{"ticker":["Coppin State Promotions","FAMU Lawsuit","Morgan State Research","Grambling Business Award","Howard University and Five HBCUs Made History at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships","HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Campus Life","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Coppin State University Promotes Trio to Full Professor","dek":"Three Black scholars earn full professorships at Coppin State in Baltimore.","summary":"Coppin State University in Baltimore has promoted three Black scholars to full professor. The promotions are a significant milestone for the university, highlighting its commitment to diversity and academic excellence. The new full professors will continue to contribute to the university's research and teaching mission.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Elsbeth.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxNMW9VNktIdzlWeXZxcGJhVlpTX2prcFV3dTJzVU1mSDV3eHlfOGtkY0xQUmhPbGlsaDljTUJBU2JHZmZqUmdldlZQRHNfclpsa3BKMEp1cGI2QXNKdFlJZ2Zmb2s2RGNWVEdVbmFCY0Q3UHNMV2NDY19RRFNHTXh5ODQtUUdONHR5WER0SEtyeTdocnZ3VzZqUjA1U1ltV0VWSzdiTFRLSTlRX29RbjI5QzZsU1JJcDJk?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:16:12 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Policy","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Revived","dek":"Florida must respond to the revived lawsuit alleging underfunding of FAMU.","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruling that Florida cannot dismiss the case. The lawsuit alleges that the state has underfunded FAMU, and the university is seeking relief. The case is expected to have significant implications for HBCUs in Florida.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/08/famu.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107161/famu-underfunding-lawsuit-appeals-court-2026/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:11:18 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":3,"category":"Business","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Grambling State Business College Earns Award","dek":"Grambling State University's business college receives national recognition.","summary":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship has earned the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Education. The award recognizes the college's outstanding achievements in business education, and it is a testament to the university's commitment to providing high-quality education to its students.","image":"https://hbcunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HBCU-Business-Deans-Student-Summit-IV_2026.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcunews.com/2026/06/18/grambling-state-universitys-moorehead-college-of-business-entrepreneurship-earns-national-recognition/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU News","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:05:19 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":4,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University and Five HBCUs Made History at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships","dek":"Howard University and five HBCUs make history at the NCAA Track Championships.","summary":"The 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships saw historic performances from HBCU athletes. Howard University and five other HBCUs competed in the championships, with several athletes setting new records and achieving notable milestones. The event highlighted the growing presence and success of HBCU athletes in track and field.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/06/WTF-NCAA-Championships-2025-6.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107166/howard-university-ncaa-track-2026-hbcu-eugene/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:20:13 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":5,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation","dek":"Three HBCU baseball players earn invitations to the MLB Draft Combine.","summary":"Three HBCU baseball players, including Jackson State's Tyree Reed, Southern University's Kelcey White, and Bethune-Cookman's Pablo Torres, have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine. The invitations are a significant recognition of the players' talents and a testament to the growing presence of HBCU athletes in professional sports.","image":"https://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tyree-reed.jpg","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcusports.com/2026/06/19/hbcu-baseball-trio-gets-mlb-draft-combine-invitation/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Sports","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:32:40 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":6,"category":"Research","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"Fifteen HBCUs launch a national research coalition to advance Black higher education.","summary":"A coalition of 15 HBCUs has launched the Association for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Initiative (AHRI). The coalition aims to promote research and innovation at HBCUs, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing these institutions. AHRI will work to advance Black higher education and promote collaboration among HBCUs.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/06/Physics-Lab-monitor.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107155/hbcu-research-coalition-ahri-launch/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:54:11 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":7,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Tennessee State Hockey Program in Jeopardy","dek":"Tennessee State's men's hockey program faces funding challenges.","summary":"Tennessee State University's men's hockey program is in jeopardy due to lack of funding. The program, which was the first HBCU men's hockey program, is struggling to secure financial support. The university is working to find solutions to ensure the program's continuation, but the future remains uncertain.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/ff/Tennessee_State_University_seal.svg/250px-Tennessee_State_University_seal.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQdlZKdmFqSmlTY016d0RvSVoxQ2hCbVlhYlRYbkg3X3dZWVJyMUxQeHhtQzB2dkM2enAxVksxLVVDMWdNcEpxWkdkSnltMmxDOEJ5elEwUzh1cE9vamlkU01wdVE0R1U3Qk5VVEhNelIwRkJoSnVwTzFmYjgyM0F1M21ka3ZJc055ODItUkc4Z29HUDVZMzJVaDJqb0trOFo5TGc?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"The New York Times","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:19:29 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":8,"category":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Doctoral Student Achieves Academic Success","dek":"A FAMU doctoral student balances academic excellence with athletic achievements.","summary":"A doctoral student at FAMU has achieved a 4.0 GPA while also winning three-time SWAC championship titles. The student's academic success and athletic achievements demonstrate the university's commitment to supporting student-athletes and promoting academic excellence.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6b/Florida_State_University_seal.svg/250px-Florida_State_University_seal.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPekthQnhORFFLSjZqQU1NeFpVVjdCdWtXVkJwai1wMmxqaXJCb0JFSU55cDdSdklfTHV3X1BqdlpGaGVtQnVodFpycVZENklpWXJHWS1JUXMxRjJuVDl1eGNIRktWOV9JU1ZCaXZrSGhIblZObjQ1aW1uY29rbHVndHVWTkltaTRKa1ZlTXM2eXB5UzUzZmtPXzlVTUl5Z0dtbjg2YUlmcWNxTlBGeVE?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WTXL ABC 27","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:49:12 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":9,"category":"Business","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University Just Scored a $780K Defense Department Grant — Here’s Why It Matters","dek":"","summary":"Howard University keeps stacking research wins, and the latest one comes straight from the Pentagon. Dr. Karam Jaradat, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Howard, recently received a $780K Howard University DoD","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/06/UARCAnnouncement_0.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107158/howard-university-dod-grant-soil-research-jaradat/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:57:47 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":10,"category":"Equity","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Unprecedented Outside Coaching for Jackson State University President Raises Questions About HBCU Leadership Development","dek":"","summary":"By Autumn A. Arnett The Associated Press recently reported that Dr. Denise Jones Gregory will receive coaching in her role as president of Jackson State University, a role she has held as interim since May of 2025. Dr. Kim Bobby, principal ","image":"https://hbcunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2024-06-12-at-43355-pm-1600x1757.1ddHuFOEaI.png.avif","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcunews.com/2026/06/18/unprecedented-outside-coaching-for-jackson-state-university-president-raises-questions-about-hbcu-leadership-development/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU News","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:10:29 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":11,"category":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins joining Jackson State as GM","dek":"","summary":"Kendrick Perkins is the latest former NBA star to become a college GM. 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