FAMU Announces Investigation, Appoints Interim VP for University Advancement

#FAMUNews President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said during this transition period, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (COO) Donald Palm, Ph.D., will step in to serve as the interim vice president for Advancement.

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— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) May 16, 2024

Just A Reminder Of What Dr. Shawnta Friday Stroud Did For FAMU. One Bad Day Doesn't Stop U From Having A Great Yr. Since July 1, 2020, Friday-Stroud & her fundraising team have raised $75.3 million in cash & $10.7 million in pledges MORE THAT MOST! She Can Still #BRAGGDIFFERENT! pic.twitter.com/zNFSeeZk98

— IWeave CEO (@IWeaveSteve) May 16, 2024

WATCH | Will NCAT leave the CAA After Recent Departures? Trio of HBCU RBs Make Training Camp Rosters | Locked On HBCU

Will NCAT leave the CAA After Recent Departures? Trio of HBCU RBs Make T... https://t.co/b7lSVkX1Yv via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 16, 2024

Congratulations to LB Terrance Hollon on making the Arthur Ashe Jr. First Team Sports Scholar! With a 3.87 GPA and stellar performance on the field

Congratulations to LB Terrance Hollon on making the Arthur Ashe Jr. First Team Sports Scholar! With a 3.87 GPA and stellar performance on the field, Terrance was featured in Diverse magazine. We’re so proud of you‼️💙#STMDT #CompetitiveExcellence #HUBisonFootball #academicweapon pic.twitter.com/rYr3SEJaVW

— HOWARD FOOTBALL (@HUBISONFOOTBALL) May 16, 2024

A few more spots open for the inaugural WVSU Old Gold Fund Scramble presented by WesBanco

A few more spots open for the inaugural WVSU Old Gold Fund Scramble presented by WesBanco. Thank you to the 19 teams that have already signed up to support our student-athletes! pic.twitter.com/u9mLPgRNL6

— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) May 16, 2024

Gold Nuggets tie school record, reach NAIA quarterfinals again

Gold Nuggets tie school record, reach NAIA quarterfinals again
story: https://t.co/6bRKbZceIg#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA@yardtalkhbcu pic.twitter.com/iGyXW2jEB3

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) May 16, 2024

Stillman Finishes Third at Hattiesburg NAIA Opening Round to Close Historic Season

𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏𝘽𝘼𝙇𝙇@StillmanCollege finished third in the @NAIA Opening Round Hattiesburg bracket. @GoStillmanSB closed the year a program-best 37-15 (.712) as one of the 30 remaining teams in the NAIA and making HBCU softball history.

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— Stillman Tigers Athletics (@GoStillman) May 16, 2024

WATCH | Coach Rice, Jean-Pierre, and Marcus Taylor sit down to talk about winning the HBCU National Championshi

“He’s (Patrick Jean-Pierre) one of those guys that’s been special to me and the program.”

Coach Rice, Jean-Pierre, and Marcus Taylor sit down to talk about winning the HBCU National Championship.

Watch the full video exclusively on Rattlers+.

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— Florida A&M Golf 🏌🏾🏌🏻 (@FAMU_Golf) May 16, 2024

FAMU's Robinson apologizes for failed $237m donation as trustees launch an investigation | Lynn Hatter

The latest from WFSU News: FAMU's Robinson apologizes for failed $237m donation as trustees launch an investigation Sign up: https://t.co/HrsHwc5QdK https://t.co/MBQImxtqPU

— WFSU Public Media (@WFSUmedia) May 16, 2024

Spelman College prepares for its own historic commencement | Ernie Suggs

At @SpelmanCollege, the graduates are preparing for their own history-making moment. Ketanji Brown Jackson, the 1st Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, will receive an honorary degree, while @ImAngelaBassett will deliver the commencement address. RT https://t.co/MkrD2YlD2O

— Ernie Suggs (@erniesuggs) May 15, 2024

Former Illinois State WR Camo Nelson announced his commitment to Mississippi Valley State

Former Illinois State WR Camo Nelson announced his commitment to Mississippi Valley State https://t.co/Fpz9QnWAJa

— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) May 16, 2024

WATCH | The O&G StrikeZone | May 15, 2024 | As The World Turns

The O&G StrikeZone | May 15, 2024 | As The World Turns https://t.co/gy3qnsJ3g1

— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) May 16, 2024

Middle Georgia eliminates Gold Rush

Middle Georgia eliminates Gold Rush
story: https://t.co/CiT5LsRGrV#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA @yardtalkhbcu pic.twitter.com/uGaPq2Vd3c

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) May 16, 2024

Jackson State alum and former NBA beat writer honored in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan

#JSUAlums: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Sekou Smith, a Grand Rapids native and graduate of Jackson State University who became a nationally recognized and respected NBA reporter, was honored Wednesday with a street in his name just blocks away from his childhood home. pic.twitter.com/M6ZUWeHlbr

— America's Favorite HBCU (@JBrooks02) May 15, 2024

So glad to see this honor for former Clarion-Ledger colleague Sekou Smith, who would have turned 52 today.

