NEW ORLEANS, La. (February 22, 2026) – The spotlight shone brightly on the Morgan State University Bears as four of their star student-athletes took the national stage at the prestigious HBCU Legacy Bowl, held on Saturday, February 21, at Tulane Un ...
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NORFOLK, Va. – In a thrilling matchup between two fierce HBCU rivals, the Norfolk State University (NSU) Spartans women's tennis team emerged victorious over the Hampton University Pirates, clinching a hard-fought 4-3 win in the annual Battle of th ...
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Eagles men's and women's track and field teams are gearing up for an exciting showdown at the 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Indoor Championships, set to take place on ...
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The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is bringing its brand of electrifying HBCU basketball to the national spotlight this weekend as the reigning co-champions of the 2024-25 regular season, the Norfolk State Spartans, host the South Carolina St ...
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Cam Newton, the former NFL MVP, is turning his brief stint on television into a new opportunity to celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Following the cancellation of 106 & Sports after ...
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As the 2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) basketball season reaches its midpoint, the race for the regular-season title is heating up, with Bethune-Cookman University emerging as the early favorite, but a host of challengers poised to ma ...
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In a thrilling display of offensive prowess, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats roared back from a recent slump to trounce the Alabama State Hornets 82-71 in a crucial Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup.
Leading the charge for the Wildcats wa ...
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In a move that is sure to excite the HBCU community, former NFL MVP Cam Newton is using his resources to shine a spotlight on the rich traditions and electric atmospheres of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation. The ...
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Nashville, TN - On a quiet Tuesday night, the Tennessee State University basketball practice turned into something much bigger. Fresh off debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his album The Fall Off, rapper J. Cole decided to skip the usual pro ...
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In the heart of the conference season, the Jackson State University women's basketball program is facing a pivotal test as it navigates the departures of two key contributors, Leianya Massenat and Skyler Christmas.
Leianya Massenat, the team's leadi ...
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Charlotte, NC - In a surprising move that has the HBCU sports community buzzing, former Winston-Salem State head coach Robert Massey has joined the coaching staff of rival Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) Golden Bulls. Massey, a Charlotte native an ...
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As the premier online community for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com is proud to highlight the remarkable story of David Whitlow, a former Alabama State quarterback who has now landed a covete ...
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Check out this video from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana!
The Centennial Homecoming Experience
Alumni Memorial Service and Mass
St. Katharine Drexel Chapel ...
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Check out this video from University of the District of Columbia in Washington, District of Columbia!
Founders Day at the University of the District of Columbia is a cherished tradition that honors the rich history and enduring legacy of the ...
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Check out this video from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas!
Dr. Daniel Black joins Prairie View A&M University as the 2025–2026 Writer-in-Residence, bringing his powerful voice, literary excellence, and cu ...
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Check out this video from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida!
Are you ready? The 2026 Harambee Festival is coming HOME! 🎊🧡💚
Florida A&M University’s Harambee Festival will be held at the ...
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Check out this video from Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware!
Khoury Trotman interviews Terrance Bowman, Managing Director at Code Differently, and talks about the how Code Differently has a relationship with Delaware State Univers ...
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Check out this video from Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland!
Meet Brenda and Michael Barland are proud Coppin State University alums who met while attending Coppin in the 70s.
Michael Class of 1974 (Social Science), and Brenda, ...
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Check out this video from Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland!
President Jenkins delivers the State of the University address. Find out what accomplishments have been recently made with insight into the trajectory of Coppin State ...
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The HBCU community is mourning the loss of Dr. Norman C. Francis, a transformative leader who served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly half a century and became one of the most influential voices in higher education and civil ...
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Benaree "Bennie" Pratt Wiley, a veteran corporate director and Howard University alumna, will headline the 20th anniversary of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit in 2026, bringing more than five decades of business leadership expertise to the ...
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