The Latest Breaking News from HBCU

Tiffany Greene Calls It Like She Sees It

ESPN’s do-everything announcer and HBCU football mainstay is a pitch-perfect voice for the time.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 29, 2022

Eagles among teams Deion Sanders calls out for not attending Jackson State’s pro day

The #Eagles were among the teams called out by #JacksonState head coach #DeionSanders for not sending to personnel to the schools #ProDay #NFLDraft2022

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2022

HBCUs push for acceptance in college lacrosse. Players and coaches say that amid progress, hurdles remain.

BALTIMORE — A crowd of 250 for an NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse game would not usually draw much attention. But at Hampton University, the number of people who showed up to watch a 15-6 loss against Virginia Military Institute set a school record.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022

Amid congressional focus on HBCUs, Senate Democrats to huddle at Howard University - Roll Call

With an increasing spotlight on historically Black colleges and universities, Senate Democrats will conduct a retreat at Howard University.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Dozens of bomb threats have HBCUs looking to Biden for support, FBI for answers

WASHINGTON — February should have been a month of celebration. But for many historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, it was a time of anxiety, frustration and terror.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 8, 2022

Historically Black Colleges And Universities Launch Campaign To Increase POC Representation In Drug Policy

Students for Sensible Drug Policy and the Student Marijuana Alliance are partnering to create a dedicated outreach effort toward educating and empowering students at our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).

Benzinga · Mar 7, 2022

HBCU representation in the NFL draft has been dwindling. How can the league reverse the trend?

PHILADELPHIA — Harold Carmichael was a wiry teenager hanging out at a teammate's house when he decided he wanted to play football at Southern University.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 27, 2022

Legacy Bowl Provides New Platform for HBCU’s NFL Prospects

The inaugural HBCU all-star game provides a new opportunity for current HBCU athletes and those to follow in the years to come.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20, 2022

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes explains inspiration for supporting HBCU Legacy Bowl

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes spoke with Steve Wyche and Charles Davis at the HBCU Legacy Bowl about what inspired him to support the new all-star game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 19, 2022

5 former Chiefs ranked among greatest HBCU players in NFL history

Celebrating some of the greatest #Chiefs players of all time who played college football at HBCUs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 18, 2022