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FAMU drum major lands brand endorsement deal at graduation

Florida A&M University’s commencement ceremony delivered a surprise moment Saturday when keynote speaker Omar Goff announced a major milestone for one of the school’s most recognizable student leaders. Oluwamodupe Oloyede, known as “Dupe,” the first female head drum major in the history of FAMU’s legendary Marching “100,” has secured her first brand endorsement deal. Goff revealed the news directly from the podium during his address. “Next week you will see Dupe represent the Head & Shoulders brand in her first brand deal. First of many, congratulations.” The announcement drew attention to Oloyede’s rapid rise as both a cultural figure and leader within HBCU

Savannah State University Celebrates Academic Excellence: Over 1,800 Students Recognized at Annual Honors Convocation

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University (SSU) transformed Tiger Arena into a sea of orange and blue excellence on April 9, as the institution hosted its annual Honors Convocation. The ceremony recognized the academic triumphs of more than 1,800 students and celebrated the distinguished contributions of the university’s faculty. The event, a cornerstone of SSU’s academic tradition, celebrates students who maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Awards were presented across several prestigious categories, including: Gold, Medal, and Silver Medallion, The President’s List and The Dean’s List Dr. Quianna Lavant, an SSU alumna and current Dean

Summer Internship named for George Washington Carver Launches with the City of Dothan, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Aligning academic excellence with real-world impact, Tuskegee University’s Renaissance Era continues to build on its historic foundation while boldly shaping the future – and a new partnership with the City of Dothan and HudsonAlpha will bring Golden Tigers to Dothan this summer for an immersive paid internship to gain real-world experience and prepare them to advance the Renaissance Era throughout the Wiregrass area of Alabama and beyond. Reimagining what George Washington Carver once described as “a place where learning meets life” a new partnership between Tuskegee University, the City of Dothan, and the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology was

S.C. Lt. Governor Threatens to Defund HBCU That Canceled Her Speech

Last week, while South Carolina State University students were protesting their administration’s plan to have Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette speak at graduation, Evette held a news conference. She took reporters’ questions sitting in front of a banner declaring her next career aspiration: “Evette for Governor.” One journalist asked, “If there is a risk of them pulling you out as the guest speaker, is there a chance that funding might be cut from the school?” “I’m not a vindictive person,” she responded, adding that “I was asked as a guest to come and speak. I was happy to do that. I

Texas Southern University Celebrates Launch of Association of HBCU Research Institutions, Strengthening Pathway to National Research Leadership

Texas Southern University today joined fellow leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C., for the official launch of the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a transformative national collaboration designed to expand research capacity, strengthen institutional competitiveness, and elevate the national impact of HBCU research. AHRI brings together very high-research and high-research HBCUs committed to accelerating research growth, increasing federal funding competitiveness, strengthening research infrastructure, and advancing a shared vision for institutional excellence. As a Carnegie R2 doctoral institution with growing national research momentum, Texas Southern sees AHRI as a strategic catalyst in its path toward R1 status. The launch comes

Morehouse Lobs to Chris Paul to Assist and Deliver 2026 Commencement Address

Morehouse College has tapped Chris Paul to deliver the keynote address at its 142nd Commencement on May 17, putting an HBCU graduate at the lectern in front of the Class of 2026. Paul is believed to be the first recently active or retired NBA player to deliver the Morehouse commencement keynote.  Bill Russell, posthumously in 2023, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the 139th commencement, accepted by his wife Jeanine Russell. The 12-time NBA All-Star will speak to the Morehouse graduating class, their staff, families, and loved ones. He will also accept an honorary doctorate of humane letters. As a

Prairie View, TSU aim to boost research funding through joint venture

By Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle Aruna Weerasooriya, professor of Plant Sciences, talks in a greenhouse at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University are on a mission to elevate their national research profiles, and a new consortium of historically Black colleges and universities is helping in the effort. The two Houston-area schools were among the 15 HBCUs to publicly launch the Association of HBCU Research Institutions on Wednesday. The group, known as AHRI, wants to boost funding for HBCUs and amplify their collective and individual impacts on American research

FAMU graduation speaker drops huge donation

Florida A&M University’s spring commencement delivered more than degrees this weekend. It also delivered a major investment in the future. Omar Goff, a FAMU alumnus and keynote speaker, donated $100,000 of his personal funds Saturday to support students at his alma mater. His gift immediately turned into something bigger. Two additional leaders matched his contribution, creating a powerful moment of giving at graduation that could impact generations of future Rattlers. A full-circle moment for a FAMU graduate Goff returned to campus not just as a speaker, but as a success story. A 2004 summa cum laude graduate, he now serves as an executive

Kentucky State University receives legislative funding with new requirements

Kentucky’s only public historically Black university is getting a legislative lifeline. Senate Bill 185 would create a partnership between Kentucky State University, the Kentucky General Assembly and the Council on Postsecondary Education to support the school financially and educationally. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, said Kentucky State University is more than $20 million in debt. “Now was not the time to explore the closure of Kentucky State but rather to be a partner in the redefinition of this institution and what it can mean for the commonwealth,” McDaniel said. Changes ahead for KSU KSU President Dr. Koffi

Chris Paul to serve as Morehouse College commencement speaker

Former NBA All-Star Chris Paul is set to serve as the commencement speaker for Morehouse College’s Spring Class of 2026. The institution announced the selection of Paul in a statement on Thursday. Paul will also receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters. Chris Paul delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College represents a full-circle moment, given his long-standing support for historically Black colleges and universities. After earning his degree in mass communications from Winston-Salem State University in December 2022, Paul has continued to champion HBCUs at every level. His advocacy predates his graduation. During the NBA’s 2020 bubble, Paul used his platform to spotlight

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