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New North Carolina A&T athletic director Katreshia Louis-Verrett waves to the crowd during a game against Morgan State on Aug. 29, 2026, at Truist Stadium in Greensboro, N.C. HBCU

North Carolina A&T’s new athletic director: Anyone, regardless of their gender, is capable of doing this job

Katreshia Louis-Verrett is the second woman in school history to serve in the role

Toree Davis (center front) and Dahman Zucchini (center back) celebrate Tuskegee’s first-ever goal during the men's team's inaugural match on Aug. 17, 2026, at the university's Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium. HBCU

New Tuskegee soccer programs provide opportunity for athletes to compete while fulfilling HBCU dreams

University fields men’s and women’s soccer teams for the first time in its 145-year history

Alijah Kai (from left), Maleah Joi Moon and Kennedi Reece act out a scene from Netflix's "A Different World" sequel. HBCU

HBCU alums turned actors bring their own college experiences to roles in ‘A Different World’ sequel

Memories of Morehouse, Howard and North Carolina A&T helped shape grads’ portrayals

Jackson State wide receiver Nate Rembert carries the ball against Prairie View A&M during the 2025 SWAC championship game on Dec. 6, 2025, at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss. HBCU

These HBCU football players have the talent to leave their mark on the game this season

Here are 11 standouts in the MEAC, SWAC and CAA whose names are worth remembering

Members of the Morehouse College Boxing Club pose in the boxing ring after an event on Morehouse’s campus. HBCU

Morehouse’s Boxing Club offers a supportive space for members to train their bodies and combat stress

Many say the group has helped them build community and manage mental health issues

Aaron Nkrumah shoots a free throw during the 2026 G League combine on May 9, 2026, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. HBCU

Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah looks to end the drought of NBA draft picks from HBCUs

Massachusetts native grew from an under-the-radar Division III prospect into a Division I standout

Members of the Florida A&M Marching 100 march at the US Open Sports

US Open ‘breathtaking’ for Florida A&M Marching 100, HBCU alums

HBCU Live event a gathering of alumni at Billie Jean King Tennis Center

Sports

Winston-Salem State coach Tierra Terry persists despite daily struggles with disease

In honor of Lupus Awareness Month, Terry wants to educate minority communities about the disease

Culture

The deeper story behind Tennessee State University’s budget crisis

HBCUs have always made a dollar out of 15 cents. At TSU, the bill came due.

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