Southern University advances plans to expand on-campus student housing |

Today, the Southern University Board moved to advance plans to expand student housing on campus. The project includes two new residential buildings, which would add approximately 850 beds to the housing inventory. For more, go to https://t.co/FssfHHaA8m.#WeAreSouthern #HBCU pic.twitter.com/KHGgBmQpfT

— Southern University (@SouthernU_BR) April 7, 2026

New LSU assistant basketball coach with his statement after leaving his head coach position at Texas Southern | Toyloy Brown III

New LSU assistant basketball coach with his statement after leaving his head coach position at Texas Southern ⬇️

Story: https://t.co/a6rpCnyq7j https://t.co/m2PUCnoqFQ

— Toyloy Brown III (@TJ3rd_) April 7, 2026

Janel Morrisey is your SWAC Newcomer of the Week!

Handled BUSINESS in Itta Bena!

Janel Morrisey is your SWAC Newcomer of the Week!#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/CrAF62kgO5

— Bethune-Cookman Softball 🥎 (@BCUsoftball) April 7, 2026

N.C. A&T Athletics Director Earl Hilton to Step Down after 15 Impactful Years

Athletics Director Earl Hilton to Step Down after 15 Impactful Years https://t.co/0DvfkBh4hx

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 7, 2026

N.C. A&T State University is set to part ways with Athletics Director, Earl Hilton #ayantee #ncat #aggiepride #hbcus #CAASports #247Sportshttps://t.co/XMvOT38qbW

— Supa Dave (@ThatguySupaDave) April 7, 2026

Marshall Faulk and his coaching staff are bringing an “old-school” coaching style to #Southern, and they made sure to add players who would respond positively to it | Brendon Fairbairn

"When we recruited guys, we asked them, ‘Will you allow us to coach you hard?’ If a kid said no, we didn’t want them."

Marshall Faulk and his coaching staff are bringing an “old-school” coaching style to #Southern, and they made sure to add players who would respond positively… pic.twitter.com/ZwivfOxhMX

— Brendon Fairbairn (@FairbairnTV) April 7, 2026

Morrisey Named SWAC Newcomer of the Week

Morrisey Named SWAC Newcomer of the Week https://t.co/SAzsTqsF2H

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 7, 2026

Oropeza and Laboy Garner SWAC Weekly Baseball Honors

Oropeza and Laboy Garner SWAC Weekly Baseball Honors https://t.co/clsmzWsAuH

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 7, 2026

Hughes, Douglas Earn SWAC Weekly Honors

Hughes, Douglas Earn SWAC Weekly Honors https://t.co/AbJAXojvuB

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 7, 2026

Congratulations to Leila Henderson on breaking the school record in the discus with a 46.78m mark at the JCSU Invite this past weekend!

🚨 New School Record Alert! Congratulations to Leila Henderson on breaking the school record in the discus with a 46.78m mark at the JCSU Invite this past weekend! pic.twitter.com/K9KTEOSPVr

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) April 7, 2026

FAMU basketball's Anquan Boldin Jr. enters NCAA transfer portal | Gerald Thomas III

NEWS: Florida A&M’s Anquan Boldin Jr. has entered the transfer portal, the portal told @TheFieldOf68.

The 6-4 junior guard averaged 5.8 ppg/3.0 rpg in 22 games for the Rattlers. Spent two seasons at Buffalo prior to Florida A&M. Son of former NFL wide receiver Anquan Boldin. pic.twitter.com/1EviR0YEdL

— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) April 7, 2026

FAMU basketball's Anquan Boldin Jr. enters NCAA transfer portal https://t.co/x1yXiS7HVG via @tdonline

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 7, 2026

Zoryana Hughes. Jordan Douglas. SWAC Pitcher and Hitter of the Week — same program, same week

Zoryana Hughes. Jordan Douglas. SWAC Pitcher and Hitter of the Week — same program, same week.#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/OIzJyGUKLi

— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) April 7, 2026

Successful HBCU basketball coaches endure rockier climb | Nicole Auerbach

Wrote about @CoachKeem when he was an assistant coach at Hampton University doing a little bit of everything, including laundry.

