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Spelman College made history with seven valedictorians in the Class of 2026. Meet the Spelman Seven valedictorians and learn where they are headed next.
Four former Alabama State basketball players are permanently banned after the NCAA found they threw a game for $2,000 in the Alabama State sports betting scandal.
Spelman College graduate Janay Lesley went viral after Lil Baby paid off her $24,000 in student loans — four years after she first slid into his DMs as a freshman.
Spelman College named Dr. Ayanna Howard as its new president. The robotics and AI pioneer officially takes over August 1, 2026. Here's what you need to know.
Maybe you’ve heard the name Isaac Burns Murphy, who lived from 1861 to 1896, and is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished jockeys in the history of American racing. Some go so far as to say...
The Atlanta Falcons HBCU Fellows Program selected 17 students from AUC HBCUs in 2026 — the largest class in program history. Here's what makes this fellowship different.
Shaw University alumna Nikia Smith Sellers won election to Fulton County Superior Court, defeating the YSL trial judge. A big win for HBCU alumni in law and leadership.
Morehouse, FAMU, and Delaware State students won the 2026 Coca-Cola HBCU Sports Production Grant at the Sports Emmys, splitting $40,000 in funding. Here's their story.
Saint Augustine's University filed for bankruptcy, but the story isn't over. Learn about the HBCU's 159-year legacy and why the community needs to show up now.
Howard University leads HBCU track and field in 2026 with four qualifiers headed to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene. See all five HBCUs making the trip.
Alabama State baseball championship run sends the Hornets back to the NCAA Tournament after an 8-6 SWAC title win over Florida A&M.
Livingstone College volleyball player Kendall Cook is being remembered by the HBCU community after her death at 19.
The Top 5 HBCU Choirs 2026 poll is complete, with Oakwood University’s Aeolians taking the No. 1 spot. See which choirs fans voted into the top five.
FAMU alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor, setting up a historic general election race in November.
The NAACP urges Black athletes to consider HBCUs as voting rights, redistricting, NIL, and college sports collide in a national debate.
The 2026 HBCU homecoming schedule includes dates for Bethune-Cookman, Howard, FAMU, Jackson State, North Carolina A&T, Tuskegee, and more, plus major HBCU classics.
South Carolina State campaign launches with a $41.2 million goal to support scholarships, athletics, research, faculty, and campus facilities.
HBCU research coalition AHRI launches with 15 schools to expand research capacity, boost funding, and help more HBCUs pursue R1 status.
HBCU softball NCAA tournament action includes Howard and FAMU after both programs won conference titles and earned regional bids.
Howard University commencement drew national attention after students reacted to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s speech while the Class of 2026 celebrated a major milestone.