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Just in time for homecoming, the Nike Yardrunners program is releasing its Air Max 95 “HBCU Pack.” The popular Nike sneakers will feature color ways for the following HBCUs: Florida A&M University, Norfolk State University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College. The Yardrunners Program has been partnered with Nike since 2020. The program was created to […]

History has been made at Huston-Tillotson University. Yesterday the Texas HBCUs received an impressive $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation, making it the largest single donation ever made to an HBCU. The announcement was made as Huston-Tillotson celebrated its annual President’s Fall Open Convocation. In a press release sent to ClutchPoints, Huston-Tilloston President and […]

The Las Vegas HBCU Classic between Jackson State University and Grambling State University is rapidly approaching. The historic matchup is set to take place October 25 at Allegiant Stadium. In addition to a performance by the South Boom of the South marching band, the classic has added two new events for attendees to enjoy. To […]

Tennessee State athletics is revitalizing the way it handles ticketing and sponsorships with a new partnership. Per a release, Tennessee State athletics is partnering with Taymar in a multiyear partnership to help in facilitating sponsorship and ticket sales. Taymar is a North Carolina-based sports marketing organization that zeroes in on ways for athletic departments to […]

Following a thrilling victory over Hampton University, North Carolina A&T is entering Saturday’s Aggie-Eagle Classic with new momentum. Despite being undermanned at quarterback because of their matchup against UCF, where the Aggies lost three quarterbacks, North Carolina A&T was able to notch 33 points and a resounding victory that very well could be season-defining. Now, […]

Former North Carolina Central basketball star Cassie King is joining the Eagles’ women’s basketball coaching staff, according to a report by Wally Pitt of HBCU Game Day. King played at North Carolina Central from 2003 to 2007, making her mark on the team during their time in the CIAA in the early to mid-2000s. A […]

HBCUs are often purveyors of culture, and this is especially true in the social media era. For decades, musical artists have performed on HBCU campuses and found their selections embraced by students and alumni. If you hear a song being embraced by the Black community, you can be sure to hear that same song played […]

With the explosion of the transfer portal in college basketball, it’s made that much harder for high school basketball prospects to land a coveted Division 1 scholarship upon completing their senior year. For incoming South Carolina State Bulldogs transfer Rayniel Wright, it was precisely the reason why it took him a little longer to get […]

Michael Vick shocked the football world when he was announced as a head coach for Norfolk State University, only three years removed from Deion Sanders’ time at Jackson State. The HBCU community has long expected another former NFL star to look to start their coaching career at this level, but the latest reporting from Pete […]

Edward Waters is arguably the hottest team in HBCU football. After beating CIAA Champion Virginia Union, the Tigers look to emerge victorious over Bethune-Cookman en route to continuing what is shaping up to be a historic season. The story of Edward Waters’ recent rise is a testament to the program’s resilience. Just for a refresher, […]

We love to see alumni speak about why they love their beloved HBCUs. In a recent interview with TV One’s #RepYourHBCU, well-known attorney and media personality Faith Jenkins (Lattimore) touched on her experience attending law school at Southern University. In the interview she highlighted how she was able to connect and learn with like-minded people […]

The U.S. Department of State has designated Clark Atlanta University with a special honor. Clark Atlanta has been named as a 2025 Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader. This annual recognition goes to HBCUs that have an outstanding relationship with the Fulbright Program. In a quote from PR Newswire, Clark Atlanta President […]

Florida A&M University has been ranked at the top of yet another list. The Tallahassee HBCU was ranked the number one HBCU by Niche in its 2026 Best HBCU Schools in America rankings. Florida A&M tops the list, with Alcorn State University and Howard University following behind in second and third place. This most recent […]

An Ohio State University alumna is calling out her alma mater for their behavior during a football game against Grambling State University a few weeks ago. Penny Miller wrote a letter to the Columbus Dispatch expressing her “deep disappointment” in how the Grambling State marching band was treated during the game. Here is Miller’s full […]

Michael Vick has long been the face of Virginia Tech football. Now, with the Hokies searching for their next head coach, his name has surfaced once again. Vick, however, is not entertaining the speculation. The former Hokies star is just three games into his first season as head coach at Norfolk State. Asked about the […]

The fact that Michael Vick is even in serious consideration for the Virginia Tech head coaching job—just three games into his coaching career—shows that the “celebrity coach” era has officially lost its way. Virginia Tech made headlines over the weekend after firing head coach Brent Pry after an 0-3 start, the team’s worst since before […]

North Carolina A&T and Hampton University will be on a major stage during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. The two HBCU programs are set to face off in the fifth annual NBA HBCU Classic, presented by AT&T, on Friday, February 13th. North Carolina A&T Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III and Hampton University Director […]

One of the biggest storylines of the young season is the emergence of Delaware State under new head coach DeSean Jackson. Though it’s only been a few games, the Hornets have looked formidable, a far cry from their struggles over the past few seasons. They secured an out-of-conference victory against Albany in week two and […]

Norfolk State struggled immensely against FBS opponent Rutgers University, and head coach Michael Vick is not happy with the outcome. Typically, in “money games” like this, FCS teams are simply happy to be in contention. Some even pull off hard-fought victories that become staple achievements in their program’s history. But a money game is what […]

Only three games into the football season, Michael Vick has emerged as a “wild card” to be a candidate for Virginia Tech’s open head coaching postion, per The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman. Feldman sees the potential of Vick as a recruiter for the Hokies, given his star power. “The Hampton Roads product from Newport News, Va. […]

