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🇺🇸 Post-Holiday Power Moves: HBCU Wins You Might’ve Missed
The fireworks weren’t the only thing poppin’—from ESPN moments to 15-year-old freshmen and Disney execs, this week’s drop is full of HBCU brilliance.
Garrick Gibson
July 07, 2025
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👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!
Hope your 4th of July weekend was full of good food, good vibes, and some well-earned rest—because the HBCU wins didn’t take a break! We’re kicking off July with energy, excellence, and opportunity.
Let’s catch up on everything you might’ve missed—and everything you need to know now. 🔥🎇
📈 Is Edward Waters the Fastest Rising Private HBCU?
Edward Waters University is on a serious glow-up. Under President A. Zachary Faison Jr., EWU has jumped to NCAA Division II, launched new grad programs, doubled its sports offerings, and seen record-breaking enrollment growth. With its first-ever Unity Classic coming up, folks are asking: is EWU the one to watch?
🎓 15-Year-Old Genius Headed to JCSU
Josiah Matthews just graduated high school at 15—and now he’s college-bound. The Charlotte native will start at Johnson C. Smith University this fall, majoring in computer science and joining his twin brothers on campus. Talk about a family flex.
🏙️ Boston Wants an HBCU on Campus
Boston’s got Ivy—but now city leaders want HBCU vibes. Local officials are pushing to bring an HBCU satellite campus to the city, marking a major first for a place with over two dozen colleges but zero HBCUs. A fall hearing is in the works, and the energy is building.
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🎬 From Dillard to Disney: Ayo Davis Leads with HBCU Pride
Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television, is proving that HBCU brilliance belongs in every room—even the Magic Kingdom. The Dillard University alum now oversees hit shows like Spidey and His Amazing Friends and Percy Jackson, all while championing diversity and mentoring future leaders.
🌟 Why it matters: Ayo’s journey reminds us that staying curious, staying rooted, and showing up as your full self can take you anywhere—even to the top of Disney.
💼 Internship Opportunity: HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy (Fall 2025)
Looking to level up with purpose? The HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy is a student-led, 10-week hybrid internshipthat builds real-world skills, connects you with peers across the HBCU network, and offers mentorship, cash, and career prep.
🗓️ When: September 7 – November 22, 2025
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
🎓 Scholarship Spotlight: AT&T / The NETwork BICP – Lewis Latimer Award
Students in STEAM majors (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, or Math)—this one’s for you! The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for HBCU students pursuing careers in STEAM. Open to incoming freshmen through seniors for the 2025–26 school year.
🗓️ Deadline: July 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
💰 Award: $1,000–$2,500 (one-time need-based award)
🔗 Apply Now and Secure the STEAM Bag
👉🏾 Visit our Scholarships Page for more HBCU scholarships!
🛼 Event Spotlight: D’Use’s HBCU Skate Jam
Lace up and roll out! The vibes are set for D’Use’s HBCU Skate Jam on Sunday, July 13 at Skate Towne Roller Rink in College Park, GA. Come through repping your HBCU gear or Greek letters and get ready for a night of hip-hop, R&B, old school, and 2000s classics.
📍 Where: Skate Towne Roller Rink – College Park, GA
🗓️ When: Sunday, July 13 | 7 PM–11:30 PM
🎟️ Ages: 21+
🎓 Taylor Wilson: From Fisk to Full-Time Impact
Taylor Wilson ’23 turned her internship at FINN Partners into a full-time role—and now she’s making waves as a Senior Account Executive supporting clients in civil rights, education, and public health.
🌟 Her Foundation: “Fisk instilled in me the importance of leadership, service, and advocacy—values I now apply every day.”
🗣️ Her Advice: “Use every resource Fisk offers. That’s how I found my internship—and my career.”
🏈 Michael Vick’s HBCU Coaching Debut Set for ESPN Primetime
Michael Vick is bringing the spotlight to Norfolk State. His head coaching debut kicks off August 28 at 7 PM, live on ESPN, as NSU takes on Towson in one of the most anticipated HBCU football openers in years. With a BET docuseries in production and ticket prices soaring, the Vick era is officially here.
🌟 Why it matters: Vick’s arrival is more than hype—it’s national attention, cultural capital, and game-changing visibility for HBCU football.
⚖️ Get Connected: National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Expo 2025
Thinking law school? This is your moment. The 12th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit is happening in Atlanta, GA on September 26–27—bringing together law school recruiters, admissions pros, and Black legal leaders for a weekend of game-changing insight and opportunity.
📍 Where: Atlanta, GA
🗓️ When: September 26–27, 2025
How did this week’s edition land for you? Keep it real 👇🏾 |
Every headline this week is a reminder: HBCU talent is everywhere and only getting louder. Whether you're planning your next semester, mapping out your law school goals, or hitting the rink in your school tee—keep showing up, applying pressure, and repping the legacy.
'Til next time,
Your HBCU Roundup Team 💛🖤