Exciting news! Spelman's Dept. of Economics is a 2024 AEA Award recipient for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion! Tune in to the livestream today, at 4:45 PM to celebrate this honor: https://t.co/vvUTkClQlQ #SpelmanExcellence #AEA2025 pic.twitter.com/LEGmjiWkUF
— Spelman College (@SpelmanCollege) January 3, 2025
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Friday, January 3, 2025
Exciting news! Spelman's Dept. of Economics is a 2024 AEA Award recipient for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion!
Southern women's basketball welcomes back Gourdine in win over Prairie View | Charles Salzer
The Jags Open SWAC Play With A Win!
— Southern University Jaguars (@SouthernUsports) January 3, 2025
Final from Prairie View!
Prairie View 4️⃣8️⃣
Southern 6️⃣0️⃣
Southern will be back in action Saturday 1/4 at Texas Southern. Tip off is set for 3:00 pm#GoJags | #SouthernIsTheStandard | #ProwlOn | #TheStandardRising 🐆 pic.twitter.com/ZOL9q1ARje
Southern women's basketball welcomes back Gourdine in win over Prairie View https://t.co/iDA0GpW7nL via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2025
FAMU basketball teams to open SWAC schedule by hosting rivalry duel vs Bethune-Cookman | G. Thomas III
The real season starts now. And FAMU basketball is getting straight to it with Bethune-Cookman coming to town for the SWAC opener. 🏀
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) January 3, 2025
🎙️: @CoachCrarey, @CoachBGordon https://t.co/0VPLpi7G4O
Take a look at the construction of FAMU's 700-bed residence hall, Venom Landing at #1 Public HBCU | Alicia Devine
Photos: Take a look at the construction of FAMU's 700-bed residence hall https://t.co/LJNOzD6mUG
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 3, 2025
Photos: PHOTOS: FAMU releases art renderings for future 500-bed residence hall https://t.co/XNLCSJRP1e
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 2, 2025
Bulldogs Open SWAC Play with Victory over MVSU | Highlights
Bulldogs Open SWAC Play with Victory over MVSU https://t.co/QMyTCR9hP2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2025
New Year, Same 𝓦’𝓼#BIGENERGY #BeADawg25🏀 pic.twitter.com/K4UUmTTfMl
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) January 3, 2025
Coach Thornton (@DivaCoachAAMU) & the #AAMU A&M Lady Bulldogs kicked off #SWAC play with a 89-53 over Mississippi Valley!
— Mo Carter (@MoCarterFOX54) January 3, 2025
Check out the highlights:https://t.co/syM4lUopAp@FOX54News @_AAMUAthletics @FromTheHill1875 @TheYardHBCU @HBCUSiriusXM142 @AlishaWilson03@aamuwbb
Christian White (WR) from Pearl River Community College (MS) commits to Alabama A&M
Christian White (WR) from Pearl River Community College (MS) commits to Alabama A&M pic.twitter.com/RxsLCapwvj
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) January 2, 2025
Harris' Double-Double Paces Women's Basketball Win Over Grambling State
Texas Southern Triumphs Over Grambling State In SWAC Opener @TSUWomensHoops | @hbculegends | @CoachSkeetehttps://t.co/RQponI8a7H
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) January 3, 2025
WBB Final: Texas Southern has knocked off the SWAC favorites, Grambling State, 85-74. 🐅🔥
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) January 3, 2025
What a way to start SWAC play for Coach Vernette Skeete! 🔥
(@TSUWomensHoops) pic.twitter.com/Z09aD4xxYs
Harris' Double-Double Paces Women's Basketball Win Over Grambling State https://t.co/j8o8aFrxCT
— Texas Southern University (TSU) Athletics (@TXSOTigers) January 3, 2025
SWAC Men's Basketball Players of the Week: Jan. 2
SWAC Men's Basketball Players of the Week: Jan. 2@starrylemonlime
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) January 2, 2025
🐈⬛ Tanahj Pettway, Player
🐅 Daeshun Ruffin, Impact
🐅 Dorian McMillian, Newcomer#SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/yjQN6HJivB
Gold Rush stretch win streak to 10 games
Gold Rush stretch win streak to 10 games
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 3, 2025
story: https://t.co/XRIb5HpYuE #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial@labball pic.twitter.com/zAFOtIBGbS
25th-ranked Gold Nuggets move to 13-0
25th-ranked Gold Nuggets move to 13-0
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 3, 2025
story: https://t.co/WECzqsAsJw#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/1FrO9olNKa
Hawks Use Big Fourth Quarter To Take Win Against Lincoln
Highlights: @UMESWomensHoops knocks off Lincoln University 55-39.
