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As the summer days continue to roll by, the closer it gets to back-to-school season. For some people, they’ll be entering their second, third, or maybe fourth year at their HBCUs. But for some, this will be their first year attending an HBCU. Attending an HBCU for the first time can be an exciting experience, […]

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to speak at the annual meetings for two Black sororities this month as a way to reach Black women voters. Harris will make an appearance at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Grand Boulè in Indianapolis as well as her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 71st annual Boulè in Dallas. In […]

The Howard University Mecca Society Collective has landed another NIL deal with another Black-owned brand. The Mecca Society Collective announced its partnership with Last Shot, a Black-owned and operated energy drink company in Las Vegas. The company will pay Howard athletes in company stock to promote their products and share a portion of sales from […]

Edward Waters University receives a record eight-figure amount of funding from the Florida budget. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Focus on Florida’s Future” budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The state budget, totaling $116.5 billion, includes essential support for key initiatives at Edward Waters, further reinforcing the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student […]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the oldest HBCU in the country, has had its accreditation reaffirmed after being on probation since last November. The university announced the exciting news of its reconfirmed status earlier this week. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) originally placed the university on probation. According to the agency, the school […]

Sadly, all good things must come to an end. Season 3 of All American: Homecoming quickly approaches its summer debut. This is the third and final season of the spin-off that follows the original All-American character, Simone Hicks. Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger with Simone, who is played by Geffri Maya, having to choose between […]

Last October, the Department of Education introduced new rules that would ban colleges from withholding transcripts for any semester that a student used federal aid money and paid their balance in full. Those rules went into effect on Monday, July 1. According to a report done by Ithaka S+R, more than 6 million former college […]

Twenty-time Grammy Award-winning gospel music legend Kirk Franklin will headline the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile to jumpstart All-Star Weekend announced yesterday by Major League Baseball. All-Star Weekend will take place in Arlington, Texas, not far from Fort Worth, where Franklin grew up. Franklin and his gospel choir will perform the U.S. National Anthem […]

Alabama State University alumna Kleo Torres was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2024 last weekend in Washington, D.C. Torres succeeds last year’s winner, Cassie Baloue, who placed in the top 20 at Miss USA 2023. She took to Instagram to share her excitement and how she is ready to represent Washington, D.C., in the […]

Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R. has teamed with the multi-media mogul Oprah Winfrey to produce a majorette-inspired dance movie at 20th Century Studios. The multi-talented singer is set to develop, produce, and star in the film. H.E.R. made her acting debut last year in the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. While filming, she was able […]

Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi School of Law are joining together to provide JSU students with an opportunity to execute their path to a law career while significantly reducing the financial burden of continuing education, per a press release obtained by HBCU Pulse. School administrators from both universities signed a Memorandum of […]

North Carolina Central University student Carrie Everette won the title of Miss North Carolina this weekend. The Miss North Carolina Organization is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women to achieve their personal, professional, and educational goals. Everett is a rising sophomore at North Carolina Central, majoring in vocal performance with a discipline in […]

Earlier last week, Florida A&M running back Kelvin Dean Jr.’s SWAC Championship ring was stolen from his car in his apartment complex. Just a few days later, Dean took to X, announcing that his ring had been retrieved. In his tweet, he thanked the Tallahassee community for their help. Shoutout to the Tallahassee community for […]

Two Atlanta HBCU students who were pulled from their car and tased by police during a Black Lives Matter protest back in 2020 could receive a $2 million settlement. The students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, attended Morehouse and Spelman College in 2020. The two were stuck in traffic during the protest that occurred on […]

Every year, college students are faced with the tough decision of whether to live on or off campus. It’s usually mandatory for students to live on campus their freshman year, but after that, it’s completely up to them where they choose to live. There are both pros and cons to living on and off campus. […]

Coppin State University has been awarded $34,992 from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversity Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program, per a release obtained by HBCU Pulse. With this grant, Coppin State and 36 other U.S. colleges and universities were selected to develop and enhance their study abroad programs, fostering international engagement […]

Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick released a farewell message as she steps down as Albany State University’s president after seven years in the position. She announced in February that she would be stepping down as president to embark on a new journey as executive vice president and chief of staff to President Blake at Georgia State […]

If you could pick any celebrity to be your professor in college, who would it be? We often see hypothetical stories of some of our favorite celebrities gracing our beloved HBCUs with their presence. But did you know some celebrities have actually taught at HBCUs? Here is a list of celebrities you didn’t know taught […]

Two Alabama HBCUs, Miles Colleges and Alabama A&M University, are in a negotiation battle to acquire the recently closed Birmingham-Southern College campus. Both schools put in offers to acquire the vacant campus this month. Miles College was the first of the two HBCUs to submit a letter of intent (LOI) to start negotiating a possible […]

University of Virgin Islands Athletic Direcot Dr. Karen Carty has been named named the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Athletics Director of the Year. She wins the award in her first year at the institution. The announcement was made last week at the conference’s annual year-end business meeting by Dr. Kiki Barker-Barnes. “It is a […]

