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- 🏈 College Football is Back + Big HBCU Wins Beyond the Field
🏈 College Football is Back + Big HBCU Wins Beyond the Field
From ESPN on the Yard to fresh career plays—this week’s HBCU news is all about momentum.
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College football is officially back and the Yard is buzzing! 🏈 From major matchups to ESPN pulling up on campus, plus big leadership shifts and fresh opportunities—you can feel HBCUs setting the tone for the season.
Let’s get into it👇🏾
🏈 ESPN’s First Take Hits the Yard
ESPN’s First Take is bringing the cameras straight to the Yard this fall! Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim will be live from Norfolk State, the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Delaware State, and Bethune-Cookman.
⚖️ St. Aug Keeps Accreditation–For Now
Big W for the Falcon fam: A federal judge granted Saint Augustine’s University a preliminary injunction, meaning students stay accredited, financial aid keeps flowing, and the fight for the school’s future continues strong.
🚨 DSU President Charged with DUI
Delaware State President Tony Allen—yes, the same leader who chaired the 2021 Inaugural Committee—has been hit with DUI charges after a July incident. DSU says the mission stays the same while the case plays out. A reminder that leadership is still human.
💼 Fall HBCU Career Opportunities Guide
The Yard is alive with back-to-school energy, but this fall semester hits different. Corporate partnerships are growing, internships are opening earlier than ever, and career opportunities are lining up strong for HBCU students.
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🚀 FMU Makes History with Alumnus President
Florida Memorial University just named William C. McCormick Jr. (Class of ‘87) as its 15th president—making him the first alum in FMU’s 146-year history to step into the role.
✨ Why it matters: It’s a full-circle moment with McCormick bringing 35+ years of business leadership and deep Tiger pride back to lead the university into the future.
Job Opportunity: Creative Services Senior Writer/Producer
Hearst Television is looking for a Senior Creative Promotion Writer/Producer at WMUR in Manchester, NH. If you’ve got Adobe chops, promo writing skills, and the creativity to make campaigns pop—this could be the move.
📍 Location: Manchester, NH (On-Site)
💵 Salary: Competitive + benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, etc.)
🗓️ Posted: Aug 2025
🔗 Apply Now
👉🏾 Visit our Career Hub for more job opportunities!
Scholarship Spotlight: WiCyS Security Training Scholarship
Looking to break into cybersecurity? The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship has your back with SANS Institute training, mentorship, and career placement support.
📌 Who’s Eligible: WiCyS members 18+, first-time applicants, veterans and military spouses
💵 Award: Training + career placement
📅 Deadline: Aug 30, 2025
🔗 Apply Now
👉🏾 Visit our Scholarships Page for more HBCU scholarships!
Upcoming Event: HBCU AccessFest College & Arts Fair
Mark your calendar: October 11, 2025 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. HBCU AccessFest is all about exploring HBCU pathways, mentorship, networking, and the arts—plus it’s FREE. Bring the whole fam.
📍 Location: Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta, GA
🎨 Focus: HBCU pathways, mentorship, arts & culture
⏰ Time: 1–5 PM ET
🌟 Kerri-Ann Thomas: From Shawn Carter Foundation to Movement Schools
From being one of the first students on a Shawn Carter Foundation HBCU tour to running the fastest-growing charter network in the Southeast—Kerri-Ann Thomas is proof that access changes everything. The Spelman grad is now CEO of Movement Schools and opening a tuition-free elementary in Southwest Atlanta with a focus on pouring dollars back into local Black-owned businesses.
💬 Her Vision: Education as the great equalizer—creating real access and options for the next generation.
💡 Her Impact: Leading Movement Schools’ expansion while reinvesting in Black-owned businesses and communities.
📸 IG Pic of the Week
Straight from the Yard 👉🏾 Each week we’re pulling one of our favorite moments off IG to keep the culture in your inbox. Don’t just peek—make sure you’re following so you never miss a vibe.
🏈 NCCU Opens the Season with a Statement
The Eagles showed out in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta—delivering big plays on both sides of the ball and setting the tone for the season. The energy shifted right before halftime, and from there NCCU never looked back.
✨ Why it matters: With momentum already building, NCCU is letting everyone know they’ve got their eyes on the postseason spotlight.
HBCU & MSI Virtual Career + Grad School Fair
CareerEco + Partners are hosting the HBCU & MSI Virtual Career + Grad School Fair. This online event links students to employers and grad schools nationwide—so you can shoot your shot without leaving your dorm.
📍 Location: Virtual (Online)
💼 Focus: Career pathways + graduate school opportunities
📅 Date: Oct 8, 2025
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That’s a wrap for this week’s drop.
HBCU fam—it’s football season, scholarship season, and opportunity season all rolled into one. Keep that energy up, stay locked in, and let’s keep pushing the culture forward. ✊🏾🎓🏈
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Same time, same vibe next week.
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