As Amazon winds down its diversity and recruitment programs, Best Buy has stayed the course - deepening its multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitment to HBCU students, Black youth, and the Black consumer. Here is what the research shows, and why it matters to the HBCU Connect community. ...
Posted Thursday, August 13th 2026 at 3:22PM
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Tennessee State University's men's basketball team will take the court in the prestigious Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic, adding another high-profile competition to the Tigers' schedule.The announcement confirms TSU's participation in one of the most ...
Posted Thursday, August 13th 2026 at 12:02PM
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture pays for HBCU students to study food and agriculture — and it is one of the largest, least-known pots of money available exclusively to students at Black land-grant universities.Through the 1890 Scholarships P ...
Posted Wednesday, August 12th 2026 at 10:02PM
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture pays for HBCU students to study food and agriculture — and it is one of the largest, least-known pots of money available exclusively to students at Black land-grant universities.
Through the 1890 Scholarships ...
Posted Wednesday, August 12th 2026 at 9:31PM
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Urban One is set to launch “ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience,” a groundbreaking multi-city tour designed to celebrate and showcase the vibrant cultural traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The initiative aims to bring the distinct ...
Posted Tuesday, August 11th 2026 at 12:02PM
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A property where generations of Black physicians cared for Tallahassee families will begin a new chapter under Florida A&M University, continuing a legacy of health care, education and community service that stretches back nearly 70 years.
FAMU ha ...
Posted Monday, August 10th 2026 at 6:00PM
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The Philadelphia Eagles, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, and the City of Philadelphia have announced that Lincoln Financial Field will once again host some of the country’s most prestigious Historically Black College or University (HBCU) football programs ...
Posted Monday, August 10th 2026 at 5:53PM
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Tuskegee University is bringing the rich traditions and culture of historically Black colleges and universities to the soccer field through a new docuseries that promises to showcase the unique intersection of athletics and HBCU life.The Alabama-base ...
Posted Monday, August 10th 2026 at 12:00PM
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Delaware State University has secured a major recruiting victory as Samari Collier has committed to play for the Hornets under head coach DeSean Jackson, following a temporary restraining order (TRO) that addresses NCAA eligibility concerns.The commi ...
Posted Sunday, August 9th 2026 at 12:00PM
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Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) are reviewing their federal student loan options as they plan for the 2026 academic year, with three primary federal loan programs availa ...
Posted Sunday, August 9th 2026 at 7:02AM
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The HBCU community is mourning the loss of Robert Mason, a transformative advocate for Black higher education and the visionary founder of the Common Black College Application. Mason’s passing marks the end of an era for a leader who dedicated his ca ...
Posted Sunday, August 9th 2026 at 7:00AM
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Nine Division I and Division II HBCU basketball teams are preparing to take the court at CareFirst Arena for the upcoming Chris Paul HBCU Classic, continuing the NBA star's commitment to elevating historically Black colleges and universities through ...
Posted Saturday, August 8th 2026 at 7:06AM
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Dr. Mark A. Brown, president of Tuskegee University, recently emphasized the vital role historically Black colleges and universities play in fostering entrepreneurship and building generational wealth within the Black community.Brown’s remarks ...
Posted Saturday, August 8th 2026 at 7:02AM
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DOVER, Del. — Delaware State University has earned a place on Forbes' inaugural ranking of America's Top Historically Black Colleges and Universities , standing as one of only ten public HBCUs in the entire country to make the list. The recognition, released this month, marks a defining moment... ...
Posted Wednesday, August 5th 2026 at 8:42PM
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Tuskegee University President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris is standing firm on the institution's newly implemented dress code policy, responding directly to critics who have questioned the guidelines at the historic Alabama HBCU.The dress code policy has ...
Posted Sunday, August 2nd 2026 at 7:02AM
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