Dawn Staley’s coaching tree just grew another branch in Division I women’s basketball. Olivia Gaines, who played two seasons for Staley at South Carolina, will be named the next head coach at North Carolina Central, a person with direct knowledge of the hire told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday. The person spoke on the condition
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Founding Executive Director Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard named UNCF President-in-Residence and Chair of the Institute’s 20th Anniversary Campaign (Black PR Wire) Recently, UNCF announced plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Institute for Capacity Building (ICB), a national leader in advancing institutional strength, resilience and long-term sustainability across higher education. Founded in May 2006, ICB introduced a then-ambitious idea ahead of its time:
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A Voorhees University freshman student has earned 1st place in the National Pathway Community Foundation HBCU Smart Cities Program. Freshman Josephine Mulenga took the top spot in the program, a ten-week national initiative focused on “developing innovative, technology-driven solutions to real-world urban challenges.” “This outstanding accomplishment reflects the innovation and academic excellence we foster at
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Allen Media Group’s free-streaming digital sports platform HBCU GO — the premier broadcaster for HBCU football – has just unveiled its 2026 football schedule, delivering a curated 13-game broadcast lineup of must-watch matchups featuring powerhouse programs, rising contenders, and high-stakes showdowns across the HBCU landscape. Answering the call of the culture, the slate highlights the intensity, tradition,
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By Cedric Mobley As he prepares for receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Howard University, former Disney CEO Robert (Bob) Iger has advice for his fellow members of the Class of 2026. Though they are graduating, he counsels them to remain students. As technology and cultural dynamics transform marketplace, the workplace, and the
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The spring and summer of 2026 are shaping up to be brimming with opportunities for impact for Dr. Harry L. Williams, the president & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). Beginning in early May, Dr. Williams will begin a spring and summer of engaging with high school and college students, philanthropists, friends and supporters of
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Rep. Rich McCormick, a MSM alum, reportedly supported legislation that made it more difficult for lower-income students to attend the medical school. As commencements get underway across the country, Morehouse School of Medicine is demanding that one of its alumni not speak at its graduation. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) was selected as speaker for the Morehouse School
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South Carolina State University is launching a new $41 million fundraising campaign on Wednesday, amid recent controversies at the Orangeburg campus. SC State, the state’s only publicly funded, four-year historically Black college, said the campaign is “designed to transform the student experience and solidify the university’s position as a premier research institution.” Known as “The
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By Megan Lebowitz Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the Trump administration is “open to all ideas” to lower the cost of gas, including suspending the federal gas tax. Gas prices have been soaring, hitting a national average of $4.52 per gallon on Sunday, according to data from motor club AAA
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By Freddie Clayton, Dan De Luce, Peter Nicholas and Alexandra Marquez President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal to bring an end to the war in the Middle East, calling the message “totally unacceptable” on Truth Social. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives,’” Trump posted Sunday afternoon. “I don’t like it.” Trump did not offer details about
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