HBCU All-American Signs with Big 12 Champions
HBCU All-American Jalen Jones transfers from Alabama State to Big 12 champion Texas Tech, highlighting the growing HBCU-to–Power Four pipeline.
HBCU Band Icon Retires After Nearly 30 Years
Dr. James B. Oliver retires after transforming Alabama State’s Mighty Marching Hornets into one of the most respected bands in the culture.
HBCU kicker goes viral after kicking at marching band
Alabama State responds to video of kicker hurling balls into marching band in HBCU rivalry game.
HBCU Football Drama Heats Up in the SWAC East
Jackson State’s Vegas stumble reshapes the HBCU football landscape and revives Alabama State’s path to the SWAC title.
HBCU football rivalry officially takes root
Alabama State and FAMU have had a rivalry simmering for years. It looks like it is ready.
HBCU President Defends Plus-Sized Dance Group After Game
Alabama State’s president posted a letter decrying commentary made by FAMU’s band announcer.
Former NFL Star to Lead Women’s Flag Football at HBCU
Alabama State makes a bold move, hiring NFL veteran Tyrone Poole to build its HBCU women’s flag football program.
HBCU QB pushes FBS squad in shootout
Alabama State nearly became the latest HBCU to knock off an FBS squad after an electric performance from Andrew Body.
HBCU Product Scores First NFL TD, Announces Name Change
From Alabama State to the NFL, HBCU product Jacory, now going by “Bill” Croskey-Merritt scores his first TD and climbs the Commanders’ depth chart.
NBA and WNBA legends to help tip off HBCU basketball season
Alabama State is brining in the star power for its basketball tip-off.
Illinois names building after former HBCU athlete
Jesse White played both baseball and basketball while at Alabama State.
HBCU Marching Band honors time it spent with Ozzy Osbourne
Alabama State spent a special moment with the late Rock legend in 2018.
HBCU track’s top sprinter announces transfer to SEC
SEC powerhouse Arkansas adds HBCU standout Jamarion Stubbs to its elite track squad after a stellar two-year run at Alabama State.
HBCU community mourns the passing of beloved band leader
Alabama State honors Charles Goodwin III, assistant director of the Mighty Marching Hornets, whose legacy echoes across HBCU band culture and generations of students.
