{"ticker":["Bethune-Cookman Extends Contract","FAMU Lawsuit Revived","Morgan State Joins Research Park","Grambling State Earns Business Award","Bethune-Cookman Day of Giving","15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Sports","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Bethune-Cookman University Extends Jonathan Hernandez Contract","dek":"Bethune-Cookman University and Jonathan Hernandez agree to a contract extension.","summary":"Bethune-Cookman University and Jonathan Hernandez have agreed to a contract extension, as announced by Bethune-Cookman University Athletics. The terms of the extension were not disclosed. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the university's athletic program. Hernandez's continued involvement with the university is a testament to his commitment to the team.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine.svg/3840px-2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPUXdhQzh2TEtscGZPaFQtSjVPUWlpcC1qb2Q0ampvU2FDXzcwOGpmWnVLT2tIVDdhQ2xvaFJSZWRueE1GX2IyRVVxMF83aWVMZ2dURU0tU1F3NVlwel9IX3lFN2p5QUpKeklENGh4bVREYmY1Tmd2dGMyV2ZraUxaUUVnaE1NcTZKcTZ2S2ZJVlpnUDdfTUFxc3VwMXBxYWhXb2l3LTAzazd2MUl3VGg0LVBLS0QzSGw3M1ROdw?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"Bethune-Cookman University Athletics","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:42:15 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":6,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation","dek":"Three HBCU standouts earn MLB Draft Combine invitations.","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, as reported by HBCU Sports. This is a significant opportunity for these players to showcase their skills and potentially advance their careers. The MLB Draft Combine is a prestigious event that can help players get noticed by professional 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":1,"category":"Policy","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Revived","dek":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived.","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, as reported by HBCU Buzz. The lawsuit alleges that the state of Florida has underfunded FAMU, and the revival of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the university and the state. The case is expected to proceed, with the state of Florida facing potential consequences for its alleged underfunding of FAMU.","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 University's Moorehead College receives national recognition.","summary":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship has received national recognition from the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable, as reported by HBCU News. The college earned the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Education. This recognition is a testament to 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":7,"category":"Research","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"15 HBCUs launch a national research coalition.","summary":"Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities have officially launched the Association for the Advancement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Initiative (AHRI), as reported by HBCU Buzz. This coalition aims to promote research and innovation at HBCUs. The launch of AHRI is expected to have a positive impact on the research landscape at HBCUs, enabling them to collaborate and advance their research initiatives.","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":9,"category":"Research","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University Receives $780K Defense Department Grant","dek":"Howard University receives a $780K Defense Department grant.","summary":"Howard University has received a $780K grant from the Defense Department, as reported by HBCU Buzz. The grant will support research in civil and environmental engineering. This funding is expected to enable the university to advance its research initiatives and contribute to the field of civil and environmental engineering.","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":15,"category":"Community","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Atlanta HBCU Alliance Awards $12K in Grants","dek":"The Atlanta HBCU Alliance awards $12K in grants at its annual 5K.","summary":"The Atlanta HBCU Alliance is awarding $12K in grants at its annual 5K, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. The event aims to support HBCUs and promote community engagement. This initiative is crucial for the development of HBCUs and the surrounding community. The Atlanta HBCU Alliance's efforts are expected to have a positive impact on the community and the universities it supports.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dd/Clark_Atlanta_University_seal.svg/250px-Clark_Atlanta_University_seal.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQaG1Hb3lXak1PZ2JTa3B4MjdLaUtidmw3NTlOdzlETkJOTm96MmJzWFJxdjh2by1lSW1uSFlDVTFoUWJMWWozREVxY1V0YjUzVVRjMU9oNUMzSmZ0czR0cGZKeFZYZFFlYWh5Q1FvT2IzeW9Zd3ZneWYwQUNPZHVzWVYwTDRFNEFTTy1pU1F3ONIBlAFBVV95cUxQSnRqeTRaR1hsOEpQTW9JQ2NtcGltNGtDWVFXVE1fNnRlX1dtMWFrTTVPVEM0SExpV3Z1VkJOZDVMdkhzYW5wWlVya0k2aXQwSHMtajlPb2NrejRSVnJYQm1QdWlCLWdTNngtVXNsRFZoU2Z6a3E0OGNpUkZXcW5UQkpXZlZHY2tuektvX3dXQWl3WlhL?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"FOX 5 Atlanta","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:43:15 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":4,"category":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Bethune-Cookman University kicking off annual Day of Giving - WESH","dek":"","summary":"Bethune-Cookman University kicking off annual Day of Giving  WESH","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/BethuneCookmanU-8_-_52273347861.jpg/3840px-BethuneCookmanU-8_-_52273347861.jpg","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPNF9zejJLem4wcWlqVFBmRVo5V0N5Y2dzR29LcjEtLTIxVFg4UmZwcW9TM1RMMjNqSVNPQkFQSDhJaTdWUkNjenRUdGVDY0tZdTlBRFU0a05IYkpyNEN1WVdOMm5qRElKdk5vZnBOZG5SLVV2UEl1dXlJY1BmUW5KMVREV2RuOGhvTDhxd3Jn?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WESH","sourcePubDate":"Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":5,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University and Five HBCUs Made History at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships","dek":"","summary":"Howard University NCAA track 2026 just wrote a new chapter — and the whole HBCU community was on the track in Eugene. 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