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👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!

From Broadway to the NBA, from blazing tracks to billion-dollar investments—this week’s roundup is proof that HBCUs stay in the spotlight. Whether you’re hitting the pavement for the 5K, cruising with alumni, or chasing scholarships and dream internships, the culture is thriving and the wins keep stacking.

Let’s get into these power moves!

🏆 Fisk to End Historic Gymnastics Program

Fisk University, home of the first-ever HBCU women’s gymnastics team, will retire the program after the 2025–2026 season—closing a chapter that reshaped HBCU sports history.

🔗 Read How Fisk Made History

👑 Morgan State Women Make Pageant History

From the court to the crown, three Morgan State queens—Ivy Harrington, Gabrielle Carter, and Elle Miles—are shining on the national pageant stage, each winning major titles and repping Black excellence with purpose and poise.

🔗 Meet the Morgan Queens Making Waves

✈️ N.C. A&T at the Center of $4.7B Aerospace Deal

JetZero is building a $4.7 billion aviation facility in Greensboro—and North Carolina A&T is leading the charge. The nation’s largest HBCU is powering innovation, education, and workforce development for the next generation of aerospace engineering.

🔗 See How A&T Is Taking Flight

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• 🎓 Scholarship Opportunity: BLM² Foundation College Scholarship

  The BLM² Scholarship Foundation is awarding scholarships to high-achieving minority high school seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university this fall. If you’ve got a 3.0 GPA and big dreams, this one’s for you.

  📅 Deadline: Varies (Apply ASAP)

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• 🏃🏾‍♀️ Event Spotlight: HBCUs Run the District – 12th Annual 5K

  Lace up and show out! The 12th Annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk & Community Day returns to D.C. on June 28, blending wellness, HBCU pride, and scholarship fundraising. Join alumni, students, and supporters for a day of fitness, community, and culture—with VSU President Dr. Makola Abdullah as this year’s Grand Marshal.

  📍 Where: Sandlot Anacostia, Washington, D.C. (Virtual option available)

  🗓️ When: June 28, 2025 | 7:00 AM
  🔗 Register for the Race

🏀 Peyton Tripp: From TSU to the NBA

Tennessee State junior Peyton Tripp is taking her talents to the pros—spending the summer as a paid intern with the Utah Jazz through the NBA HBCU Fellowship Program.

🌟 Her Message: “It’s okay to have doubts—what matters most is giving 100% and staying committed to the process.”

🗣️ Her Impact: As a leader in the classroom and on the rise in sports business, Peyton is showing other HBCU students what’s possible when purpose meets preparation.

🔗 Follow Peyton’s Journey Courtside

🏃🏾‍♂️ Speed Star Chooses Texas Southern

One of the fastest two-sport athletes in the nation, Louisiana state champion Josh “Turbo” Brown, is headed to Texas Southern University—adding Olympic-level speed and All-State football talent to TSU’s rising dynasty.

🏆 Highlight: Brown holds top times in Louisiana for the 100m and 200m and brings All-State football accolades to match. His commitment is a major win for HBCU athletics on and off the track.

🔗 Meet TSU’s Newest Game-Changer

• 🛳️ Get Connected: HBCU Alumni Getaway 2025

  Set sail with the culture! The HBCU Alumni Getaway Cruise is the ultimate networking-meets-vacation experience—bringing grads, friends, and supporters together for a party at sea. Expect vibes, sun, and connections that go beyond the shoreline.

  📍 Where: Costa Maya • Belize • Cozumel

  🗓️ When: 2025 – Dates & details via organizer

  🔗 Cruise with the Culture

This week’s stories remind us: HBCUs don’t just follow trends—we set them. Keep showing up, breaking ground, and building legacy, wherever you are. Whether you're locking in career goals or just enjoying the summer shine, we’re proud to roll with you every step of the way.

Until next time,
Your HBCU Roundup Team ✊🏾🌍