/tags/wilberforce-university Wilberforce University en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:00 GMT /2024-09-24/wilberforce-starts-3rd-hbcu-gymnastics-team-in-u-s Wilberforce University new gymnastics team has begun their fall semester, preparing to compete in January. Nonprofit Brown Girls Do Gymnastics is the force behind the move. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:00 GMT /2024-09-24/wilberforce-starts-3rd-hbcu-gymnastics-team-in-u-s Ryann Beaschler /2024-07-22/charles-young-west-point-wilberforce-highway-designation Charles Young was only the third Black man to graduate from West Point. He grew up in Ripley, and taught at Wilberforce University. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:43:43 GMT /2024-07-22/charles-young-west-point-wilberforce-highway-designation Bill Rinehart /2023-09-28/wilberforce-adding-dorms-increasing-enrollment The nation's oldest private HBCU says enrollment is increasing and more housing is needed. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:19:44 GMT /2023-09-28/wilberforce-adding-dorms-increasing-enrollment Tana Weingartner /news/2023-06-02/us-companies-nudged-by-black-employees-have-stepped-up-donations-to-hbcus Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, lately are benefiting from an increase in gifts, particularly from corporations and corporate foundations. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:44:57 GMT /news/2023-06-02/us-companies-nudged-by-black-employees-have-stepped-up-donations-to-hbcus The Associated Press /2023-04-12/wilberforce-university-welcomes-new-president Wilberforce University names a new president, Dr. Vann Newkirk. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:36:25 GMT /2023-04-12/wilberforce-university-welcomes-new-president Kathryn Mobley /news/2023-02-17/new-wilberforce-university-marching-band-high-stepping-in-mardi-gras-parades The new marching band at Wilberforce University will high step in rhythm at the competitive Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans this weekend. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:30:15 GMT /news/2023-02-17/new-wilberforce-university-marching-band-high-stepping-in-mardi-gras-parades Debbie Holmes /news/2022-06-30/wilberforce-university-partners-with-ohio-state Ohio State University entered into a formal partnership with the state’s only private Historically Black College and University on Tuesday. The first-of-its kind agreement with Wilberforce University will create an advanced golf course management program. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:29:34 GMT /news/2022-06-30/wilberforce-university-partners-with-ohio-state Alejandro Figueroa, WYSO /news/2022-05-16/chicago-teen-lands-in-greene-county-during-tour-to-recognize-hbcus-role-in-the-history-of-aviation A teenager from Chicago flew solo into Greene County. He visited Wilberforce University. It is a historically Black university he said played a significant role in the history of Black aviation. Mon, 16 May 2022 20:01:25 GMT /news/2022-05-16/chicago-teen-lands-in-greene-county-during-tour-to-recognize-hbcus-role-in-the-history-of-aviation Alejandro Figueroa /sports/2021-12-23/baseball-is-returning-to-wilberforce The Wilberforce University Bulldogs haven't had a baseball team since before World War II, but a partnership with the Cincinnati Reds is changing that. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:29:25 GMT /sports/2021-12-23/baseball-is-returning-to-wilberforce Chris Welter /wvxu-stories/2020-08-19/what-kamala-harris-nomination-means-to-ohios-historically-black-universities-0 When Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination Wednesday night, she becomes the first graduate of a historically... Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:12:12 GMT /wvxu-stories/2020-08-19/what-kamala-harris-nomination-means-to-ohios-historically-black-universities-0 Tana Weingartner