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An upset bid by the Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Nuggets in the opening round of the NAIA tournament fell just short, succumbing to a go-ahead three-pointer in the final seconds in an 88-87 loss to William Carey. Despite some hot shooting in the first half, including a combined 21 points by Leon Williams and […]
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The NAIA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament fields have been announced and it is wealthy with HBCU presence. There will be seven HBCUs (eight teams total) present in the national tournament, including five in the men’s bracket, one of which is making its first appearance in school history. Here are the HBCU teams that will
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Israeli Artists at Xavier University Spark Global Cultural Exchange Israeli artists are building cultural bridges at Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation’s only Catholic HBCU, through a powerful arts residency that uses music as a vehicle for global dialogue, shared history, and mutual understanding. At a time when conversations about identity, faith, and geopolitics are
In their return to the floor following a 15-day hiatus, the Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) men’s basketball team came out on the winning side in its Thursday night contest against North Texas-Dallas. The Gold Rush snapped a two-game losing streak, claiming a 73-62 win in their second Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) contest of
XULA snaps two-game losing streak in former HBCUAC star’s debut Read More »
Written By Lexx Thornton The Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit from Mazabuka, Zambia, led by Sister Juunza Mwangani and Sister Rosalia Sakayombo, have been chosen as the 2025 Opus Prize Laureate, presented with a $1 million award at Xavier University of Louisiana on Thursday. Nov. 13. The Opus Prize is an annual humanitarian award
Zambian Sisters Win 2025 Opus Prize at Xavier University LA Read More »
The Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) men’s basketball team’s offseason continues with another substantial addition from the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Dillard guard Bentravin Phillips is heading to play for the Gold Rush in their final Red River Athletic Conference season. He joins two-time HBCUAC Player of the Year Jamal Gibson, who flipped from the
High-scoring HBCU basketball player transfers to fourth school Read More »
After three years in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) has announced it is making the move to the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) following the 2025-2026 athletic season. “We are thrilled to welcome Xavier University of Louisiana as a full member of the SSAC beginning in 2026,” said SSAC
HBCU expected to change conference affiliation in 2026. Where they’re going Read More »
Xavier University of Louisiana raised over $2 million at its Centennial Gala, presented by Ochsner Health. Hosted as part of the university’s 100th-anniversary fête to pay homage to a century of excellence and community impact, the event honored the historic legacy and ongoing contributions of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and President Emeritus Dr.
NBA legend Magic Johnson makes donation to Louisiana HBCU Read More »
On May 1, 2025, HBCU Buzz hosted a vibrant and thought-provoking virtual roundtable titled Power, Purpose, and Pride, featuring London Brown, star of STARZ’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan. The conversation—streamed live —brought together current students, alumni, and supporters from across the HBCU community for a dialogue centered on Black storytelling, cultural pride, and the
Xavier University of Louisiana is poised to make history as it introduces co-ed rowing as an official varsity sport beginning in fall 2025, setting a precedent as the first-ever varsity-level rowing program at a Historically Black College or University. This pivotal announcement follows the successful development of the rowing program, which has spent the last
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