XULA's Red River membership begins
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 1, 2021
story: https://t.co/yulklrioJe#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU pic.twitter.com/t75Fthm8C8
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
XULA's Red River membership begins today!!
Catching Up With ... Coach Jack Barton Chi State Pod
๐๐๐ฐ on the Chi State Pod: @ChiStateTennis head coach Jack Barton catches us up on his tennis-filled offseason.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 28, 2021
Listen ๐: https://t.co/o41yxk2x5W#OurChampionshipEra pic.twitter.com/kPRvTNCM9l
U-20 Jamaican Youth National Team Captain Signs with Chicago State Men’s Soccer
Jamaican Youth National Team captain Cal-Wayne Allen has signed with @ChiStateMSoccer.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 28, 2021
Welcome to #OurChampionshipEra, Cal-Wayne!
๐ https://t.co/K0GE7QrHGM pic.twitter.com/1ftrhqEBig
Jalen Jones Signs with Cougars Men’s Track & Field
Jalen Jones Signs with Cougars Men’s Track & Field https://t.co/DyVVaPTBx5
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 30, 2021
Chicago State Announces Change in Head Men's Basketball Coach Position
Chicago State Announces Change in Head Men's Basketball Coach Position https://t.co/O4Zsj6jhsx
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) July 1, 2021
GSU Announces Dr. Trayvean Scott as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
GSU Announces Dr. Trayvean Scott as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics https://t.co/eeLjeGmCcA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
NEW ERA, Southwestern Athletic Conference
NEW ERA. pic.twitter.com/CEgZtGkm1T— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 1, 2021
'This day will go down in history': Commissioner McClelland visits FAMU welcoming SWAC's newest member
'This day will go down in history': Commissioner McClelland visits FAMU welcoming SWAC's newest member https://t.co/rj7HvEcJti
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 1, 2021
Florida A&M University celebrates entrance into Southwestern Athletic Conference
Florida A&M University celebrates entrance into Southwestern Athletic Conference https://t.co/jJgHJswTaF
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 1, 2021
Officially under DSU's umbrella, Wesley College becomes DSU Downtown and marks a historic moment for HBCUs
Officially under DSU's umbrella, Wesley becomes DSU Downtown and marks a historic moment for HBCUs https://t.co/vM5TZQTTUB via @WDEL
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
Delaware State becomes first HBCU to acquire another school with takeover of Wesley College https://t.co/sZb6jrWoN0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
VIDEO: FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons on joining the SWAC
VIDEO: FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons on joining the SWAC https://t.co/OPCYpIiG61
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 1, 2021
VIDEO: SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland addresses the crowd at FAMU
VIDEO: SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland addresses the crowd at FAMU https://t.co/uZF1W8eENF
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 1, 2021
Greatness is here!!
#FAMUSWAC: “It’s Christmas for @theswac in July. You don’t get a #FAMU everyday!” The Commissioner said it — we Tweeted it ๐๐๐๐๐งก pic.twitter.com/pfU9VyhyAc
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ!
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 1, 2021
We are extremely excited as we officially join @theswac today. #FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp ๐ pic.twitter.com/M4ieULb6JO
Are you watching @theswac Press Conference? Catch us live on Facebook! pic.twitter.com/OtzZBDj0FG
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
#FAMUSWAC: “Greatness is here! Today is truly a transformative moment for @FAMUAthletics!” - @KortneG pic.twitter.com/VT9P98HE56
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
#FAMUSWAC: “We are second to none thanks to you and this is truly a historic day!” - Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland of the @theswac pic.twitter.com/wWi9QyGEzo
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
#FAMUSWAC: “We are really excited about the direction of @FAMUAthletics in @theswac! #FAMULY I need you to help me show the world that greatness lives here!” - @KortneG pic.twitter.com/xINgWDVS5G
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
Today’s a GREAT day to be a RATTER! ๐งก๐ @FAMUCoachPillow pic.twitter.com/ih6wy6X4ld
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball ๐ (@FAMU_WBB) July 1, 2021
IT’S OFFICIAL!!! @theswac
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 1, 2021
๐๐๐๐#FAMULY #FangsUp #SWAC #NewEra #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/ctOdObkuZg
Catch the official introduction into the SWAC Press Conference at 10:30 a.m.
