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The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) has recently announced that Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College as recipients of the Southern Company Endowed Professorship in Sustainability grants, per a release obtained by HBCU Pulse. Both institutions will be awarded with $500,000 in matching grants. These grants, funded by the Southern Company Foundation, mark a […]

Since announcing the establishment of a hockey team on campus this summer, Tennessee State has charted a clear path for the successful execution of the program. The Tigers will be pioneers in the space as they are the first HBCU that has established a hockey program and they are already laying the groundwork to build […]

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George spoke highly of his team’s hot start heading into Week 8 of the season on the weekly Big South-OVC Media call. After a 56-3 loss to Notre Dame where the Tigers looked competitive in the first few minutes of the contest, Tennessee State has won four of their last […]

Howard University alumnus and famed music mogul Diddy made his return to his alma mater this homecoming season to make good on his $1 million pledge. The Bad Boy Records founder popped up on day one of Howard University’s iconic “Yardfest” festivities and performed several of his hit songs for the thousands of students and […]

Alabama A&M University’s Maroon & White marching band will be performing at the 2023 Macy’s Day Parade this Thanksgiving, per comments in an interview conducted by Rashad Milligan of Rolling Out. Alabama A&M will be the only HBCU represented in the parade, following Benedict College’s appearance at the annual Thanksgiving holiday event last year. The […]

Howard University is celebrating the 1993 Bison football team during this year’s homecoming per a statement by the institution. The 1993 Howard Bison, led by former head coach Steve Wilson and then-quarterback Jay Walker, is one of the best teams in the history of the institution as they went undefeated in the 1993 season. Their […]

Former Baylor coach Art Briles said he was unaware of a domestic violence allegation made by a former Baylor student  Dolores Lozano against Devin Chafin in 2014 until a lawsuit surfaced two years later, per a report by ESPN.com. Chafin was a former running back for Baylor and was coached by Briles during his tenure. […]

Alabama A&M University has appointed Torin Malone as the Interim Director of Title III, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The primary responsibility of the role is to oversee and ensure the successful implementation of programmatic and fiscal activities pertaining to the Title III grants awarded to Alabama A&M University. The Office of Title […]

As more news comes out about EA Sports College Football comes out ahead of its expected Summer 2025 release, many fans have wondered if HBCUs will be featured in the game. FCS teams, specifically HBCUs, were featured in early editions of the NCAA Football franchise and even featured real-life players. The last known edition of […]

After Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) said that NIL legislation bill talks stalled because of the inclusion of HBCUs, questions were waged on why black colleges were proposed to be excluded. Premiere black college athletics platform HBCU Sports exclusively reached out to Senator Cantwell’s office to get further comments and broader context around her […]

The Morgan State University Bears have had a rich history of producing talented football players who have reached the apex of professional football. Under the leadership of legendary coaches such as Eddie Hurt and Earl “Papa Bear” Banks, 53 Morgan State Bears have played professionally with 39 of those players getting opportunities in the NFL. […]

Howard University student Micheal Wright III was surprised with a $15,000 gift on Good Morning America on October 19th. The gift was awarded courtesy of Ebony Austin, founder of Nouveau Creations who also serves as a mentor to Wright. Wright was brought on with Michael Strahan, an alumnus of Texas Southern, to speak about the […]

Texas Southern Athletic Director Dr. Kevin Granger has received a three-year contract extension that was recently approved by the Texas Board of Regents, per a statement by the school. Granger, a Texas Southern alumnus, joined the institution as athletic director in 2018 and has served in several capacities as a student-athlete, coach, and administrator in […]

Coppin State University recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new College of Business building per a release obtained by HBCU Pulse. The building is the first to be constructed at Coppin since 2015 and emphasizes modern design elements that aim to enhance the learning experience for students. Coppin State University […]

North Carolina Central emerged victorious in a fierce defensive battle against Morgan State, securing a 16-10 win on Thursday night. Prior to the game, North Carolina Central boasted the top-ranked offense in the MEAC, averaging an impressive 35.3 points per game in the first 7 weeks of the season. Led by star quarterback Davius Richard, […]

The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) has just released the 2023-24 Preseason Men’s and Women’s Basketball All-GCAC Teams as well as the Predicted Order of Finish for the conference, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Both lists were selected by the GCAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Councils. Philander Smith College’s Raymond Reece was selected […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Charlie Sifford Award for his efforts in promoting diversity within the world of golf per a report by NBC Sports. Curry’s work to expand golf to underrepresented communities, such as assisting in funding the relaunch of Howard University’s golf team […]

Stephen A. Smith & Shannon Sharpe are bringing ESPN’s First Take to their HBCUs, per a report by Savannah Now. The news comes as both Savannah State and Winston-Salem State is celebrating homecoming. The news also comes a few weeks after Smith told Sharpe on his podcast “The Stephen A Smith Show that bringing the […]

 The SIAC men’s and women’s basketball tournament will be returning to Savannah, Georgia for the SIAC tournament this season per a report by local Savannah affiliate WSAV. The news was announced by SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman during the SIAC Basketball Media Day held in Savannah at Enmarket Arena. The return to Savannah is the second […]

Significant conversations surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in Congress have been halted in the drafting of legislation due to disagreements over the inclusion of HBCUs by members of the Senate Commerce Committee. Per a report by Steve Berkowitz of USA Today, members of the Senate Commerce Committee were progressing towards a bill that would […]

