Posted on · The historically Black university in Houston's Third Ward received a $1 million donation during the inaugural Cactus Jack HBCU Classic last weekend at Minute Maid Park.
Posted on · Simmons was expected to step down June 1. The abrupt resignation appears to be over a difference with Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp over hiring during the rest of Simmons’ term as president.
Posted on · I SEE U showcases the 4-part series, MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE and takes part in a recent panel discussion about the film in a virtual webinar for Texas PBS
Posted on · Some historically Black colleges and universities have seen increases in application and enrollment numbers after years of decline.
Posted on · Civil Rights activist Joan Mulholland speaks unguarded about being held on death row in a notorious Mississippi penitentiary
Posted on · On Friday's show: Preparations for booster shots and vaccines for kids, a conversation with the directors of marching bands at historically Black colleges and universities, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Posted on · It's Historically Black College and University homecoming season! Director of the Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul marching band, Brian Simmons, and Director of the Prairie View A & M University Marching Storm share HBCU homecoming traditions and what happens when the band hits the field.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: On the eve of early voting, we preview the primary election races. Then, a new film documents the history of America’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Plus, exonerated, former death row inmate Anthony Graves talks about his new book. And we recap the latest news in Houston sports.
Posted on · We learn about the unique missions of the public radio stations at Greater Houston's two historically black universities, Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Harris County Commissioners voted to move forward with Astrodome renovation plans. We visit the public radio stations at Greater Houston's two historically black universities. A new book examines American presidents from the past century based solely on their accomplishments. And we go inside the world of figure skating in Houston.
Posted on · On Nov. 3, 2016, we leanred one of Houston's fastest-growing breweries — Karbach Brewing Company — is being acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev, Budweiser's parent company. Perhaps this was inevitable. Some in the local brewing industry have been worried we'd reached "peak beer" in Houston, with 17 breweries operating in the region. Even after Karbach's acquisition, […]
Posted on · Historically black colleges and universities — or HBCUs — have fallen on some hard times lately: financial problems, low graduation rates — some have been denied accreditation. These and other challenges recently led Dr. John Rudley, the former president of Texas Southern University, to call being an HBCU President "one of the most stressful jobs […]
Posted on · Historically black colleges and universities – or HBCUs – have fallen on some hard times lately: financial problems, low graduation rates — some have been denied accreditation. These and other challenges recently led Dr. John Rudley, the former president of Texas Southern University, to call being an HBCU President "one of the most stressful jobs […]