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- 🎓 Grad Season Highlights: TSU’s Big Win, Historic Gymnastics Team & More! 🎉
🎓 Grad Season Highlights: TSU’s Big Win, Historic Gymnastics Team & More! 🎉
From Forbes honors to historic wins, this Grad Season’s HBCU stories are setting the stage for future leaders!
👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!
This is The HBCU Roundup, your newsletter, celebrating the Grad Season and the achievements, breakthroughs, and exciting moments happening across our HBCU community.
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In This Week's Edition:
🌟 TSU Alumnus Named to Forbes 30 Under 30
🤸🏾 Ohio HBCU’s First Gymnastics Team
🐯 Jackson State Wins Third SWAC Championship
🏀 HBCU Women’s Basketball Team Upsets Opponent
🏆Christie Dashiell’s First Grammy Nomination
🌟 TSU Alumnus Named to
Forbes 30 Under 30
A proud Tennessee State University alumnus is making waves by being named to Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list, celebrated for his innovative leadership in the HBCU community. His journey is inspiring the next generation of changemakers.
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🤸🏾 Ohio HBCU’s First Gymnastics Team Making History
Ohio’s first-ever HBCU gymnastics team is breaking barriers and ready to compete at the highest levels. The Wilberforce University squad is making history by bringing the sport to a new generation of HBCU athletes.
🐯 Jackson State Wins Third SWAC Championship
Jackson State’s football team clinches their third SWAC Championship in just four years, solidifying their place as a powerhouse in HBCU sports. The Tigers are on a roll, showing no signs of slowing down.
🏀 HBCU Women’s Basketball Team Upsets Big 12 Opponent
In a thrilling game, an HBCU women’s basketball team makes history with an unforgettable win over a Big 12 opponent, proving once again the rising power of women in HBCU athletics.
🏆Christie Dashiell’s First
Grammy Nomination
Howard alumna and UDC adjunct music professor Christie Dashiell’s first Grammy nomination is a monumental moment, and she’s dedicating it to the entire HBCU community. Hear her powerful reaction as she celebrates this incredible achievement.
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🔦 HBCU Class of 2024 Spotlight:
Taylor Hardy's Path to Excellence
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Taylor Hardy, a proud Jackson State University alum, is making waves in his field and showing that HBCU education fosters success and leadership. His inspiring journey is proof that dedication and hard work lead to remarkable achievements.
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As we wrap up this edition, let’s celebrate the Grad Season and the incredible milestones happening across the HBCU community! From TSU’s alumnus making Forbes 30 Under 30, to Ohio HBCU’s groundbreaking gymnastics team, and more—there’s so much to be proud of. Stay inspired, keep supporting, and let’s continue to shine!
Catch you in the next edition,
Your HBCU Roundup Team ✌🏾
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