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Bowie State is set to kick off the season with the HBCU Tip-Off  Classic, happening from November 10-11, 2023 in  A.C. Jordan Arena. The HBCU recently debuted the newly renovated A.C. Jordan Arena courtesy of Kevin Durant and the Durant Family Foundation in late September. The Bulldogs struggled last season, finishing 7-22 on the year […]

The much-anticipated Aeneas Williams Award semifinalists have been revealed per a statement by several HBCUs that have players featured. The list features several defensive stars that have stood out this football season. The award is named after the legendary football star who played for Southern University from 1998-1990. He was drafted by the Cardinals with […]

An anonymous donor has gifted Tuskegee University with new uniforms for all the institution’s athletic teams, per a statement by the HBCU. Golden Tigers athletic director Reginald Ruffin spoke about the kind gesture, saying, “We are honored and grateful for this gift to continue to support and give our student-athletes and coaches the best possible […]

Bridgette Gordon made her coaching debut for the Florida A&M Rattlers against her alma mater Tennessee. Gordon was a legend for the Volunteers. Gordon was a key piece to Tennessee’s first NCAA Women’s Championship run in the 1987 season and a second championship in the 1989 season. She ranks in several historical categories for the […]

Kansas City Chiefs players Joshua Williams & Bryan Cook reflected on their journies from their HBCUs to the NFL in a feature report on Andscape written by William C. Rhoden. The win comes after the Chiefs’s 21-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday. Williams & Cook had different paths to the […]

Virginia Union & Winston-Salem State will be facing off during NBA All-Star weekend at the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic per a statement released by the NBA obtained by HBCU Pulse. The NBA HBCU Classic was started in 2022 to support HBCU basketball teams. The previous editions of the games featured a matchup between Howard & […]

In a homecoming of sorts for head coach Bridgette Gordon, FAMU fought valiantly against the eleventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. However, their upset bid was unsuccessful as they were beaten 93-64. Despite the loss, FAMU looked amazing on both ends of the court. They showed poise against a championship-caliber SEC team and showed defensive prowess that will […]

University of South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer took some time out of his most recent press conference to spotlight Benedict College & Allen University for their immense success this football season. Benedict & Allen were amongst the top teams in the SIAC and HBCU football, both boasting winning seasons. “I want to congratulate Allen […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Van Wagner, a leading collegiate athletics marketing agency, have agreed to a new long-term term agreement, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Van Wagner is a prominent sports and media advertising company recognized for its involvement in Major League Baseball, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, […]

Clark Atlanta secured a big out-of-conference win over Mercer University 71-64. Mercer, an accomplished Division I program well known for their epic upset victory over Duke in the 2014 March Madness tournament, enters the 2023-2024 season after struggling last season. The Bears finished 14-19 and 6-12 in the Southern Conference. Clark Atlanta struggled in the […]

On Monday, Shannon Sharpe returned to his alma mater Savannah State University for the start of First Take’s HBCU Homecoming Tour. The morning debate show broadcasted live from Tiger Arena on campus, covering several aspects of Shape’s time at the HBCU as well as the the program’s regular sports topics. Sharpe took over the “Stephen’s […]

In an exciting offensive showdown, the Bowie State Bulldogs came out on top with a 46-30 win against the Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Lions. The Bulldogs, who faced challenges throughout the season, finished strong with a solid victory over a strong Lions team. The game began with Lincoln (PA) taking an early 7-0 lead, but […]

After one season at the helm of the program, Morehouse has fired head football coach Gerard Wilcher. Wilcher, a Morehouse alumnus, finished the season 1-9 after beating rival Clark Atlanta University in the Battle of the AUC. He penned a letter to the Morehouse community, saying: “After a hard-fought 8 months, my time has come […]

North Carolina A&T put up a valiant effort to get a win over Towson University during the “Greatest Homecoming On Earth” but unfortunately fell short 42-32, North Carolina A&T had their best offensive performance of the season, finishing the game with 501 yards of total offense with 248 passing yards. The Aggies have struggled to […]

In a stunning turnaround, Miles College bounced back from a devastating 48-7 loss to Albany State with an impressive 35-10 victory over rival Tuskegee University. This win not only dealt a blow to Tuskegee’s chances of claiming the SIAC Championship but also secured a championship berth for Albany State. Tuskegee came into the game with […]

In a thrilling showdown, Jacobian Morgan showcased his offensive prowess, leading Jackson State to a hard-fought 21-19 win over the Andrew Body-less Texas Southern Tigers. Morgan’s outstanding performance included a touchdown pass and two rushing touchdowns, amassing an impressive 182 passing yards. The action kicked off in the opening quarter when Morgan orchestrated an eight-play, […]

After scoring 14 unanswered points entering the fourth quarter to tie the game with 7:53 minutes left, the Tigers fell to Charleston Southern 35-21. The win snapped an impressive four-game winning streak that dated back to October 7th when they beat Kennesaw State University 27-20. Charleston Southern capitalized out the gate, nabbing a 14-point lead […]

After leading for a large portion of the game, Fort Valley State allowed rival Albany State to score 13 unanswered points to win the game 13-7 and clinch a birth in the SIAC Championship. The game was a defensive battle that was defined by the quarterbacks for both teams. Fort Valley struck first after Fort […]

Virginia Union secured a 30-20 victory over rival Virginia State on Saturday. The win secures the CIAA North division for the Panthers and sets them up for a CIAA Championship showdown with the reigning champion Fayetteville State Broncos. Right from the start, Virginia Union showcased their offensive prowess, marching down the field on their first […]

