Courtesy of West Virginia State University HBCU West Virginia State University (WVSU) has been awarded $250,000 by the Kanawha County Commission to help build a new track and field complex at the university. The funding comes from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and
By Stephen J. Gaither Though he is best known as an HBCU legend, Bill Hayes is also a legend in the ACC. Bill Hayes has been awarded the ACC UNITE Award for being a trailblazer as a coach at Wake Forest University. The
By Wali Pitt One of the largest and most historic HBCU football Classics will be getting some national exposure this season as the 83rd Magic City Classic between Alabama A&M and Alabama State will be a nationally televised game broadcast live on ESPN U
Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University alumnus Norman Oliver, Class of 1985, owns a construction company, builds affordable housing in Wilmington, and provides school transportation for homeless children. And for all that he has become in life, he credits DSU. A
Courtesy of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), a historic conference made up of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has announced the introduction of Women’s Flag Football at seven of its HBCU member institutions. This exciting new sport
By Vaughn Wilson Former Florida A&M (FAMU) All-SWAC running back Terrell Jennings got the call all players wish for. The HBCU football alum was called up from the NFL practice roster to active duty for the New England Patriots game against the Houston Texans. Jennings would
Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M (FAMU) Athletics is a recipient of the NCAA’s Accelerating Academic Success Program (AASP) single-year initiative grant for the 2024-25 academic year, receiving $87,000. Spearheaded by Senior Associate Athletic Director & Senior Woman Administrator Brittney Johnson, FAMU was awarded
Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University, a historically Black university in Orangeburg, has been placed on probation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for various non-compliance violations. In the fall of 2022, administrators from South Carolina State
By Tolly Carr Cam Newton is joining ESPN as a regular contributor on First Take, the network announced Thursday. Front Office Sports reports that Newton’s debut will be at Tennessee State on Friday as part of the network’s HBCU road show. Cecil Newton Jr., the older
By Stephen J. Gaither HBCU Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with NASCAR, enhancing its motorsports management program and opening up new opportunities for students by becoming a NASCAR Campus Lab. The announcement, made at the Bowman Gray Stadium
