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NCAA.com writer Stan Becton ranked his top HBCU Players of the season through the midway point of the season and has North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard and Florida A&M quarterback Jeremy Moussa at one and two respectively on his list. North Carolina Central and Florida A&M lead the pack among the teams in the […]

For college students, October may seem like the time for spooky movies, pumpkin patches, and homecoming, but it is also the time for midterm exams and hardcore studying. Midterm exams are tests or assessments given to students in the middle of an academic term or semester. Unlike shorter quizzes or even some assignments, these tests […]

Choosing the right college/university is such an important decision. This place will be your home for the next four years. There are over 100 HBCUs in the United States and each school has so much to offer. To help with start your process here is a guide to choosing the right HBCU. Choosing your major […]

Howard University Alumnus Lance Gross showed major love to Virginia State University as he co-hosted their Homecoming Step Show this week. Gross hosted the step show along with celebrity host Jay Dukes. Let’s recap the step show and how Gross liked being in the land of Troy. Before the two graced the stage the crowd […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Pac-12 are partnering this basketball season to put on a series of games called the Pac-12/SWAC Legacy series, per a press release by the SWAC. The partnership was created with the aim of spotlighting education, basketball, and basketball scheduling promoting social justice, and denouncing racism. The schedule of games […]

Saint Augustine’s University has fired head football coach Howard Feggins after an unsuccessful tenure at the helm of the Falcons. The team have had a dismal season, falling to 0-6 heading into week 7 after a dismal 7-0 loss to defending CIAA Champion Fayetteville State during their homecoming. Defensive Coordinator Stephen Tate has been promoted […]

Stillman College (Ala.) has been added as the thirteenth member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference per a release by the conference starting from July 1, 2024. The GCAC Council unanimously approved the decision of the Presidents. In addition, Visit Tuscaloosa has been chosen to host the 2024 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women’s Basketball […]

Per a ranking by financial technology company SmartAsset, Prairie View A&M University has been recognized as the fifth-best-value university in Texas. SmartAsset determines the best-value colleges and universities by evaluating factors such as tuition fees, student living costs, scholarship and grant offerings, student retention rate, and the starting salary for new graduates. Prairie View A&M […]

Two HBCU students were selected as winners of Halle Bailey’s “Angel” Performing Arts scholarship per a post by the singer on her Twitter/X page. Howard University student Phyllise Tolliver and Spelman student Crystal Ike are two of the four recipients of the scholarship. Tolliver & Ike will receive a $10,000 scholarship that supports their performing […]

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George has been vocal about HBCU issues during his tenure at the HBCU. But, he took to the Big South-OVC media call this week to shine an even brighter light on the Nashville-based HBCU’s battle to get the billions of dollars owed from decades of underfunding. “I have a vested […]

Grambling head football coach Hue Jackson made a bold claim about HBCU football coaches and potential Power Five opportunities per a report by HBCU Sports. On Monday, he spoke about the talent of his coaching peers at the black college level, saying that all they need is an opportunity at the next level to show […]

Following the shooting last week during homecoming, Morgan State University president Dr. David Wilson announced several proposed changes and overhauls to campus safety during a town hall with faculty and students per a report by The Baltimore Sun. One of the proposed campus overhauls is a wall that will span 1 1/2 miles and will […]

Los Angeles forward Robert Covington was in midseason form in the team’s latest preseason matchup against the Utah Jazz. Covington finished the night with 11 points on 4-7 shooting with 1 three-pointer and two free throws. He also showed a defensive intensity, finishing the game with four blocks in his 22 minutes of play in […]

HBCUs have produced some of the most influential and talented people in the world. Some of the most famous doctors, lawyers, entertainers, athletes, and politicians have all graduated from HBCUs. The prestigious institutions are breeding grounds for greatness and have many stories to share. In our new series HBCU Success Story, we will share the […]

On Nov. 4, Paul Quinn College will host the inaugural Thrivent HBCU Classic. The doubleheader will feature a game between the Texas Legends and Austin Spurs. The Classic will represent the first time an HBCU campus hosts a G League game. The Thriven Classic will begin with a women’s basketball match between Paul Quinn and […]

This Saturday, Jackson State and Alabama State will butt heads for the first time since Deion Sanders left for the University of Colorado-Boulder. Despite being a regular rivalry game between divisional opponents, this particular matchup has some added vitriol. Last year, Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. called out Sanders after their 26-12 loss […]

Voorhees University officially announced today their decision to join the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. The news comes nearly immediately after Wilberforce University announced that they would be a member of the GCAC on Oct. 9, just two days prior. Voorhees University (SC) Making Move to Gulf Coast Athletic Conference effective July 1, 2024 📷GCACSports pic.twitter.com/cWqMXY2YAw […]

NBA superstar Ja Morant is making headlines for gifting his unreleased Nike Ja 1s to multiple schools, including Mississippi Valley State University. Morant’s younger sister, Teniya, is a freshman on the Devilettes women’s basketball team. Morant is also providing shoes for three other schools: Radford University, Murray State University, and the University of Memphis. The […]

Virginia State University has adopted the motto  “Greater Happens Here.” VSU has been producing greatness since its founding in 1882. Here is a list of five notable alumni who uphold that standard. Reginald F. Lewis Reginald F. Lewis entered Virginia State on a football scholarship in 1961. Unfortunately, due to an injury his time on […]

Bowie State University announced Tuesday afternoon that the school would be canceling all classes for the rest of the week. The cancellation is a result of a shooting on Saturday towards the end of the school’s homecoming festivities. Reports say two people were shot in the incident. Fortunately, they did not sustain life-threatening injuries, and […]

