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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 […]

On Thursday, October 19th, some students at Florida A&M University woke up as early as 8:30 a.m. to secure their homecoming game tickets. Unfortunately, their efforts to get ahead of the 9:00 a.m. ticket drop seemed to be in vain, as the Famu Ticketmaster crashed as soon as the hour began. According to student sources, […]

North Carolina A&T’s offense continues to struggle as they lose their third game in a row to Richmond, 33-10. The Aggies sit at the bottom of the CAA, just one win above the 0-7 Stony Brook Seawolves. The offense, led by true freshman KJ White, recorded just 145 total yards. They came into the game […]

After a troubling first half, Florida A&M got their offense together to conquer the Texas Southern Tigers, 31-21. The Rattlers move to 6-1 on the season and solidify themselves as the clear top seed in the SWAC. The first quarter started out well for Florida A&M, though it quickly snowballed. They forced Texas Southern into […]

Hampton University football falls flat on their face for the third straight week, losing 47-3 to #7 Delaware. In their last two games, Hampton has been outscored 108-13. The Pirates have allowed a combined 579 rushing yards, 436 passing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, and three passing touchdowns to Monmouth and Delaware. It’s important to note […]

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 […]

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 […]

ESPN is partnering with Lockerverse to open fan voting for its HBCU Band of the Year Competition. Lockerverse is a tech platform founded by, among others, Savannah James, and hosts a slew of creators, such as James’ son Bronny and Houston Texans’ quarterback C.J. Stroud. Voting on the Band of the Year Competition opened on […]

The clothing brand Urban Outfitters recently partnered with students at five select HBCUs to promote their new capsule collection. The revenue from the collection, which opened at 10 a.m. on Oct. 17, will go directly to the supporting universities. The students who modeled the clothing were summer intern for Urban Outfitters. They were members of […]

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 […]

Fort Valley State University has recently received a $1 million donation, the largest contribution ever made by living alumni. Per a report by local Middle Georgia affiliate 41NBC, the institution received this gift from Dr. Alonzo Jones, Dr. Almas Jones, and their niece, Dr. Rose Holton.   View this post on Instagram   A post […]

Morehouse College is bringing soccer back back to campus per a report by The Maroon Tiger. The soccer team will be a club team, which means that the team is started by a university or students at the non-NCAA level.  The club team will be led by five captains: Tommy Mesamours, Shawn Ross, Enosh Mutenda, […]