NCAA finalizes new start dates for FBS, FCS seasons | Zach Barnett

The NCAA has formally finalized that the Division I football regular season will last 14 weeks no matter how the calendar falls; future FBS seasons to begin as early as Aug. 23. https://t.co/HkcXOyzwdd

— Zach Barnett (@zach_barnett) August 18, 2026

Spartan fam, we’ve got the perfect Friday night plans for you!

Spartan fam, we’ve got the perfect Friday night plans for you!

Come out to Gill Gym and catch NSU Volleyball in exhibition action, and cool down with us at our Ice Cream Social!

🍦 First 100 fans get FREE ice cream
🏐 Friday, 8/21
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Gill Gym#BEHOLD🔰 pic.twitter.com/JTdETp6Efz

— Norfolk State Volleyball (@NorfolkStVBall) August 18, 2026

Grace Ambrose Earns @theswac Offensive Player of the Week Accolades

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬?
Grace Ambrose Earns @theswac Offensive Player of the Week Accolades
📖 https://t.co/1kxsKdEmdq#FearTheBrave | #AlwaysAlcorn pic.twitter.com/PkBGDbbq0Q

— Alcorn State Braves Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) August 18, 2026

🐍 11 DAYS AWAY | Curtis Pulley is our pick for the greatest Rattler to ever wear #11

🐍 11 DAYS AWAY.
Section M is planting the flag:
Curtis Pulley is our pick for the greatest Rattler to ever wear #11.
⚡ 4,972 yards of offense
⚡ 42 total TDs
🏆 2× First-Team All-MEAC
🏆 2009 MEAC Offensive Player of the Year

Rattler Nation — tell us we're wrong. pic.twitter.com/5AEJmSCZ56

— SectionMFootball (@SectionMFB) August 19, 2026

Howard University’s College of Pharmacy Relocates Downtown | Gisselle Cardona

Howard University’s College of Pharmacy is relocating as the University advances plans for a new Academic Medical Center Complex. The move marks a new chapter for the college, which has a rich legacy of service as D.C.’s only pharmacy school.

Dean Ranti Akiyode, PharmD, said… pic.twitter.com/KqLgyg6ByJ

— Howard University (@HowardU) August 18, 2026

Bison Trio Grab MEAC Volleyball Preseason Honors

🏐 | @HUBisonVB Trio Grab #MEAC Volleyball Preseason Honors https://t.co/qF74RbyXAM

— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) August 18, 2026

FAMU football DC Ryan Lewis charts path to Dark Cloud Defense revival

FAMU football DC Ryan Lewis charts path to Dark Cloud Defense revival https://t.co/DoMWlSH7zI

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 18, 2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗔&𝗠 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗔&𝗠 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀#𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗴𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻https://t.co/BEi3lqaDYs

— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) August 18, 2026

Arkansas Baptist College to use hotel as dorm space, but where’s the president? | Byron Tate

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Conference Center 

Arkansas Baptist College to use hotel as dorm space, but where’s the president? https://t.co/2fCWSn9CCA

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 19, 2026

Texas Southern President Reportedly Reaffirms Push for Lowery Hours After Players Rally for Chatman | AJ Niles

#TSU

Texas Southern players and students rallied at President Crawford's office Tuesday, backing interim coach Shyrone Chatman. Hours later, sources say Crawford reaffirmed he wants to hire Corey Lowery instead.

Full story: https://t.co/cYdmJ3QXOg

— Data Driven HBCU (@DataDrivenHBCU) August 18, 2026

Official trailer for ‘A Different World.’

Official trailer for ‘A Different World.’

Starring Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece, Cree Summer, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Jasmine Guy, Charnele Brown.

📺: Netflix | September 24th pic.twitter.com/ScpAXWDixq

— Black Film Alerts (@BlackFilmAlerts) August 17, 2026

We can't wait to see you in Huntsville!

