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Jackson State standout offensive lineman Evan Henry has entered the transfer portal, per an announcement on his social media accounts. Henery said in the announcement on his Twitter/X profile, “First I want to thank MY LORD AND SAVIOR for everything I wouldn’t be them man I am without him and I want to thank Jackson […]

The dust has settled ad Chennis Berry has officially been named the head coach of the South Carolina State Bulldogs, officially succeeding legendary head coach Buddy Pough. Berry’s name was being circulated heavily as a replacement for Pough as early as August when the tenured 22-year coaching legend announced his retirement prior to the MEAC/SWAC […]

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, the Howard University Swim Team will be making history. They are teaming up with Warner Bros. Company to host a groundbreaking event that combines entertainment and sports. This event serves as a precursor to the highly anticipated release of Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom on […]

Two-time NFL Pro Bowler Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is set to graduate from Tennessee State University on Saturday. Tennesse State posted a video on social media announcing that Cromartie is graduating with his degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Liberal Arts He said in the video, “It’s your boy, Mr. Dominique Rogers, Cromartie, and Mr. […]

Jackson State has seen success on the field and the court this year but the Tiger student-athletes are also succeeding off of it. Jackson State Associate Athletic Director of Compliance posted a graphic on Twitter/X reporting that Jackson State’s student-athletes have an 89% graduation success rate (GSR), which is the third highest in Mississippi and […]

Chennis Berry has reportedly accepted the job as head coach at South Carolina State and the Bulldog community is fired up. Per a report by local affiliate WLTX, students and alumni are excited at the prospects of what the football program will look like under Berry in a post-Buddy Pough era. Delano Wittfield, who serves […]

North Carolina Central standout wide receiver Devin Smith has entered the transfer portal with 1 year of eligibility remaining, per a post on his social media. Smith is the latest Eagle standout to enter the transfer portal. He posted about his intentions on his social media accounts. “First and foremost, I want to thank God […]

Google donated $250,000 to Alabama A&M University this week, per a statement by the institution obtained by HBCU Pulse. The donation comes as part of their commitment to supporting science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEM/STEAM) initiatives and is set to have a significant impact on multiple academic programs and student organizations on campus. Vice […]

After initially entering the transfer portal, Jackson State standout receiver Seven McGee announced his decision to return to the school for his senior year. “After a great talk with Coach Taylor I’ll be staying and finishing my senior year at Jackson state go tigers!” McGee wrote on his announcement on ‘X’. After a great talk […]

Morgan State’s women’s basketball team lost to South Carolina, but Lady Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley had high praise for the Lady Bears. .@dawnstaley on why she continues to schedule MEAC teams: “When I was at Temple, we couldn’t get a top team to play us besides Rutgers and Tennessee… I’ll always remember what Coach […]

A series of transfer portal announcements have rocked the North Carolina Central Eagles’ future roster. Offensive lineman Torricelli Simpkins, defensive back Jason Chambers, and edge rusher Kendrick Dujour all announced their decisions to enter the portal this offseason. The announcements come on the heels of an extremely active season of portal usage among HBCUs. Tuskegee […]

The Human Jukebox of Southern University and the World Famed Marching Band of Grambling State University went head-to-head in their annual Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands, held the night before the big game at Caesar’s Superdome. This highly anticipated event not only showcased talented high school bands from the area, but also featured an […]

Multiple reports are coming out that Benedict College head coach Chennis Berry will succeed Buddy Pough as head coach of South Carolina State. Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday reported on Monday that South Carolina State offered Berry a contract and zeroed in on him as the sole candidate for the position. Pough in an […]

Buddy Pough was open and candid in his conversation on HBCU Nightly with Joshua Sims Sr. & Erica Lee, even providing an update on South Carolina State’s coaching search. Pough said in the interview on the popular HBCU live podcast that he’s picking his successor and has told his South Carolina State players as much. […]

Eddie George was recently announced as a semi-finalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and he spoke about it in an interview on The NFL Report podcast. “It’s an accomplishment unto itself. Of course, you would like to don the gold jacket, but to be in the conversation to have to opportunity […]

Edward Waters head coach Toriano Morgan has received a three-year contract extension, per a statement by the institution. The contract extension comes after his Tigers had an outstanding season, finishing the year with a 6-4 record. Dr. Ivana Rich, Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, spoke about Morgan’s extension, saying, “Under Coach Morgan’s […]

Nikema Williams, a democratic representative from Georgia, recently introduced a bill providing aid to HBCU entrepreneurs. Named the Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act of 2023, the bipartisan bill is strictly aimed at HBCU students and other minority-centered universities. The program will nestle inside of the Small Business Administration and will provide grants beginning at $250,000 […]

Southern University quarterback Harold Blood is entering the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility. The graduate student announced his decision with a post on ‘X’. “First and foremost, I would like to thank God for everything he’s done in my life,” Blood wrote. “Without Him, I wouldn’t have made it this far. I […]

AT&T Dream in Black has announced the winners of the 2023 Rising Future Makers Showcase in a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The “Rising Future Makers” initiative recognizes and supports students from HBCUs who are making a significant impact in their communities and on their campuses. The 2023 Rising Future Makers Showcase has announced a […]