#RattlerNation, today’s the big day!
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 1, 2021
The Rattlers are officially joining @theswac today and last night we celebrated with a reception at @LRobinsonFAMU’s house.
Watch today’s press conference at 10:30 AM.
๐บ https://t.co/yL91sWQBG4#FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp ๐ pic.twitter.com/xXgz1VJrLx
“IT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN!!!” https://t.co/IEsIt4VUp7
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 1, 2021
@theswac WE’RE HERE!! ๐๐พ๐#FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp #BuildingChampions pic.twitter.com/GIZEfbdYNi
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 1, 2021
EWC in Jacksonville is now Edward Waters University
We. Are. THE Edward Waters University‼‼ #EWU #EWUIsMyHBCU #ANewTigerEra #EdwardWatersIsRising #TigerPride #LetsGetIt ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ pic.twitter.com/aLPebUxmR9
— A. Zachary Faison, Jr. (@MillennialPrez1) June 30, 2021
“Edward Waters University will continue to emerge as the state of Florida’s premier destination institution of higher education through the growth of its academic programs and strengthening of its fiscal viability..."https://t.co/NsoSZrG224
— Edward Waters Coll. (@ewctigers) June 30, 2021
'How we can make TSU whole again?' Legislators promise to settle up missing land-grant funding (Video)
'How we can make TSU whole again?' Legislators promise to settle up missing land-grant funding https://t.co/qeye0SPj7n
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
Remembering Dr. Fred Humphries, Fourth President of TSU.
Remembering Dr. Fred Humphries, Fourth President of TSU. pic.twitter.com/SsLTEEzfy8
— Tennessee State University (@TSUedu) June 25, 2021
Former Delaware State WR John Taylor, LB Patrick Willis to be inducted into 49ers Hall of Fame
WR John Taylor, LB Patrick Willis to be inducted into 49ers Hall of Fame https://t.co/FjC0BKkfzE
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
Former FAMU President Dr. Frederick Humphries Sr.'s son reflects on father's legac
Former FAMU President Dr. Frederick Humphries Sr.'s son reflects on father's legacy https://t.co/eiZnkQCtcX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
How name, image and likeness legislation will impact Florida State, FAMU and Tallahassee
The new name, image and likeness legislation that went into effect today will change college sports dramatically.
— Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) July 1, 2021
A look at how #FSU, #FAMU and local businesses could be affected by college athletes being able to be paid to make endorsements/appearances.https://t.co/h2Dc2wC9JF
FAMU officially a member institution of SWAC
FAMU officially a member institution of SWAC https://t.co/cCw4q8AUgR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
Antwan Owens, a Jackson State D-end, just became the nation’s first athlete to sign an NIL deal.
An @SINow Exclusive | Antwan Owens, a Jackson State D-end, just became the nation’s first athlete to sign an NIL deal.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 1, 2021
In a midnight ceremony in NYC, he inked with Three Kings Grooming, a black-owned hair product shop.
“Somebody pinch me!” he tells SI.https://t.co/4iQJb3Sll1 pic.twitter.com/UjTSdNc82C
Bethune-Cookman has officially joined the SWAC. Here's 5 memorable moments after four decades in the MEAC
Bethune-Cookman has officially joined the SWAC. Here's 5 memorable moments after four decades in the MEAC https://t.co/twRsqBJsgG via @dbnewsjournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
North Carolina A&T State University Becomes Official Big South Members
Welcome to the Big South, @NCATAGGIES!
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) July 1, 2021
The Aggies become the 12th full-member institution!
๐: https://t.co/ARQN1kjOde#BigSouthMade x #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/pd4f7jEPqt
Goodbye, MEAC
It's 11:59 p.m. Most of our @ncataggies team have spent their last moment in the @MEACSports. We now move into the @BigSouthSports. The memories have been great. It is on to a different frontier. Will see you during @NCATBowling season, MEAC. Take care. https://t.co/DH5TkMa5ar pic.twitter.com/CApdXjSYQb
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) July 1, 2021