By Lexx Thornton The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly announced a $125,000 award from GE Aerospace Foundation to support new equipment and hands-on learning resources for its aviation maintenance technology program. UDC’s program — based in a fully equipped hangar classroom at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — prepares students for high-demand
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A controversial ending has sparked debate across the HBCU basketball landscape after Savannah State dropped a tightly contested 64–62 decision to Morehouse College on Saturday night at Forbes Arena. Savannah State says it will prepare an official protest with the SIAC. The dispute centers on a scoring error that occurred late in the first half, an issue Savannah
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Charlotte is gearing up to make noise in a major way as the 2026 BIG HBCU Southern Classic Battle of the Bands takes over the city on January 24, 2026, bringing one of the most electrifying celebrations of HBCU band culture indoors for the first time. Hosted at Bojangles Coliseum, this year’s showcase raises the bar by
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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, proudly announces its 2026 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class. This year’s inductees represent a legacy of competitive excellence, leadership, and service that has elevated the CIAA and its member institutions for generations. The 2026 Hall of Fame Class includes: Jerome “Biggie” Bell Sr. (Virginia State
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By Erika Edwards Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are likely to continue to rise in the coming weeks. At least 5,000 people have died this season, including nine children. For
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As part of President Trump’s executive order establishing the White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services (HHS) has launched the Roy Wilkins Fellowship program for students at historically Black colleges and universities interested in pursuing careers in public service. The
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By Rebecca Shabad WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon is taking steps to downgrade Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay because of his “seditious statements.” Hegseth said in a statement that Kelly, of Arizona, a retired Navy captain, was part of a group of members of Congress who six weeks ago “released
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By Sahil Kapur WASHINGTON — The House and the Senate are scheduled to return this week after the holidays and confront a growing list of tasks and potential agenda items in early 2026. Top of mind for many is President Donald Trump’s decision over the weekend to launch strikes in Venezuela and capture its leader, Nicolás
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‘HBCU football and the transfer portal collided again when Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson went viral for laying out blunt expectations for prospective transfers. His “Panther Portal Understanding” post spread quickly, drawing praise, criticism, and plenty of debate across social media. Jackson’s timing amplified the message. Prairie View A&M had just finished a dramatic run to
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Students from five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) squared off recently in the fourth annual HBCU Energy Hackathon presented by the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). The event featured teams from Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, Talladega College, Lawson State Community College and Trenholm State Community College competing for prizes totaling $17,500. The Birmingham Chapter of AABE partnered with the Alabama Power Foundation to present the
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