HBCU News

Kyrie Irving, ANTA Announce Multi-Year HBCU Sponsorship

NBA star Kyrie Irving and ANTA partner for a three-year deal, providing full athletic sponsorship for 14 basketball programs, including Paul Quinn College.
12/03/2025
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HBCU Honors Salutes Three Trailblazers: Shirley Caesar, David Banner, and Janice Bryant Howroyd

The 2025 telecast put faith, culture, and business in the spotlight, honoring a gospel legend, a cultural activist-artist, and a pioneering Black entrepreneur while showcasing student talent and new media pipelines.
12/01/2025

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year.
11/27/2024

FAMU President Steps Down Amid Donation Scandal at Florida's Sole Public HBCU

Dr. Larry Robinson’s exact departure date will be determined at a meeting next week.
07/18/2024

Black Athletic Excellence Was On Display At HBCU Showcase In New York City

Nike exec Roderick Blaylock and Mayor Eric Adams highlight importance of HBCUs at the “Fastest Track in the World.”
01/22/2024
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HBweCU On My Yard: Hampton University

BET gets ready with Hampton University senior Nayah Benet (@nayaahbenet) to hit the yard and give us an inside look at HU’s homecoming.
11/16/2023
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HBweCU: The Black Ivy Leagues of Business & STEM

HBCUs have contributed to business and STEM academics ecosystems in major ways. If you’re looking for the right curriculum in those fields, look no further than these Black colleges and universities.
11/14/2023
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HBweCU: The Longest Football Rivalries

When it comes to fooball classics, HBCUs go hard. But it’s nothing but good sibling rivalry. And at the end of the day, it’s all love for all of our institutions.
11/07/2023

Winston-Salem Rams’ Win Over St. Augustine Equals A Happy Homecoming

Winston-Salem State football players explain the homecoming experience from their POV.
11/07/2023
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HBweCU On My Yard: Jackson State University

BET pulls up to Jackson State University with sophomore Miylah K (@miylahk) to get a glimpse into one of the flyest HBCU homecomings in the South.
11/02/2023
Bethune-Cookman Begins Football Season Atop HBCU Coaches Poll

When HBCU Football Teams Don’t Bring Home The Win

Homecoming season isn’t all about the highs.
10/31/2023