Phylicia Rashad under fire for praising Bill Cosby's prison release
"Survivors of sexual assault will always be our priority," Howard University said in response to Rashad's tweet, adding her views do not reflect the school's.
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HBCUs fight back after decades of underfunding
There is a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are suing states for decades of underfunding. Four HBCUs in Maryland won a lawsuit against the state for $577 million, and Tennessee State University claims it is owed $544 million after being underfunded dating back to the 1950s. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks explains to CBSN's Tanya Rivero the impact the Maryland decision could have on the other 100 HBCUs.
Howard University names fine arts college after Chadwick Boseman
Howard alumna and celebrated actress Phylicia Rashad, best known for her work on "The Cosby Show," will serve as the college's dean.
Comey's speech
Protesters disrupted an address by former FBI Director James Comey at Howard University in Washington, D.C. CBSN anchor Reena Ninan has more.
President Obama talked about race and inequality in his commencement address to Howard University's class of 2016
President Obama talked about race and inequality in his commencement address to Howard University's class of 2016. DeMarco Morgan has more.
President Obama delivered the commencement remarks at Howard University
President Obama delivered the commencement remarks at Howard University. He offered his perspective and advice to the graduating class of 2016.
Security is ramped up at Howard University over an online threat of violence against the historically black school
Security is ramped up at Howard University over an online threat of violence against the historically black school. Police are searching for a suspect, as the FBI helps assess the credibility of the threat. Jeff Pegues reports.
Who says college doesn’t pay? Howard University announced that it will freeze tuition for the next year and offer rebates to students who graduate early or on time
Who says college doesn’t pay? Howard University announced that it will freeze tuition for the next year and offer rebates to students who graduate early or on time.
How HBCUs prepare people for leadership roles
"CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the importance of historically black colleges and universities and how they cultivate leaders like Vice President Kamala Harris, a Howard University alum.
Howard University students celebrate as Kamala Harris makes history
"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."
Meet Kamala Harris' "secret weapon": Her sorority sisters
Members of the country's first Black sorority, which the vice president-elect joined while at Howard University, discuss what Harris' success means to them.
Harris to be first HBCU grad in VP office
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is the first woman, person of color and graduate of an Historically Black College and University to be elected vice president. Harris graduated from Howard University in 1986. CBSN speaks to Howard University president Wayne Frederick about the impact Harris has had on the university and HBCUs as a whole.
Top basketball recruit commits to Howard Univ.
When Makur Maker, one of the nation's top young basketball prospects, was considering where to attend college, he visited schools like UCLA and the University of Kentucky known for their hoops history. But a visit to Howard University put him on a different path -- one also steeped in history. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks interviewed Maker, and spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about the trail he wants to blaze.
Black athletes flocking to HBCUs
Makur Maker visited the elite college basketball schools after graduating from high school, but he chose to attend Howard University, a historically Black school, instead. Maker told CBS News about why he chose Howard over places like the University of Kentucky and UCLA.
3 HBCUs announce largest donations in the schools' histories
Two of the schools received donations from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos.
Kamala Harris reaching out to black students
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is actively reaching out to students at HBCUs - historically black colleges and universities. Tonight's debate is being held at an HBCU, Texas Southern University, and Harris, who graduated from the prominent HBCU Howard University, reached out to students with an open letter in TSU's student newspaper. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Stephanie Ramirez and LaCrai Mitchell joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the senator's outreach efforts.
Lawmakers planning Green New Deal rally
The 2020 Democratic primary sees climate change as a top issue up for debate. About 1,500 people are expected to gather at Howard University in Washington to mark the end of the Sunrise Movement's nationwide "Road To A Green New Deal." Zoya Teirstein from The Grist joins CBSN to talk about the upcoming rally.
Boseman to give commencement address at Howard University
Boseman will give the keynote address at his alma mater Howard's 150th commencement ceremony on May 12
Howard University sit-in ends after record 9 days
The leading protest group, HU Resist, had been calling for Howard University President Wayne Frederick's resignation
"Life has turned completely upside down," says student at center of Howard University scandal
Howard University students have protested for six days, a record, after a Medium post accused Tyrone Hankerson, Jr. and others of financial mismanagement
Scandal at Howard University
An anonymous Medium post accused Howard University law student Tyrone Hankerson, Jr. of embezzling more than $400,000 from the financial aid office. The post, which has since been deleted, has caused a scandal at Howard University. Hankerson and his attorney, James Walker, join CBSN to discuss the allegations and what has happened to Hankerson since.
Howard University president amid protests: "I am listening to you"
Students began holding a sit-in at the administration building at 2 p.m. Thursday, continuing into Friday
Howard University embezzlement case
Howard University's president says six employees were fired following an investigation into misappropriated financial aid money totaling $1 million.
6 fired from Howard in financial aid scandal
Howard University said Wednesday it had fired six employees for allegedly misappropriating funds. The employees are accused of getting tuition benefits to cover the cost of classes while receiving grant money.
Howard University says 6 were fired for misappropriating funds
An anonymous whistleblower accused employees of getting tuition benefits to cover the cost of taking classes while receiving grant money
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