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North Carolina Central University received a $1 million grant from Google.org to fund the very first HBCU AI Institute in the country. The grant is a part of a new program that encourages students to pursue career fields in artificial intelligence. Up to 200 students will receive mentoring and research support from it. “This partnership […]

After serving as interim president of Tennessee State University for approximately four months, Dr. Ronald Johnson has resigned from the position. His abrupt resignation comes as tensions surrounding the university’s financial issues continue to rise. Johnson’s resignation takes effect this Friday. Johnson was appointed to the position on July 1 by the Tennessee State University […]

Charles Huff is leaving Marshall University to become the next head football coach at Southern Mississippi, hoping to continue building on his successful coaching career. Huff, who was named Marshall’s head coach on Jan. 17, 2021, has led the Thundering Herd to a 16-10 record over two seasons, with two bowl appearances. In 2022, he […]

Hampton University has received a generous $750,000 donation from Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune 500 leading technology and innovation company.  This donation, announced on December 3, 2024, will support students and faculty across several areas, including the School of Science, the School of Engineering, and the School of Liberal Arts and Education. It will also […]

Jerry Mack is building out his coaching staff for the Kennesaw State Owls following his hire to the team earlier this month. The former North Carolina Central head coach and Jacksonville Jaguars assistant is building a formidable staff that looks to bring success to the Owls as they find their footing in the FBS. Mack […]

Florida International University (FIU) made a splash in the college football world with their hire of former Florida A&M coach Willie Simmons as their new coach, signing him to a four-year deal following the departure of Mike McIntyre. Simmons, who comes to FIU after a successful run with the Rattlers, has received widespread praise from […]

Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation will host the much-anticipated 3rd Annual HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic at Minute Maid Park in Houston on February 13, per MLB. This exciting event, in collaboration with Project H.E.A.L., aims to bring together a star-studded lineup of athletes, entertainers, and influencers to celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Tickets […]

Emmy Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance is set to deliver the keynote address at the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Winter Commencement Ceremony, the university announced yesterday. The ceremony will take place on Friday, December 13, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. “My admiration of the Morehouse School of Medicine academic […]

Well-known poet, educator, public speaker, and author Nikki Giovanni has sadly passed away at age 81. Giovanni’s work was known for discussing topics from race and social issues, space travel, mortality, and children’s literature. Many people recognized Giovanni as one of the greatest Black poets of our time. Giovanni was a Fisk University alumna. Following […]

Amazon MGM Studios has teamed up with the Entertainment Industry College Outreach program (EICOP) to create a more inclusive and fair talent pipeline that includes HBCU students and other underrepresented groups. Through this partnership, EICOP will be able to continue its effort of bringing different points of view to the table by offering paid internships […]

Fort Valley State University’s Athletic Director Daphnie Johnson announced the departure of head football coach Shawn Gibbs, who recently accepted the position as the 23rd head coach at North Carolina A&T State University. In a statement released Friday, Johnson expressed gratitude for Gibbs’ three years at the helm of the Wildcats football program. “After three […]

The Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band has been invited to compete in the ESPN HBCU Band of the Year National Championship. They were ranked as the top HBCU band in the Division II category in the country. The ESPN HBCU Band of the Year National Championship is on Friday, December 13, at Mercedes-Benz […]

Jackson State clinched the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)Championship with a commanding 41-13 victory over Southern University on Saturday. The win marks Jackson State’s third SWAC title in the past four years and the first for head coach T.C. Taylor, who took over the program after Deion Sanders’ departure. The Tigers (11-2) have now won nine […]

A historic season continues for Eric Phoenix and the South Carolina State Bulldogs. On Monday morning, Stats Perform and HBCU+ named South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix as their 2024 National Player of the Year — making him the first player to ever win the award. Phoenix was selected by an eight-voter panel from 10 […]

Wilberforce University is making history as Ohio’s first HBCU to launch a gymnastics team this January. The Lady Bulldogs are gearing up for their first competition, stepping into a role representing progress and perseverance for the university and the sport. With this launch, Wilberforce became only the third HBCU in the nation to establish a […]

Grambling State University Lady Tigers are one of the best programs in HBCU basketball but coach Courtney Simmons wasn’t pleased after her team’s 100-54 loss to LSU, one of the top teams in the nation. HBCU programs often play money games against bigger programs to help with their athletic budget, with the practice being seen […]

The Virginia Union University Gospel Choir performed with Grammy-award-winning singer Fantasia and hip-hop icon MC Lyte at the second annual HBCU Honors. The choir performance led by Virginia Union Gospel Choir Director Joel T. Lester aired on BET on December 1. “It’s a huge honor to be chosen, especially considering the many amazing choirs within […]

Former Deion Sanders Jackson State standout Jeremiah Brown is leaving Colorado and is entering the transfer portal, per a report by Hayes Fawcett of On3. Brown was one of the many players to leave Jackson State once Sanders departed the program to lead Colorado. Brown, a standout player for the Tigers, initially flipped his commitment […]

Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, recently became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. last month. Griner showed ove to her wife of five years for her monumental achievement via her Threads account. “Baby when i say Bash and myself are so proud of you. I cant wait to support you during this life […]

Florida International University (FIU) is entering a new era as they’ve announced Willie Simmons as the next head coach of the football program. The news of Simmons securing a four-year contract to lead the Panthers was broken by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Saturday morning and the athletics department officially confirmed the hire hours later. In […]

