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Valdosta State University has released a statement following the conclusion of the institution’s investigation into former Jackson State baseball player Asher Akridge who transferred to Valdosta State and was forced to cut his hair. The full statement is below: In response to a video posted online on or around Aug. 22, 2023, Valdosta State University (VSU) initiated […]

Coppin State University has received a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Education, per a statement from the institution obtained by HBCU Pulse. The award will support a program called Project POSE, which aims to improve reading, math, and social-emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland. The program will provide comprehensive […]

Black-owned apparel company the HBCU Culture Shop will now be available at Target, making it the first-ever black-owned HBCU clothing brand to be sold at the popular department store chain per a feature report on the business by local Tampa affiliate WFLA. The business is owned by Danielle Riley and Stephanie Walters. The HBCU Culture […]

The highly anticipated HBCU Power Awards is set to take place on Friday, October 27, at Morehouse College, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. This prestigious event, founded by Sundance film producer and event producer Jash’d Kambui Belcher (Morehouse College class of 1999), aims to honor the remarkable achievements of HBCU alumni and supporters […]

The ratings for the most recent ESPNU broadcasted HBCUs for last week are in and it’s oddly low. SportsMediaWatch reports that the Thursday evening broadcast of North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State drew 27,000 linear television viewers and the Saturday afternoon broadcast of Howard’s homecoming game vs. Hampton drew 25,000 viewers. Compared to the non-HBCU […]

Three HBCU alumni are suing the Georgia Board of Regents over systemic underfunding of state HBCUs Fort Valley State, Albany State, and Savannah State, per a report by Vanessa McCray of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday and claims that the board redirected resources from HBCUs to enhance academic programs at predominantly […]

North Carolina A&T alumnus Kenneth Gorham is making headlines as the youngest principal of Movement Freedom Middle School, per a feature report by CNBC. Movement Freedom Middle School is a charter school located in Charlotte, North Carolina and Gorahm at 26 is the youngest principal in the school’s history. He assumed the position at the […]

As the NBA is set to tip off its latest season, it boasts some of its highest levels of popularity since its inception. From the incredible sustained greatness of LeBron James and the three-point shooting skill of Steph Curry to the statistical marvel of Nikola Jokić, the NBA has maintained a level of relevance both […]

Alabama A&M University recently announced the appointment of Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. as the Vice President of Government Affairs and External Relations, according to a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. In his new role, Reeves will be responsible for overseeing all federal, state, and local lobbying efforts related to government affairs, military affairs, civic engagement, […]

ESPN First Take is taking its show on the road heading to Savannah State and Winston-Salem State, the alma maters of Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith respectively. The news was first reported by local Savannah and Winston-Salem news affiliates based off of a press release obtained by the respective news organizations. But, Stephen A. […]

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, known for spearheading the election conspiracy case against former president Donald Trump, says that her HBCU experience at Howard University shaped her career per a feature story on her time as a Bison by school newspaper The Hilltop. Willis attended Howard and majored in political science. Her coursework in […]

Edward Waters football continued their five-game winning streak with a clutch come-from-behind victory over traditional SIAC Power Albany State University 31-27. The Tigers scored a last-second touchdown that secured the victory, similar to their homecoming crashing performance against Tuskegee University. 🐯THEY DID IT AGAIN🐯@EWU_Athletics got a TD with 8 seconds left on the clock to […]

Eddie George and Tennessee State University continued their run of dominance on Saturday with a convincing 54-0 victory over Lincoln University of California. The Tigers left no room for doubt as they scored on eight different occasions, amassing a staggering 54 points. The game kicked off with Tennessee State taking an early lead in the […]

Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor wasn’t happy with his team’s effort at the end of their 24-6 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. With 28 seconds left in the game, the Tigers allowed the Delta Devils to put together a 2-play, 97-yard drive that ended in a 52-yard run by DePhabian Fant that […]

Actor Jason Weaver will be teaching an entertainment industry masterclass at South Carolina State University per a social media announcement on South Carolina State’s Instagram page featuring Weaver. Weaver, best known for his role as Marcus Henderson in “Smart Guy” and Rahsaad “Shaad” Marshall in “The Chi”, spoke about the class and what students will […]

In an upset that will shake up the CIAA championship race as we head to the final week of the season, Elizabeth City State beat top-ranked and previously undefeated Virginia State 17-16. Entering this game, Virginia State was ranked #16 in the DII AFCA coaches poll while Elizabeth City State only won a game over […]

Washington DC Muriel Bowser and the DC government have partnered with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia to launch a new Public Service Program that will create jobs for students, per a report by local affiliate WUSA9. The program, set to launch early next year, will create a pipeline for students […]

Google has recently announced its commitment to strengthening its support and ties with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its longstanding partnership with the United Negro College Fund. In a feature report by Diverse Education, it was revealed that Google has provided $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University. The […]

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 […]