HBCU News

HBCU Excellence: DeSean Jackson Secures Long-Term Deal After Revitalizing Delaware State Football

After leading the Hornets to their best finish in nearly 20 years, Delaware State University has locked in head coach DeSean Jackson through 2028. See how the NFL legend transformed the program.
12/24/2025

From Lockdowns to Lock-In: HBCUs Beef Up Security

Bomb threats, shootings rattle Black colleges—but new cameras, drones, and counselors are stepping up the game for student safety.
12/18/2025

The Malone Era Begins: Why Hampton University’s New Football Coach is the 757’s Latest Game-Changer

Hampton didn't just hire a coach; they hired a culture builder. NFL veteran Van Malone unveils his "Work Standards" blueprint to transform the Pirates from CAA bottom-feeders to elite title contenders.
12/17/2025

Howard Football Head Coach Vacancy Created as Larry Scott Takes Auburn Job

The Howard University Bison football program now faces a head coach search following the departure of Larry Scott, who has accepted the tight ends coaching position with the Auburn Tigers.
12/16/2025

Southern WBB Shocks Nation, Upsets Back-to-Back Power 4 Teams

Southern University women’s basketball team stunned Arizona 63-57, handing the Wildcats their first loss, then beat Houston 70-62 just days later. The victories are a major statement for the SWAC program.
12/10/2025

Another NFL Star to HBCU: Super Bowl Champion Tory Woodbury Hired at Winston-Salem State

Following Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, Super Bowl LVI winner Tory Woodbury joins the growing list of former NFL players leading HBCU teams as he becomes the WSSU head coach.
12/08/2025

​​Coach Tremaine Jackson Leads Prairie View A&M to First SWAC Title Since 2009

Prairie View A&M clinched its first SWAC Championship since 2009, thanks to the swift turnaround engineered by Coach Tremaine Jackson.
12/08/2025

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