Fisk University has appointed alumna Valencia Jordan as its new Director of Athletics, a role that brings her back to her alma mater.
Jordan, a former volleyball standout at the HBCU, played for Fisk from 1981 to 1982, HBCU Buzz reports.
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Posted Thursday, October 19th 2023 at 10:32AM
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Delaware State University will hold a ceremony to rename its Johnston Hall in DSU Downtown after Hattie Dabney Mishoe, the late former First Lady of then-Delaware State College.
The building – which is home to the DSU Nursing Program – will be ren ...
Posted Wednesday, October 18th 2023 at 7:39PM
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The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF), the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, and its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) program are proud ...
Posted Wednesday, October 18th 2023 at 7:28PM
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D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) on Wednesday announced the creation of a new pipeline program for graduates of two historically Black universities in the District to help them forge career paths in local government.
The pipeline program, which wil ...
Posted Wednesday, October 18th 2023 at 1:47PM
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HUDDLESTON, Va. (Oct. 16th, 2023) … Hampton University women's triathlon team competed in their third event of season at the Blue Ridge Traithlon Festival. This weekends race had huge implications for the season as it was a qualifier for the Collegia ...
Posted Wednesday, October 18th 2023 at 1:37PM
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Florida A&M’s homecoming game versus Prairie View A&M has been moved from ESPN+ to ESPNU, the school announced Monday.
🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨Our homecoming game versus Prairie View A&M will now be played on ESPNU. #FAMU | #Rattler ...
Posted Wednesday, October 18th 2023 at 1:22PM
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Five HBCU schools rank in the top ten in FCS Football average attendance halfway through the season.
Jackson State, Southern, FAMU, Alabama State and Norfolk State are HBCU schools that have consistently packed their stadiums to reach the top ten ...
Posted Wednesday, October 18th 2023 at 1:01PM
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'Tis the season for college homecoming festivities and Wilberforce University is ready to celebrate. Beginning Monday, October 23rd, join the WU as the nation's first private historically Black college/university begins the annual tradition that crea ...
Posted Tuesday, October 17th 2023 at 6:09PM
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LeBron James’ talk show, “The Shop UNINTERRUPTED,” is hitting the road and visiting three HBCUs this homecoming season.
“The Shop UNINTERRUPTED,” is an unfiltered discussion featuring some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. LeBron ...
Posted Tuesday, October 17th 2023 at 4:45PM
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It’s a first for historically Black colleges and universities!
The San Antonio Spurs’ G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, are set to make history by participating in the first G League game at an HBCU, Kens 5 News reports. The Spurs will face of ...
Posted Tuesday, October 17th 2023 at 3:05PM
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JACKSON, Miss. — An investigation is underway at Jackson State University after a student was killed in a shooting on campus.
Jaylen Burns a Chicago native, a technology major, and an initiate of the Delta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity ...
Posted Tuesday, October 17th 2023 at 2:30PM
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US athlete Tommie Smith attained international fame when he gave the Black Power salute at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, 55 years ago. But as the exclusive BBC Archive clips in this new series reveal, that protest came at a heavy cost.
On 16 Oc ...
Posted Tuesday, October 17th 2023 at 1:13PM
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HBCUConnect.com is proud to present the 2023 Top 50 Employers of HBCU Students & Graduates. This list is based on our deep relationships with HBCU faculty and staff, as well as our comprehensive database of companies actively recruiting from HBCU talent. ...
Posted Tuesday, October 17th 2023 at 8:49AM
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Last year’s event canceled due to hurricane threat
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (Oct. 13 2023) – Winston-Salem State University is planning its first full homecoming since the pandemic after the threat of Hurricane Ian canceled weekend activities last year. ...
Posted Monday, October 16th 2023 at 3:58PM
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In a letter to students, school officials identified the victim as Britney Romero. The Texas A&M Police Department is currently investigating the death of Britney Romero, a health major at the university.
A freshman at Texas A&M University was fou ...
Posted Monday, October 16th 2023 at 3:48PM
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