🥇Spelman Is #1 + Internships You Can't Miss This Month

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New year. Same HBCU excellence—just louder. 🖤💛

January came in swinging, and the culture did not disappoint. From Spelman claiming the #1 spot in the nation (yes, period), to major internship and scholarship opportunities opening right now, this month’s roundup is full of wins, receipts, and doors you’ll want to walk through.

We’ve also got HBCU legacy on full display, important conversations around leadership and access, and opportunities that are closing sooner than you think. If you’re building, applying, celebrating, or staying tapped in—this one’s for you.

Let’s get into it. 🎓✊🏾

🔥 Spelman Is #1. Period.

Spelman College just claimed the #1 spot in the nation in Newsweek’s first-ever women’s college ranking—outpacing schools like Wellesley, Barnard, and Smith. Based on student outcomes, satisfaction, and post-grad success, Spelman led the pack. An HBCU at the top? Excellence with receipts. ✊🏾🎓

➡️ See the full ranking

💼 Under Armour Summer Internships Now Open

Marketing, engineering, and team sports roles available. If you want hands-on experience with a global brand that invests in HBCUs, this is it.

➡️ Apply now | Deadline: Rolling

🎮 Activision Blizzard 2026 Summer Internships

Gaming, tech, and creative roles for students ready to level up their careers.

➡️ See open roles

🎓 Michael S. Purzycki Changemaker Scholarship

Up to $5,000 for HBCU students committed to social impact and community leadership.

➡️ Learn more | Deadline: Feb. 17

💰 HBCU Week x AstraZeneca Scholarship

Financial support for HBCU students pursuing STEM and healthcare fields.

➡️ Apply here | Deadline: Feb. 17

👉🏾 Visit our Scholarships Page for more HBCU scholarships!

🎾 Coco Gauff Just Gave $150K to UNCF

Coco Gauff, the world’s #3-ranked tennis player and daughter of Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University alums, just donated $150,000 to the United Negro College Fund. At just 20 years old, she’s already investing in the next generation. HBCU legacy isn’t just history—it’s action. ✊🏾🎓

➡️ See her message

Morris Brown Reinstates President After Board Controversy

Dr. Kevin James is back as president of Morris Brown College after being ousted by the board in December. The reversal came after alumni, faculty, and community pushback. Institutional resilience in real time.
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UNCF Study Reveals How Teachers Shape HBCU Pipelines

New research shows that teacher exposure and school counselor strategies directly impact whether students even consider HBCUs. The data proves what we already knew—visibility matters.
➡️ Read the study 

OKC Thunder Partners with Langston University

The NBA franchise is investing in Langston's athletic programs and student opportunities. Major league recognition for an HBCU doing big things.
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That’s a wrap on January—but the momentum is just getting started.

Whether you’re applying for opportunities, celebrating wins, or sharing these stories with someone who needs them, you’re part of keeping the HBCU ecosystem strong and visible.

We’ll be back next month with more excellence, more opportunities, and more stories that deserve the spotlight. Until then, keep repping your HBCU with pride—and stay ready. 🖤💛

— HBCU Lifestyle
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