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During this year’s Constitutional Convention, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. proposed a bylaw change that would ban transgender members. If put into effect, Alpha Phi Alpha would be the second Black Greek-letter fraternity to ban transgender members after Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The amendment would restrict membership to “any male defined as a human […]

Last week, it was announced that Talladega College would be cutting their gymnastics program at the end of the month after only one year. The news came as a shock to many, as the Talladega gymnastics team has had a successful first year, including becoming the first HBCU to win an NCAA Team Competition. The […]

The Baltimore Ravens have lost a former Super Bowl hero. Jacoby Jones, former Ravens WR and star of Super Bowl 47, has died. An NFL source with direct knowledge confirmed the story to the Baltimore Sun. Jacoby Jones was 40 years old. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Jones is fondly remembered […]

In collaboration with Autumn Sun, a grassroots organization dedicated to young Black artists, The City of Detroit and Michigan Central are set to host the inaugural HBCU Student Film Competition and Festival. The festival will take place next month in Detroit. The competition is the brainchild of Detroit native and up-and-coming filmmaker Bruce Clifton. The […]

Two HBCU students received a $2 million civil lawsuit settlement after they were pulled from their car and tased during a Black Lives Matter protest back in 2020. The Atlanta City Council approved the $2 million settlement this past Monday, and Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim will each receive $1 million as part of the […]

In a heartfelt announcement that marks the end of a significant era, Dr. David A. Thomas, the president of Morehouse College, has announced that he will step down after the 2024-25 academic year. His departure will mark the culmination of seven years of leadership at the prestigious all-male, historically Black institution. In his email to […]

Former NFL Quarterback and four-time NFL Pro Bowl participant Michael Vick is set to make a guest appearance at the second annual MEAC Girls on the Gridiron Flag Football clinic. The MEAC Girls on the Gridiron Flag Football Clinic is in partnership with the Norfolk State University Athletic Department. The NFL and the MEAC collaborated […]

Florida A&M University president Larry Robinson is stepping down, per a statement by the institution released on Friday morning. Per the Tallahassee Democrat, Kristin Harper, Chair of the FAMU Board of Trustees, emailed board members on Friday morning regarding Robinson’s decision. The email included Robinson’s resignation letter as an attachment. pic.twitter.com/BeTwEZkD56 — Florida A&M University […]

In this episode of College Hill: Celebrity Edition, I was hoping to see less of Saucy Santana. His story has become repetitive: he skips class, gets confronted, promises to attend, and then skips again. For the past three weeks, my recaps have focused on questioning his purpose on the show. However, this episode, Saucy Santana […]

Did you know that one of the OG Basketball Wives was an alumna of Florida A&M? Former Basketball Wives star Royce Reed graduated from Florida A&M with a degree in Theater Education and Humanities. Over the last few months, Reed has been very vocal about her experience at Florida A&M. Reed graduated from Florida A&M […]

Alabama A&M is officially out of the running to buy the recently closed Birmingham-Southern College campus. According to documents obtained by AL.com, Alabama A&M’s cash offer to purchase the campus was “considerably lower” than the top bid. Leaving the bid made by Miles College still on the table. Alabama A&M said they accept Birmingham Southern’s […]

The National Park Service awarded $10.6 million to ten HBCUs in eight different states to fund 15 projects as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program. Which concentrates on historically significant building restoration on historically Black college and university campuses. “It’s vital for America’s HBCUs to preserve their vibrant […]

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated set a Guinness World Record this past weekend during their 71st Boulé in Dallas, Texas. They set the world record for the most personal hygiene kits assembled in one hour. Guinness World Records representative Mike Marcotte was present at the convention to verify the sorority as the […]

In a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse and ClutchPoints, HBCU GO has announced their broadcast schedule for the 2024 Football Season. The schedule features multiple games from the SWAC, SIAC, and CIAA that will air in major markets around the country as well as the Allen Media Group-owned platforms TheGrio and HBCU GO. Per HBCU […]

In a recent Instagram post by DaHouseNation, Terance Mathis, the former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver and current head coach of Morehouse College’s football team, made his feelings about the team’s projected last-place finish in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) abundantly clear. His response? A series of laughing emojis. Morehouse College, one of the original […]

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. Episode 1 of the third and final season of All American: Homecoming aired this past Monday. Viewers have been highly anticipating the start of the season to finally get an answer to the million-dollar question: does Simone choose Lando or Damon? The premiere shows us […]

Peak Sports MGMT, represented by attorney Cooper Walker of Frost Echols, formally addressed concerns over recent statements made by North Carolina Central University Athletic Director Dr. Skip Perkins. Walker’s letter, sent to the NCCU Board of Trustees and the Office of the Chancellor, aims to clarify what the company views as inaccuracies in Perkins’ comments […]

When Colorado hosts North Dakota State, all eyes will be on Shedeur Sanders. The star quarterback and presumed top NFL draft pick isn’t overlooking the Bison, a perennial FCS contender in their season-opening contest. North Dakota State is not just any team; they are one of the greatest programs in FCS history. With 17 national […]

On July 16–24, more than 800 first-time freshmen will set out for the “Land of Golden Sunshine” to take part in New Student Orientation (NSO). Known as the ROAR Experience, NSO is a multi-day intensive program created to acquaint prospective first-year students with Tennessee State University’s vibrant campus community and culture. Additionally, this will be […]