Jackson State alum and former NBA beat writer honored in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. #SekouStrong

Rest in peace, Smitty https://t.co/bCiPGBRE0o

— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) May 15, 2024

Miss you brother @SekouSmithNBA. Thank you Grand Rapids! pic.twitter.com/cbFirvgk9M

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 15, 2024

Tennessee State’s new bio 👀

Tennessee State’s new bio 👀

Could an official announcement about @TSUTigersHockey joining @NCAAIceHockey be coming soon? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/VoSmGa3cVu

— Hockey House (@hockeyhousepod) May 15, 2024

🏈FCS Coach on The Rise📈 @PVAMU_Football Co-Defensive Coordinator & Corners Coach @Coach_Lemke

It’s an absolute honor to be named an @OurCoachingNet FCS Coach on the Rise… especially with such a great group of coaches!! Shout out to all my guys, past and present; this is for y’all too!! #EYGEYG https://t.co/IqVewNvx95

— Coach Dan Lemke (@Coach_Lemke) May 15, 2024

Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Announces GCAC as Partner of the Year

Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Announces GCAC as Partner of the Year.#WhereWinnersThrive #GCAC #VisitShreveport #ShreveportBossierCityhttps://t.co/0DS6pZfngo@visitshreveport

— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) May 15, 2024

Florida A&M VP Shawnta Friday-Stroud resigns amid crisis over controversial donation | Tarah Jean

FAMU VP Shawtna Friday-Stroud resigns amid crisis over dubious donation https://t.co/0P685srTn8

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) May 15, 2024

Former SEMO OLB Keandre Booker has committed to Tennessee State

Former SEMO OLB Keandre Booker has committed to Tennessee State, per his social media. 🐅🔥

He recorded 92 tackles, 20 tfl, 5 sacks, 2 int, 2 ff, 2 fr, & 1 blk during his time with the Redhawks.#RoarCity @kbook_14 pic.twitter.com/eEORZwvMzw

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) May 15, 2024

Trayvon Pinder (RB/OLB) from Manatee High School Bradenton FL has committed to Clark-Atlanta University

Trayvon Pinder (RB/OLB) from Manatee High School Bradenton FL has committed to Clark-Atlanta University pic.twitter.com/BMi4rPPMjN

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) May 15, 2024

Norfolk State Shifts Series Schedule vs. Le Moyne

Norfolk State Shifts Series Schedule vs. Le Moyne #GoldStandard🔰https://t.co/1BNgUuaq9f

— Norfolk State Baseball (@SpartanBSB) May 15, 2024

Stillman Tigers Advance Past IU Southeast, 4-1

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LIVE NOW - @GoStillmanSB (37-14) battles @SSACsports champion William Carey (39-13) in an @NAIA Opening Round elimination game

🗓️Wed., May 15
🕔5 p.m.
🆚 @CareyAthletics
📍Joseph & Nancy Fail Field
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— Stillman Tigers Athletics (@GoStillman) May 15, 2024

𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏𝘽𝘼𝙇𝙇@GoStillmanSB (37-14) Breaks Program Wins Record, Advances Past Indiana Southeast, 4-1, on Day 3 of the @NAIA Softball Opening Round

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— Stillman Tigers Athletics (@GoStillman) May 15, 2024

Florida A&M OL Calvin Ashley signed with 2025 New-Alabama Beavers (Huntsville) International Football Alliance

Florida A&M OL Calvin Ashley signed with 2025 New-Alabama Beavers (Huntsville) International Football Alliance
* The IFA is a professional, football summer minor league that will operate internationally in both Mexico and the United States. pic.twitter.com/lVM7lxXyVJ

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) May 15, 2024

⚾️ | Congrats to Chris Morris for his @NCBWA All-Atlantic Region First Team nod‼

⚾️ | Congrats to Chris Morris for his @NCBWA All-Atlantic Region First Team nod‼

🗞️>>https://t.co/OqeKfDjCbo#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/w3Q8YRuLcY

— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) May 15, 2024

Illinois football adding a wrecking ball defensive lineman from the transfer portal, Florida A&M | Rees Woodcock

Illinois football adding a wrecking ball defensive lineman from the transfer portal https://t.co/i6pqgVtp5w

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 15, 2024

Florida A&M alumnus and transfer DL Gentle Hunt has made a commitment to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini & Graduate School

Committed🧡
Last Ride… pic.twitter.com/uRLRjMOSif

— Gentle Hunt (@gentlelh83) May 15, 2024

Former FAMU DL, Gentle Hunt has transferred to Illinois, his agents @FCProspects_ and @callmeagentdwil tell me.

Hunt had interest from over 50 schools after entering the transfer portal.@gentlelh83 pic.twitter.com/3kh8VJ8JNC

— Leyton Roberts (@LeytonRoberts_) May 15, 2024

Illinois Football is nothing without the pillars of famILLy, tradition and legacy.

Over the past 100 years in Memorial Stadium, we have built traditions and created lifelong memories.

As we celebrate the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary in 2024, we want you to make your… pic.twitter.com/vMgIbQVE1A

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) January 9, 2024

The expectation is that former Florida A&M three-time all-conference defensive lineman Gentle Hunt is going to transfer to Illinois, a source tells @247Sports.

Posted 89 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks the last three years at Florida A&M.https://t.co/OaDQsh3TZ2 pic.twitter.com/CE0eujqkvE

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) May 15, 2024