Florida A&M running back Kelvin Dean Jr. is looking for help after his SWAC Championship ring was stolen on Monday. Dean has been the victim of burglaries twice in the last month and a half. Dean took to X Tuesday around 5 a.m., stating that his car had been broken into for the second time. […]

Tennessee State University, where “excellence is a habit,” is located right in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, also known as “Music City.” With a name like that, no wonder Tennessee State University is the home of the Grammy Award-winning TSU Aristocrat of Bands marching band. It seems like musical greatness comes from Tennessee State. Look […]

Howard University’s  Women’s Basketball has landed a NIL deal with Black Girl Vitamins. Black Girl Vitamins is a Black woman-focused wellness brand. The brand has entered into a multi-year partnership with the team, providing direct monetary sponsorship and essential vitamins to players and coaches. “Since its inception, Black Girl Vitamins has been at the forefront […]

Talladega College has named Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough as interim president of the college, effective immediately. Dr. Kimbrough succeeds former president Dr. Gregory Vincent, who resigned from the position earlier this month. Talladega College says that Dr. Kimbrough has a wealth of experience, a distinguished academic background, and a proven track record of leadership in […]

Livingstone College has received yet another $1 million donation from an anonymous donor. This is the sixth donation to the college in the last year. This comes shortly after the college received a fifth $1 million donation earlier this month. Livingstone College President Anthony J. Davis shared how the donation will help the college move […]

We are t-minus 3 months away from every HBCU student, faculty, and alumni’s favorite time of year, homecoming season. Homecoming is the time to celebrate the legacy and traditions of our institutions. It is also a time for alumni to return to their beloved alma maters. Every year, each year school vies for the title […]

We’ll take two, please! Tennessee State University unveiled the first hockey jersey for an HBCU team. Tennessee State is the first HBCU to have a hockey team at its institution. The home blue jersey will be worn when the team debuts for the 2025–26 season. Tennessee State announced the establishment of the hockey team last […]

Kyra Harris Bolden made history this year when she became the youngest and first Black woman to be sworn in as an associate justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden has an extensive resume both inside and outside the courtroom, including being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Bolden joined the Michigan Supreme […]

North Carolina A&T State University has received a generous $20 million donation from an anonymous donor. North Carolina A&T is one of the many HBCUs that has received large donations over the last few months. “We are deeply honored and grateful for this extraordinary gift,” said Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr., vice chancellor of University Advancement. […]

Yesterday, the official Indianapolis Colts X page posted a picture of linebacker Zaire Franklin throwing up the hand sign for his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Labeling the photo with the caption “Throw your 4s up.” Many people were outraged because, although Franklin’s number is 44, that is not what the hand sign represented. […]

School is officially in session for the season 3 cast of College Hill: Celebrity Edition. Season 2 of College Hill: Celebrity Edition was interesting, to say the least, with drama filling every episode, including the infamous fight (which none of us got to see). This new season follows previous seasons as it introduces us to […]

The ladies of the Phoenix Mercury channeled their inner “hot girl” last night when they joined Megan Thee Stallion on stage during her Hot Girl Summer Tour. The tour featuring Memphis rapper Gorilla stopped in the “Valley of the Sun” to perform at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Players who attended last night’s show included […]

It’s a known fact that some of the greatest athletes that ever lived come from HBCUs. Dominating sports such as basketball, football, tennis, baseball, and track and field put on for the institutions from which they came. Some of these athletes have gone on to win Super Bowls, NBA championships, Grand Slam titles, World Series, […]

Congratulations to the class of 2024! You finally did it. Graduating is a major accomplishment, and you should be extremely proud of yourselves. Although graduating from college can be a very exciting experience, it can also be a scary one. Now that you’re done with school, the real world and its problems begin to set […]

Livingstone College received its fifth $1 million donation earlier last week. The anonymous donor has made four additional $1 million donations to the college since last October. During that time, Livingstone College president Dr. Anthony J. Davis stated that the initial $1 million donation was the largest individual gift from a non-alumnus in the college’s […]

As HBCU students and alumni we know the greatness of our institutions, but it is really special when we can share that greatness with other parts of the world. Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine performed at the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day in Normandy, France on June 12, making them the first HBCU […]

A recent report from WTXL, a local news affiliate in Florida, has shed light on fresh information concerning the fraudulent $237 million donation to FAMU. The donation was purportedly made by the Issac Batterson Family 7th Trust and the CEO, Gregory Gerami. The substantial donation to the university was abruptly halted shortly after its receipt, […]

When talking about Black music it’s obvious that we have to talk about the genres of rap and hip hop. Dating back to the 70s and 80 rappers have been putting their best lyrics over a tight beat for years. Hip-hop and rap have grown beyond something so much more than just music. It’s a […]

Congratulations are in order to Savannah State University alumnus Shannon Sharpe! ESPN has agreed to a multi-year contract with Sharpe, expanding his role on the ESPN signature morning debate show, First Take, with Winston-Salem State alumnus Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim. Sharpe expressed his sincerest gratitude to Smith during the announcement this morning. […]