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Virginia State University is not the only school that has made a jump in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Jackson State University, now holding the 15th spot on the best HBCU list, has risen six spots from its number 21 ranking in 2024. Like many other colleges and universities that have moved up […]

When some people audition for NBC’s “The Voice,” they hope that at least one chair turns around. But for Alabama A&M University alumna Jasmine ‘Jazz’ McKenzie, she managed to get four. McKenzie won over all four judges with her rendition of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It” this week on the Season […]

Billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently donated $70 million to the United Negro College Fund. This was Scott’s second time donating to the UNCF in the last five years. The multi-million donation will be used to fund endowments at the colleges and universities the UNCF currently sponsors. In a recent interview with PBS, UNCF president […]

With only a few days before homecoming, Fort Valley State has suspended the Blue Machine Marching band pending a hazing investigation. The news was first reported by Carlos Stephens of WGXA via his Facebook account. “JUST IN: Earlier today we received a tip about the Fort Valley State band being under investigation due to allegations […]

When discussing the best teams in Division II HBCU football, the conversation often defaults to a familiar list of perennial powerhouses. Teams with storied histories and established brands dominate the polls, while rising programs are left on the outside looking in. This year, no team embodies this phenomenon more than Edward Waters University, a program […]

The way we talk about Division II HBCU football is fundamentally destructive. Too often, the conversation is rooted in a reductive, top-down viewpoint that diminishes the quality and significance of D-II athletics, particularly from those who support Division I FCS institutions. You can see this toxic dynamic play out every season. When a top-tier FCS […]

Saturday’s matchup between the Alabama State Hornets and the Florida A&M Rattlers is more than just another conference game; it is a pivotal moment that could reshape the SWAC championship race. While Florida A&M has long been considered a perennial contender, a closer look at the two programs this season reveals that Alabama State is […]

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott is sharing the wealth once again. She recently donated $70 million to the United Negro College Fund. The UNCF is the country’s largest provider of scholarships to minority students who attend HBCUs. This donation is one of the largest single donations made by Scott and one of the first to be officially […]

Florida A&M University plans on honoring one of its former presidents in a special way this homecoming season. During homecoming this year the university plans to unveil a 6-by-7-inch statue of former president Frederick S. Humphries. Humphries was the president of Florida A&M from 1985 to 2001. He is credited for his role in helping […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has often spoken about her penchant for making sure the Lady Gamecocks schedule HBCUs. In recent media availability, she spoke about it in full after answering a question about playing other competitive out-of-conference foes in comments obtained by WACH’s Jared Parker. “Scheduling is hard.  People don’t wanna play […]

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South has pulled out of the ESPN Band of the Year competition, a huge loss for the three-year old event as they lose one of the most popular bands in college football. Jackson State Director of Bands Roderick Little released a staement via the Sonic Boom’s social media announcing […]

US News & World Report has released its 2026 Top HBCUs list, with both Spelman College and Howard University maintaining their positions at the top of the list. The list is published annually and uses several factors to determine the rankings of the HBCUs. The ranking system is based on two core components: quantitative and […]

Fort Valley State University’s men’s volleyball team has quickly become one of the most compelling stories in HBCU sports, and much of that success can be attributed to head coach Larry Rather. Now, Rather has received a significant appointment, being named an assistant coach to the U.S. Men’s National Team. Rather joined the coaching staff […]

Edward Waters University has officially named Brian Jenkins as the head coach of the Tigers, removing the interim title he held at the start of the season. The announcement was made in a statement released by the university last week. Jenkins was originally appointed interim head coach on July 16, following the sudden departure of […]

Wilberforce University is exploring the possibility of bringing back its football program after decades of inactivity. In a statement released on September 17, the university announced it is conducting a feasibility study to determine if reviving its once-storied HBCU football team is a viable option. “As Wilberforce prepares to surpass 1,000 students in enrollment by […]

Despite a lopsided 62-20 loss to North Carolina Central, North Carolina A&T head coach Shawn Gibbs faced a more immediate problem before the game even started. According to reports from HBCU Gameday, an unidentified Aggie player squirted North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver with a water bottle during pregame warmups. The incident led to […]

Howard University picked up a huge and historic win over the weekend as they beat Hampton University 34-7 in the Battle of the Real HU in the Truth & Service Classic. With their victory, the Bison have won their first game over the Pirates for the first time since November 2014, when they both were […]

Everyone’s favorite girl group from the 90s is heading to Dallas, Texas. TLC is set to headline a post-game concert following the State Fair Classic between the Grambling State University Tigers and the Prairie View A&M University Panthers. The group announced on their Instagram that they were putting on the concert to celebrate the 100th […]

For the past week, Michael Vick has been linked as a wildcard candidate for the open Virginia Tech coaching job. While he isn’t likely to get the job and downplayed the speculation, there is no doubt that Vick is attracting a lot of attention as the college football world looks to see how he adjusts […]

n a game that felt like a homecoming, Fort Valley State had every opportunity to pull off a monumental upset against a Delta State Statesmen with a tradition of winning out of the Gulf South Conference. The energy in the stadium was electric for this afternoon’s home opener, with a passionate crowd and an engaged […]

