A federal judge’s latest ruling on NCAA eligibility could have ripple effects across HBCU athletics, potentially giving some former student-athletes one last opportunity to return to the field or court. Last week, U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction preventing the NCAA from automatically denying a fifth season of competition to athletes who
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HBCUs have spent years trying to close the visibility gap in sports. In a sports landscape where the broadcast matters almost as much as the box score, a stronger media infrastructure can make a real difference for schools trying to showcase their programs, recruit talent and grow their brands. According to reporting by Ross Dellenger
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Courtesy of NPR Five states hold primaries Tuesday, with competitive House and Senate races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington are all holding contests. A number of Democratic primaries are pitting congressional incumbents against progressive challengers. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races. Missouri Republicans redrew their map
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By The Associated Press Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Friday defended her decision to oust the city’s police chief as the “right decision at the right time,” but she declined to explain why. The leadership change came as police continue searching for people involved in a fatal, gang-related shootout at a food festival near the Space Needle last
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By Jane C. Timm Missouri voters blocked a Republican-led effort to raise the bar for passing citizen-led constitutional amendments, NBC News projects. Under current state law, such ballot measures require a simple statewide majority for passage, a process that has been used in recent years to grant abortion rights, expand Medicaid and legalize marijuana. But Amendment
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Historically Black colleges and universities have seen growing interest from students and increased investment in their missions in recent years. But for many HBCUs, longstanding resource challenges and the barriers students face outside the classroom continue to create obstacles to college completion. A new report from InsideTrack found that a five-year coaching initiative across 39 HBCUs boosted attainment among
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Delaware State University ranked among the top nation’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Forbes’ first-ever ranking of HBCUs. The publication evaluated institutions based on outcomes rather than reputation, focusing on measures such as graduation rates, alumni earnings and student debt. DSU earned the 10th spot on the list. According to the university, DSU graduates
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The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced on Tuesday that Commissioner Sonja Stills has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep her at the helm of the conference through 2031. “Commissioner Stills has been a steadfast advocate for our student-athletes, championing excellence not only in competition but also in academics, leadership, and personal development,”
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Amid protests against data center development across the country, one historically Black university has made it key to its plan for financial viability. As part of a $900 million master plan, entitled “Quantum Leap,” Fisk University has proposed building a 100,000 square feet “Innovation & Technology Center” on previously undeveloped campus land — 30,000 square
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Williamsburg County has quietly become one of South Carolina’s most remarkable contributors to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). While many communities celebrate distinguished graduates, Williamsburg County proudly claims an extraordinary legacy — producing multiple HBCU presidents and maintaining strong connections to several others who have shaped higher education across America. To honor this exceptional
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