Tonight, he won a national championship as part of Dusty May's Michigan staff. So cool. https://t.co/SV2jz6pMdM

— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) April 7, 2026

Florida A&M University will celebrate its 50th anniversary of enshrining student-athletes, coaches, and supporters | Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

Florida A&M University will celebrate its 50th anniversary of enshrining student-athletes, coaches, and supporters. https://t.co/iDY3uBzc0h

— Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) April 7, 2026

CO'27 | Forth Myers High School Catcher/3B Amira Peterson Committed To Florida A&M University Rattlers

COMMITTED🐍🧡💚 #GoRattlers @bbeall0628 @JessMargarita @FAMU_Softball @ECB_Premier pic.twitter.com/3ypovAtsLn

— Amira Peterson (@AmiraPeterson21) April 7, 2026

Had so much fun today with @FAMU_Softball. Super cold but we worked through it. The team and energy was so was amazing especially my girl @Natwilliams2007. Thank you so much @bbeall0628 @JessMargarita for a great time. I will be back soon!! @ECB_Premier @RBPD5015 pic.twitter.com/EadEnDBxya

— Amira Peterson (@AmiraPeterson21) February 1, 2026

🐍🟠 Camp Alert 🟢🐍
Amira Peterson (@amirapeterson21) (2027, C/3B – EC Bullets Premier 18U Matt) will be back on campus for the Beall Softball Prospect Camp at Florida A&M This morning in Tallahassee!
Amira brings physical presence behind the plate, strength at the corners, and… pic.twitter.com/OK4OfX1SS9

— EC Bullets Premier (@ECB_Premier) January 31, 2026

VUU Announces 2026 Football Schedule

VUU Announces 2026 Football Schedule https://t.co/ocLEgrcKFy

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 7, 2026

Heart, Faith, and Focus: How Zennia Thomas Found Herself Again at Howard | Monica Lewis

In the spirit of resilience and restoration, Zennia Thomas shares her journey of overcoming challenges to rediscover her purpose as both a student and a competitor. On National Student-Athlete Day, her story reflects the power of faith and the unwavering focus required to balance… pic.twitter.com/yjRQTk4Qnn

— Howard University (@HowardU) April 6, 2026

Recognizing excellence on the diamond 🥎

Recognizing excellence on the diamond 🥎

🏆 Aniyah Whipper | Player of the Week
🔥 Kristin White | Pitcher of the Week
⭐️ Amirah Lenin | Rookie of the Week#MEACExcellence #MEACSoftball pic.twitter.com/VJpfRnSnD6

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) April 6, 2026

FAMU's Marching 100 attend special red carpet screening of new Michael Jackson biopic in Tallahassee | Justin White

FAMU's Marching 100 attend special red carpet screening of new Michael Jackson biopic in Tallahassee https://t.co/JXgqwHygBh

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 7, 2026

FAMU Day of Giving returns April 16-17, 2026 💚🧡 For 24 hours, the FAMUly unites to support scholarships, programs, and the future of the Highest of Seven Hills

FAMU Day of Giving returns April 16-17, 2026 💚🧡 For 24 hours, the FAMUly unites to support scholarships, programs, and the future of the Highest of Seven Hills. Every gift moves FAMU forward! 💰🐍🧡#FAMUDayofGiving2026#FAMUlyMatters#FAMUForever1887#1887Strikes pic.twitter.com/kPHsjkrnXh

— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) April 7, 2026

Lenoir-Rhyne set to host Virginia Union on 828 Day

Lenoir-Rhyne set to host Virginia Union on 828 Day.

🐻🏈#GOBEARS | #BetweenTheBricks https://t.co/I8ohBdzWvY

— Lenoir-Rhyne Football (@LRBearsFootball) April 6, 2026

Eagles Shut Out by South Carolina State

NC Central men’s tennis suffered its first conference loss of the season, falling 7-0 to South Carolina State on Monday afternoon. #EaglePride | @NCCUMT

Recap: https://t.co/Z7DM5EC0FH pic.twitter.com/1jt9OfMG9p

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) April 6, 2026

JSU announces kickoff times for 2026 home football games

JSU announces kickoff times for 2026 home football games https://t.co/0Ccw7U4jlM

— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) April 6, 2026

A month away from tournament time…🥎

A month away from tournament time…🥎@buick

#SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/jVy12UDGve

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 6, 2026

Congratulations to Larry Howell (Fayetteville State University) on being named the 2026 HBCU Star Game MVP

Congratulations to Larry Howell (Fayetteville State University) on being named the 2026 HBCU Star Game MVP. Howell had 23 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists after shooting 9-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from three-point range.#hbcuallstargame #thebestinblackcollegebasketball pic.twitter.com/2I1INU6PBP

— HBCU All-Star Game (@HBCUAllStarGame) April 6, 2026

On Deck: Alcorn Travels to No. 25 Ole Miss

𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: Alcorn Travels to No. 25 Ole Miss for Midweek Contest#FearTheBrave | #AlwaysAlcorn
💻https://t.co/GDd9GRqBAE pic.twitter.com/zuX0psTB99

— Alcorn State Braves Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) April 7, 2026