Mark your calendars📍

We can't wait to see you in Huntsville!#RoarCity pic.twitter.com/6JwMlawX6H

— TSU Track & Field (@TSUTigersTrack) August 18, 2026

It's official. Texas Southern has announced a press conference for tomorrow where President Crawford will introduce the new athletic director and the new basketball coach | Terrance Harris

It's official. Texas Southern has announced a press conference for tomorrow where President Crawford will introduce the new athletic director and the new basketball coach at 2 pm at the H&PE Arena in room 155.@defendernetwork @TxsuProud @TigerFans @RalphSOFKCOH

— Terrance Harris (@TerranceCFB) August 18, 2026

TSU Texas Southern basketball players protesting in favor of keeping interim coach Shyrone Chatman. TSU is set to hire Seton Hall asst coach Corey Lowery tomorrow.@defendernetwork@TxsuProud @TigerFans @RalphSOFKCOH pic.twitter.com/DuLCmqDDy9

— Terrance Harris (@TerranceCFB) August 18, 2026

SWAC Women's Soccer Weekly Awards: Aug. 18 ⚽️

SWAC Women's Soccer Weekly Awards: Aug. 18 ⚽️ #SWACWSOC| #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/zd5d9SMh2I

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) August 18, 2026

The 2026 W.C. Gorden/Ashley Robinson Golf Tournament is officially sold out❕

The 2026 W.C. Gorden/Ashley Robinson Golf Tournament is officially sold out❕ pic.twitter.com/kojygN4qkg

— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) August 18, 2026

AAMU Launches Rich Heritage, Bold Future Strategic Plan

Alabama A&M University has officially launched its 2025-2035 Strategic Plan. The "Rich Heritage, Bold Future" plan is a new roadmap designed to build on a decade of institutional progress while positioning AAMU to become the premier 1890 Land-Grant institution. #StartHere

More:… pic.twitter.com/6p6eIeCWYI

— Alabama A&M University (@aamuedu) August 18, 2026

Williams, Nolan Named to 2026 Deacon Jones Player of the Year Watch List

Jaylen Williams and Ryan Nolan have been named to the 2026 Deacon Jones Player of the Year Watch List, representing the Green & Gold on both sides of the trenches. 🏈💪

The big men are getting BIG recognition. 😤#BEHOLD🔰https://t.co/hVUFEXyCeU pic.twitter.com/Ydpuvjta5D

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) August 18, 2026

FAMU football QB Isaiah Knowles on top WRs, previews mock game | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football QB Isaiah Knowles on top WRs, previews mock game https://t.co/OGrPgtpKmP

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 18, 2026

Coppin State Women's Hoops Announces 2026-27 Schedule Including Home Matchup Against Tennessee

Women's Hoops Announces 2026-27 Schedule Including Home Matchup Against Tennessee https://t.co/6eTRYeAAxS

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2026

Five Non-Conference Home Games Headline 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Five Non-Conference Home Games Headline 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Schedule https://t.co/gVkq9GRfMo

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2026

CSU Volleyball Picked to Win MEAC; Figueroa Named Preseason Player of the Year

NEWS: @Coppin_VB Picked to Repeat as @MEACSports Champions! Coco Figuroa Voted Preseason Player of the Yearhttps://t.co/CaWiNOqznE pic.twitter.com/2xT2oObzXH

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) August 18, 2026

Coppin State Voted Preseason Favorites; Coco Figueroa Named MEAC Preseason Player of the Year

Coppin State Voted Preseason Favorites; Coco Figueroa Named MEAC Preseason Player of the Year https://t.co/D9jn1QHLV3

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2026

Gabrielle Gilbert earns Preseason All-MEAC honors ahead of her senior season!

A preseason honor for a Spartan standout.💪

Gabrielle Gilbert earns Preseason All-MEAC honors ahead of her senior season!

📊https://t.co/Z5hxX3AnNl#BEHOLD🔰 pic.twitter.com/unxM0xx3Wo

— Norfolk State Volleyball (@NorfolkStVBall) August 18, 2026

Texas Southern Students, Athletes and Alumni Protest Ahead of Regents Vote on AD, Basketball Coach | Kyle T. Mosley

The Texas Southern University students and alumni protest and sound off ahead to tomorrow's Board of Regents vote for a new basketball coach and athletic director! @TSUMensHoops @TXSOTigers @hbculegends

The Protest: https://t.co/11ceBJ66gl pic.twitter.com/FTya7E6LkU

— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) August 18, 2026

FAMU football's Dark Cloud Defense poised to return under Ryan Lewis | Gerald Thomas III

For years, new FAMU defensive coordinator Ryan Lewis Sr. (@CoachLou15) watched the Dark Cloud Defense from the opposing sideline. Now, he’s tasked with reviving the stifling unit that sent Rattlers to the NFL and FAMU fans fell in love with.

More 🏈 https://t.co/hEEbIe0s1Y

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 18, 2026