CAU is excited to announce the Hiring of Nicole Bayona as the Second Head Softball Coach in the Program's History! 🥎🐾
— Clark Atlanta Panthers 🐾 (@CAUAthletics) July 17, 2024
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
CAU is excited to announce the Hiring of Nicole Bayona as the Second Head Softball Coach in the Program's History! 🥎
WATCH | Please join us this evening at 8 p.m. EST via Zoom for our monthly FAMU NAA Executive Board meeting.
Please join us this evening via Zoom for our monthly FAMU NAA Executive Board meeting.⁰⁰The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. EST.
— FAMU National Alumni (@FAMUNationalAA) July 17, 2024
When: July 17, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Webinar ID: 824 3199 0468
Passcode: 428679
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🏴☠️Congratulations to the Lady Pirates for being a USTFCCCA All-Academic Team and to the seven individuals who were named All-Academic Athletes
🏴☠️Congratulations to the Lady Pirates for being a USTFCCCA All-Academic Team and to the seven individuals who were named All-Academic Athletes‼️#WeAreHamptonUhttps://t.co/wVX9o97FOn
— Hampton University Track & Field Official (@HamptonUTrack) July 17, 2024
Hughley named Senegal Women’s National Team Head Coach
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗝𝗿. 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵🇸🇳#BeADawg24 | #NoBarkAllBitehttps://t.co/doX7gTCvV3
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) July 17, 2024
Urban Edge Network's HBCU Plus Unveils HBCUAC Women's Volleyball Broadcast Schedule, Showcasing Over 80 Games | Kyle T. Mosley
Over 80 HBCUAC women's volleyball games will be featured on HBCU Plus@HBCUAC | @UrbanEdgeNet | @HBCULegends https://t.co/vpNAEX9exg
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) July 17, 2024
Michelle and I are proud that the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center will bear John Lewis name, and honor his legacy
John Lewis dedicated his life to freedom, justice, and equality – inspiring generations of Americans, including me, to try and live up to his example. Michelle and I are proud that the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center will bear John’s name, and honor his legacy. pic.twitter.com/lTSZuQ9p2c
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 17, 2024
Today, we honor Congressman #JohnLewis, a civil rights titan who marched for #votingrights in #Selma with Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr. On this 4th anniversary of his passing, we celebrate Congressman Lewis’s courageous leadership, commitment to justice, and legacy of #goodtrouble. pic.twitter.com/A8e0NRnlen
— The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (@TheKingCenter) July 17, 2024
Congratulations to Justin Fleming on being named a nominee for the 2024 Allstate and AFCA Good Works Team Nominee!
Congratulations to Justin Fleming on being named a nominee for the 2024 Allstate and AFCA Good Works Team Nominee! pic.twitter.com/n0hoUfDwU1
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) July 17, 2024
. @TSUTigersFB Picked Fourth in @BigSouthOVCFB Preseason Poll; 12 Players Selected to Preseason Watch List
.@TSUTigersFB Picked Fourth in @BigSouthOVCFB Preseason Poll; 12 Players Selected to Preseason Watch List https://t.co/8CEzVY8tft
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) July 17, 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
WATCH | The HBCU Football Season begins on August 24th in Atlanta, Georgia with a clash between @FAMU_FB and @NorfolkStateFB in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off
The HBCU Football Season begins on August 24th in Atlanta, Georgia with a clash between @FAMU_FB and @NorfolkStateFB in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off. Watch as Digital Reporter Thai Floyd gives a brief introduction of both teams. See you in the A! pic.twitter.com/6olRRONwB0
— Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge (@MEAC_SWAC) July 16, 2024
Help us welcome Quaneshia Armstrong back home to GSU as our new Senior Associate VP of Finance
Help us welcome Quaneshia Armstrong back home to GSU as our new Senior Associate VP of Finance. In her role, Armstrong will spearhead financial and operational efficiency across various departments, ensuring effective resource management. Read more at https://t.co/cT7BlQthAN. pic.twitter.com/5cGPww4OKX
— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) July 16, 2024
Congratulations to Jamal Marshal on earning a well-deserved spot on the All-SWAC 2nd Team Defense! 🏈🎉
PVAMUFB: Congratulations to Jamal Marshal on earning a well-deserved spot on the All-SWAC 2nd Team Defense! 🏈🎉 pic.twitter.com/SIZoDlfutj
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) July 16, 2024
VP Sykes is named the @_WomenLeaders 2024 Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year following the 2023-24 year
🚨 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗙𝗖𝗦 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🚨
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 17, 2024
VP Sykes is named the @_WomenLeaders 2024 Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year following the 2023-24 year.
