Introducing The Latest Class Of Nike HBCU Yardrunners
And check out the HBCU-inspired collection available right now.
Mark Your Calendars: The 2021 ESSENCE GU Summit Is Coming To You Live — HBCU Style!
Young innovators, artists, activists and entrepreneurs unite to talk career, relationships, mental health, social activism, gender identity & more.
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Hampton University in Virginia
The Vice President's visit coincides with national HBCU week.
Alabama A&M Receives Largest Individual Donation in the School's History
A young alum, who chose to be anonymous, donated nearly $2.2 million to the HBCU.
OP-ED: We Need to Make HBCUs Much More Affordable
Congress should start by passing President Biden’s proposal to make HBCUs tuition-free for two years.
Bill Unveiled to Establish Permanent Scholarship Programs at Select HBCUs
Congressman David Scott among those leading push for $100 million increase.
Gates Scholar Winner Akayla Brown is Bringing Her Talents to Howard University
The 18-year-old winner of over $2 million in scholarship awards, including the prestigious Gates Scholarship, announces her college choice in an exclusive Essence interview.
HBCU Love: ESSENCE CEO To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Texas College
Caroline Wanga is one of many trailblazers who graduated from an historically Black college and university
Maryland HBCUs Reach $577 Million Settlement with the State
The money will be distributed among four universities over the course of a decade.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Keonia Rodgers Wants You To Boss Up!
This first generation, out-of-state college student refers to herself as an “empowerprenuer,” which is her unique spin on the classic terminology.
Diageo Donates $10 Million To More Than Two Dozen HBCUs Across The Country
The donation follows an influx of giving to the institutions following last summer’s racial justice protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Spending Bill Gives Lift To HBCUs
Rollback on a 1994 crime bill era rule also makes way for incarcerated students to pay for their education.
Morris Brown College One Step Closer To Regaining Accreditation After Nearly 20 Years!
Morris Brown College was the first college for Black students in Georgia.
Mario Gives Us A Word About The Importance Of Black Men Supporting Black Women At All Times
During our ESSENCE x Pepsi She Got Now Virtual HBCU Homecoming event, the talented entertainer shared a message that was right on time.
Watch Jonathan McReynolds & DOE Serenade Our Souls With A Magical Performance
The talented pair blessed our ears with acoustic performances of "Cycles" & "Hey You" at the ESSENCE x Pepsi Virtual HBCU Homecoming celebration.
Keshia Knight Pulliam Invites Us Into Her Kitchen For The Ultimate Fried Chicken Recipe
The actress and bonafide entrepreneur had her spice line on deck as she showed us how she gets down in the kitchen.
A Love Letter To HBCUs
Students, alumni and faculty sound off with heartfelt messages about the HBCU experience at the ESSENCE x Pepsi She Got Now Virtual HBCU Homecoming experience.
Everything You Missed From Day 1 Of The Virtual ESSENCE x Pepsi HBCU Homecoming Celebration
performance from Monica, a love letter to our HBCUs, a candid conv with Mario and so much more made day 1 unforgettable!