{"ticker":["Morgan State Joins Research Parks","Grambling State Earns Business Award","Howard University Gets Grant","Tennessee State Hockey In Jeopardy","Jackson State President Coaching","15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":7,"category":"Research","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University Scores $780K Grant","dek":"Howard University receives significant funding from the Defense Department.","summary":"Dr. Karam Jaradat, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Howard University, recently received a $780K grant from the Defense Department. This grant is a significant win for the university and highlights its research capabilities. The funding will support various research initiatives and contribute to the university's growing reputation as a hub for innovation and discovery.","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"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Business","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Morgan State University Expands Research","dek":"Morgan State University joins the Association of University Research Parks.","summary":"Morgan State University has become the newest member of the Association of University Research Parks, expanding its research and innovation ecosystem. This move solidifies the university's position as a leader in research and development, providing opportunities for students, faculty, and industry partners to collaborate and drive innovation.","image":"https://hbcunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/90-3.jpeg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcunews.com/2026/06/18/morgan-state-university-joins-association-of-university-research-parks-expanding-research-and-innovation-ecosystem/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU News","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:21 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":4,"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, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills to professional baseball teams. This is a significant achievement for these athletes and their respective universities.","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":5,"category":"Research","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"HBCUs collaborate on research initiatives.","summary":"Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities have officially launched the Association for Healthcare Research and Innovation, a national research coalition aimed at promoting collaboration and innovation in healthcare research. This initiative has the potential to drive significant advancements in healthcare and improve outcomes for communities of color.","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":6,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Tennessee State Men's Hockey Program In Jeopardy","dek":"Tennessee State's men's hockey program faces funding challenges.","summary":"The first HBCU men's hockey program, established at Tennessee State, is in jeopardy due to lack of funding. The program's future is uncertain, and its potential demise would be a significant loss for the university and the HBCU community as a whole.","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":9,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Kendrick Perkins Joins Jackson State as GM","dek":"Kendrick Perkins becomes the new GM at Jackson State.","summary":"Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA star, has joined Jackson State as the new general manager. This move is expected to bring new energy and expertise to the university's athletic program, potentially leading to improved performance and increased success.","image":"https://hbcugameday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PerkinsGM.jpg?w=1200","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/06/19/espn-analyst-kendrick-perkins-joining-jackson-state-as-gm/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Gameday","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:01:51 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":10,"category":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Doctoral Student Balances Championships with Academics","dek":"FAMU doctoral student achieves academic and athletic success.","summary":"A doctoral student at FAMU has achieved a remarkable balance between academics and athletics, earning three-time SWAC championship titles while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. This student's dedication and perseverance serve as an inspiration to their peers and demonstrate the university's commitment to supporting student-athletes in their academic and athletic pursuits.","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 22:53:13 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":11,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Toyota Partners with ESPN for HBCU Football Events","dek":"Toyota becomes presenting sponsor for HBCU football events.","summary":"Toyota has partnered with ESPN Events to become the presenting sponsor for two major HBCU football events, including the Celebration Bowl. This partnership is expected to bring increased visibility and support to HBCU football programs, providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level.","image":"https://hbcugameday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CelebrationBowlPartnerships.jpg?w=1200","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/06/18/toyota-partners-with-espn-events-for-major-hbcu-showcase-championship/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Gameday","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:36:01 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Business","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"The FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Is Back — and Florida Has to Answer for It","dek":"","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit just got a second life, and this time Florida can’t make it disappear with a procedural move. On June 9, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit revived a lawsuit alleging that the State of Flo","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":2,"category":"Research","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Grambling State University’s Moorehead College Of Business & Entrepreneurship Earns National Recognition","dek":"","summary":"GRAMBLING, La. — Grambling State University’s Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship received national recognition from the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable on June 5, 2026, earning the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Entrepre","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":3,"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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