— Delmarva Sports Network (@DelmarvaSports) January 3, 2025
Brianna Barnes and Dakieran Turner score 12 points apiece to lead the Hawks in scoring.
The Hawks begin MEAC play @ Norfolk State on 1/4.#Localteamsbigdreams pic.twitter.com/o7hSxTtgEk
Hawks Use Big Fourth Quarter To Take Win Against Lincoln https://t.co/pPG9xQz9y6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2025
The Hawks soared past Lincoln (Pa.) with a 55-39 victory on Thursday evening!
— Hawk Women's Hoops 🏀 (@UMESWomensHoops) January 3, 2025
Brianna Barnes contributed 12 points and six rebounds in the win.
Hear Barnes’ thoughts on the victory!#HawkPride | #SoarAboveandBeyond pic.twitter.com/OZ0MUNNrAF
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Virginia Union University mourns the loss of Dr. Virgil Wood, alumnus and civil rights icon who worked alongside Dr. King
Virginia Union University mourns the loss of Dr. Virgil Wood, alumnus and civil rights icon who worked alongside Dr. King. His legacy of justice, equality, and community upliftment will live on.
— Virginia Union (@VAUnion1865) January 2, 2025
Our condolences to his family and loved ones.#VUU #RestInPower #CivilRights pic.twitter.com/RjWcw2igb8
Florida A&M Athletics posts department-wide 3.03 GPA for Fall 2024
Florida A&M Athletics posts department-wide 3.03 GPA for Fall 2024 https://t.co/LaWGbUNuoA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2025
Southern University Athletics Mourns the Loss of Legendary Longtime Jaguars Athletic Trainer from 1963-2006!
Southern University Athletics Mourns the Loss of Legendary Longtime Jaguars Athletic Trainer from 1963-2006!
— Southern University Jaguars (@SouthernUsports) January 2, 2025
We have lost a Legend. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Carl ‘Doc’ Williams.
Thank you for all you did for Southern Athletes & Athletics.… pic.twitter.com/gmWFyI1Xz2
Odin Ford from Portledge School Locust Valley, NY Commits to Tennessee State Hockey
Odin Ford from Portledge School Locust Valley, NY Commits to Tennessee State Hockey pic.twitter.com/jOI44G85nQ
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) January 2, 2025
Lincoln Heads to Quincy and Truman State
PREVIEW: @LUMO_MBB Heads to Quincy and Truman State This Weekend - https://t.co/DDbpPzRU8z#glvcmb #UncommonCats #GBT
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) January 2, 2025
FAMU Athletics Boasts A Nike LeBron 22 PE And More For 2025 | Andrew Rizzo
RIVALRY WEEK AND COACH PRESSURE WANTS YOU IN LAWSON!
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) January 1, 2025
The Rattlers host BCU this Saturday, January 4, at 4 pm. Come pack Lawson and support your Rattlers.
🎟️ https://t.co/CrDwy9Hhek#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/lx8rcV6Din
“Don’t talk about it, be about it!”
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) January 3, 2025
Coach Pat wants you to come pack Lawson this Saturday when we host Bethune-Cookman for the SWAC-opener.
