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Talladega College announces the difficult decision to discontinue its gymnastics program after just one year due to limited resources 😔 "While the decision to discontinue the gymnastics program was undoubtedly difficult, we remain incredibly proud of our gymnasts, coaches, and their remarkable achievements. Their dedication and resilience have set a high standard, and their legacy will continue to inspire," said Interim President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough 🗣 Talladega College made history by becoming the second HBCU to offer gymnastics, following Fisk University. Freshman Kyrstin Johnson, who won the USGA national title in vault, shared her experience: "I feel like now that I’m at Talladega, I can actually be free to be myself." 🤸🏾♂️❤️ Vice President and Athletic Director Loretta Martin expressed her admiration: "Our gymnasts' and coaches' dedication, skill, and spirit have been nothing short of inspiring. While the decision to discontinue the program was incredibly tough, it’s clear that the strides we’ve made will ultimately strengthen Talladega College as a whole." ✍🏾 The gymnastics program will officially close on July 31, but the legacy of these athletes will live on. The team has launched a crowdfunding campaign to save the program, already reaching nearly $12,000 of its $500,000 goal. Let’s support them in their efforts! 💪🏾 #HBCUBUZZ #TalladegaCollege

Honoring the legacy of HBCU legend Jacoby Jones 🕊 who passed away just three days after celebrating his 40th birthday 💔 ⁠ ⁠ From 2003 to 2006, Jacoby was a standout player for the Lane College Dragons, earning titles like Offensive Player of the Year, Special Teams Player of the Year, and All-Conference under the guidance of former Texas Southern head coach Johnnie Cole 🏈 ⁠ ⁠ In May, he was enshrined in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hall of Fame and inducted into both Lane College and Marion Abramson High School's Hall of Fame 👏🏾⁠ ⁠ Drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Jacoby played five seasons with the team. His former teammate, J.J. Watt, shared, "Jacoby was one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I’ve ever been around. Always dancing and laughing, with a permanent smile on his face. Gone far, far too soon. R.I.P Jacoby Jones." ❤️🙏🏾⁠ ⁠ Let's remember Jacoby for his incredible spirit and contributions on and off the field ✨ ⁠ ⁠ #HBCUBUZZ #JacobyJones #LaneCollege #HBCULegend

Happy Birthday to Actor & #HowardU very own, Lance Gross 🥳 - Help us celebrate by showing him some love in the comments 🎈 #HBCUBUZZ #LanceGross #HowardUniversity #HU

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the oldest historically Black college in the United States (HBCU) is no longer on probation. According to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the university has had its accreditation reaffirmed after the commission placed the school on probation last November due to alleged "insufficient evidence" that it complied with multiple university standards. In a statement released Monday, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania expressed gratitude to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) for reviewing its accreditation and removing the university from probation status. Cheyney says the decision is seen as a validation of the university's commitment to maintaining high standards of academic and operational excellence. The university says MSCHE has requested that the school submit a customary monitoring report, due March 1, 2025, as a part of its accreditation action. Read more on hbcubuzz.com. #HBCUBUZZ https://lnkd.in/eVJ8eu2Z

Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for FY 2024-2025, totaling $116.5B, with significant support for Edward Waters University (Official)(EWU). Despite overall state spending reductions from the previous year, EWU secured a record $12.4M for key initiatives, including programs for student retention, criminal justice education, financial aid, and campus security enhancements. This marks EWU's highest-ever single-year state allocation, highlighting our commitment to academic excellence and safety. Read more at hbcubuzz.com. #HBCUBUZZ #EdwardWatersUniversity #Budget2024 #HigherEducation https://lnkd.in/ekr7E6BD

#HBCUKNOWFACTS 🗣 : Did you know there are FOUR Accredited HBCU Medical Schools? 🤔🩺⁠ ⁠ #HBCUBUZZ #MorehouseSchoolOfMedicine #HowardU #MeharryMedicalCollege #CharlesRDrew #MedicalSchool

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has responded to Norfolk State University sprinter Kai Cole’s claim that the conference failed to sanction an event that ultimately disqualified him from the Olympic trial competition. Cole, a fifth-year senior at NSU, ran a conference-best 10.05 in the 100-meter dash, which would have placed him in a qualifying position. However, his automatic qualifying time was rejected by the United States Track and Field (USATF) organization because the event he ran the qualifying time in, the 2024 MEAC championships, was not sanctioned by the USATF. Cole released a statement on his social media expressing his disappointment in the decision. He shared that he had filed an appeal that was denied. Norfolk State also released a statement and says they stand firmly behind Kai and will continue to provide our unwavering support as he navigates these challenges. Read more on hbcubuzz.com. #HBCUBUZZ 

Dr. Rochelle L. Ford is stepping down as president of Dillard University effective July 1 "to focus on her health and family," the university said in a statement to Nola News last Friday. Ford, the university's eighth president, has been at Dillard for two years. She succeeded Walter Kimbrough, who served as president for a decade. Ford, 52, joined Dillard from Elon University in North Carolina, where she served as the dean of the School of Communications. Before her time at Elon, she held positions at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and Syracuse University in New York. Monique Guillory, the university's new provost, will serve as Dillard's interim president, officials said. https://lnkd.in/dxrniBQX Read more on hbcubuzz.com. #HBCUBUZZ 

James Martin II, an accomplished civil engineer who has led engineering and STEM initiatives at three large public research universities, has been elected as the new chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University by the UNC Board of Governors. UNC System President Peter Hans recommended Martin, who currently serves as vice chancellor of STEM Innovation and Research at the University of Pittsburgh, following a national search that attracted a highly competitive field of candidates, including three finalists endorsed by the North Carolina A&T Board of Trustees. Dr. James Martin, who served four years as the U.S. Steel Dean of Engineering in Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, has decades of experience as an engineering professor, institute director, dean, and leader of science initiatives at major public universities, including Clemson University and Virginia Tech. During his career, he has promoted academic innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improved organizational culture. Martin’s appointment will begin on Aug. 15. He will succeed Harold Martin Sr., who is set to retire after 15 years as chancellor. Read more on hbcubuzz.com. #HBCUBUZZ https://lnkd.in/dMMD4d3c

FREEDOM 🗣️ We would like to wish everyone a Happy #Juneteenth ✊🏾— How are you celebrating today? ❤️💚🖤 #HBCUBUZZ