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Wilberforce University Eyes Historic Football Comeback After Nearly a Century

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Wilberforce University — the nation’s oldest private Historically Black College and University — is taking steps to revive its storied football program nearly 100 years after it was discontinued. The Ohio-based HBCU announced in September that it has launched a feasibility study to explore what it would take to bring football back to campus. The […]

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Could one of the nation’s oldest HBCUs revive football? They’re studying the possibility

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One of the United States’ oldest HBCUs is considering a return to the gridiron. Wilberforce University announced last week that a feasibility study was underway regarding reviving the school’s football program, which was discontinued during World War II. “As Wilberforce prepares to surpass 1,000 students in enrollment by 2026, it’s time to revisit the legacy

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SUNO, Wilberforce advance to HBCUAC quarterfinal

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 6 seed SUNO and No. 7 seed Wilberforce University secured spots in the quarterfinals of the 2025 HBCUAC Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship, holding off late surges by their opponents Wednesday at Stillman College’s Birthright Alumni Hall. No. 6 Southern University at New Orleans 83, No. 11 Rust College 80 Southern

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Inaugural HBCU Classic Set to Celebrate Diversity in Gymnastics

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Wilberforce University is set to make history as it hosts the inaugural Isla® HBCU Classic from Feb. 14-16, 2025. The three-day event organized by The Isla® Foundation and Brown Girls Do Gymnastics is dedicated to showcasing diversity and excellence in gymnastics and cheerleading. The Isla® HBCU Classic will feature a collegiate competition featuring Fisk University

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HBCU Chorus Announces Midwest Spring Concert and Recruitment Tour 

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The Wilberforce University Chorus will embark on a spring concert and recruitment tour in 2025. The tour will run from March 9 to March 16 and will feature performances in several Midwest states. The tour will see the talented chorus perform in locations across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, showcasing their exceptional vocal prowess and

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HBCU Awarded Over Half a Million Dollars for STEM Initiatives

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Wilberforce University has proudly announced that it has been awarded $539,108.92 from the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program. The award marks a significant milestone for the institution. This state-funded initiative aims to foster scholarship and educational resources for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees. The funding will cover tuition, meal plans, and books.

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These Two Universities In Ohio Started Off As One

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By Ashley Nash The South and Northeast are home to a significant number of HBCUs. Still, Ohio houses Wilberforce, an HBCU that was erected in 1856 and 1951. The midwestern university offers teacher training and classical education. Once one university, the second school broke off and became its own official school in 1965. Both are

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HBCU Rehabilitation Project Funded by $750K from National Park Service

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Wilberforce University will soon embark on a significant rehabilitation project to revitalize three key buildings within its academic complex. With a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund, the initiative will enhance accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA standards in the Stokes, King, and Walker buildings. After months of meticulous planning and

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Wilberforce University Celebrates Accreditation Milestone, Removed from Watch List

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In a significant announcement for the historic institution, Wilberforce University has received formal notification from the Higher Learning Commission Board of Trustees confirming its compliance with accreditation criteria. This pivotal achievement marks a renewed commitment to academic excellence and institutional integrity at one of the nation’s oldest historically Black universities. Effective Oct. 31, 2024, The

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HBCU Choir Set to Release Inaugural Album 

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Wilberforce University is excited to announce the highly anticipated debut album of its esteemed Wilberforce University Chorus, “A Brand-New Day.” The album will be released on Nov. 15, 2024. This milestone marks a significant moment in the chorus’s history, re-establishing their presence in the musical landscape after years of preparation and anticipation. Known for their

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