1 dead, 6 injured in homecoming shooting at Lincoln University
Officials say one student and one graduate are among the people injured in the shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Behind controversy over FAMU president search
Florida A&M University, the state's only public historically Black college, is involved in a dispute over diversity, equity and inclusion policies and the selection of its next president. Students and alumni say Gov. Ron DeSantis' involvement reflects a broader effort to reduce state support for diversity programs. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
79-year-old graduates from HBCU in moving tribute
A 79-year-old honored a forgotten tragedy by earning his degree where three students were once killed for demanding justice. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road" from Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program taps HBCUs to make opera more inclusive
Opera singer is one of the most challenging career choices a student can make. Skyler Henry reports from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on an effort to train the next generation of opera stars.
Meet 100-year-old Inez Turner. She gives the secret to a long and happy life
One of Philadelphia's eldest citizens joined the centenarian club. Inez Turner reflects on the highs and lows of her 100 years of life.
Why the U.S. medical field is pushing for more Black doctors
African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.
Addressing the U.S. shortage of Black doctors
There's a major effort underway to bring more Black doctors into hospitals and examination rooms nationwide, and that effort is focused on easing the burden of medical school for students at historically Black colleges and universities. Jericka Duncan has more.
Delaware State to become first HBCU to add Division I women's wrestling
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
Harris campaign leans into her HBCU roots
Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from Howard University with her bachelor's degree in 1986.
HBCUs fight to make up funding deficits
For decades, Black land-grant colleges and universities have received less funding than predominantly White schools, leaving faculty and students to fill in the gaps. Tennessee State University is one of many schools fighting to regain what is owed and resolve the deficit that's holding them back.
Bloomberg donating to Black medical schools
Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Michael Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and billionaire founder of Bloomberg LP, said it "will empower new generations of Black doctors to create a healthier and more equitable future for our country."
Harris speaks to historically Black sorority
In Indianapolis on Wednesday, Kamala Harris asked the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta to help her defeat former President Donald Trump this November. The vice president is a member of the first Black intercollegiate sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
Biden to speak at Morehouse College
Sunday, President Biden is set to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College, but some members of the historically Black institution are considering protests over Biden's handling of the war in Gaza. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
HBCU gymnast Morgan Price wins national collegiate title in historic first
Fisk University student Morgan Price clinched the title with an all-around score of 39.225.
Howard University making history as first HBCU in a figure skating competition
Howard University will be achieving a feat on Saturday as the first historically Black college and university, or HBCU, to participate in a figure skating competition.
2023 National HBCU Week Conference underway
The National HBCU Week Conference is underway in Arlington, Virginia. President Biden hosted a meeting with the board of advisers Monday, emphasizing the importance of not only creating opportunities for Black Americans to get higher-paying jobs, but also to accumulate wealth. Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
HBCUs receive 178 times less foundation funding than Ivy League schools, study finds
The eight Ivy League schools received $5.5 billion from 1,000 U.S. foundations, while 99 HBCUs only received $45 million.
The first HBCU with women's gymnastics team
Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, earlier this year became the first historically Black college or university with a women's gymnastics team. Jan Crawford takes a look at the history-making program.
Overhauling Jackson State's football team
"Coach Sanders was the biggest hire in college football. I'm talking about Power Five level." Since Deion Sanders took over Jackson State's football team, they have dominated their HBCU opponents. cbsn.ws/3TsOjAY
Deion Sanders on his "old-school" mentality
"No earrings in uniform. No hoodies in uniform. No sagging in uniforms. No one sock up, no sock down. Let your game separate you, not your dress code," Deion Sanders tells 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim.
Deion Sanders on getting more funding for JSU
"I'm hoping a political figure, or someone, some billionaire, is out there saying, 'You know what? I'm going to bet on Prime,'" Deion Sanders, now coaching football at Jackson State University, says.
Deion Sanders on what struck him about JSU
What struck Deion Sanders about being on Jackson State University's campus for the first time? "The need," Sanders tells 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim.
Deion Sanders bringing major companies to JSU
"Coach Prime has opened up doors for the Southwestern Athletic Conference that we could not get into." Since Deion Sanders became head coach of Jackson State, several major corporations have stepped in with sponsorships for the school and the conference. cbsn.ws/3TsOjAY
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