Willie Simmons college coaching career has culminated with his appointment at Florida International University. ESPN College Football reporter Pete Thamel revealed that the Panthers had agreed to a four-year deal with Simmons to lead the program following the departure of Mike McIntyre. Simmons is a tenured coach that has has varied experiences as a coordinator, […]

Florida International football has a new head coach. Willie Simmons is the new head coach for the Panthers, per 247 Sports. Simmons comes to Florida International from Duke, where he served as running backs coach. Simmons was previously the head coach at Florida A&M. The coach posted a 39-8 record his final four seasons at […]

Coppin State University  women’s basketball pulled off a stunning upset over Arizona State University (ASU), winning 74-68 in overtime on Friday. The victory marked CSU’s first-ever home win against a power-conference program. The Eagles were led by standout performances from Angel Jones and Laila Lawrence, who combined for 43 points. Jones finished as the game’s […]

Eight lucky HBCU students received some knowledge from one of the greatest actors of all time, Denzel Washington, on the topic of success. The eight students from seven HBCUs participated in a virtual roundtable discussion last month. “This was a timeless & legendary moment to curate an HBCU roundtable discussion with eight current students and, […]

High praise and nostalgia surround the return of Shawn Gibbs to Aggieland, where he has been named the 23rd head football coach in North Carolina A&T State University’s history. A&T Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III announced Gibbs’ hiring Friday. Gibbs, 49, succeeds Vincent Brown, who spent two seasons at A&T, winning only two […]

Rosalind Brewer, a proud Spelman alumna and former CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, has stepped into her role as Spelman College’s interim president with energy and enthusiasm. Having served in this position for over 30 days, Brewer has embarked on a listening tour to gather valuable insights from the community about shaping the institution’s future. […]

Jordan Chiles has emerged as one of the biggest names in the sports world following her medal-winning performances in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chiles currently attends UCLA. announcing that she was headed back to college life following the Olympics. “You all have been waiting for it — I am returning back to UCLA to represent […]

Wilberforce University becomes the first HBCU sponsored by the popular streetwear company, AND1. The partnership will provide the university with $100,000 worth of sporting gear. Wilberforce is AND1’s first formal sponsorship of an HBCU athletic program. The well-known streetwear brand visited school to provide new equipment for the women’s and men’s basketball teams, including practice […]

For the past two seasons, Ed Reed’s name has appeared in many conversations surrounding head coaching vacancies around the HBCU world. The chatter isn’t irrelevant. He wants to be a college coach. Last season Ed Reed even made his interest known in the open Texas Southern job. “@TXSOTigers can we talk #football,” Reed posted on […]

As the season winds down and the coaching carousel launches into full gear, it appears that former Florida A&M head coach and Duke University running back coach Willie Simmons is emerging as a often discussed name in the open coaching position at Florida International University (FIU). While Simmons has been mentioned and linked to many […]

Flordia A&M defensive star Kendall Bohler is looking to continue his football career at the highest level. In a statement on his social media accounts, Bohler announced that he is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. His statement is below: With immense gratitude, I’m thrilled to officially declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. First, I […]

Mississippi Valley State University has officially parted ways with head football coach Kendrick Wade after two challenging seasons, according to a report from Football Scoop. Wade, an alumnus of MVSU, took the reins of the Delta Devils program in January 2023 following a coaching stint as a wide receivers coach at Fort Valley State University […]

Delaware State University has decided to move on from head football coach Lee Hull after two seasons. The Hornets have endured 12 consecutive losing seasons and have not won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title since 2007. Also added into the fold Alecia Shields-Gadson, who has served as Delaware State University’s athletic director since 2021, […]

Jackson State head football coach TC Taylor has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Coach of the Year, according to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) by Garrett Busby of WLBT. The award comes after Taylor inked an extension for his success in two seasons at the helm of the program In his […]

With the firing of head football coach Vincent Brown, North Carolina A&T is now searching for a new leader to restore the program’s success. Several potential candidates are gaining attention, including former Aggie standout Tarik Cohen. Standout running back Cohen, a former MEAC star and future Hall of Famer, recently retired from the NFL and […]

The tradition of HBCU Campus Queens, a cornerstone of Black excellence, is taking center stage in the new TV dramedy Queen of the Yard. Co-created by award-winning filmmaker Stacey L. Holman (The Black Church: This Is Our Story) and writer/producer Tracee Loran (Black History Baddies), this Mississippi-based series explores the fierce competition, sisterhood, and personal […]

An innovative new program helps to spotlight the talents of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs) in Atlanta with the help of a pro football team. The Atlanta Falcons are launching a fellowship program aimed at creating career opportunities for students from HBCUs, including Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Clark Atlanta University. Now in […]

A doctorate program at Towson University has been denied due to its similarity to a program at a nearby school, Morgan State University. Eight of the nine commissioners at the Maryland Higher Education Commission decided that the Towson University proposed doctorate program in sustainability and environmental change was a duplicate of the bioenvironmental science Ph.D. […]

Coach Vincent Brown has been relieved of his duties as head football coach at North Carolina A&T, following a dismal season. Director of Athletics Earl Hilton announced the decision Wednesday. Brown, 59, led the Aggies to a 1-11 overall record this season, including a 0-8 mark in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). The university announced via […]