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John Legend Joins Initiative To Assist Students With Rent At His Alma Mater And Select HBCUs – AfroTech
John Legend is supporting an initiative to help college students pay rent. Before becoming an EGOT-winning musician, Legend was a…
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Trump Administration Announces $174M Commitment To HBCUs – AfroTech
The Trump administration is reinvesting in HBCUs. The administration will distribute $174 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),…
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon And His Wife Are Donating $12M To HBCUs – AfroTech
JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon and his wife are investing in HBCUs. The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation was created in…
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Steve Madden Says HBCUs Deserve More Attention ‘Especially At This Time In America’ — Here’s How His Company Is Ensuring They Get It – AfroTech
Steve Madden wants to ensure HBCU students have a stake in the fashion industry. Madden turned a $1,100 investment into…
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Why HBCUs May Be Better for Black Students, According to Science – BlackDoctor
Recent studies suggest that where you go to college can shape more than your career. It may also affect your…
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Despite Giving Billions To HBCUs, MacKenzie Scott Was Left Off The Chronicle Of Philanthropy’s Top Donor List – AfroTech
MacKenzie Scott has built a reputation for her generosity, reportedly donating roughly $7.2 billion in 2025 alone — including well…
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Instructure Canvas Cyberattack Exposes 275M Records Across US Schools, Including HBCUs – AfroTech
Instructure Inc., the parent company behind academic portal Canvas, is facing scrutiny following a cyberattack claimed by prominent hacker group…
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House Bill 3416 Proposes Allocation Of Gambling Proceeds In Missouri To Support State’s HBCUs – AfroTech
A bill has been proposed to find new ways to support Missouri’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). According to…
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Despite Decline In Black Male Enrollment At HBCUs, Benedict College Sets New Standard With 7% Increase In Recent Years – AfroTech
Black male enrollment at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Benedict College, is on the rise. This counters overall…
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Bipartisan Bill Goes Before Over 30 HBCU Presidents To ‘Streamline Federal Funding Opportunities For HBCUs’ – AfroTech
A bipartisan bill has been introduced to support research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Senator Raphael Warnock, D-GA,…
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