Steven J. Gaither
NCAA settlement impacting HBCUs, small schools in a major way
"NCAA settlement impacting HBCUs, small schools in a major way"The NCAA faces a near $3 billion bill, with HBCUs sharing the burden. Non-Power Five conferences seek fairness in payment.
Mississippi HBCUs getting millions for building from the state
"Mississippi HBCUs getting millions for building from the state"Mississippi universities receive state funding, with Alcorn State, Jackson State, and Mississippi Valley State each getting millions for infrastructure.
HBCU football conference ditching divisions
"HBCU football conference ditching divisions"The CIAA eliminates football divisions; financial issues affect Saint Augustine’s University. Other HBCU conferences also dropped divisions recently.
Ivy League school agrees to series with North Carolina A&T
"Ivy League school agrees to series with North Carolina A&T"North Carolina A&T has scheduled a home-and-home series with Princeton University expanding its future schedule.
North Carolina A&T, Tennessee State agree to home-and-home
"North Carolina A&T, Tennessee State agree to home-and-home"Tennessee State and North Carolina A&T will play home and away, adding exciting non-conference matchups to their schedules in 2025 and beyond.
Alabama football transfer headed to HBCU power
"Alabama football transfer headed to HBCU power"Terrance Howard, a former Alabama football player, joins North Carolina Central University after impressive performances in football and track.
North Carolina HBCUs cash in as gambling losses hit $100 million
"North Carolina HBCUs cash in as gambling losses hit $100 million"The introduction of sports gambling in North Carolina resulted in $105 million in losses but will benefit HBCUs and state schools.
Charlotte doubled the Jackson State salary of Tomekia Reed
"Charlotte doubled the Jackson State salary of Tomekia Reed"Tomekia Reed doubled her salary by signing with Charlotte and has a bonus-earning potential that is six-figures.
New England Patriots sign rookie back from HBCU champs
"New England Patriots sign rookie back from HBCU champs"The New England Patriots signed former Florida A&M running back Terrell Jennings after his impressive performance at rookie minicamp.
Richmond leaving new-look CAA football
"Richmond leaving new-look CAA football"The University of Richmond will leave the CAA after the 2024 football season to join the Patriot League. New additions, including HBCUs,...
HBCU athlete dies in tragic Atlanta nightclub shooting
"HBCU athlete dies in tragic Atlanta nightclub shooting"Mari Creighton, a volleyball player at a Georgia HBCU, was tragically killed in an Atlanta lounge, along with another victim.
NFL legend picks up son’s degree posthumously
"NFL legend picks up son’s degree posthumously"NFL legend Ray Lewis posthumously celebrates his late son Ray Lewis III's degree from Virginia Union University in an emotional Instagram post. Alabama football transfer racking up HBCU offers
"Alabama football transfer racking up HBCU offers"Terrance Howard, former Alabama player, has multiple HBCU football offers, likely joining MEAC or SWAC in 2024.