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👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!

From breaking barriers in academia to lighting up the football field under the stars, this week is all about firsts, legacy, and leveling up. Whether you're pulling up to The Yard in ATL, applying for that next big opportunity, or just catching up on the latest wins—we’ve got stories that inspire, inform, and keep the culture moving forward.

Let’s get into it!

🏁 HBCU Grad Takes NASCAR Spotlight

Rajah Caruth, a Winston-Salem State alum, made NASCAR history with a major win—turning heads and breaking barriers on the track.

🔗 Watch Rajah’s Victory Lap

🏗️ Clark Atlanta Breaks Ground on Growth

Clark Atlanta University is building the future—literally—with its first new academic facility in over 20 years, signaling bold moves ahead.

🔗 See What’s Coming to CAU

🎓 Jadakiss Joins HBCU Grads’ Proud Dad Club

Rapper Jadakiss had all the proud dad vibes as he celebrated his daughter’s graduation from Morgan State University—a big win for legacy and Black excellence.

🔗 Catch the Graduation Glow

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• 🌟 Career Fair Event: HBCU CONNECT 2025 Conference & Career Fair

  Looking to level up your career this summer? Join HBCU CONNECT for its in-person Conference & Career Fair, June 26–28 in Washington, D.C. Meet top employers, grow your network, and celebrate HBCU excellence—all under one roof.

  🗓️ When: June 26–28, 2025

  📍 Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, D.C.

  🔗 Link Up. Level Up. Get Hired.

🌟 Ariel Smith Makes History at Prairie View A&M

Ariel Smith just became the first graduate of Prairie View A&M’s African American Studies program, and she’s on a mission to preserve the stories that history tried to erase.

📚 Her Mission: Fueled by the oral traditions of her ancestors, Ariel is reclaiming Black narratives that were silenced by systemic discrimination—and turning them into scholarship for future generations.

🖤 Her Impact: As a trailblazer in PVAMU’s groundbreaking program, she’s laying the foundation for a new wave of cultural historians, thinkers, and truth-tellers.

🔗 Meet the Scholar Making HERstory

🌙 Historic HBCU Night Game Set to Shine

Saturday night lights are coming to Tuskegee in a big way! For the first time ever, Tuskegee University will host a home football game under the lights—taking on SIAC rival Central State University in a showdown packed with tradition and pride.

• 🏈 Highlight: This isn’t just a game—it’s a historic moment for the winningest program in HBCU football, adding a new chapter to its legendary legacy.

• 📍 Where: Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, Tuskegee, AL

• 🗓️ When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025

🔗 Get Ready for the Night Lights

• 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Networking Event: THE YARD – An HBCU Tailgate Festival

  Pull up to Morris Brown College for the ultimate HBCU celebration! THE YARD is going down Juneteenth weekend with music, food, culture, and straight-up good vibes. It’s a tailgate, a block party, and a cultural celebration—all in one.

  📍 Where: Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA

  🗓️ When: June 21–22, 2025

  🔗 Vibe Out on The Yard

From history-makers to culture-shapers, this week’s stories remind us that the HBCU spirit is always in motion. Keep chasing your goals, telling your story, and showing up as your full, brilliant self. The summer is just getting started—and so are you.

'Til next time,
Your HBCU Roundup Team ✊🏾📬