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Hale Woodruff's mural "The Repatriation of the Freed Captives," which tells the story of an 1839 slave uprising on a Spanish schooner.
Hale Woodruff's mural "The Repatriation of the Freed Captives," which tells the story of an 1839 slave uprising on a Spanish schooner.
MacKenzie Scott in front of campus shots of Morgan State University, Howard University, Alabama State University and Spelman College.
MacKenzie Scott in front of campus shots of Morgan State University, Howard University, Alabama State University and Spelman College.

How HBCUs Plan to Spend MacKenzie Scott’s Money

November 6, 2025

The philanthropist dropped upward of $300 million on historically Black colleges and universities this fall. Campus leaders are overjoyed and spending in ways they never thought possible.

A group of students hold signs that read "United for Opportunity for All."
A group of students hold signs that read "United for Opportunity for All."
A photo illustration of a student shopping and a sign on a window that reads "we accept EBT."
A photo illustration of a student shopping and a sign on a window that reads "we accept EBT."

Trump Partially Funds SNAP as Colleges Scramble to Feed Students

November 3, 2025

After court orders, the Trump administration agreed to use emergency reserves to pay for food stamps during the government shutdown. But the funds cover only half of what’s needed. Campuses are trying to fill in the gaps for needy students.

A woman takes a book from a bookshelf.
A woman takes a book from a bookshelf.
A red stamp on a paper reads "approved."
A red stamp on a paper reads "approved."
A Black man in a black T-shirt and cap speaks to two other young Black men. Someone is filming them in the foreground
A Black man in a black T-shirt and cap speaks to two other young Black men. Someone is filming them in the foreground
A police car with blue and red lights flashing next to a stone sign at the entrance of Lincoln University's campus
A police car with blue and red lights flashing next to a stone sign at the entrance of Lincoln University's campus

HBCUs Ramp Up Security After Threats, Campus Shootings

October 29, 2025

Historically Black college and university leaders say security is a priority after terroristic threats last month and shootings on campuses in recent weeks.