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HBCUs Create First Fully Online, Accredited Virtual University

2 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

In a sweeping move that could redefine higher education for underrepresented communities, six prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have joined forces to launch the first entirely online, degree-granting consortium tailored to the HBCU experience, dubbed eHBCU. The initiative extends the cultural legacy, academic rigor, and community-centered values of HBCUs into the digital realm.
Top HBCU Band Eyes Major Comeback with New Director

2 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

When it comes to HBCU culture, few things command more pride, precision, and passion than the marching band. And at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, the tradition of the Band of Distinction (BCBOD) is getting a fresh shot of adrenaline. On June 11, 2025, Benedict College announced Dr. Brendan L. Johnson as the new Director of Bands. A move that signals a push to restore the BCBOD to elite status. Not just among Division II HBCUs, but on the national stage.
HBCU Football Classic Returns to New York

3 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

HBCU football is making a triumphant return to Upstate New York as the second annual Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic heads back to Rochester on Saturday, September 27. The matchup? Central State University Marauders (Wilberforce, Ohio) vs. Lane College Dragons (Jackson, Tennessee). A battle of proud HBCU programs with deep roots.
HBCU track's top sprinter announces transfer to SEC

4 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

The HBCU track world just lost one of its brightest stars to the SEC. Alabama State sprinter Jamarion Stubbs, a standout over the past two seasons and one of the most decorated athletes in the SWAC, is bolting to Fayetteville to join the track program at the University of Arkansas. The move hasn’t yet been made official by Arkansas’ track program. Still, Stubbs essentially broke his own news on Instagram with a not-so-subtle flex.
ACC Hoops Squad Will Reportedly Host Local HBCU in Opener

5 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Raleigh, NC’s rumor mill is buzzing—and for good reason. A tweet from Corey Smith, editor of Pack Pride, a syndicated partner of 247Sports, has HBCU and ACC hoop heads talking: “According to sources, NC State is finalizing a deal to host NC Central and LeVelle Moton in the home opener to open the Will Wade era inside the Lenovo Center.” While neither school has officially confirmed the news, Smith’s track record on NC State athletics makes this one worth watching.
DII Star, Sister of NBA Vet, Prepared for Toughest Test in DI Hoops

5 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

When it comes to HBCU basketball, underdog stories often come a dime a dozen. But few match the resilience and raw grit of Desiree Smith. The former Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) standout spent the 2023–24 season battling a torn labrum in her hip. Despite the pain, she led her team through adversity and capped the year with a postseason tournament title. Now, she’s taking her talents to Mississippi Valley State—one of the toughest HBCU programs in Division I.
HBCU alum at the heart of Oklahoma City Thunder Finals run

6 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

When the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the NBA Finals, the celebration went far beyond the hardwood. It reached the hallways of Paycom Center, where a man known simply as “Coach Mack” stood, beaming with pride. But Marvin Mack isn’t your average security guard. He’s an HBCU basketball alum, a former high school coach, and the heart and soul of the Thunder’s home-court culture. Coach Mack’s story starts long before the NBA spotlight.
Under Armour Doubles Down on HBCU Sports with CIAA Extension

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

In a move that reinforces its commitment to innovation, performance, and cultural impact in the HBCU community, the CIAA has extended its exclusive apparel partnership with Under Armour through 2029. The announcement comes on the heels of the CIAA Board of Directors meeting, where another major deal was also finalized: keeping the storied CIAA Basketball Tournament in Baltimore through the end of the decade. For the CIAA and its member institutions, it’s more than just a jersey deal.
Recently Hired HBCU HC Adds Former Player to Staff

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

HBCU women’s basketball is getting a powerful new pairing. When new Prairie View A&M head coach Tai Dillard needed someone to help shape the future of her program, she didn’t have to look far. She reached back to a trusted former player. One who embodies toughness, leadership, and the kind of drive Dillard wants to instill at PVAMU. Enter Bria Patterson, who will join the Lady Panthers as the Director of Basketball Operations for the 2025–26 season.
New Orleans Saints induct former HBCU star to HOF

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

Former HBCU star Brett Maxie has been inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame, a fitting tribute to a standout safety from Texas Southern. Maxie forged a path from Texas Southern to NFL prominence. That HBCU heritage laid the foundation for a career defined by grit and consistency, qualities that endeared him to Saints fans during nine standout seasons in New Orleans.