One of our 2⃣ new coaches for this season comes to us from Prairie View A&M and is, like @CoachAGHoward, an @ArmstrongPirate grad! Please welcome Chris Godfrey to the 'Boro! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/O2PAOUFZOU
— Georgia Southern Women’s Basketball (@GSAthletics_WBB) June 17, 2022
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Saturday, June 18, 2022
Former PVAMU Women's Basketball Assistant Coach (2020-21) Chris Godfrey has signed with Georgia Southern University
Good luck to @HowardU sophomore Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson competing today at the @fina1908
We've got a BISON on the block a BISON on the block!!!!
— Howard U Swimming & Diving (@HUSwimming) June 18, 2022
Good luck to @HowardU sophomore Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson competing today at the @fina1908 #FINABudapest2022 pic.twitter.com/3uMhnuPMfE
Head Coach TaCho Tyler Announces 2022 Volleyball Schedule
Head Coach TaCho Tyler Announces 2022 Volleyball Schedule https://t.co/ou27t0FnRZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
Yant Named as the Prairie View A&M Associate Athletics Director
Yant Named as the Prairie View A&M Associate Athletics Director https://t.co/VO2DUqJmfh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
Ed Cassiere | William Loyd earns finals MVP in Finland pro league
William Loyd earns finals MVP in Finland pro league https://t.co/KtSjLCDUms
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
Ed Cassiere | Frederick selected for RRAC character award
Frederick selected for RRAC character award https://t.co/cZbtCUaLbw
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
HBCUs present ‘Field of Possibilities"
Great community time with @BobbyRome
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) June 18, 2022
and @FMULionsFB
staff https://t.co/TRBiGOf15o
Friday, June 17, 2022
WATCH | Former Savannah State University Basketball Star Becomes First Black Woman To Earn Doctorate In Biochemistry at Florida International University | Jeroslyn Johnson
March 30th 2022, I walked into a room and walked out making history. I am the first Black woman to graduate with my PhD in Biochemistry at Florida International University. #PawsUp #SSU #PhinisheD pic.twitter.com/TBLBJtpUfP
— Dr. TrellBaby (@ItssTrellBabyy) April 1, 2022
College Basketball Star Becomes First Black Woman to Earn Doctorate In Biochemistry at Florida International University - https://t.co/1eKfglTDnL
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Black-owned vodka company “GO3” sponsors HBCU Alliance Juneteenth Golf Tournament | Sydney Simone
Black-owned vodka company "GO3" sponsors HBCU Alliance Juneteenth Golf Tournament https://t.co/XorhaPhQro
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
An HBCU in Predominantly White Surroundings | Sara Weissman
An HBCU in Predominantly White Surroundings https://t.co/B5JukXZKYm
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Charlotte Kramon | Lightning strike ignites fire on chapel roof at HBCU near Charlotte
Lightning strike ignites fire on chapel roof at HBCU near Charlotte https://t.co/sNe7gkIvMp
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
"A Reason to Celebrate": Florida Memorial University Will Retain Its Accreditation | Alex Deluca
"A Reason to Celebrate": Florida Memorial University Will Retain Its Accreditation https://t.co/fca70nMCni
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
FMU The ROAR at Soundcheck 2022 | FULL Performance https://t.co/OZ7sMckTRu via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Chicago State University Jessica Poole selected to serve as 2022-23 CoSIDA President
So excited to lead @CoSIDAnews From barely seeing any black women in our industry to leading the organization … I’m truly blessed! https://t.co/DAqEL4OaMq
— JessPoole (@JessPooleA2) June 17, 2022
2/2 @ChiStateCougars' @JessPooleA2 becomes the first Black female and 6th woman overall to serve as CoSIDA President; @Varsity_Blues' Mary Beth Challoner is 1st Canadian to serve in our officer rotation. Significant advancements & achievements!#TitleIX50 #DiversityandInclusion pic.twitter.com/9pB1zQaW8Y
— CoSIDA (@CoSIDAnews) June 17, 2022
Chicago State Student-Athletes Excel in the Classroom
ICYMI, Chicago State student-athletes continued to thrive in the classroom this past semester.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 10, 2022
📰 https://t.co/VCWx3UORKM#OurChampionshipEra pic.twitter.com/JiGSH3lI3Z
Introducing the next head coach of @ChiStateMSoccer: Norris Howze.
Introducing the next head coach of @ChiStateMSoccer: Norris Howze.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 15, 2022
Howze takes the reins after one year as assistant coach.
