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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ATLANTA - The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience.
After an iterative, extensive, and inclusive proce ...
Posted Monday, October 16th 2023 at 11:41AM
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The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research announced its newest cohort of W.E.B. Du Bois Medal honorees on Sept. 26. The eight Hutchins Center Honors recipients will be honored for “contributions to African and African American cultu ...
Posted Monday, October 16th 2023 at 11:30AM
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LinkedIn is a powerful tool for job seekers of all ages, but it can be especially helpful for young college graduates. By following these 10 tips, you can optimize your LinkedIn profile and increase your chances of landing a job interview! ...
Posted Friday, October 13th 2023 at 4:46PM
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Attention Black and Latinx college students and recent graduates! ServiceNow and HBCU CONNECT are hosting a virtual internship recruitment event on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST.
This event is a unique opportunity to learn m ...
Posted Friday, October 13th 2023 at 1:21PM
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Council of Presidents voted unanimously to extend membership to Stillman College (Ala.) beginning July 1, 2024. GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes also announced that Visit Tuscaloosa ...
Posted Friday, October 13th 2023 at 1:17PM
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Hard work, dedication, persistence, and giftedness are all words that come to mind when describing the talent and athletic journey of Coco Gauff.
The 19-year-old tennis player started her professional career in 2018, winning one singles title and ...
Posted Friday, October 13th 2023 at 12:32PM
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Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis experienced the fiscal and logistical realities of being in charge of an HBCU homecoming last October.
Less than a month into his tenure as the school’s 13th president, a shooting occurred on Sali ...
Posted Friday, October 13th 2023 at 10:09AM
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Both Jackson State and Tennessee State are holding their homecoming football games this weekend as HBCU homecoming season is in full swing.
A total of 13 HBCUs are in the midst of homecoming week, culminating with football games on Saturday.
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Posted Friday, October 13th 2023 at 10:04AM
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Meet the first Black-owned winery operating out of the state of Maryland.
Created out of a deep desire to honor their family’s legacy, Matthew and Jon’ll Boyd launched Boyd Cru Wines, a family-owned winery crafting locally made wines while also f ...
Posted Thursday, October 12th 2023 at 12:48PM
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FAMU sees a 14 percent increase in the number of doctoral students, on the FAMU side, at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The College overall saw its graduate enrollment break new enrollment records this fall with 533 graduate students enrolled, ...
Posted Thursday, October 12th 2023 at 12:40PM
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The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Voorhees University a $26.7 million-dollar grant to serve more than 850 teachers and nearly 11,000 students.
Voorhees’ Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation is receiving a new Tea ...
Posted Thursday, October 12th 2023 at 12:24PM
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The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) has extended membership to Wilberforce University (Ohio), beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Wilberforce received a unanimous vote from the GCAC’s Council of Presidents in September 2023 and will offic ...
Posted Thursday, October 12th 2023 at 12:12PM
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At GE Appliances, we create possibilities.
On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, GE Appliances and HBCUCONNECT.COM are partnering to host a special virtual hiring event.
At GEA we're creators, thinkers, and makers who believe that anything is possi ...
Posted Thursday, October 12th 2023 at 10:18AM
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Albany State University's (ASU) impact on the region’s economy continues to be strong, providing a critical source of jobs and revenue that impact Albany, Dougherty County, and the southwest region.
From July 2021 through June 30, 2022, ASU added ...
Posted Wednesday, October 11th 2023 at 2:13PM
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A “wow” moment of disbelief became a reality for one Alcorn State alumnus.
LaDarrion Holloway has been promoted to Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force (USAF).
When he heard the news of his forthcoming promotion, he was caught by sur ...
Posted Wednesday, October 11th 2023 at 2:08PM
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) leadership joined board members of the Trinity Foundation to surprise and gift the UAPB M4 (Musical Marching Machine of the Mid-South) Band with M4 branded backpacks during their band practice outside Caldw ...
Posted Wednesday, October 11th 2023 at 1:32PM
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Alabama State University officially honored and recognized the 2023 class of 50 Under 50 during a celebratory induction ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 5, at the John Garrick Hardy Student Center. The Induction was part of ASU’s Homecoming weekend festivi ...
Posted Wednesday, October 11th 2023 at 12:55PM
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The Tuskegee University Research Centers in Minority Institutions Center for Biomedical Research (TU RCMI CBR) has received a $25 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) to help researchers develop ...
Posted Wednesday, October 11th 2023 at 12:48PM
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