🎟️ https://t.co/hmzAnLYowh#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OneMore pic.twitter.com/RhsiTv9u7z
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘂𝗻𝗶’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆!
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) January 2, 2025
Bringing out the new orange uniforms for the game vs. BCU on Saturday.
Come out and support your Rattlers this Saturday at 4 PM!
🎟️ https://t.co/CrDwy9Hhek#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/YN6J58tKQq
The FAMU Rattlers men's basketball squad recently shared their latest set of Nike LeBron PEs 👀 🐍
— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) January 2, 2025
More pics here >> https://t.co/BgScPX5Evw
📸 famu_mbb/IG pic.twitter.com/rBDFTAopNz
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗲𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻’𝘀 🐍👑#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/OpULAwcnbf
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) January 1, 2025
𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) December 31, 2024
Come pack Lawson for SWAC play to cheer the Rattlers on as they both look to bring home a SWAC title back to the Highest of Seven Hills.
🎟️ https://t.co/cD2jHJbugv#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/lsaRqcLgQn
Come Be Part Of The FAMULY🐍
Come Be Part Of The FAMULY🐍#TransferPortal #FAMULY #FAMUFB #RELOAD #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/5Y5V3BZaaw
— Coach Austin Shealy (@CoachAustinFB) January 2, 2025
Catch the @HBCUAC Crossover on the TC campus, Jan 3-6!
🔵🔴🌪️#DegaBasketball | Catch the @HBCUAC Crossover on the TC campus, Jan 3-6! Support the Crimson and Blue as they battle it out against teams from throughout the conference. Let’s show our spirit! #GoTornadoes #CrimsonAndBlue 🏀🔥 pic.twitter.com/buniFvThst
— Talladega College Athletics (@DegaTornadoes) January 3, 2025
Congrats to @PVAMU alum KhaDarel Hodge on being selected to the 2025 @NFL Pro Bowl‼️
Congrats to @PVAMU alum KhaDarel Hodge on being selected to the 2025 @NFL Pro Bowl‼️@PVAMUPanthers @PVAMU_Football @theswac https://t.co/RZsRRgVpbc
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) January 2, 2025
Former SC State coach Oliver Pough named interim athletics director
Former SC State coach Oliver Pough named interim athletics director https://t.co/CMvSJBzvVb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2025
Gold Rush seek 10th consecutive victory
Gold Rush seek 10th consecutive victory.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 2, 2025
• Watch: https://t.co/zOXigtNu8f
• Stats: https://t.co/HvUiAh1FK7#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial #TexasCollege pic.twitter.com/Xn35ZmiDbS
Jackson State has landed a commitment from former FAU QB Tyriq Starks. 🐅🔥
Jackson State has landed a commitment from former FAU QB Tyriq Starks. 🐅🔥
— CollegeFootballPortal (@CfbTranferalert) January 2, 2025
He recorded 550 passing yards and 6 touchdowns during the 2024 season. pic.twitter.com/Iqp8L31z7y
PHOTOS: FAMU releases art renderings for future 500-bed residence hall
🌟 New Year, New Horizons at FAMU!🌟
— HBCU PASS (@HbcuPass) January 3, 2025
As we welcome 2025, Florida A&M University (FAMU) has unveiled the blueprint for a new 500-bed residence hall, which is part of an ambitious plan to add 2,000 new beds to the university. This initiative is set to not only meet the housing… pic.twitter.com/HXL6N1k9Gn
Photos: PHOTOS: FAMU releases art renderings for future 500-bed residence hall https://t.co/XNLCSJRP1e
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 2, 2025
FAMU football's offensive duo lands invite to the HBCU NFL Combine in New Orleans | Gerald Thomas III
The HBCU NFL Combine has helped former Florida A&M football standouts, such as wide receiver Xavier Smith, who’s enjoying his second season with the Los Angeles Rams. 🏈 https://t.co/HhhuDtVQDc
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) January 2, 2025