Many athletes at historically Black colleges have to work harder to land “name, image, likeness” endorsement deals.
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Shaw University hopes campus rezoning can ease years of financial struggle
Shaw University in Raleigh will lease parts of its campus to developers for the creation of residential and commercial space.
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HBCUs are the ‘steam engines’ behind Black graduates’ careers. Here’s how they help students succeed.
An Auburn University professor who attended an HBCU share the vital role that historically Black colleges play in shaping students’ career paths.
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HBCU underfunding stretches more than a century: Morgan State professor
The Biden administration’s call for 16 states to address funding disparities faced by HBCUs underscores the pervasiveness of racism.
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HBCUs have ‘narrower margin for error’ amid spurt of presidential departures
While presidents nationally are serving shorter terms than ever — 5.9 years on average — frequent changes at the top are disruptive.
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HBCU graduates share lessons learned — from prioritizing happiness to embracing their natural hair
The experience continues to be a crucial part of creating an environment that embraces Black culture — and prepares them for the real world.
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Howard will lead nine HBCUs in a Pentagon-funded research project. Students are pushing back.
Students have criticized what they see as the militarization of HBCUs after Howard University secured a $90 million research contract from the Department of Defense earlier this year.
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Black male teachers are rare. Louisiana’s HBCUs hope to change that.
In Louisiana, just 5% of teachers are Black men — something the state’s education commissioner has said is a major concern. The profession is very white nationally, too.
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Amid national scrutiny of policing, HBCU chiefs work to remake relationships with students
At three Southern campuses, officials are hoping community policing will help ease tensions.
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Parent PLUS loans can debilitate Black families. Here’s what to know.
The loans may be a common choice for those hoping to finance their children’s college education, but they come with serious financial consequences.