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👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!

We’re rolling into this week with stories that hit hard—both joyful and heavy. This edition captures the full scope of HBCU pride, resilience, and impact. Whether you’re here to stay informed, get inspired, or find your next opportunity, we’ve got you covered.

Let’s get into it. 💛🖤✨

🕊️ Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved actor and HBCU advocate, has passed at 54. Best known as Theo on The Cosby Show and for championing Black excellence, Warner’s impact on culture, music, and the HBCU community will be remembered.

🔗 Honoring His Legacy

⚠️ Saint Augustine’s University Loses Accreditation

Saint Augustine’s University has lost its accreditation with SACSCOC, citing low enrollment and mounting debt. The Raleigh-based HBCU says it plans to pursue legal action and continue remote instruction this fall, despite the challenges.

🔗 Read the Latest on SAU’s Fight to Stay Open

🚨 Southern University Expels Fraternity After Tragedy

Southern University has expelled the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi following the hazing-related death of student Caleb Wilson. The university is enforcing its zero-tolerance policy, removing all chapter presence from campus, and reaffirming its commitment to student safety.

🔗 Read More on the Decision & Impact

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• 💡 Event Spotlight: 2025 CNA-Guidewire HBCU Innovation Challenge

  Get ready to innovate! The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and partners CNA Insurance and Guidewire Softwareare hosting the 3rd Annual HBCU Innovation Challenge—a 3.5-day case competition packed with business modeling, pitching, and networking with industry leaders.

  🗓️ When: October 15–18, 2025

  📍 Where: San Mateo, CA (all expenses paid)

  🎓 Who’s Eligible: Full-time HBCU or PBI students, all majors welcome

  🔗 Apply by September 1, 2025

🌟 Mathew Knowles Joins PVAMU as Executive-in-Residence

Prairie View A&M University is leveling up with the launch of its Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program, and music industry mogul Dr. Mathew Knowles (yep—Beyoncé’s dad and the mastermind behind Destiny’s Child) is the inaugural pick. This fall, Knowles will lead master classes on entrepreneurship, branding, and innovation.

💬 His Message: Bring purpose and strategy to everything you do—and don’t just follow trends, create them.

🗣️ His Impact: Knowles’ presence will give PVAMU students and faculty a rare inside look at global business and brand-building, inspiring the next generation of HBCU innovators.

🔗 See How PVAMU Is Bringing Big Names to Campus

🏐 Hampton Volleyball Stars Lead Team HBCU to Victory in Africa

Hampton freshmen Taylor Shumate and Morgan Warren helped Team HBCU go undefeated and win the Ditsala International Cup in Botswana! Beyond the trophy, they hosted youth clinics, met U.S. diplomats, and showcased HBCU pride on a global stage.

🌟 Why it matters: This win wasn’t just about volleyball—it was about global representation, cultural exchange, and proving that HBCU athletes are world-class on and off the court.

🔗 See How They Repped HBCU Excellence Abroad

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Every story this week is a reminder: HBCUs are shaping history in real time. From the court to the classroom to the global stage, we’re out here leaving a mark. Keep pushing forward, keep repping your excellence, and remember—we’re building legacy together.

Until next time,
Your HBCU Roundup Team 💥✊🏾