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Blue Meridian Partners has donated $124 million to The HBCU Transformation Project, per a press release by the organization. The donation increases the total investment for the project to $184 million and will expand The HBCU Transformation Project’s work in creating systemic improvements for the nation’s 101 HBCUs. A large portion of the $124 million […]

HBCU GO has announced a 10-year media partnership with the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) to receive exclusive coverage of all CIAA sports, per a release by Allen Media Group obtained by HBCU Pulse. HBCU GO will receive cable, linear, streaming, broadcast, VOD, and pay-per-view rights for all CIAA teams until June 30, 2032. “We […]

Stephen A. Smith is never one to back down from a question and he was more than forthcoming about the departure of Shannon Sharpe from Undisputed and bringing him to ESPN on the Joe Budden Podcast. Budden made a statement saying that while he liked that Smith was open about him wanting Sharpe to join […]

Alabama A&M head coach Connell Maynor is one of the more compelling personalities among the HBCU coaches but he outdid himself during his media remarks this week prior to Bulldog’s matchup with Southern University. In an interview with Fox 54 Sports Director and Southern University alumnus Mo Carter, Connell Maynor spoke about how excited he […]

Southern University head coach Eric Dooley is not happy with his team’s 0-2 start, and his comments in the SWAC ‘s weekly coaches call for media members show that he’s looking for a change. Southern lost to Jackson State 27-14 in the Pete Richardson Classic that served as their home opener. Although Southern ended the […]

Spelman College’s online learning program has become profitable and is drawing massive interest, per a featured report by Lauren Coffey of Inside Higher Ed. The program called eSpelman was launched in Fall 2022 as an experiment of sorts. At the start of the program last year, it served 49 students and offered three certificate programs. […]

Former NFL reporter Jim Trotter is suing the NFL for discrimination stemming from his public challenge of Commissioner Rodger Goodell on the league’s record of  “race discrimination and lack of diversity”, per a report by CNN. Trotter announced via his Twitter account in March that his contract with NFL Network would not be renewed, ending […]

Jackson State University professor Mark Henderson received the opportunity of a lifetime, getting the opportunity to appear on the 41st season of the popular syndicated television show “Wheel of Fortune”.  Henderson’s episode premiered on September 12 and he was a fixture at the start of the episode, as he answered the first puzzles of the […]

Being a football coach means traveling across the country a lot especially when leading an HBCU. Jackson State football’s TC Taylor learned that this was very stressful when they had the MEAC/SWAC challenge. But, there is nothing much he can do given the schedule. He is even back on the road to compete against the […]

Although the Aggie-Eagle classic is over and his team won 30-16, North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver still has some choice words to say about North Carolina A&T that is sure to irritate Aggie fans around the nation. Per a clip by Stephen J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday, Trei Oliver decided to have […]

Lala Anthony entered a partnership with UPS to support HBCU alumni fashion designers during New York Fashion Week, per a report by People magazine. The VJ-turned-actress who is also an alumna of Howard University has headed a fashion show entitled, “BIG MOTION: An HBCU Runway” which featured clothing from three HBCU alumni-owned fashion companies. The […]

Grambling athletic director Dr. Trayvean Scott provided an update on injured Tiger Jaquavis Richmond on Sunday afternoon. Richmond a redshirt sophomore linebacker for Grambling, sustained an injury while attempting a tackle after a punt in the third quarter of the team’s game against LSU where he appeared to collide with one of his teammates. Grambling […]

Dallas Cowboys safety and Florida A&M alumnus Markeese Bell had an outstanding season debut in the 40-0 victory against the New York Giants. The former Rattler led the Cowboys in tackles with 8 tackles (6 solo) and was second in the game in tackles for both teams, only trailing Micah McFadden of the Giants who […]

News about a Division II Bowl game called the Florida Beach Bowl is gaining traction in HBCU circles. The Florida Beach Bowl, seemingly a successor to The Pioneer Bowl that was discontinued in the 2012 season, will reportedly feature a team from the SIAC and CIAA that each have over six wins at the end […]

Miles College pulled off a massive 21-17 upset win over Division I rival Alabama State University. The game was a defensive battle for the Golden Bears, as Alabama State ended the game with more passing yards (210) and more rushing yards (190). However, Miles was more efficient when they had the ball on offense. They […]

Edward Waters University is reporting record growth based on several metrics. The Jacksonville, Florida-based HBCU has reported that it has 1,175 students enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year, which includes a 4.27% total increase in new students (537) over last fall. The 537 new students are the second-largest class of new students in its history. […]

New ESPN First Take co-host Shannon Sharpe is looking to bring First Take to his alma mater Savannah State. The Pro Football Hall of Famer made his intentions known after Florida A&M alumnus and popular HBCU Twitter user Paraody Rattler posted a throwback video of First Take broadcasting the show live from Florida A&M’s 2021 […]

Deion Sanders didn’t mince words when addressing his Colorado Buffaloes team about the importance of winning their home opener. In a video posted on the Huskers Talk Twitter page, Sanders boldly proclaimed to his team that nobody is “whooping us at the crib”. “Ain’t nobody whooping us at crib” pic.twitter.com/jjDzJQBDhg — Huskers Talk | 𝙉𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙖 […]

The Aggie-Eagle Classic between North Carolina A&T and North Carolina Central kicks off this weekend and Eagles head coach Trei Oliver is ready. The NCCU alumnus spoke about the game in the team’s press conference earlier this week. Things are heating up as we get closer to Saturday's Aggie-Eagle classic at Truist Stadium. We previewed […]

