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HBCUJackson State, Virginia State Take Top Spots in Week 7 Polls
Jackson State has reclaimed the top spot in the FCS HBCU football poll following a victory over Florida A&M, while Virginia State took over No. 1 in Division II. The updated Week 7 national poll marks the third consecutive week with a new leader in the FCS division.
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HBCUMorgan State Celebrates Historic Homecoming in Baltimore
Morgan State University welcomed crowds of students, alumni, and community members to Baltimore for its milestone homecoming celebration. The event highlighted the university's historic legacy as a designated National Treasure and its growing statewide impact as one of the country's top HBCUs.
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HBCU10 HBCUs Awarded $97.1M Defense STEM Grant
Ten historically Black colleges and universities will share $97.1 million from the Department of Defense to enhance STEM research capabilities and infrastructure. The awards provide substantial funding for institutions including North Carolina A&T, Florida A&M, and Morgan State as they expand competitive scientific operations.
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HBCUTuskegee Tragedy Exposes Gun Violence Threatening HBCU Celebrations
When gunfire erupted during Tuskegee University’s 100th homecoming anniversary in November 2024, 18-year-old La’Tavion Johnson was killed and 17 others were injured. The tragic incident underscores broader national patterns of violence at Black college celebrations and the chronic underfunding of campus security infrastructure.
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HBCUHBCU Football: Howard, TSU and JSU Win Big
Howard, Tennessee State, and Jackson State posted major homecoming wins, while Alabama A&M unleashed an explosive offensive display against Grambling State. The results shifted conference standings and delivered memorable performances across the HBCU football landscape.
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HBCUPower Outages Disrupt Campus Life at Southern University
Persistent power outages at Southern University in Baton Rouge have disrupted classes and daily living conditions for students. University officials attribute the ongoing blackouts to aging electrical equipment and tens of millions in deferred maintenance costs.
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HBCUESPN Top-100 Recruit Janiyah Weaver Commits to NC A&T
ESPN Top-100 prospect Janiyah Weaver has committed to North Carolina A&T for the class of 2027. The four-star wing selected the Lady Aggies over major-conference programs, adding top national talent to an established HBCU championship foundation.
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HBCUDelaware State AD Tony Tucker Steps Down
Delaware State athletic director Tony Tucker is stepping down to return to St. Andrew's School after guiding the Hornets through a historic football turnaround and departmental expansion. Deputy Athletic Director Brian Ellerbe will steer daily athletic operations as the university launches a national search for Tucker's successor.
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HBCUClark Atlanta Mourns Student Morgan Gamble After Fatal Crash
Clark Atlanta University is grieving the death of 21-year-old senior Morgan Gamble, who died following a violent car crash in Atlanta. The mass media major had ties to the university's softball program and was already establishing a career in television production.
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HBCUChris Jones Mounts Historic Arkansas Bid
Democratic candidate Chris Jones is campaigning to become Arkansas' first Black member of Congress in the state's 2nd Congressional District. A recent poll places the Morehouse alumnus slightly ahead of Republican incumbent French Hill despite legislative efforts that fractured the local Black electorate.
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HBCUEdge and Tolbert Picked for 2027 HBCU Legacy Bowl
Morgan State quarterback Cameron Edge and Alcorn State quarterback Jaylon Tolbert have been selected as the first two participants for the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. The Black College Football Hall of Fame confirmed the invites for the showcase, set for February 2027 in Atlanta.
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HBCUGov. Spanberger Visits VSU, Norfolk State Homecomings Amid HBCU Funding
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger made dual appearances at Virginia State University and Norfolk State University homecoming events on Oct. 10. The widely shared campus visits follow Virginia's commitment of tens of millions of dollars in state funding to support public and private HBCU programs across the commonwealth.
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