“HBCUs generate $14.8 billion in total economic impact and produce more than 130,000 jobs for their local and regional economies. HBCUs are also drivers of employment…” https://t.co/zNY0uRTIIi
— NC A&T Office of External Affairs (@ncat_exaffairs) January 12, 2023
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Underfunded Black colleges and universities need congressional support |Javaid Siddiqi
Buffalo transfer R-s Freshman OL Janik Ogunlade (N.Point H.S. Waldorf, MD) picked up an offer from Florida A&M | 6'-5/270
Blessed to receive an offer from FAMU @CoachHen501 pic.twitter.com/WKFhRM35xc
— Janik Ogunlade (@JOg2020) January 12, 2023
I have officially entered the transfer portal, Redshirt Freshman with 3 yrs of eligibility… 73out π pic.twitter.com/FWR2zowzk6
— Janik Ogunlade (@JOg2020) December 7, 2022
Florida A&M OL Dariyon Weeden declares for 2023 NFL Draft
Order my steps in this new chapter ππΎ Excited is an understatement ‼️✍πΎπ₯ pic.twitter.com/z1bA1KhaP8
— Dariyon Weeden (@Therealweeden) January 12, 2023
WATCH | Coach Brown’s response to the teams style of play for the 2023 Football Season. Also how he received the nickname The Undertaker
Coach Brown’s response to the teams style of play for the 2023 Football Season. Also how he received the nickname The Undertaker. #AggiePride #Elite pic.twitter.com/qHwtpWE4qa
— Aggie Pride (@NCATFootball) January 12, 2023
Albany State S JAMES HAWKINS ( @hawkins22_ ) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl!
We are proud to announce that Albany State S JAMES HAWKINS (@hawkins22_) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl! ✊πΏ pic.twitter.com/HPyiFBFr9Y
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) January 12, 2023
Jackson State Tigers guard Shelomi Sanders, daughter of new Colorado Buffaloes Head Coach @DeionSanders, will join the Lady Buffaloes
Shelomi Sanders, daughter of Colorado football HC Deion Sanders, will be joining the #cubuffs WBB team next week. A true freshman, she will practice this semester and redshirt. T-Fr. early enrollee Mikayla Johnson (from Anchorage) also joining the team this week as a redshirt.
— Brian Howell (@BrianHowell33) January 11, 2023
#JacksonState #Tigers guard Shelomi Sanders, daughter of new #Colorado #Buffaloes Head Coach @DeionSanders, will join the #LadyBuffaloes
— IG: @SleeperAthletesWBB (@SAthletesWBB) January 12, 2023
Did y'all really think Coach Prime was going to take the boys and leave his daughter? pic.twitter.com/z1a2rYIAgF
We are proud to announce that Florida A&M University P CHRIS FADDOUL (@Chris_faddoul) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl!
We are proud to announce that Florida A&M University P CHRIS FADDOUL (@Chris_faddoul) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl! ✊πΏ pic.twitter.com/wqtWSD45pI
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) January 12, 2023
ImpactData has chosen east Greensboro to develop its flagship product, the Dream Center, in partnership with NC A&T State University
More great economic development news for East Greensboro!
— City of Greensboro (@greensborocity) January 12, 2023
ImpactData has chosen east Greensboro to develop its flagship product, the Dream Center, in partnership with NC A&T State University. 28 new jobs/$130M investment.
Read more: https://t.co/xXBOUjjjQd pic.twitter.com/rVu0eu1iFT
Fayetteville State K/P JACOB YOUNG (@TheKickerFSU90) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl!
We are proud to announce that Fayetteville State K/P JACOB YOUNG (@TheKickerFSU90) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl! ✊πΏ pic.twitter.com/5zl509Mrgu
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) January 12, 2023
Ride @Amtrak to this year’s CIAA Tournament in comfort and convenience. Students can save up to 15%! Make a smart play and save today.
Ride @Amtrak to this year’s CIAA Tournament in comfort and convenience. Students can save up to 15%! Make a smart play and save today. pic.twitter.com/MtaBkk50p0
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) January 12, 2023
CIAA Announces Men's & Women's Indoor Track & Field Weekly Honors #3
Here's your Coca-Cola CIAA Men's & Women's Indoor Track & Field Weekly Honors for Week 3️⃣
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) January 11, 2023
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SAU's David Bowser steps down as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director
SAU's David Bowser steps down as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director https://t.co/gOwiZwFEwv
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) January 12, 2023
Rattlers Head to Big Apple for HBCU Showcase
Rattlers Head to Big Apple for HBCU Showcase https://t.co/Ncc0fjWxlZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 12, 2023
π¨ π’πππππππ π§π₯πππ & πππππ π¦πππππ¨ππ π¨ The Rattlers start the season this weekend in New York for the HBCU Showcase and will participate in seven meets in Florida
π¨ π’πππππππ π§π₯πππ & πππππ π¦πππππ¨ππ π¨
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) January 11, 2023
The Rattlers start the season this weekend in New York for the HBCU Showcase and will participate in seven meets in Florida. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/Kn6oKtllyR
TSU Head coach and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George will lead a group of draft-eligible college players in the #NFLPABowl, all-star game on Jan.28 on @NFLNetwork
Head coach and @HeismanTrophy winner @EddieGeorge2727 will lead a group of draft-eligible college players in the #NFLPABowl, the premier postseason all-star game on Jan. 28, 2023 on @NFLNetwork.#Roarcity | #GUTS pic.twitter.com/Nn7xrcsjhF
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) January 5, 2023
Head coach No. 2 for the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ #NFLPABowl knows a little about dominating at the college level. @EddieGeorge2727 ring a bell?