Florida A&M came out on top in an exciting offensive matchup against Alabama A&M, clinching a 42-28 victory. This big win solidified Florida A&M’s spot as the SWAC East champions. setting the stage for the final weeks of the season and ensuring that the championship game will take place on their campus. Coming back to […]

Leilani Armenta has been one of the most talked about players in HBCU football this year. The soccer star turned Tiger placekicker made history last week against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff when she became the first woman in Division I football to score a point. Today, her story was featured on ESPN […]

Wiley College has officially earned University status and will now be referred to as Wiley University. The school celebrated the momentous achievement during this week’s homecoming festivities and was announced at the Returning to Our Roots” event that was held on Friday. The name “Wiley University” isn’t new, as it was the original name of […]

Following a successful homecoming week that ended in a 45-7 rout over Prairie View A&M University, Florida A&M has announced the date for their 2024 homecoming festivities as well as their homecoming opponent. Per the institution’s social media, the date for FAMU’s homecoming is November 2, 2024. They’ll be matching up against the Texas Southern […]

After police launched an investigation into the Colorado football players’ jewelry getting stolen at the Rose Bowl during the team’s matchup against UCLA, several items have been returned and suspects have emerged. Per a report by The Athletic, the police received several calls to their tip line have led to important leads in the investigation, […]

Deacon Jones, an alumnus of South Carolina State and Mississippi Valley State, is renowned for his formidable defense. Standing at an impressive 6’4″ and weighing 272 pounds, Jones was not only a skilled pass rusher, but also possessed the agility to match the running backs he faced. His exceptional abilities caught the attention of the […]

In an exciting matchup this weekend, Tennessee State will take on Charleston Southern, led by former Albany State head coach Gabe Giardina. Tennessee State is looking to maintain its momentum from last week’s dominant performance against Lindenwood, in which their 43-20 victory helped them secure their first winning season since 2017. Eddie George has done […]

It’s a widely held belief by HBCU alumni that football players for black college programs are the best in the FCS. Now, there’s data to prove it per a report by Pro Football Focus. The report conducted an in-depth analysis of the performance of FCS football stars, evaluating players based on their on-field play rather […]

As ESPN First Take is set to do back-to-back live shows at Savannah State University and Winston-Salem State University, Brandy Tate is set to lead the charge. Tate is the director of First Take and a Tennessee State University alumna who’s been with ESPN for years as a director. Tate spoke about the significance of […]

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have launched their 2024 reelection campaign with full force, intensifying their outreach to HBCUs. On Friday, the Biden-Harris campaign unveiled a new ad titled “Possibilities,” which highlights the administration’s commitment to HBCUs through the allocation of billions in federal funding. The ad was first seen exclusively on The Grio. This […]

Tuskegee University’s Ninth President, Charlotte P. Morris, is set to retire next spring, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Morris has served in various capacities at Tuskegee in her 40 years at the institution. She was appointed as the 9th president of the university on August 1, 2021. To prepare for the transition, the […]

Bethune-Cookman University claimed their first conference victory of the season, defeating Mississippi Valley State 20-7. The Wildcats wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard, scoring in the opening quarter after Tink Boyd caught a 41-yard pass from quarterback Mar’Kai Shaw following a fourth-down stop. With 7:27 left in the first quarter, BCU took an […]

Defensive lineman Terrell Allen is on pace to make Tennessee State history, per a report by The Tennesseean. Allen has had an amazing season at the helm of Tennessee State’s tenacious pass defense, totaling 13.5 total sacks entering Week 10. He currently ranks third on Tennessee State’s all-time list for most sacks in a single […]

LeBron James once again showed love to Florida A&M by rocking Orange & Green-inspired LeBron 7’s during the Lakers’ victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The King in the FAMU LeBron 7’s tonight! 👑🐍#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Lsbj1XVlTv — Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 31, 2023 This display of […]

North Carolina A&T has officially announced the date of their highly anticipated homecoming game in 2024. Known as the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth,” this extraordinary event will captivate attendees on October 19th, 2024. The institution revealed the exciting news across its multiple social media platforms, creating a buzz among eager Aggies and the wider community. […]

During Jason Weaver’s “From Dream to Screen” entertainment masterclass that started on October 28th and concluded on November 1st, South Carolina State students were able to hear from veteran actor Orlando Jones on Wednesday. The pairing of Jones and Weaver in the masterclass is significant, as both starred in the 2002 HBCU classic “Drumline” opposite […]

Under the direction of Chennis Berry & Teddy Keaton, Benedict College & Allen Univeristy have become kings in the SIAC football landscape. For years, the SIAC has been largely dominated by three powers: Tuskegee University, Albany State University, and Fort Valley State University. The three programs have been led at one time or another by […]

South Carolina State University has recently been awarded a generous grant of $200,000 from Aflac as part of its CareGrant program, per a report by the Post & Courier. This program aims to assist individuals burdened with medical debt and support organizations that strive to improve medical outcomes. The grant, which was received on October […]

In a shocking move, South Carolina State interim athletic director Keshia Campbell announced her resignation from the position before this week’s homecoming week according to a report by local affiliate WIS-TV. HBCU Gameday reports that Buddy Pough, current Bulldogs head coach who announced his retirement before the start of the season, will take over as […]

In honor of National Scholarship Month, Sallie Mae has awarded the latest recipients of the “Bridging the Dream Scholarship” per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The scholarship was created in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and has been awarded for three years. Twenty of the recipients are incoming freshmen who have enrolled […]