Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named John F. Davis, a veteran business and government leader, as its next vice president and director of athletics, signaling what President Marva Johnson calls “a new era of innovation, fiscal discipline, and transformational leadership” for Rattler Athletics. Davis will officially begin his role on January 5, 2026. In a dual announcement, Angela Suggs, a respected FAMU
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The Atlanta Braves and Truist announced today the six Historically Black College and University (HBCU) recipients for the 2025 Homers for Hank Together with Truist initiative, fulfilling a $1 million commitment over the past five years. The six schools selected are located across four states in Braves Country – Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina
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The NCAA has appointed five new members to its Board of Governors Finance and Audit Committee, with Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland among those selected to serve. The NCAA Board of Governors Finance and Audit Committee oversees the organization’s financial operations and auditing processes. Working under the broader NCAA Board of Governors, the committee ensures fiscal
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Homecoming at Edward Waters University will feature a former HBCU football player who is part of a familiar sports family. The annual festivities, a highlight for students and alumni alike, are getting an extra dose of star power thanks to the President’s #ForTheCulture Distinguished Speaker Podcast Series—which returns with a highly anticipated live edition featuring college
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The Morgan State women’s and men’s cross country programs each earned sixth-place team finishes at the 2025 HBCU Cross Country Challenge, an event held in conjunction with the Great American Cross Country Festival — a major national invitational showcasing collegiate, high school, and middle school races from October 3–4. The Lady Bears tallied 150 points in the 5K
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Written by Lexx Thornton Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private historically Black university, has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study exploring the revival of its long-dormant football program. The initiative comes amid a surge in enrollment and renewed interest in expanding student life and athletic offerings. “As Wilberforce prepares to surpass 1,000 students in
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As college athletics becomes a larger business, the four HBCU conferences with membership in the NCAA have written a letter in support of potential legislation to tighten things up. According to a report by Yahoo Sports and On3 Sports’ Ross Dellenger, the HBCU Four – Sonja Stills of the MEAC, Jacqie McWilliams Parker of the
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Urban Edge Network (UEN) is thrilled to announce its latest influencer partnership with Victory Sports Network, aiming to elevate coverage of NAIA and HBCU sports content, news, and information. With this dynamic relationship, UEN will leverage Victory Sports Network’s extensive reach to keep its listeners, fans, and viewers updated on everything happening in the sports
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After starting the nation’s first gymnastics program at an HBCU in 2023, Fisk University has made the decision to shutter the program at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 gymnastics season, citing recruitment disadvantages and scheduling issues as reasons for their decision. In a press release, Valencia Jordan, the director of Fisk Athletics addressed the rationale behind the
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Courtesy of Stillman College On Thursday, Stillman’s Athletic Director, Terrance Whittle, was named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Athletics Director of the Year in recognition of the college’s outstanding athletic season. Stillman College had an impressive athletic season in 2024-2025, with its men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and softball teams all winning regular season championships. But that
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