Following his team’s 31-7 loss to Lamar University on Saturday evening, Texas Southern coach Cris Dishman did not hold back. In post-game comments obtained by HBCU Legends, Dishman called his team’s performance “disgusting to watch.” Coach Cris Dishman expresses extreme disappointment in his team’s recent football performance, calling it ‘disgusting to watch’ and ensuring that […]

Jackson State alumnus Tramell Tillman, who plays Mr. Milchick in Apple TV+’s acclaimed original series Severance, made history at Sunday evening’s Emmys. He won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first Black man to ever receive the award. Tillman’s portrayal of the menacing Mr. Milchick, a manager at […]

The Virginia Tech football team dropped to 0-3 after an embarrassing 45-26 home loss against Old Dominion on Saturday. On Sunday, that led to head coach Brent Pry being fired. After Pry was fired, plenty of names surfaced for the Virginia Tech football coaching job, and the program has to think long and hard about […]

The Shawn Gibbs era is fully in effect at North Carolina A&T, as they notched their first Division I win since 2023 over Hampton University in a 33-30 thriller. The Aggies and Pirates were largely evenly matched, and it ultimately took overtime to determine the winner. A&T found themselves back in the game after an […]

The DeSean Jackson-led Delaware State Hornets are rolling to start the season, as they beat Bowie State 36-14 on Saturday afternoon. It was a wire-to-wire victory for the Hornets, who never trailed in the game. They quickly jumped out to a 14-0 lead with just 12 minutes and four seconds left in the first quarter. […]

Both Florida A&M and Grambling secured victories on Saturday night against their Division II opponents, but each experienced significant struggles on the way to the win. In HBCU football circles, FCS teams are often expected to dominate their Division II opponents, largely due to the difference in talent and resources. However, more often than not, […]

In what is being hailed as a potential game of the year in HBCU football, Edward Waters picked up a stunning upset victory over reigning CIAA champion Virginia Union, 41-38. Edward Waters’ win was capped off with a game-winning field goal, a dramatic conclusion after Virginia Union had held the lead for a significant portion […]

In Michael Vick’s first game as a coach against an FBS opponent, Rutgers dominated Norfolk State from start to finish, securing a 60-10 victory on Saturday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights proved they were the better team, amassing 563 passing yards. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis led the charge, completing 18 of 26 passes for 309 yards and […]

North Carolina A&T State University is mourning the loss of civil rights legend Major General Joseph McNeil, who died last week at the age of 83. McNeil was one of the four freshmen of the university who launched sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement. The university released a statement on McNeil’s passing, highlighting his accomplishments as […]

Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University are putting their long-term rivalry to rest to join together on a new partnership. The two Texas HBCUs are coming together for a $2.2 million AI research project. The project will use AI technology to accelerate the process of acquiring new materials. Texas A&M University and the […]

The NCAA has opened an investigation into gambling violations, with North Carolina A&T and Mississippi Valley State emerging as central figures in the inquiry, per a statement released by the governing body on Thursday. The investigation involves 13 former student-athletes from two HBCUs, as well as former student-athletes from Arizona State, Eastern Michigan, Temple, and […]

The Fort Valley State and Clark Atlanta football game was a thriller that deserved the national audience it received via ESPN2 on Thursday evening. It was a perfect showcase for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), proving that the fierce rivalry between these two teams has not lost its edge. With Teddy Keaton leading the […]

North Carolina A&T is making history once again. The Greensboro, North Carolina-based institution is already the largest HBCU in the nation, and they just got larger. The university reported that its enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is over 15,000 students. The exact enrollment figure is 15,275 students, which were reported to the institution in […]

Charlie Ward is set to begin his tenure at Florida A&M with an exhibition against his alma mater, Florida State. Per a report by the Tallahassee Democrat, the two Tallahassee-based hoops programs will face off in an exhibition game on October 26th. The game will be the first between the two institutions since December 1991. […]

Ahead of the Rutgers game, Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick revealed an interesting quarterback shakeup in his weekly press conference. Vick stated that Otto Kuhns will be the starting quarterback for the Spartans in Saturday’s game. “We’ll start the game this week with Otto. We’ll give him a chance to go out there and […]

In life, you always have to be prepared for any opportunity, and Collette V. Smith seized hers in 2017. Smith has lived a remarkable life filled with purpose and a deep love for football, which led her to play for the women’s professional football team, the New York Sharks. Often opportunity comes as a result […]

Mississippi Valley State University has officially canceled its 2025 women’s soccer season, citing the health and safety of its student-athletes as the primary concern. The decision was announced in a statement released by the institution on Wednesday afternoon, bringing an abrupt end to the season for the Delta Devils. The cancellation follows a string of […]

Following Southern University’s 30-7 loss to Alabama State, Terrence Graves has promoted Fred McNair to the co-offensive coordinator position alongside Mark Frederick. “(McNair will) be the play caller, coach Frederick will still be co-coordinator, and he’ll still be implementing things as well,” Graves said in a press availability on Tuesday in a quote secured by […]

A high school football announcer has been fired following a racially insensitive comment made during the most recent Christ Church Episcopal School game on Friday against Riverside. Per a report by Peyton Furtado of WIS-TV, the announcer compared HBCU students who attend South Carolina State University to criminals in the unspecified comments a day before […]