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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, […]

The Florida A&M homecoming game against Prairie View A&M will get a larger audience, as it has been moved up from ESPN+ to ESPN2 per a post on Twitter/X by the institution. The Rattlers have been on a tear this season, heading into week 8 at the top of the conference and a favorite to […]

HBCUs are no strangers to the vast success that follows behind the individuals who graduate from them. For as long as time, historically black colleges and universities have operated as the extended families of each student who goes through the institutions. This process unknowingly creates a support system in the workforce hiring rooms. One successful […]

Growing concerns over the administration at Oakwood University have forced alumni into action. The graduates have formed a group called “Concerned Oakwoodites” to discuss the administrative situation and propose solutions. The group recently had a meeting with the Oakwood University’s board of trustees, but they did not leave the session with confidence in potential changes. […]

Tennessee State’s football team is now set to play both Howard University and Mississippi Valley State University in the next two years. TSU and MVSU agreed to a single game deal, while Howard consented to a home-and-home series against the Tigers. TSU reportedly paid MVSU $100,ooo to play the Tigers in Nashville. The game, known […]

Star Colorado defensive back Shilo Sanders was reminded of his HBCU roots on a show with NBA legends Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. In the latest installment of “KG Certified,” Garnett and Pierce took a trip to the University of Colorado to interview both Sanders and his father, Deion. Sanders spent much of the interview […]

A group of Clark Atlanta University alumni are attempting to create their own scholarship fund for current students. They are encouraging 1,000 graduates of the university to sponsor students through a series of $25 payments for a year. The Clark Atlanta motto, “I’ll find a way, or make one” certainly applies to Making A Way […]

Howard University alumnus and best-selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates will visit Norfolk State University this upcoming Thursday to discuss his new book “The Beautiful Struggle.” The novel was selected as the NSU Common Reader for all freshman and transfer students for the fall semester. While visiting NSU, Coates will read “The Beautiful Struggle” and share his […]

Thompson Restaurants (also known as Thompson Hospitality), the largest black-owned and privately held hospitality company in the United States, donated $1 million to Virginia State University. This is the second million-dollar donation made by Thompson, the first donation was in 2011. Warren Thompson, President of Thompson Restaurants, is donating the funds to VSU as a […]

Taraji P. Henson is bringing a new mental health initiative to Hampton University in an effort to improve mental health for Black women. Henson’s organization, the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, is also teaming up with Kate Spade New York for the endeavor. Hampton University, as well as Alabama State University, are among the initial wave […]

Howard University & Tennesee State were recently named on Billboard’s list as having one of the top Music Business Schools in the Nation. Howard & Tennessee State are the only HBCUs on the list. Additionally, Howard University represents one of the two D.C. institutions acknowledged, alongside American University, and Tennessee State is one of two […]

Jackson State’s renowned marching band the Sonic Boom of the South will be performing at the Rose Bowl Parade on New Year’s Day in 2025 per a report by WAPT. The announcement was made during Jackson State’s homecoming halftime show featuring the Sonic Boom as well as on the band’s Facebook page “The Jackson State […]

Morehouse College and Real Estate Logistics Company Prologis have brokered a partnership to establish a foundation aimed at cultivating a new generation of black real estate agents. Per a report by Essence, a report states that $3 million was donated to The House to promote an endowed fund, which aims to create opportunities for students […]

The Harvard University Crimson rolled past the Howard University Bison 48-7 in Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the two academic powerhouses. The game marked the third straight matchup between the two programs. The Crimson were dominant within the run game as they ran for a total of 364 yards on the day off of just 47 […]

Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. was a trailblazing figure in American politics, becoming the first black mayor of a major southern city when he was elected as the mayor of Atlanta in 1973. An alumnus of Morehouse College, Jackson’s historic victory was a pivotal moment for both the city and the country as a whole. The […]