HBCUs have always been cultivators of amazing alumni who succeed in all fields. Clark Atlanta University alumna Pinky Cole is a leader of a new generation of HBCU graduates shifting the culture in new and inventive ways. Cole is the renowned restaurateur and owner of the “Slutty Vegan” vegan food franchise. She is also the […]

Pinky Cole latest book “I Hope You Fail: Ten Hater Statements Holding You Back from Getting Everything You Want” was released on October 10th and she’s kicked off a mini HBCU tour, appearing at her alma mater Clark Atlanta University and Savannah State University for their respective homecomings. The HBCU grad and renowned restaurateur stopped […]

North Carolina Central is starting off the basketball season with a tall task as they prepare to play the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in the John McLendon Classic. The classic game, which will take place on November 6th at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, will be the first time that the two programs have faced […]

Benedict College’s 48-6 rout of Fort Valley State University that was broadcast on ESPN2 drew 98,000 viewers per a ratings report by SportsMediaWatch. The broadcast featured the top two teams in the SIAC from both last year and this year and was originally slated to be aired on ESPNU but was moved up to ESPN2 […]

Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. was a trailblazing figure in American politics, becoming the first black mayor of a major southern city when he was elected as the mayor of Atlanta in 1973. An alumnus of Morehouse College, Jackson’s historic victory was a pivotal moment for both the city and the country as a whole. The […]

Florida A&M University alumnus and Dallas Cowboys Safety Markqeese Bell had a huge showing in the team’s compelling 20-17 Monday Night Football victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Bell finished the game with 7 total tackles and 5 solo tackles, tied for 2nd most in the game in both categories. One of Bell’s tackles was […]

Although Tennessee State won their homecoming matchup against Norfolk State 24-17, Eddie George wasn’t happy with the attendance as some fans left the game after the Spartan Legion & Aristocrat of Bands halftime performance. He spoke on it during the post-game press conference, seen in a video obtained by Tennessee State alum Brandon King. Tennessee […]

TJackson Stateeam suffered a 24-19 loss to Alabama State during homecoming on Saturday night. The matchup marks the team’s first since last year’s faceoff that featured the infamous “Who is SWAC” moment. Robinson wanted desperately for his team to play Sanders & Jackson State for homecoming in the 2023 season. “I hope he comes back […]

Saturday Night Live is back after the SAG-AFTRA strike and they wasted no time poking fun at the college football phenomenon that is Deion Sanders and Colorado. During the weekend update segment, Kenan Thompson donned a white Colorado hoodie and hat and a Jesus gold chain with glasses on the desk and satirized Deion Sanders. […]

Eden James is a name that has been gaining recognition in college football. He is known for his impressive skills as a running back for the Howard Bison, but he’s also known as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James. Eden James is a rising star in the HBCU scene, following in […]

A Jyron Russell 46-yard game-winning touchdown pass to Arsiah McCorker powered Edward Waters to a huge upset win over perennial SIAC superpower Tuskegee University 41-38. Edward Waters entered the game on a four-game winning streak that proceeded after a near upset of Fort Valley State in Week 2. Edward Waters was riding high leading into […]

Jackson State University celebrated their homecoming this week and the festivities are expected to bring in millions of dollars. Visit Jackson reports that the influx of visitors into the city could translate into a $5.3 million economic impact.  The huge number of visitors that came to celebrate Jackson State’s homecoming resulted in an influx of […]

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has left the HBCU ranks but he made sure to show love to a North Carolina A&T alum making history. Per a feature report by the A&T Register, Jordyn Foster has been hired as the director of football operations. Foster is 22 years old and is the youngest director of […]

NCAA.com writer Stan Becton ranked his top HBCU Players of the season through the midway point of the season and has North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard and Florida A&M quarterback Jeremy Moussa at one and two respectively on his list. North Carolina Central and Florida A&M lead the pack among the teams in the […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Pac-12 are partnering this basketball season to put on a series of games called the Pac-12/SWAC Legacy series, per a press release by the SWAC. The partnership was created with the aim of spotlighting education, basketball, and basketball scheduling promoting social justice, and denouncing racism. The schedule of games […]

Saint Augustine’s University has fired head football coach Howard Feggins after an unsuccessful tenure at the helm of the Falcons. The team have had a dismal season, falling to 0-6 heading into week 7 after a dismal 7-0 loss to defending CIAA Champion Fayetteville State during their homecoming. Defensive Coordinator Stephen Tate has been promoted […]

Stillman College (Ala.) has been added as the thirteenth member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference per a release by the conference starting from July 1, 2024. The GCAC Council unanimously approved the decision of the Presidents. In addition, Visit Tuscaloosa has been chosen to host the 2024 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women’s Basketball […]

Per a ranking by financial technology company SmartAsset, Prairie View A&M University has been recognized as the fifth-best-value university in Texas. SmartAsset determines the best-value colleges and universities by evaluating factors such as tuition fees, student living costs, scholarship and grant offerings, student retention rate, and the starting salary for new graduates. Prairie View A&M […]

Two HBCU students were selected as winners of Halle Bailey’s “Angel” Performing Arts scholarship per a post by the singer on her Twitter/X page. Howard University student Phyllise Tolliver and Spelman student Crystal Ike are two of the four recipients of the scholarship. Tolliver & Ike will receive a $10,000 scholarship that supports their performing […]