— The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) January 4, 2023
The 1995 Heisman Trophy winner is also the leading rusher in @Titans history. He's now back in Tennessee as head coach of @TSUTigersFB
Welcome, Eddieπ€ pic.twitter.com/s8bqKTK0tN
'23 @BCFHOF Classic, Presented By @AEPOhio will feature Morehouse Football vs. Virginia Union during Labor Day Weekend
π¨NEWSπ¨
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) January 12, 2023
Canton's Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium will again this year be hosting the @BCFHOF Classic, Presented By @AEPOhio.
It will feature @MorehouseFB and @VUU_Football, who will meet during Labor Day Weekend in September.
More Info: https://t.co/ILNOuP74c1 pic.twitter.com/c8IUJKqaCE
This Week in Chicago State Athletics | Women's Tennis at Purdue; Men's Tennis vs. Notre Dame 1/15
This Week in Chicago State Athletics https://t.co/cbXDhY8xFJ
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) January 9, 2023
Bryce Johnson Scores a Game-High 21 Points in 73-63 Loss at Tarleton State
Bryce Johnson Scores a Game-High 21 Points in 73-63 Loss at Tarleton State https://t.co/dSklmDszsy
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) January 12, 2023
Chicago State Athletics Forms Exploratory Committee to Expand Sports Offerings | Division I Football at the Forefront of Consideration
Chicago State Athletics Forms Exploratory Committee to Expand Sports Offerings https://t.co/qWVKvAtDZ9
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) January 11, 2023
Great things in motion at Chicago State University!! https://t.co/4o3BGFumNm
— Moe Carroll (@MoeCarroll) January 11, 2023
Is Division I football on its way to Chicago’s South Side?
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) January 11, 2023
That’s the question that Chicago State University is hoping to answer.
"We would be Chicago’s only Division I football program."https://t.co/g7xFV98sPN
Chicago State to explore the addition of a Division I football program https://t.co/BHH1dQb2Sx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 12, 2023
Edmonton Elks ink former Florida A&M OL Toryque Bateman
TRANSACTION | The Elks have signed πΊπΈ Toryque Bateman (OL).
— Edmonton Elks (@GoElks) January 10, 2023
DETAILS | https://t.co/tEJCO2s0Zp#OurTeamOurCity #GoElks #CFL pic.twitter.com/C9xJITi1a7
Elks ink American OL Toryque Bateman @CFL https://t.co/Uilp326rpb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 12, 2023
Former Idaho State transfer WR Brandon Johnson commits to Jackson State
Committed to THEE Jackson State!! @GoJSUTigersFB pic.twitter.com/0nntsn8iWx
— Brandon Johnson (@Bjohnsxn_) January 11, 2023
2 years of eligibility left. Come get me. https://t.co/qg3Je899T0 pic.twitter.com/96bLWzYQRB
— Brandon Johnson (@Bjohnsxn_) December 21, 2022
Strong Second-Half Effort Leads A&T to Win Over Elon
Big Win!!!! @BigTime_MW was big time! 20 points and 8 rebounds and this massive dunk!!! @NCATAGGIES #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/2edMbnaLBY
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 12, 2023
We're all tied up! @ncatmbb 7-0 run π¨#CAAHoops on @FloHoops:
— CAA Basketball (@CAABasketball) January 12, 2023
πΊ https://t.co/wNpIZzCxfq pic.twitter.com/bafKm9CFfA
CO-LIN Graduate 3⭐️ RB Kyjuan Herndon (Trinity Christian Academy, Jax, FL) commits to Albany State and Coach Quinn Gray
Glad to Announce Will be Attending @ASUGoldenRamsFB @CoachQGray @CoLinFootball @HBCUSports1 @HBCUfessions @LightOnSports #HBCUBUZZ pic.twitter.com/S3GWOIbIlx
— Kyjuan Herndon (@herndon_kyjuan) January 12, 2023
https://t.co/ib7Ke2lBFg Season Highlight Co-Lin Football
— Kyjuan Herndon (@herndon_kyjuan) December 6, 2022
3π Running Back Kyjuan Herndon
Pos.:RB Cl.:So. Ht.:5'10" Hometown/High School:Jacksonville, Fla. / Trinity Christian Academy
Graduate in December
2 Years Of Eligibility
3.5 GPA pic.twitter.com/xZj1n5nd4Y
Graduation today and 3 visits this week .#GodIsGood #graduation2022 @CoLinFootball pic.twitter.com/4KSdTJF9VR
— Kyjuan Herndon (@herndon_kyjuan) December 13, 2022
Alabama State Bowling Set for Challenging Field at SWAC Round Up 1
Alabama State Bowling Set for Challenging Field at SWAC Round Up 1 https://t.co/uUxs2xmhWX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 12, 2023