During its 71st Boule in Dallas this past weekend, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. commemorated the induction of three outstanding people as honorary members. Two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamron Hall was one of these prominent individuals. Tamron Hall is a well-known American broadcast journalist, television talk show host, and author. Hall began her syndicated daytime […]

After a 19-year hiatus, Clark Atlanta University has relaunched its highly acclaimed Music Education major. Dedicated to upholding its legacy of academic distinction and cultural enrichment, Clark Atlanta is committed to providing a transformative education with a primary focus on developing future generations of musical innovators and educators. Clark Atlanta has been a shining example […]

At the 110th Hampton University Ministers’ Conference, the university announced its newly established School of Religion in partnership with the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, a new chapter for both the university and church community. Both the Ministers’ Conference and the larger faith-based community will greatly benefit from this creative partnership. […]

Earlier this year, The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy launched its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Partnership Track. Howard University was one of only ten prize winners for the first of the track’s three phases. As it moves into Phase 2 this […]

Shaqir O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, is staying in the HBCU basketball world, as he transfers to Florida A&M after three seasons at Texas Southern University. His cross-conference move marks a new chapter for both him and the Rattlers. The addition of Shaqir O’Neal brings a much-needed infusion of talent, versatility, and […]

When “All American: Homecoming” was canceled, I honestly didn’t feel much. I watched the show when it first aired and enjoyed it. It’s rare to see an HBCU narrative on TV, and the last one we had was BET’s “The Quad”. However, due to other interests and commitments, especially on Monday nights when the show […]

Morehouse College is set to pioneer a new era in education by introducing AI teaching assistants this fall. This endeavor is spearheaded by the institution’s Metaversity Director and Senior Professor in Education, Dr. Muhsinah Morris. The groundbreaking technology, developed in the spring of 2021, has been made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of key […]

Former Bowie State football player AJ Lytton is among three men who died following a devastating car crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The incident also claimed the lives of 2024 NFL Draftee Khyree Jackson and another former high school teammate and former University of Maryland football, Isaiah Hazel. The Maryland State Police released a statement […]

The ratings success of the BET Awards proved beneficial for the latest season of College Hill: Celebrity Edition at Xavier University of Louisiana. Following the awards, BET treated viewers to a sneak peek of the highly-anticipated BET+ series “College Hill: Celebrity Edition,” and the response was nothing short of stellar. Per ratings numbers secured by […]

Despite a nationwide decline in college enrollments, HBCUs are witnessing a remarkable surge in applications and enrollments. This trend is not only bucking the overall pattern but also highlighting the growing importance and appeal of these institutions, as Forbes highlights in their article, “Why Applications To Historically Black Colleges Are Surging”. Last school year, numerous […]

A lawsuit filed last Fall that accused the state of Georgia of chronic underfunding its thee public HBCUs compared to predominantly white institutions in the state has been quietly dismissed, per a report by Vanessa McCray of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The case, which involved three HBCU alumni as plaintiffs, alleged systemic inequities in funding and […]

Florida A&M’s football team is making significant roster moves ahead of the upcoming season, with their latest addition being Brayln Oliver, a former safety at Syracuse and Louisville. With the addition of Oliver, the Rattlers aim to bolster their defensive as they prepare to defend their Celebration Bowl title. Brayln Oliver hails from Anderson, South […]

Morgan State University’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dena Freeman-Patton has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series (FCS) Oversight Committee per a release by the institution’s athletic department. This prestigious appointment will see Freeman-Patton serving a four-year term, concluding on June 30, 2028. Freeman-Patton, who is entering her third […]

Prairie View A&M’s executive director of Health Services, Dr. Tondra L. Moore, has been appointed as a member-at-large on the Board of Directors for the American College Health Association. Dr. Moore has been with ACHA since 2019 and has continued to rise through the ranks since then. Dr. Moore has done some outstanding work with […]

As the summer days continue to roll by, the closer it gets to back-to-school season. For some people, they’ll be entering their second, third, or maybe fourth year at their HBCUs. But for some, this will be their first year attending an HBCU. Attending an HBCU for the first time can be an exciting experience, […]

Bethune-Cookman University will be represented well in the 2024 Paris Olympics starting this month, per a statement by the institution. Two former student-athletes will represent the institution and their respective countries on the world’s biggest stage: Sade McCreath and Monae’ Nichols. McCreath and Nichols are two former Wildcat track and field standouts and look to […]

As North Carolina Central prepares for its first season after Davius Richard, expectations are high. The Eagles, only a season removed from winning their first Celebration Bowl in two attempts, seemed poised to once again be a major contender in the MEAC. But, off-the-field issues give the team a complicated start to the season. Reporting […]

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to speak at the annual meetings for two Black sororities this month as a way to reach Black women voters. Harris will make an appearance at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Grand Boulè in Indianapolis as well as her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 71st annual Boulè in Dallas. In […]

The Howard University Mecca Society Collective has landed another NIL deal with another Black-owned brand. The Mecca Society Collective announced its partnership with Last Shot, a Black-owned and operated energy drink company in Las Vegas. The company will pay Howard athletes in company stock to promote their products and share a portion of sales from […]

When College Hill: Celebrity Edition Season 3, Episode 3 started, I genuinely felt it might become one of my favorite episodes of “College Hill” ever. From a TV production and storytelling perspective, the episode was excellently crafted, seamlessly blending the narrative of celebrities visiting the plantation with the value of an HBCU education. However, the […]