historically Black colleges and universities

  • Trump Reinstates HBCU Scholars Program Following Backlash Over Suspension

    The Trump administration has reinstated the 1890 National Scholars Program, a federal scholarship supporting students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The move follows widespread criticism over its abrupt suspension last week. The program, which funds students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields, resumed accepting applications on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as confirmed by the…

  • Controversial! Bill Proposed By Mississippi State Senate Could Close Three HBCUs

    A proposed cost-cutting bill in the Mississippi Senate is causing significant concern as it aims to shut down three state-funded higher education institutions by June 20, 2028. The controversial legislation, if passed, would task the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning with selecting three out of the eight existing universities for closure…