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It’s Homecoming Season, Y’all! 🎉 + This Week’s HBCU Wins
From Spelman’s student spotlight to Savannah State’s record crowd — this week, the culture stays undefeated.
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👋🏾 Hey, HBCU fam!
Homecoming season is here (you can almost smell the BBQ smoke and sheer Black joy in the air). But while we celebrate, our campuses are also fighting for safety, equity, and access. This week’s Roundup covers it all — the fun, the facts, and the future of HBCU life.
Let’s get into it👇🏾
🎉 The Ultimate HBCU Homecoming Travel Guide
From tailgates to tent parties to packed stadiums, this guide has your survival plan for HBCU Homecoming season 2025. Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.
💸 Best Affordable HBCUs to Apply to Now
From D.C.’s University of the District of Columbia to Texas Southern and Morris College, these schools prove you can get a world-class education and keep your wallet intact.
🚨 HBCUs Face New Wave of Bomb Threats
The pattern of threats against HBCUs continues — a reminder that our institutions need real protection, not panic. UNCF and the CBC are calling for federal security funding to keep campuses safe.
🎓 FAFSA 2026-27 Opens Early (For Real This Time)
The FAFSA 2026-27 form opened on September 24 — the earliest ever! That means more time for HBCU families to apply for grants and scholarships under the new “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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✨ Spelman’s Olivia Gray Empowering the Next Gen
As National Director for the Black Youth Empowerment Network (BYEN), Spelman Bonner Scholar Olivia Gray is helping high school students get early access to scholarships, internships, and academic opportunities. She’s proof that leadership is about lifting as you climb — and that success hits different when it’s rooted in service. 💼💙
💭 “I strive to connect young leaders with the resources that remind them success is possible — even during times of uncertainty.”
💡 Why It Matters: Access and representation matter — especially for first-generation scholars. Olivia’s work with BYEN bridges the gap between potential and opportunity, showing young Black students that higher education isn’t just a dream; it’s a destination they can reach with the right guidance and grit. ✊🏾
Internship Highlight: Television Academy Foundation Summer Internship Program
Step into the world of entertainment and media with the Television Academy Foundation — the team behind the Emmys. This paid summer internship offers placements across TV production, writing, and creative development nationwide.
📍 Location: Nationwide (in-person, hybrid, or remote)
💰 Pay: Paid internship
🗓️ Timeline: June 15 – August 7, 2026 (8 weeks, full-time)
⏰ Deadline: November 14, 2025
🔗 Apply Now →
👉🏾 Visit our Career Hub for more job opportunities!
Scholarship Spotlight: FOSSI STEM Scholarship
Level up your future in STEM with the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) — supporting HBCU students pursuing majors in chemical engineering, computer science, biology, and more.
🎓 Eligibility: Incoming HBCU freshman majoring in an approved STEM field; 3.0+ GPA; financial need required
💵 Award: $40,000 ($10,000 annually for four years)
⏰ Deadline: January 15, 2026
🔗 Apply Now →
👉🏾 Visit our Scholarships Page for more HBCU scholarships!
Upcoming Event: Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival
The nation’s largest in-person HBCU college fair is back! Experience on-the-spot admissions, scholarship interviews, and workshops on financial aid and college prep.
📅 Date: November 8, 2025 (9 AM – 4 PM ET)
📍 Location: The St. James, Springfield, VA
🏈 Tuskegee’s Collette V. Smith Breaks Barriers & Inspires Courage
Tuskegee alumna Collette V. Smith made history as the first Black female coach in the NFL and the first woman to coach for the New York Jets. Now, she’s paying it forward through her new children’s book, “Collette’s Courage,”which empowers young girls to believe in their worth, voice, and power. 💪🏾
💭 Her Vision: To spark confidence in young Black girls so they know their voice, brilliance, and boldness can change the game — on or off the field.
💡 Her Impact: Collette turned her NFL milestone into a movement. Through her foundation and storytelling, she’s redefining what leadership looks like for women in sports and showing that courage is contagious when shared. 🏆
📚 Grab your copy and support her mission to inspire courage in the next generation.
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📸 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.
🔥 Savannah State Sets New HBCU Volleyball Attendance Record
The Lady Tigers of Savannah State broke records and the internet with a packed-out Tiger Arena as they swept Allen University. From power plays to pure crowd energy — this was HBCU sports at its finest. 🐅🏐
✨ Why it matters: This wasn’t just about numbers — it was about community. Savannah State’s record-breaking crowd shows how HBCU sports bring people together, creating spaces where school pride, legacy, and unity thrive.
Christian McBride: The World at Sea
Let Grammy-winning bassist and bandleader Christian McBride take you on a journey of sound and soul with his immersive “World at Sea” experience. 🎷🌍
A celebration of Black artistry that moves you — literally and spiritually.
📅 Date: January 20–27, 2026
📍 Location: Celebrity Summit Cruise — sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica & Grand Cayman
💰 Offer: Use promo code EPIC during booking to unlock exclusive discounted rates (offer ends October 31, 2025)
It’s more than a cruise — it’s a celebration of Black artistry, rhythm, and community set against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea.
🗣️ Let’s Hear It: How’d this week’s roundup hit? |
Keep shining. Keep showing up. Keep proving that HBCU pride doesn’t fade after graduation — it evolves. 💫
Until next time,
✌🏾Your HBCU Roundup Team