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Jackson State APR Report shows all athletic teams up to standard
"Jackson State APR Report shows all athletic teams up to standard"The Academic Progress Rate (APR) holds institutions accountable for the academic progress of their student-athletes through a team-based metric that accounts for...
Colin Kaepernick to receive honorary degree from Morgan State
"Colin Kaepernick to receive honorary degree from Morgan State"Colin Kaepernick will be among three trailblazers to receive honorary degrees at Morgan State's Spring Commencement.
Kenny Smith named Texas Southern Commencement speaker
"Kenny Smith named Texas Southern Commencement speaker"Known as “The Jet,†Kenny Smith won back-to-back NBAChampionships with the Houston Rockets in 1994 and 1995.
Chris Paul appointed to HBCU advisory board by President Biden
"Chris Paul appointed to HBCU advisory board by President Biden"Chris Paul is currently a student at an HBCU, and involved at several others. He's been added to a presidential board.
Shalyn Moore Hired as Hampton Sports Information Director
"Shalyn Moore Hired as Hampton Sports Information Director"Hampton University has hired Shalyn Moore its new Sports Information Director.
Fayetteville State gets biggest budget boost in decades
"Fayetteville State gets biggest budget boost in decades"Fayetteville State University is set to receive it's biggest allocation from the state since the mid-1980s.
Nick Cannon to help wipe out debt for several HBCU students
"Nick Cannon to help wipe out debt for several HBCU students"Nick Cannon is an HBCU alumnus who has had HBCU alumni on his show, Wild-N-Out. Now he's helping HBCU students graduate debt...
Judge allows HBCU class-action suit vs. NCAA to move forward
"Judge allows HBCU class-action suit vs. NCAA to move forward"A U.S. District Court handed a first victory to a group of Black student-athletes at HBCUs vs. the NCAA.
HBCU already changing, pushing JR Smith
"HBCU already changing, pushing JR Smith"Former NBA Champion JR Smith Is in his first few weeks of the first semester of his freshman year at NC A&T.
Howard University latest HBCU to help with student debt
"Howard University latest HBCU to help with student debt"HBCUs around the country have been helping students with financial aid debt. Howard University is adding to that list as it aids...
Spelman College president to step down in 2022
"Spelman College president to step down in 2022"Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. announced that she will step down in June 2022. HBCU student-athletes in running for NCAA Woman of the Year
"HBCU student-athletes in running for NCAA Woman of the Year"Student athletes from the CIAA, MEAC, SIAC and SWAC are all up for the NCAA Woman of The Year Award.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms named HBCU ELI fellow
"Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms named HBCU ELI fellow"Atlanta Mayor Keshia Lance Bottoms has been named the first-ever HBCU Executive Leadership Institute honorary fellow at Clark Atlanta.