{"ticker":["UMES Names Softball Coach","FAMU Lawsuit Revived","Morgan State Joins Research Park","Grambling Earns 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":"University of Maryland Eastern Shore Names Chelsea Holliday Softball Coach","dek":"Chelsea Holliday takes the helm of UMES softball program.","summary":"Chelsea Holliday has been named the head softball coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. This appointment marks a new era for the UMES softball team. Holliday's experience and expertise are expected to bring a fresh perspective to the program.","image":"https://www.hbcu.news/assets/images/tv-the-yard-hbcu-students.jpg","imageSource":"category","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxPSzFQM0ZaRFpFY3hFZmJqZjRfNTR2UVdWME5ranU1UkpKTFFQX3U1bVNzRVRrNFNqY1ZGQnJ0anRzSVVMdHBpY3IwMlN2T2c1OFNsa01Xc1k1Vlp1YVZKSVFsRXJTd3N5enB1VUk4U0dxN2xHOHQ2cDRVci1mNHc3N0ZZSlJob21na2MxcG5lTG9DZExjTXJCZEhySjFtVFF1TUN0N0o3Sm1fYldjUFo2MWRMVHN0WmFRdXVHLUxmbmdmcnFfZnQyeg?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"meacsports.com","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:02:58 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Policy","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Revived","dek":"Florida must respond to the lawsuit alleging underfunding.","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, and Florida must now respond to the allegations. The lawsuit claims that the state has not provided sufficient funding to the university, affecting its ability to provide quality education to its students.","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":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College Earns National Recognition","dek":"Grambling State's business college receives award for excellence.","summary":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship has received national recognition, earning the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Education. This award acknowledges the college's commitment to providing high-quality business 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":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University and Five HBCUs Make History at NCAA Track Championships","dek":"HBCUs shine at the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.","summary":"Howard University and five other HBCUs made history at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships, with outstanding performances in various events. This achievement showcases the talent and dedication of HBCU athletes.","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":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation","dek":"Three HBCU standouts earn invitations to the MLB Draft Combine.","summary":"Jackson State's Tyree Reed, Southern University's Kelcey White, and Bethune-Cookman's Pablo Torres have each earned invitations to the MLB Draft Combine. This opportunity will allow them to showcase their skills to MLB teams.","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":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"HBCUs collaborate on a national research initiative.","summary":"Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities have launched the Association for Healthcare Research and Innovation (AHRI), a national research coalition. This collaboration aims to advance healthcare research and innovation within the HBCU community.","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":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Tennessee State's Men's Hockey Program in Jeopardy Due to Lack of Funding","dek":"Tennessee State's men's hockey program faces uncertainty.","summary":"Tennessee State's men's hockey program, the first HBCU men's hockey program, is in jeopardy due to a lack of funding. The program's future is uncertain, and efforts are being made to secure funding to ensure its continuation.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Tennessee_state_wordmark_2021.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":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Ian Wheeler Earns Another NFL Shot with Buffalo Bills","dek":"Former Howard University running back gets another NFL chance.","summary":"Ian Wheeler, a former Howard University running back, has been signed by the Buffalo Bills to a one-year deal. This opportunity will allow him to continue his NFL career and showcase his skills.","image":"https://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-18-233952.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcusports.com/2026/06/18/breakout-ufl-season-earns-ian-wheeler-another-nfl-shot/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Sports","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:36:43 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":15,"category":"Community","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Atlanta HBCU Alliance Awards $12K in Grants at Annual 5K","dek":"Atlanta HBCU Alliance supports local community with grants and 5K event.","summary":"The Atlanta HBCU Alliance is awarding $12K in grants at its annual 5K event, supporting local community initiatives and promoting HBCU excellence.","image":"https://www.hbcu.news/assets/images/tv-the-yard-hbcu-students.jpg","imageSource":"default","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQaG1Hb3lXak1PZ2JTa3B4MjdLaUtidmw3NTlOdzlETkJOTm96MmJzWFJxdjh2by1lSW1uSFlDVTFoUWJMWWozREVxY1V0YjUzVVRjMU9oNUMzSmZ0czR0cGZKeFZYZFFlYWh5Q1FvT2IzeW9Zd3ZneWYwQUNPZHVzWVYwTDRFNEFTTy1pU1F3ONIBlAFBVV95cUxQSnRqeTRaR1hsOEpQTW9JQ2NtcGltNGtDWVFXVE1fNnRlX1dtMWFrTTVPVEM0SExpV3Z1VkJOZDVMdkhzYW5wWlVya0k2aXQwSHMtajlPb2NrejRSVnJYQm1QdWlCLWdTNngtVXNsRFZoU2Z6a3E0OGNpUkZXcW5UQkpXZlZHY2tuektvX3dXQWl3WlhL?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"FOX 5 Atlanta","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:43:15 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. 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