April 13, 2026

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, left, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma argue after a woman's NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

HBCU commissioner condemns ‘disrespect’ of Black women after Auriemma-Staley clash

From HBCU Sports HBCU SPORTS CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker voiced sharp criticism following a heated postgame verbal exchange between UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley after their 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four matchup. In a statement shared on Facebook, McWilliams-Parker said she was “totally disappointed, not surprised and triggered” by what she described

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Launches New AI and Data Analytics Center

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA), a new university-wide initiative to integrate AI and data analytics across the HBCU’s academic, research, and institutional operations. “This Center is a strategic shift in how we prepare students, across disciplines, to lead in a data-driven economy,”

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Michael Jackson biopic using HBCU band of the year to promote film

The unmistakable sound of an HBCU marching band is once again taking center stage, this time alongside the legacy of Michael Jackson. Southern University’s famed Human Jukebox has partnered with Lionsgate for a promotional campaign tied to the upcoming Jackson biopic, delivering a high-energy rendition of “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough.” Iconic marching band

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George Mason partnership amplifies HBCU history and culture

George Mason University is equipping a new generation of archivists, scholars, and museum professionals with hands‑on digital preservation skills as part of a national effort to make hidden artifacts of Black history accessible to the public.  Since 2021, George Mason has been working on a first-of-its-kind initiative with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Florida A&M Football Ineligible for 2026 Postseason, Penalized by NCAA

 Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced today that its football program has received Level Two Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalties from the NCAA for the 2026 football season, which include practice restrictions and ineligibility for postseason competition during the 2026 season. President Marva B. Johnson, J.D. and the university’s leadership are committed to addressing the structural conditions that

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Doc Rivers speaks after being introduced as the Milwaukee Bucks head coach at a news conference Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Doc Rivers out as head coach of Milwaukee Bucks as franchise heads into summer of change

By Kurt Helin In an expected move, Doc Rivers is leaving as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, something that ESPN Shams Charania reported minutes after the team’s season ended on Sunday. This exit comes one week after it was announced Rivers would be part of the Class of 2026 inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

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