Winthrop McGriff, former women’s basketball head coach at Cheyney University, the first and oldest HBCU in the nation, passed away earlier today. McGriff spent two years as the head coach for Cheyney’s women’s basketball program. He succeeded former coach Vivian Stringer who is the current head coach of the women’s basketball team at Rutgers. Stringer […]

Southern University’s head football coach Eric Dooley attempted to explain his head-scratching play call against Florida A&M. The Jaguars were down late in the fourth quarter, 26-19, to the A&M Rattlers. With 2:37 on the clock, Southern began their potential game-tying drive on their own 28 yard line. With only one remaining timeout and working […]

A second-grade student at McGavock Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee had their t-shirt confiscated by a teacher on October 6th. The incident, which was first reported by local affiliate NewsChannel 5, involved a shirt adorned with pink and green rhinestones displaying the letters “AKA 1908”. These letters are in reference to the historically Black sorority, […]

R&B singer Janelle Monáe was spotted earlier today on the campus of Morehouse College. In a post via the institution’s official Instagram page, the “Primetime” singer was seen in several photos with the Morehouse House of Funk marching band as well as the Mahogany N Motion danced team around. In these photos, Monáe was also seen […]

Edward Waters (3-3) extended their winning streak to three in a row after a 37-30 victory over the Lane College Dragons (1-5) during homecoming on Saturday. This win also snapped a five-game losing streak that Edward Waters had against the Dragons. Edward Waters entered this matchup boasting one of the best offenses in the SIAC […]

In his press conference for Week 7, Hampton football head coach Robert Prunty assessed the team’s loss to Campbell and previewed their matchup with Monmouth. Per usual with Prunty, he was quick to give the Fighting Camels their due respect. “Gotta give Campbell credit,” he said. “Good football team. They made more plays than we […]

Alabama State Alumus and Atlanta philanthropist/entrepreneur Courtney Stewart made a huge donation to his alma mater during homecoming last week, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Stewart, a 2003 graduate of the institution, announced a $200,000 donation to the university and athletic department. He made the big-time contribution during the homecoming game versus Bethune-Cookman […]

Wilberforce University recently announced their move to join the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference at the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The oldest private HBCU in the country will soon become a part of the only HBCU athletic conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. #BreakingNews! Wilberforce University to Join the Gulf Coast Athletic […]

“The Shop,” a popular show created by LeBron James’ media company Uninterrupted, is visiting Tennessee State this Friday. The show will have a live recording on the HBCU’s campus during their homecoming week. Though a guest list has not been released, “The Shop” is known for its candid conversations among star-studded guests. Celebrities, actors, athletes, musicians, […]

The highly anticipated HBCU Tailgate Tour is set to make a comeback this fall, with nine tour stops scheduled at some of the biggest and most prestigious HBCU football games across the country. The tour aims to celebrate and promote black college culture through an immersive tailgate experience leading up to kick-off. The tour kicked […]

In a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through sports and education, NBA superstar LeBron James and top sportswear brand Nike entered into a six-year partnership with Florida A&M University in 2021. The partnership made FAMU the first school to have this partnership with James’s apparel line with Nike and was the first big move […]

In a thrilling matchup, the Benedict College Tigers triumphed over the Miles Golden Bears with a 27-24 victory, remaining unbeaten this season. The 11th-ranked Tigers, with an impressive 6-0 overall record and 4-0 in the SIAC, showcased their resilience against a second-half surge from the Golden Bears. Benedict started strong, establishing a commanding 21-3 lead […]

The Fort Valley State Wildcats secured a convincing 38-24 victory over the Savannah State Tigers on Saturday. Fort Valley State (5-1), one of the top teams in the SIAC this season, looked to avenge their heartbreaking 28-24 game against the Tigers last year in the Central City Classic held in Macon, Georgia. However, their hopes […]

Tennessee State got a big out-of-conference win over a struggling Kenessaw State 27-20 on Saturday. The Tigers took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game, improving their season record to 3-2 while Kennesaw State fell to 1-5. The Tigers’ ground attack was led by Jordan Gant, who finished the game with an impressive […]

This past weekend, rapper GloRilla made headlines when she performed at the Alabama State University Homecoming. The rising rap superstar star from Memphis, Tennessee wowed the crowd with her energetic performance and uniquely southern sound. But what caught people’s attention even more this weekend was a picture she posted on her Instagram.   View this […]

In a clash between two of the top 25 teams in the FCS, North Carolina Central secured a dominant victory 34-23 victory over Elon University. Davius Richard, put on an offensive show, scoring four touchdowns for the Eagles. Elon came into the game with an eight-game home winning streak. Elon also hadn’t allowed a touchdown […]

At their own homecoming, the Saint Augustine’s Falcons couldn’t even score a point as they fell to the Fayetteville State Broncos. On a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon, neither team could get hardly anything going offensively. A number of statistics indicate the flow (or lack thereof) of the game. The Falcons only had 189 total yards […]

Florida A&M was able to escape Baton Rouge with a victory over the Southern University Jaguars, winning 26-19. The in marks the Rattlers’ third win against the Jaguars, dating back to the 2019 season when they were a MEAC opponent playing their perennial SWAC rival for the first time since 2012. After growing calls to […]

Jackson State dominated Alabama A&M in the Gulf Coast Challenge, winning 45-30. This is Jackson State’s third straight win over Connell Maynor and the Bulldogs since the Fall 2021 football season. Two of the Tiger’s three wins have been in dominant fashion. The Tigers started the game strong, scoring 21 unanswered points in the first […]