HBCUs in Ohio
There are 3 HBCUs in Ohio on this site. Pick a school to give, get involved and see its upcoming events.
Schools
- Central State UniversityWilberforce
- Payne Theological SeminaryWilberforce
- Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce
Vote in Ohio
Elected leaders decide how much public money HBCUs get, and their choices reach private HBCUs too. Here is what's on the ballot and how to vote. We don't endorse candidates.
Registration closed Oct 5. If you're registered, early voting is open now.
Register to voteState elections siteFind your legislators
- Election Day
- Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
- Registration deadline
- October 5, 2026 (passed). Register or update online at VoteOhio.gov.
- Early voting
- Early in-person and absentee voting began October 6, 2026; polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on November 3.
- Races to watch
- The governor's seat is open because Gov. Mike DeWine is term-limited. Lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor and treasurer are also on the ballot, along with all 99 state House seats, 17 of 33 state Senate seats and a special election for U.S. Senate. The governor and legislature set funding for Central State University.
- Ballot measures
- Issue 3, Require Voter Identification Amendment Would put a photo ID requirement for in-person voting into the state constitution and set ID rules for absentee voters.
HBCU news in Ohio
In June 2026, Ohio lawmakers put about $29 million for Central State University renovations in the state's capital budget, but the money can be released only after a state agency gets oversight of the campus facilities. No other public college got that condition. (signalakron.org)