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JSU Unveils Homecoming Uniforms Honoring Band Tradition

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A Look That Unites JSU Football and Band Tradition Jackson State University unveiled its new JSU homecoming uniforms, paying tribute to both the Tigers football team and the Sonic Boom of the South. The navy, light blue, and white design connects the athletic and musical pride that define JSU’s legacy. According to The Clarion-Ledger, the uniforms feature “JACKSON STATE” along […]

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NEA Report Highlights Arts and Career Growth at HBCUs

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Since their inception, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have created vital spaces for artistic expression. A new research report released today by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) examines the current state of arts and cultural assets at HBCUs and how these assets prepare students for careers. Hidden in Plain Sight: Activating the Arts

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Several HBCU Alumni Secure 2025 NFL Roster Spots

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The 2025 NFL season will showcase an impressive wave of HBCU talent as alumni from schools across the country earned their place on official 53-man rosters. While only one HBCU player was drafted this year, the resilience, skill, and determination of HBCU athletes once again proved that they belong on football’s biggest stage. This moment

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Coach Prime Beats Cancer: Deion Sanders Announces He’s Cured

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Deion Sanders—NFL Hall of Famer, HBCU trailblazer, and current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes—shared some deeply personal news this week: he’s officially cancer-free. After a months-long private battle with bladder cancer, Sanders made the announcement during a press conference on July 28, revealing he underwent bladder removal surgery earlier this year and has now

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HBCU Professor Elected President of Southern Political Science Association

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Dr. Byron D’Andra Orey, a political science professor at Jackson State University, has been elected president of the Southern Political Science Association. In his new role, Orey now leads one of the nation’s oldest and largest political science organizations. “Being elected president of the is a profound honor that reflects the trust and confidence my

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HBCU Celebrates Athletic Achievements at Annual Capitol Day Event

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Jackson State University alumni and student-athletes gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol for the yearly JSU Day at the Capitol event. Lawmakers recognized the university’s recent achievements, including winning the national football championship and progress in other programs. During the event, Senator Sollie. Norwood (D), a JSU alumnus, introduced JSU football, softball, and tennis team

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Angel Jackson: First HBCU Player in Athletes Unlimited Pro League

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In a groundbreaking move for representation, Angel Jackson, a former star at Jackson State University, has signed with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball. This accomplishment makes her the first player from a historically Black college or university to compete in the league’s four-season history. With AU’s fourth season underway from Feb. 5 to March 2, 2025,

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HBCU Student Earns Prestigious Honors in Classical Music

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Jackson State University sophomore Josiah Osula is making waves in the classical music scene. Recently, he earned two prominent honors that underscore his exceptional talent and dedication. The Dallas native was awarded the $1,500 James Miles Musical Innovation Grant from the Black Violin Foundation, Inc., and triumphed in the statewide Music Teachers National Association competition

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Lane College Welcomes Stanley Conner as New Head Football Coach

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Lane College has officially appointed Stanley Conner as its new head football coach. With an impressive 30-year coaching career, Conner is poised to lead the team into a new era of competitiveness and success. An official press conference held on Feb. 6 in Kirkendoll Hall introduced Conner to the Lane community, where he expressed his

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