Southern University made a statement the moment it hired Marshall Faulk — one that quickly reshaped the financial conversation around HBCU football. According to a report by WBRZ in Baton Rouge, Southern’s new head football coach will earn $1.2 million over three years. The contract pays Faulk $400,000 per season, placing him among the highest-paid head coaches in
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The United Negro College Fund’s Mayor’s Masked Ball is both a premier social gathering and a powerful fundraising initiative dedicated to promoting the value and impact of higher education. The event not only raises critical awareness around college access but also provides scholarships for students supported by UNCF, while spotlighting the vital role of Historically
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This fall marked the inaugural partnership between Sierra Club and HBCUs Outside, training 19 college students to become Sierra Club Chapter Outings leaders. With more than 5,000 chapter outings leaders nationwide, the partnership brings a new group of young Black leaders into the Sierra Club’s national network connecting thousands of people across the country to the
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by Morgan State U BALTIMORE — Demonstrating a competitive edge rooted in both academic excellence and global engagement, Morgan State University has once again emerged as a national leader among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in 2025, earning distinction as a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for the sixth consecutive year. The elite designation from the U.S. Department
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What was once a report is now official. Hampton University announced Friday that Van Malone has been named the 23rd head football coach in program history, confirming earlier reports that the longtime Big 12 assistant would take over the HBCU football program. The hire marks a pivotal moment for Hampton as it seeks to reset its identity
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Clark Atlanta football under Teddy Keaton was one of the best stories in HBCU football last season. A year later, Keaton’s time at CAU is over. Clark Atlanta University announced it has parted ways with head football coach Teddy Keaton after two seasons leading the Panthers. The school announced its decision on Tuesday. The decision ends a
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Written by Lexx Thornton The two largest credit reporting agencies, Equifax and Experian, are facing significant legal action from consumers and federal regulators over allegations that they systemically place inaccurate information on credit reports and then fail to properly investigate and correct those errors when consumers file a dispute. The core of the issue revolves
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Written By Lexx Thornton After more than two decades leading one of the most respected HBCU bands in the country, Alabama State University’s longtime band director, Dr. James Oliver, is stepping down. His students are sharing what his legacy means to them. For 26 years, Dr. James Oliver has been the heartbeat behind the Mighty
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Written by Lexx Thornton Drivers in Florida tempted to “borrow” a family member’s or friend’s disabled parking placard to snag a prime spot should be aware that the state treats this offense as a serious criminal matter, not just a simple parking ticket. Under Florida law, the fraudulent or unlawful display of a disabled parking
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By Sahil Kapur, Julie Tsirkin and Brennan Leach WASHINGTON — It’s official: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he won’t call a vote to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, effectively guaranteeing they will expire at the end of this month. That means higher insurance premiums will go into effect for millions of Americans who get coverage through Obamacare next year. The
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