After an entire season of halftime shows being judged, critiqued, and analyzed, the ESPN Band of the Year Rankings Committee has chosen the final two Division I and Division II bands to compete in the ESPN Events Band of the Year National Championship Battle of the Bands on December 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at Mercedes-Benz […]

The MEAC has announced the All-MEAC Football teams for 2023, recognizing players from conference football programs, per a statement released by the conference. North Carolina Central leads with ten recipients on the First Team All-MEAC, followed by Howard with seven. Morgan State and South Carolina State each have four selectees. The awards and honors were […]

Florida A&M Law Alumna, Zsa’queria Martin, has accomplished a ground-breaking feat by being granted the license to practice law in 41 states. This milestone highlights Martin’s exceptional legal expertise and underscores the importance of diversifying the legal profession. Zsa’queria’s Foundation Martin’s outstanding academic record at Florida A&M Law laid the foundation for her career as […]

Renowned rapper 2Chainz returned to his alma mater Alabama State for his “Rock The Campus” tour. 2Chainz performed with Skooly, as well as the university’s marching band, the Marching Hornets.   Rock The Bells and Ford were the key sponsors for the event. Rock the Bells is a media platform owned by rapper and actor […]

The Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions pulled off an impressive 78-76 upset against the SMU Mustangs on Monday night. The Golden Lions sat in the driver’s seat for much of the game, controlling the pace and forcing the Mustangs to play their style of basketball. The upset continues a recent streak of HBCU basketball squads defeating […]

Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed is reportedly interested in the Grambling State head coaching position, according to HBCU Sports. The position recently opened after the university fired former head coach Hue Jackson after just two years on the job. Reed had accepted the head coaching position at Bethune-Cookman last December. However, the […]

Jackson State football does not currently have a stronghold on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) the way it did while Deion Sanders was at the helm, but it still enjoyed another winning season and finished near the top of the league standings under first-year head coach T.C. Taylor. Though, there is a reality in which […]

Savannah State suffered a defeat as Miles College surged ahead with 15 crucial points, securing a 59-46 victory. Mykayle Carter showcased brilliance with 20 points, while Corey Trotter contributed 10 points and an impressive 13 rebounds, further extending the Miles College Bears’ winning streak. Savannah State entered this matchup with a two-game winning streak, having […]

The Southern Jaguars pulled off a miracle upset against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the #21 team in the entire country. The Jaguars visited Mississippi State while on a five-game skid, and many expected the losing streak to continue. The Bulldogs were expected to win by at least 25 points, according to odds set by ESPN […]

You know what they say, “If you’re not first then you’re….” Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 117 years of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and uplifting humanity. Alpha Phi Alpha was the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African- American. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of five notable “Ice Cold […]

South Carolina State has made it clear that they want Chennis Berry as their next head football coach. Per a report by Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday, the Bulldogs have sent an offer to Berry last week. Ironically, Berry was seen at South Carolina State with Buddy Pough last week at Dawson Stadium, per […]

Happy Founder’s Day to the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 117 years of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. These “Men of Distinction” have been dedicated to serving their communities since 1906, especially through education. Showing some love to the “Oldest and the Coldest” frat there is, let’s get […]

The Hampton Pirates easily dispatch of the Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons with a dominant 121-66 victory. Having won just one of their last five games, the Pirates were eager to notch another tally in the ‘W’ column. This is their second time scoring over 100 points this season – they previously put up 109 […]

With a 35-14 victory against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, the Florida A&M Rattlers secure their first SWAC Championship in school history and move on to the Celebration Bowl. Many expected the Rattlers to win as they had demolished the Panthers earlier in the year, 45-7. The Celebration Bowl is set! Howard and Florida A&M […]

Current Morehouse student Jeremiah Lowther made what some would consider an ambitious decision: choosing to attend an HBCU over an Ivy League institution. In the conversation about college choice, many urge students to go to institutions where they can join a thriving network of alumni as well as obtain a prestigious degree that opens doors […]

The Norfolk State Spartans earned a statement victory with a 63-60 win over the VCU Rams. The Spartans win back-to-back games against Virginia teams having beaten William & Mary 96-62 on Tuesday. Norfolk State improves to 6-3, the best record in the MEAC, although conference games have yet to commence. In the Spartans’ previous game […]

Florida A&M is hosting the SWAC Championship this year after a stellar season and they are expected to bring in a huge payday per a report by WCTV. Florida Vice President of Advancement Shawnta Friday-Stroud spoke about the big gains of having the game in Bragg, saying, “We’re going to be bringing people here from […]

South Carolina State star running back Jawarn Howell entered the transfer portal following an electric season for the Bulldogs. He announced his intention to transfer on his social media account. He said in his announcement, “I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal. I would like to thank SC STATE for allowing […]

As the Florida Beach Bowl is set to kick off between Fort Valley State & Johnson C. Smith on December 13th, the matchup will serve as a homecoming of sorts for several players in the matchup. Fort Valley & Johnson C. Smith have 35 players combined from the state of Florida (20 from Johnson C. […]

Duke University recently received $100 million, the largest single donation in the history of the university, and it can help local HBCUs in the state of North Carolina. Per a report by the News & Observer, the donation was made by the Duke Endowment which is a private foundation established in 1924 by James B. […]