HBC&U Legacies

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Edward Waters University is proving that HBCUs are not just surviving—they’re growing.

Florida’s first HBCU welcomed 1,281 students for Fall 2026, its highest fall enrollment in more than two decades, after receiving over 13,000 applications. The Jacksonville university added 674 new students, while transfer enrollment jumped nearly 35 percent.

Since 2019, EWU’s enrollment has climbed more than 37 percent, its endowment has grown from $2.8 million to $8.6 million and the university has posted six consecutive operating surpluses.

Founded in 1866 by and for formerly enslaved people, Edward Waters is now only 39 students away from its all-time enrollment record. That’s legacy meeting momentum.

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

The Woman King Panel! Just like the Agojie, our panel will feature female warriors who will share their skills and fierceness to help us soldier on to victory in the fight for social justice.

The Democracy Warrior- Janice Mathis, Director, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

The Prayer Warrior- Dr. Karri Bryant, Pastor and Author, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

The Wellness Warrior- Dr. Leticha Heflin, Public Health Professional Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

The Knowledge Warrior- Quinae Jackson, Learning & Development Executive Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Still thinking about going? 🎟️ Reserve your seat today before tickets sell out. Click the 🔗 https://www.atlantaalumnaedst.org/legacyunity-2026

09/01/2026

EDUCATORS — WE’LL SEE YOU AT EDUCATORS NIGHT!

HBC&U Legacies is excited to join the Detroit Cultural Center’s Educators Night on September 15 from 4:00–7:00 PM!

If you’re an educator, counselor, administrator, youth-program professional, or anyone committed to expanding opportunities for students, come by the HBC&U Legacies table and connect with us.

We’ll be sharing FREE HBCU resources designed to help educators introduce Historically Black Colleges & Universities early, intentionally, and across the K–12 journey.

Our table will include resources and information for:

K–2 — Building early HBCU awareness through age-appropriate exposure
Grades 3–5 — Encouraging curiosity about HBCU history, culture, traditions, and possibilities
Grades 6–8 — Helping students begin exploring HBCUs, academics, careers, and college-going identity
Grades 9–12 — Supporting HBCU exploration, match & fit, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and college planning

Administrators, we have something for you, too! Stop by to learn more about the HBC&U Legacies Strategic Advisory Team and how we can support schools and organizations through student and family programming, educator professional development, workshops, speaking engagements, HBCU exposure experiences, and partnership opportunities.

We believe HBCU access shouldn’t begin during senior year. Early exposure creates lifelong possibilities.

Come meet us, grab resources to take back to your students and families, and discover how we can work together to make HBCUs visible, viable, and accessible throughout the K–12 experience.

📍 Educators Night | Detroit Cultural Center
📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM

📌Register on Eventbrite
Discovering HBCUs. Creating Access. Building Legacies.

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

Shoutout to Alabama A&M University and their largest freshman class in history!!!