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Hampton University’s Noah Farrakhan Joins San Antonio Spurs NBA Summer League Roster

Noah Farrakhan, a standout guard from Hampton University, has signed with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2025 NBA Summer League, joining a growing wave of HBCU athletes receiving professional basketball opportunities. The post Hampton University’s Noah Farrakhan Joins San Antonio Spurs NBA Summer League Roster appeared first on HBCU Buzz.

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HBCU Welcomes Dr. Marc Newman as First Chief Advancement Officer

Hampton University has appointed Dr. Marc Newman, a Grambling State University alumnus, as its first Chief Advancement Officer. This new position follows a nationwide search to improve the university’s institutional advancement and fundraising tactics. A renowned leader in the development of higher education, Dr. Newman brings to Hampton a wealth of expertise and a stellar

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155 Years of African American Art: HBCU Museum Reopens After Revitalization

After an extensive revitalization, the nation’s oldest African American museum, the Hampton University Museum, has reopened its doors, inviting visitors to experience a newly enhanced journey through African and Indigenous art. Established in 1868 and recognized as the oldest museum in Virginia, the Hampton University Museum proudly showcases one of the most comprehensive collections of

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HBCU Student Stars as Michael Jackson in National Musical Tour 

Hampton University is excited as senior theatre major Erik Hamilton takes center stage in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production “MJ the Musical“. The gifted performer from Lorton, Virginia, captures the essence of the legendary Michael Jackson during his late teens and early twenties in this acclaimed show, which runs for six days

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Last Call for Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship Applications: Deadline Approaching

As the February 10 deadline approaches, students are encouraged to apply for the Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship powered by the PepsiCo Foundation! Interested students should be current sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at one of the following institutions for the upcoming academic year: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson

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Rashida Jones Steps Down as President of MSNBC After Pioneering Tenure

Rashida Jones, the first Black executive to lead a major U.S. television news network, announced her resignation as president of MSNBC, effective March 2025. For four years, she led the prominent channel through a turbulent yet triumphant era. Jones announced the news during a meeting with top MSNBC anchors and staff on Tuesday morning. She

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A Look at the Top Ten Endowed HBCUs

With record investments supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the future of HBCUs looks brighter than ever as their endowments grow to support education and community. Historically Black Colleges and Universities have experienced an unprecedented year of funding, bolstered by significant investment from the Biden-Harris administration. Thanks to enhanced endowments and state support, these institutions

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Hampton University Achieves Collaborative Resolution with NCAA on Academic Certification Errors

The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions has approved a Negotiated Resolution Agreement with Hampton University, marking a significant step forward in addressing academic certification errors that affected some student-athletes. This resolution comes after a thorough investigation into unintentional mistakes made during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a move towards transparency and integrity,

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HBCU Launches Initiative to Transform Financial Literacy and Empower Generational Wealth

In an ambitious effort to bolster financial literacy and investment opportunities, Hampton University is proud to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking Hampton Investment Program in collaboration with Stackwell, a pioneering fintech platform focused on narrowing the racial wealth gap. Originally launched in 2022 for first-year students, the program has now broadened its reach to

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Dr. Joyce Shirazi Co-Chairs Effort to Develop a Roadmap that Boost HBCU Research Capacity

Courtesy of Hampton University In an effort to strengthen the U.S. science and technology workforce, a coalition of engineering leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and major research institutions recently released a report on how to work together to expand research programs at HBCUs. Joyce T. Shirazi, dean of the School of Engineering,

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