📰 https://t.co/DKWoYMIRBX#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers pic.twitter.com/Jlqv27D2SB
Congratulations to JSU alumnus Dr. Donald W. Comer on being selected as the interim president of Lane College
#JSUAlums - Congratulations to JSU alumnus Dr. Donald W. Comer on being selected as the interim president of Lane College. Dr. Comer, earned his executive Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University in 2023. pic.twitter.com/Bx8aMJ5Ivf
— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) July 16, 2024
Huge congratulations to Defensive Lineman CJ Pressley, Jr. for making the All-SWAC 1st Team Defense! Your hard work and dedication have paid off!
PVAMUFB: Huge congratulations to Defensive Lineman CJ Pressley, Jr. for making the All-SWAC 1st Team Defense! Your hard work and dedication have paid off! pic.twitter.com/EEHhJPJmjy
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) July 16, 2024
We love a good @theswac uniform don't we!! All 12 schools resumed mannequin arguments! 👀
We love a good @theswac uniform don't we!! All 12 schools resumed mannequin arguments! 👀 pic.twitter.com/Puek1WYQAj
— Black College Exp Journalist (@BlackCollegeExp) July 17, 2024
Pair of Wildcats Named Preseason All-SWAC Postseason Honorees
Pair of Wildcats Named Preseason All-SWAC Postseason Honorees https://t.co/Ml5YT823M7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
Southern football adds four transfers, including special teams help | Jim Kleinpeter
Southern football adds four transfers, including special teams help https://t.co/dkBdvKYVVi via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
See where Southern is predicted to finish in SWAC West and which players made preseason teams | Jim Kleinpeter
See where Southern is predicted to finish in SWAC West and which players made preseason teams https://t.co/0hgYkdnfFz via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
Southern coach Terrence Graves still getting daily 'education' after 31 years in profession | Jim Kleinpeter
Southern coach Terrence Graves still getting daily 'education' after 31 years in profession https://t.co/8hYqgojNVW via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
Jackson State men’s basketball has released its 2024-25 schedule, which features five teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament this past season
Jackson State men’s basketball has released its 2024-25 schedule, which features five teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament this past season. https://t.co/O4V1LCg9CK
— WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) July 16, 2024
WATCH | Myles Crawley named @theswac Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Crawley threw for 2,303 yards and 16 touchdowns last season
Myles Crawley named @theswac Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Crawley threw for 2,303 yards and 16 touchdowns last season, improving @GSUFootball01's passing offense from 11th in the SWAC in 2022 to 5th in 2023. Grambling predicted to finish 3rd in the West this season.… pic.twitter.com/0JhTgxuAkb
— Megan Murray (@meganmurraytv) July 16, 2024
Where Jackson State football is picked to finish in 2024 SWAC preseason poll | J.T. Keith
Where Jackson State football is picked to finish in 2024 SWAC preseason poll https://t.co/iya58oWhpa via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South receives proclamation and resolution | Garrett Busby
Leaders with Jackson State say this is a huge honor not only for the legendary Sonic Boom but for all HBCUs. https://t.co/xm1imST9fM
— WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) July 16, 2024
WATCH | SWAC Media Day in Birmingham Hear from @CoachTaylor010 of JSU, Alcorn State’s @CoachCedThomas and MVSU’s @Coach_kwade and their players before kick off! | Joe Cook
SWAC Media Day in Birmingham
— Joe Cook (@JoeCookSports) July 16, 2024
Hear from @CoachTaylor010 of JSU, Alcorn State’s @CoachCedThomas and MVSU’s @Coach_kwade and their players before kick off!
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2024 SWAC Football Media Day from Sheraton Birmingham
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 16, 2024
* Jackson State Univetsity
* Coach T.C. Taylor
* DB Esaias Guthrie
* OL Evan Henry pic.twitter.com/o3xzzlifYH
Live from Birmingham for @theswac Media Day📍
— Jerry Humphrey III (@Jerryhump3) July 16, 2024
Hornet nation I’ll have you covered with all things @BamaStateFB pic.twitter.com/uSDUqRZM7d
Say hello to the newest members of the 2024-25 @LadyAggieBall squad! 🗣️
Aggie Nation, say hello to the newest members of the 2024-25 @LadyAggieBall squad! 🗣️🗣️ Welcome to AggieLand, ladies! 💙💛@LadyAggieBall x #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/CJVpJOH4A3
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) July 16, 2024