The federal government shutdown has had a tremendous impact on thousands of people – but one HBCU coach is looking to provide some assistance. Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson has agreed to pay for 100 tickets for furloughed government workers for his team’s next game. Jackson made the announcement via Twitter on Wednesday
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A South Carolina jury has ordered the NCAA to pay $18 million to former HBCU football player Robert Geathers, who played at South Carolina State University from 1977 to 1980. The verdict found the NCAA negligent for failing to warn him about the long-term risks of concussions. The jury awarded $10 million to Robert Geathers and $8 million to his wife, Debra Geathers, following a
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Under Armour is back spotlighting HBCU excellence—this time with a new short film that takes viewers behind the scenes of Jackson State University’s football program. Titled Guard Thee Yard: Jackson State University Spring Football 2025, the documentary showcases the reigning Black college national champions as they prepare for another title run. Released June 30, the film captures the
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By Steve Berkowitz While the NCAA has informed schools that they may provide up to $20.5 million in new benefits for athletes during the 2025-26 school year as part of the settlement of three athlete-compensation antitrust cases against the association and the Power Five conferences, the plaintiffs’ lawyers say they are exercising their right to have the data
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The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has officially opted in to the House v. NCAA settlement. This move marks a major step forward in the future of college athlete compensation. The announcement came after the SWAC’s 2025-26 Annual Spring Meetings held over the weekend. All twelve member schools voted to join the settlement. In addition, the conference will not
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Howard University announced today the promotion of Kery Davis from athletics director to vice president of athletics, effective immediately. This position, a historic first for the university, reflects Davis’s exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to the academic success of our student-athletes, and transformative vision for the university’s athletic programs. A highly respected figure with more than 25 years of
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Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University (AAMU) Athletics and Deloitte’s U.S. College Athletics practice have entered into a groundbreaking alliance, marking the first collaboration of its kind between Deloitte and a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). This innovative alliance will position Alabama A&M Athletics for long-term success by sharpening its strategic vision
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Courtey of Hampton University The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions has approved a Negotiated Resolution Agreement with Virginia-based HBCU Hampton University following a collaborative investigation into academic certification errors. Rather than engage in an adversarial process, Hampton and the NCAA enforcement staff worked together to resolve the matter, resulting in strengthened support for the university’s academic certification process. “From
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By John Zenor Marc Smith was relaxing in his basement when he got an alert on his phone. An athlete at his alma mater, Grambling State, had posted on social media about not having enough food and needing help. That incident led Smith to form the Icon 1901 Collective in April 2022 to help Grambling
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By Kyra Allesandrini The NCAA has announced that four new schools are now Division II members. Allen University, Edward Waters University, Emory and Henry University and Westmont College completed the preliminary membership process, the organization announced on July 11. The Division II Membership Committee approved the newest members during its meeting in Indianapolis. There are now 293 schools in
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