Shannon Sharpe just made his debut on ESPN’s First Take this week but many wonder if he is the successor to Stephen A. Smith as the star of the show. Front Office Sports writer Michael McCarthy published an article entitled “Shannon Sharpe Positioned As Perfect Successor To Stephen A. Smith” on August 24th. The musing […]

North Carolina A&T retains its spot as the largest HBCU in the nation for the 10th straight year as the institution reports that 13,883 students are enrolled in the University for the 2023-2024 school year. North Carolina A&T reported the findings yesterday afternoon and said that the student population increased by 400. They determined that […]

Homecoming season is upon us and North Carolina A&T announced yesterday that Lil’ Dirk, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Flo Milli, and Rylo Rodriguez will be performing at the annual 2023 Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 PM. The news about the headlining homecoming event, famously branded as GHOE (Greatest Homecoming on Earth), was […]

Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) and Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern (D) will be starting an HBCU tour of Georgia’s HBCUs this fall, per a report by Griffin Daily News. The duo will tour each HBCU that they will visit, meet with the university president, and speak with staff and student leaders. “I want […]

UNC just announced this afternoon that Tez Walker’s eligibility was denied by the NCAA and the college football world is not happy. UNC head coach Mack Brown released a statement via the team’s X profile blasting the NCAA and calling for North Carolina fans to continue their support of Walker “As has clearly been documented, […]

Mack Brown is fed up with how the NCAA has handled Tez Walker’s transfer eligibility. The University of North Carolina Tar Heels released a statement written by Brown announcing that the NCAA ruled Walker ineligible to play this season. Brown didn’t mince any words, calling out the NCAA on their ruling. A statement from UNC […]

Vice President Kamala Harris will be kicking off her “Fight For Our Freedoms” college tour next week and she is set to visit three HBCUs, per a statement by the White House. Harris will visit Hampton University on September 14th, North Carolina A&T on September 15th, and Morehouse College on September 16th. This is set […]

United States Assistant General Attorney Kristen Clarke will serve as keynote speaker for Miles College’s Honor’s Convocation, per a statement received by HBCU Pulse. The Honor’s Convocation will take place on September 14 at 10 AM EST in the Pearson Hall Auditorium on campus. The convocation is meant to celebrate the accomplishments of high-achieving students […]

Fayetteville State is reporting record growth across the institution, per a report published by the institution. The university has seen a spike in freshman enrollment, reporting that 800 first-year freshmen started their Bronco journey in August. The freshman enrollment number of 800 is the highest it’s been since the 2007 school year. The institution also […]

In honor of the institution’s 125th Founder’s Day, Miles College is kicking off a fundraising campaign with the aim of raising $125 million. The institution announced the campaign via a press release obtained by HBCU Pulse. The fundraising campaign will also be announced on campus inside the Clyde Williams Welcome Center on September 12 at […]

The TV ratings for Shannon Sharpe’s debut on First Take are in and Stephen A. Smith is pleased. The one-hour Labor Day edition of First Take featuring Shannon Sharpe drew 727,000 television viewers per a report by SportsTVRatings. As of this writing, the viewership numbers for Sharpe’s second day on the show on Tuesday are […]

New Mississippi Valley State head football coach Kendrick Wade wasn’t happy with the accommodations afforded to the football team at the Chicago Football Classic. Wade let his frustrations be known on the SWAC Weekly Media call, captured by HBCU Sports. “I’ve been coaching 14 years, and it was probably the worst experience of my life. […]

Jamie Foxx is set to play notable Shaw University alumnus Willie E. Gary in the new movie “The Burial”, per a report by People. The film is about Gary’s relationship with Mississippi funeral home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe (portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones).  O’Keefe is forced to sell his business to a corporation that is acquiring […]

The nationally televised matchups between Florida A&M and Jackson State as well as Morehouse/Virginia Union drew a large television audience on Labor Day weekend. Both games kicked off on Sunday and operated in a virtually exclusive window, as the majority of the college football games for the weekend were played on Saturday with a select […]

A lot of professional athletes have given love to the HBCU crowd. They would often donate cash and invest in their athletics programs such that athletes could grow. Some have deeper connections than others like Chris Paul, who studied at Winston-Salem State. But no one has done as much for college football as Coach Deion […]

Following his impressive performance in Colorado’s upset victory over TCU, Shedeur Sanders broke down the difference between FCS football and FBS football. Sanders says the only difference between the two leagues is the speed of the defensive line and the amount of talent on the field at once. “I’ll say the only difference between FCS […]

Norfolk State coach Dawson Odoms was not pleased after their upset 33-23 loss to Virginia State on Saturday. The former Southern University coach even went as far as apologizing for how the team played. “I want to apologize to our fans,” Odoms said in the postgame presser. “We have to do a better job [of] […]

T.C. Taylor didn’t mince words when reacting to Jackson State’s 28-10 loss to Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic. The first-year Tigers head coach took personal responsibility for how the team performed on the field Sunday afternoon. “We got our butts kicked today out there today,” he said post-game according to J.T. Keith of […]

In arguably the game of the weekend, Tuskegee University won a thrilling offensive battle against fellow SIAC contender Fort Valley State. The game was a back-and-forth affair with both sides showing impressive offensive prowess that can surely lead them to meet again in the SIAC Championship. The Wildcats struck first, forcing Tuskegee to a three-and-out […]

Florida A&M secured a decisive victory over divisional rival Jackson State University, making a statement at the conclusion of their participation in the Orange Blossom Classic. The battle between the two teams was well anticipated, as the games in 2021 & 2022 determined who would ultimately make it to the SWAC Championship and play for […]