU fellowship helps strengthen local news
Catch up on our latest reporting about Jackson State University, and “some college, no degree” students.
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Welcome to HBCU Spotlight
A new monthly newsletter that explores issues facing historically Black colleges and universities and follows the work of our HBCU Student Journalism Network.