📰 https://t.co/T4V4gHM7GX pic.twitter.com/7hoiqXJAzL
Six Chicago State teams earn perfect single-season Academic Progress Rates (APR) this year
Student-𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 17, 2022
Six Chicago State teams earn perfect single-season Academic Progress Rates (APR) this year.
📰 https://t.co/IdJO9Zjsjh pic.twitter.com/Dguk8D4PRD
SAU Athletics Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Class
SAU Athletics Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Class @sau_news @coachbowser2 @ciaaforlife @chrisclark_ @trayabc11 @wralsportsfan @wrallena @thechriswillpod @thecaronews @tritribune @hbcugameday @wncn https://t.co/IMhiFAcLhV
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) June 17, 2022
All #SWAC football teams with a @CelebrationBowl trophy raise your hand 🙋♂️
All #SWAC football teams with a @CelebrationBowl trophy raise your hand 🙋♂️
— Grambling State Football 🐯 (@GSUFootball01) June 17, 2022
Spoiler alert: It’s us😎#ThisIsTheG | #GramFam🐯 pic.twitter.com/2cXNOKu4vo
SYWACIA Protégé, Tayler Banks, worked with executives & directors as a runner during her SYWACIA/CBS Sports internship for the NCAA Final Four.
SYWACIA Protégé, Tayler Banks, worked with executives & directors as a runner during her SYWACIA/CBS Sports internship for the NCAA Final Four. “This internship experience really opened my eyes to how the show-biz industry works,” she said. @danyelle022 @cbssports @Womenssportfdn pic.twitter.com/sDhWfPuyi5
— Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes (@KikiBakerBarnes) June 17, 2022
Former Ball State WR Chevalier Brenson, 3⭐️ 6’4 225 Class of '21, committed to Coach Eddie George and Tennessee State
All Glory To God💯 pic.twitter.com/1gE6GOYSst
— Chevalier “karate” Brenson (@chevalierbren) June 17, 2022
2021 3-star WR Chevalier Brenson entered the transfer portal; had two receptions for 21 yards during his true freshman season with Ball Statehttps://t.co/yb8igBGdSg
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) March 25, 2022
Malcolm Legette and Melvin Hunter from Wilson High School in Florence, SC committed to Voorhees University T&F
We are pleased to introduce our newest Tigers, Malcolm Legette, and Melvin Hunter, from Wilson High School in Florence, SC. This fall, they will join the Voorhees family and the Track and Field team. Welcome to the Next Level of Excellence. pic.twitter.com/l3b14UVdGI
— Voorhees University (@TheVoorheesU) June 17, 2022
#LUWBB Adds Shae Routt for 2022-23 Campaign
#LUWBB Adds Shae Routt for 2022-23 Campaign#goLions #FeartheRoar #Relentless pic.twitter.com/fQvFHJPYWS
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) June 17, 2022
#LUWBB Signs Katrina Christian for 2022-23 Season
#LUWBB Signs Katrina Christian for 2022-23 Season#goLions #FeartheRoar #Relentless pic.twitter.com/K8Sxm5i76h
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) June 17, 2022
It's #FAMUFriday🐍💚🧡 and it's #NationalMascotDay! T
It's #FAMUFriday🐍💚🧡 and it's #NationalMascotDay! There isn't a mascot more hype and ready to represent their institution than Lady Venom and Venom! We are celebrating them all day! Drop the 🐍 below if you agree!
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) June 17, 2022
📸: @shotsbystapleton pic.twitter.com/8ly8e1afdP
#NationalMascotDay: It's a celebration on the #Hill for #NationalMascotDay🐍! There's nothing like Venom and that #RattlerPride! 💪🏾🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/yb8gZVFxQ7
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) June 17, 2022
#NationalMascotDay: Venom and Lady Venom are always ready! We can't wait to #Strike on some Tigers this semester 😂😉 #LeaveNoDoubt #FAMUFootball pic.twitter.com/oiOw5LS8b8
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) June 17, 2022
#NationalMascotDay ✨
— Thai Floyd (@thaiafloyd) June 17, 2022
I love you, Venom! 🐍 pic.twitter.com/LZ6vbxYphv
#Vikings Legend Sammy White will be inducted into the @BCFHOF this weekend.
#Vikings Legend Sammy White will be inducted into the @BCFHOF this weekend.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 17, 2022
White was a star for @GSUFootball01, finishing his college career with 43 total touchdowns (26 receiving) and 3,287 total yards (2,169 receiving).