According to the University of North Carolina System, enrollment at North Carolina HBCUs has seen a significant increase based on new data. For the first time ever, enrollment this fall has surpassed 250,000 students. North Carolina A&T State University was one of the main institutions that had a significant increase in enrollment. This fall almost […]

The Delaware State Hornets have been rolling under the direction of DeSean Jackson, and scored a huge wire-to-wire victory over Saint Francis 39-10. The success of Delaware State was predicated on a consistent and dedicated ground game that pushed them to a 20-0 lead early in the second quarter. Delaware State got on the board […]

Although Shawn Gibbs is now leading the North Carolina A&T Aggies and they got a huge victory over Hampton, North Carolina Central dominated them in the Aggie-Eagle Classic 62-20. The game was never close, as North Carolina Central picked up where they left off from last season’s contest, where the Eagles beat the Aggies 66-24 […]

Just in time for homecoming, the Nike Yardrunners program is releasing its Air Max 95 “HBCU Pack.” The popular Nike sneakers will feature color ways for the following HBCUs: Florida A&M University, Norfolk State University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College. The Yardrunners Program has been partnered with Nike since 2020. The program was created to […]

History has been made at Huston-Tillotson University. Yesterday the Texas HBCUs received an impressive $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation, making it the largest single donation ever made to an HBCU. The announcement was made as Huston-Tillotson celebrated its annual President’s Fall Open Convocation. In a press release sent to ClutchPoints, Huston-Tilloston President and […]

The Las Vegas HBCU Classic between Jackson State University and Grambling State University is rapidly approaching. The historic matchup is set to take place October 25 at Allegiant Stadium. In addition to a performance by the South Boom of the South marching band, the classic has added two new events for attendees to enjoy. To […]

Tennessee State athletics is revitalizing the way it handles ticketing and sponsorships with a new partnership. Per a release, Tennessee State athletics is partnering with Taymar in a multiyear partnership to help in facilitating sponsorship and ticket sales. Taymar is a North Carolina-based sports marketing organization that zeroes in on ways for athletic departments to […]

Following a thrilling victory over Hampton University, North Carolina A&T is entering Saturday’s Aggie-Eagle Classic with new momentum. Despite being undermanned at quarterback because of their matchup against UCF, where the Aggies lost three quarterbacks, North Carolina A&T was able to notch 33 points and a resounding victory that very well could be season-defining. Now, […]

Former North Carolina Central basketball star Cassie King is joining the Eagles’ women’s basketball coaching staff, according to a report by Wally Pitt of HBCU Game Day. King played at North Carolina Central from 2003 to 2007, making her mark on the team during their time in the CIAA in the early to mid-2000s. A […]

HBCUs are often purveyors of culture, and this is especially true in the social media era. For decades, musical artists have performed on HBCU campuses and found their selections embraced by students and alumni. If you hear a song being embraced by the Black community, you can be sure to hear that same song played […]

With the explosion of the transfer portal in college basketball, it’s made that much harder for high school basketball prospects to land a coveted Division 1 scholarship upon completing their senior year. For incoming South Carolina State Bulldogs transfer Rayniel Wright, it was precisely the reason why it took him a little longer to get […]

Michael Vick shocked the football world when he was announced as a head coach for Norfolk State University, only three years removed from Deion Sanders’ time at Jackson State. The HBCU community has long expected another former NFL star to look to start their coaching career at this level, but the latest reporting from Pete […]

Edward Waters is arguably the hottest team in HBCU football. After beating CIAA Champion Virginia Union, the Tigers look to emerge victorious over Bethune-Cookman en route to continuing what is shaping up to be a historic season. The story of Edward Waters’ recent rise is a testament to the program’s resilience. Just for a refresher, […]

We love to see alumni speak about why they love their beloved HBCUs. In a recent interview with TV One’s #RepYourHBCU, well-known attorney and media personality Faith Jenkins (Lattimore) touched on her experience attending law school at Southern University. In the interview she highlighted how she was able to connect and learn with like-minded people […]

The U.S. Department of State has designated Clark Atlanta University with a special honor. Clark Atlanta has been named as a 2025 Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader. This annual recognition goes to HBCUs that have an outstanding relationship with the Fulbright Program. In a quote from PR Newswire, Clark Atlanta President […]

Florida A&M University has been ranked at the top of yet another list. The Tallahassee HBCU was ranked the number one HBCU by Niche in its 2026 Best HBCU Schools in America rankings. Florida A&M tops the list, with Alcorn State University and Howard University following behind in second and third place. This most recent […]

An Ohio State University alumna is calling out her alma mater for their behavior during a football game against Grambling State University a few weeks ago. Penny Miller wrote a letter to the Columbus Dispatch expressing her “deep disappointment” in how the Grambling State marching band was treated during the game. Here is Miller’s full […]

Michael Vick has long been the face of Virginia Tech football. Now, with the Hokies searching for their next head coach, his name has surfaced once again. Vick, however, is not entertaining the speculation. The former Hokies star is just three games into his first season as head coach at Norfolk State. Asked about the […]

The fact that Michael Vick is even in serious consideration for the Virginia Tech head coaching job—just three games into his coaching career—shows that the “celebrity coach” era has officially lost its way. Virginia Tech made headlines over the weekend after firing head coach Brent Pry after an 0-3 start, the team’s worst since before […]