Most high school students have little to no familiarity with HBCUs, a new study conducted by the United Negro College Fund and published on Friday revealed. The UNCF surveyed nearly 150 students, teachers and school counselors across seven high schools in the Northeast, Midwest and West. It found a disconnect between what educators know about HBCUs and what students are learning
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By Kendra Bryant Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) celebrated their fall 2025 graduates at December commencements. Graduates attended Morgan State University, Bowie State University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Jayla Hill transferred from Frostburg State University after experiencing microaggressions on her softball team. She is now a fall 2025 sports management graduate
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By Lexx Thornton Tuskegee University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program has been recognized among the Top Online MSW Programs in Alabama for 2026, earning the No. 2 ranking by MastersinSocialWorkOnline.org. This honor highlights the program’s academic excellence, commitment to accessible education, and growing impact in preparing social work professionals to serve communities across the
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WSSU and HBCU basketball history came together Saturday afternoon as the Rams broke a program record, while making it clear the ultimate goal remains unchanged. The 67–38 win over Elizabeth City State delivered Winston-Salem State its 13th consecutive victory, officially setting a new program mark and moving the Rams to 4–0 in CIAA play. The achievement capped
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By Lexx Thornton Finding and applying for scholarships just got easier for Albany State University (ASU) students. In November, the Office of Financial Aid launched Scholarship Universe. This new online platform connects students to thousands of internal and external scholarship opportunities all through one personalized, mobile-friendly system. Available now at asurams.scholarshipuniverse.com, the tool simplifies the scholarship search
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The NCAA Transfer Portal can take away just as fast as it gives. In the modern era of college football, that reality is unavoidable — even for one of the most visible brands in HBCU football. Jackson State has watched multiple stars leverage success in Jackson into Power Four opportunities this offseason. Former All-SWAC running
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By Lexx Thornton Various University Presidents will visit with Wiley University to engage in a two-day campus visit and dialogue centered on The Transformative Power of Liberal Arts Education.The event, taking place November 6–7, 2025, will include a fireside chat, a series of strategic conversations that underscores the importance of collaboration among private, liberal arts HBCUs, and the
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The agents seized merchandise bearing counterfeit collegiate and professional sports trademarks, as well as designer brands like Ray-Ban, Gucci, Rolex, Chanel, Louis Vitton, Polo, and Nike. Similar sweeps at a Hickory flea mark and the N.C. State Fair resulted in the seizure of counterfeit merchandise valued at more than $280,000. North Carolina Secretary of State
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Behind a dominant second-half surge and a true next-man-up mentality, Fayetteville State snapped Virginia Union’s 13-game winning streak, the longest active streak in HBCU basketball, with a convincing 75–62 victory in a marquee CIAA hoops matchup. As a result, the Broncos handed the nationally ranked Panthers their first loss in more than a month, signaling a pivotal moment in
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Lane College is making a statement about the future of leadership in HBCU athletics with a bold, youth-driven hire. The Division II HBCU announced that alumnus Jeremy Patterson will return home as Director of Athletics, effective February 1, 2026. He becomes one of the youngest athletic directors in the NCAA landscape. Patterson will not turn 30 until
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