The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), the premier NCAA Division I athletic conference for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has once again brought the power of reading and education to its local communities through the 18th ...
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In the electrifying world of HBCU basketball, one player's name has been on the lips of fans and analysts alike: Daeshun Ruffin, the dynamic guard from Jackson State University. This season, Ruffin has firmly cemented his status as a force to be reck ...
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HOUSTON, TX - The banners still hang high over H&PE Arena, a row of white fabric honoring some of Texas Southern's greatest men's basketball players. Bennie Swain's No. 21, Gaylord Davis' No. 10, Alonzo Bradley's No. 22, Marcella Singleton's No. 13 a ...
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In a troubling turn of events, two former basketball stars from North Carolina A&T State University, a proud HBCU institution, have been ruled ineligible to play after refusing to cooperate with an NCAA investigation into suspicious betting activity. ...
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The stage is set for an epic clash between two of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (SIAC) powerhouse programs, as the Tuskegee Golden Tigers and the Morehouse Maroon Tigers prepare to battle it out for the SIAC Men's Basketball Cham ...
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The Texas Southern University Tigers' basketball arena has undergone a notable change, one that has sparked significant discussion within the HBCU community. HBCU journalist Kyle Mosley recently shared a photograph from inside the H&PE Arena, reveali ...
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As the premier online community for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com is proud to shine a spotlight on the vital efforts to preserve the historic legacy of Barber-Scotia College in Concord, Nor ...
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GREENSBORO, NC - The NCAA's Division I Committee on Infractions has released a report detailing an investigation into potential sports betting violations involving two former North Carolina A&T men's basketball players. The lack of cooperation from t ...
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — An era quietly came to an end at Kentucky State University this week. The HBCU announced that men's basketball head coach Dr. Jamaal Jackson will transition into a new administrative role after 10 seasons leading the Thorobreds pro ...
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A Landmark Victory for HBCU Softball, But Controversy Quickly Follows
In a thrilling early-season matchup, the Howard University softball team pulled off a historic 5-4 upset over the University of Minnesota, marking the first victory over a Power F ...
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Check out this video from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida!
The legendary Marching "100" took the national stage today with a special performance featured during NBA coverage on NBA on Prime.
The band per ...
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Normally, a game in the beginning of March between two teams that are 13th and 14th respectively in their conferences and have been gearing up for the NBA draft since the turn of the new year wouldn’t make much in the way of exciting storylines or ta ...
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Morris Brown College has secured $1.5 million in federal funding to support its Hospitality Management Program, marking another significant milestone in the Atlanta-based institution's ongoing resurgence.The federal grant will bolster the college's e ...
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North Carolina Central University's men's tennis team will be honored with highway signs by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in recognition of their HBCU championship victory, the university announced.The commemorative highway ...
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Sending a greeting card each month is a easy way to stay connected, celebrate special moments, and brighten someone’s day. With so many national holidays and fun moments throughout the year, there’s always a good reason to send a thoughtful card (Enj ...
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A Historically Black College and University (HBCU) basketball coach has paid an emotional tribute to a four-year-old child who served as an "assistant coach" for the team, according to reports from the Raleigh News & Observer.The touching story highl ...
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The United Negro College Fund Los Angeles (UNCF LA) celebrated a significant fundraising milestone on February 20, bringing together more than 450 guests for its annual Masked Ball black-tie gala at the Skirball Cultural Center. The star-studded even ...
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has launched a landmark exhibition showcasing the profound cultural and historical influence of historically Black colleges and universities through artifacts preserved by HBCU ...
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Tuskegee University has made history by retiring the basketball jersey of Kusamae Draper while the senior standout continues to lead his team through the playoffs—marking the first time a basketball player has received this honor at the institution ...
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Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and philanthropist Patty Quillin have committed $120 million to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), marking one of the largest single donations to HBCUs i ...
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Ke'Shawn Alexander, a two-time HBCU graduate, has developed an innovative AI-powered trip intelligence tool designed to help travelers determine the optimal time to leave for the airport.Alexander's achievement highlights the growing impact of HBCU a ...
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Bethune-Cookman University has secured the No. 1 seed heading into the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Men's Basketball Tournament, positioning the Wildcats as the team to beat in the conference's postseason championship.The tournament seedin ...
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Prairie View A&M University closed out its regular season with a decisive 70-59 victory over rival Texas Southern University, securing the eighth seed position in the upcoming Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tournament.The win completes a sea ...
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NORFOLK, Va., March 5, 2026 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), the premier athletic conference for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has announced the highly anticipated women's basketball tournament pairings for the ...
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