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HBCU coach was handcuffed after a game. He’s now conference coach of the year

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Benjy Taylor, architect of Tuskegee University’s men’s basketball resurgence, earned SIAC Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Golden Tigers to a 20-win season while navigating a shocking viral moment. Taylor’s squad clinched the No. 1 seed in the SIAC West Division with a 20-7 overall record behind a roster that included multiple All-SIAC […]

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Mississippi Valley State reveals Chicago Football Classic opponent for 2026 season

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Mississippi Valley State University has filled the final blank on its 2026 football schedule. The Delta Devils announced they will play Lincoln University (PA) as its opponent for the marquee Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field on Sept. 12. The official matchup, which had been undetermined for weeks, is now clarified. “This is the kind

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‘I’ve always wanted to be at an HBCU’: Nolan Smith loves the culture at Tennessee State

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When Nolan Smith was offered the men’s basketball coaching job at Tennessee State, he felt it was the right place at the right time in his career. “I’ve always wanted to be at an HBCU, knowing all the history, especially Howard and the HBCUs in North Carolina,” Smith explained during his appearance on “The MEAC

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Howard University College of Medicine Placed On Accreditation Probation

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Howard University College of Medicine accreditation probation explained The Howard University College of Medicine accreditation probation news is drawing national attention after the medical school was formally placed on probation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body responsible for MD programs in the United States. According to reporting confirmed by the

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Report: Lamar Odom has drawn interest as HBCU head coach

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Could there be another celebrity HBCU coach? Lamar Odom, the two-time NBA champion who played more than a decade in the NBA with multiple NBA teams, including winning a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, has drawn interest from CIAA schools. According to a report by HBCU Gameday basketball analyst Liv Antilla, Odom has “received

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Aaron Nkrumah went from Division III star to best in OVC at Tennessee State

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Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, capping a remarkable rise from Division III standout to one of Division I’s most dynamic playmakers. Nkrumah, a 6-foot-6 senior guard, averaged 18.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, leading the Tigers to a share of the

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SEC schools will benefit from Mississippi NIL tax cut. Will HBCUs?

SEC schools will benefit from Mississippi NIL tax cut. Will HBCUs?, Sports /

Mississippi is making a bold move in the NIL era — and while the SEC is the obvious winner, the long-term impact on Jackson State and other HBCUs could be just as important. The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would exempt name, image and likeness earnings from state income tax. With Mississippi already

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Nonprofit connecting first-generation college students to strong first jobs expands to HBCUs in the Carolinas

Community, Nonprofit connecting first-generation college students to strong first jobs expands to HBCUs in the Carolinas /

By Analisa Sorrells Archer As college students prepare to graduate, they face the pivotal but often daunting task of securing their first job and unlocking long-term economic mobility. Yet the economic benefits of earning a four-year degree are not distributed equally. According to an analysis from the Pew Research Center, first-generation college students, on average, earn

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FAMU Community Members Say DEI Policies Impacted Black Studies Degree At HBCU

Campus News, FAMU Community Members Say DEI Policies Impacted Black Studies Degree At HBCU /

As Florida A&M University seeks to align its curriculum with state standards, the HBCU has consolidated one major degree program, which has angered community members. The Board of Trustees at FAMU approved a measure to consolidate seven degree programs, including one that merges African American (Black) studies. That move, the Tallahassee Democrat reports, aims to help FAMU

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