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August 11, 2026
NCCU Students
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at August 11, 2026
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NCCU Lands $110.3M in State Funding to Fuel Growth

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will receive more than $110.3 million to boost student success, strengthen academic programs, expand research, and prepare graduates for the workforce.
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July 29, 2026
Tuskegee University
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at July 29, 2026
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HBCU Tuskegee University’s Ban On Bonnets And Durags Sparks Debate

Tuskegee University has updated its dress code and student behavioral standards for the 2026 academic year. The HBCU new dress code bans bedroom slippers, bonnets, and
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July 21, 2026
Fayetteville State University
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at July 21, 2026
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HBCU Fayetteville State Lands Record $6.5M Gift for Free Summer School

Fayetteville State University has announced a $6.5 million commitment from Anonymous Trust to fund its free summer school program. The gift, which is the largest in
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June 4, 2026
Published by Clare Adamson at June 4, 2026
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MacKenzie Scott is Poised to Become the Largest HBCU Donor In History

MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $1.34 billion to HBCUs and HBCU-supporting organizations, making her one of the most generous philanthropists in the sector’s history. When
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