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NFL franchise to host HBCU leagueā€™s media day event

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), a league comprised of six HBCU football programs, will hold its 2025 Football Media Day on Tuesday, July 22, at M&T Bank Stadium – home of the National Football League’s (NFL)Baltimore Ravens.Ā  This marks a major milestone for the HBCU-centered conference as it continues to elevate its visibility and celebrate its deep legacy within the world of college football. The event’s venue, an NFL stadium, signals a strong partnership between the league and the professional football world. The MEAC received a significant boost this winter when former NFL stars Michael Vick (Norfolk State) and DeSean

HBCU Trailblazer continues to shine at Howard University

In 2022, Janice Pettyjohn made headlines as the first woman hired full-time by the Howard University football program. Three years later, she has firmly established herself as a vital figure in the HBCU football programā€™s leadership. Pettyjohn now serves as Director of Player Personnel and On-Campus Recruiting. Her promotion highlights her expanding influence at Howard University, one of the most respected programs among HBCU institutions. To understand how far she has come, itā€™s worth revisitingĀ Howardā€™s original announcementĀ of her hiring. When Pettyjohn joined the Howard University football program, she had just completed college. Her development closely mirrors the Bisonā€™s rise. Notably,

Norwalk seniors receive full scholarships to North Carolina HBCU

A group of high school students in Norwalk received a lifechanging opportunity Wednesday. Officials from Livingstone College, a Historically Black College and University located in North Carolina, presented full-ride scholarships to seniors at Brien McMahon and Norwalk high schools. The students who were awarded the scholarships have GPAs between 3.7 and 4.0. Livingstone president and CEO Dr. Anthony J. Davis says for him, it’s important to give back and make it easier for students to attend college. “Growing up in the foster care system something that I realized is that much is given, much is expected and required. So shame

East Texas A&M Faculty Member Awarded National Grant to Research HBCU Homecomings

Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in theĀ Department of Higher Education and Learning TechnologiesĀ at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $5,000 Channing Briggs Small Research Grant by theĀ National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) FoundationĀ to support her project titledĀ ā€œTell Me Something Good: Alumni Reconnections at HBCU Homecomings.ā€ The research focuses on the experiences of alumni from 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), examining how homecoming events contribute to ongoing alumni engagement and the long-term sustainability of campus traditions. The project will be presented in a documentary format to highlight the cultural significance and community-building aspects of these gatherings.

Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer Debut New Food Truck on HBCU Campus

Written By Lexx Thornton Food for thought or food for culture? Summertime is upon us and a lot of cookouts will be overpowering your calendars. Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer have partnered up to create a barbecue lifestyle brand, AC Barbeque, which uses food to bring people together around family, tradition, and Black excellence. Created by the iconic actors, products in the brand’s line are designed to take grilling to the next level.Ā  Ā The pair worked with culinary scientists to craft their own special seasonings, rubs, and sauces, which reflect the best in global traditions. They were a hit

Clinton College Appoints Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as 14th President

Courtesy of Clinton College Clinton College has appointed Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as its 14th president, marking a significant leadership transition for the historic South Carolina HBCU. Wilks, who brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadershipā€”primarily at Historically Black Colleges and Universitiesā€”will officially begin her tenure on June 1, 2025. The announcement drew enthusiastic support at the Higher Education Leadership Foundation convening at Claflin University on Thursday, where Wilks was in attendance and received thunderous applause when her appointment was announced. “I am deeply honored to serve as the next President of Clinton College,” said Wilks.

Livingstone College gets seven-figure donation for solar energy

The road to higher education philanthropy seems to lead to Salisburyā€™s only HBCU: Livingstone College president, Dr. Anthony J. Davis, announced during the collegeā€™s 143rdĀ commencement ceremony on May 3 that another seven-figure gift had been received, this time to support green energy as part of Davisā€™s ā€œMiracle on Monroe Streetā€ campus revitalization plan. The gift of more than $1.5 million, made by an anonymous donor, will be used to install solar panels on the campus.Ā The gift comes just three months after the college received $10 million for residence hall and dining hall enhancements, and brings the total amount money raised

Camp HBCYouth is the flagship summer program of the HBCYouth Foundation, Inc., designed to reflect the spirit, values, and excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Written By Lexx Thornton HBCUs are vital, critical, and emerging in our communities. Inspiring our young adults to study at the colleges and universities that were founded by them for them is what keeps history alive. But what about our youth? The youth is what fuels the young adults, and now there is a camp for them in the summer called Camp HBCYouth.Ā  Ā Camp HBCYouth is the flagship summer program of the HBCYouth Foundation, Inc., designed to reflect the spirit, values, and excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). They provide immersive, educational day camp experiences that blend academic

Taraji Hensonā€™s Viral Speech at Spelman Graduation

Experience Taraji Hensonā€™s inspiring Spelman Graduation Speech; she empowers the Class of 2025 with heritage and unity. Taraji Hensonā€™s Viral Spelman Graduation Speech Inspires Unity Spelman College is a private, historically black women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, Spelman awarded its first college degrees in 1901 and is the oldest private historically black liberal arts institution for women. Spelman College has notable alumni such as but not limited to Alice Walker, Stacey Abrahams, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Bernice King. With the largest graduating class of 694 Jaguars in Spelman history

FAMU Presidential Search Prompts Student Protest at HBCU

Students rally against the FAMU presidential search, fearing a DeSantis ally could reshape Florida A&Mā€™s mission and legacy. Ā Floridaā€™s only public historically Black university could soon be run by an ally of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who hasĀ restricted the teachingĀ ofĀ African American historyĀ andĀ banned public collegesĀ from using taxpayer money on diversity programs. Marva Johnson, a lobbyist and executive for the telecom company Charter Communications and a former member of the state Board of Education, has been named one of the four finalists to be the next president of Florida A&M University. Students rallied against her candidacy on campus Wednesday, while she was

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