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HBCU Alumnus Launches Pet Care Center in Birmingham

Ashley Brown — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Emondre Johnson, an animal science graduate of Alabama A&M University, has always had a deep affection for animals. While in high school, he gained crucial experience as an intern at veterinary clinics. On Feb. 22, The Bark Park opened in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, and that love blossomed into a successful business. “I created […]

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Carson Vinson is Only HBCU Player Invited to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Ashley Brown — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Carson Vincent, a senior offensive lineman at Alabama A&M University, is one step closer to accomplishing his professional football dreams. Vinson has received an invitation to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. This announcement comes just days after his standout performance at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, where he distinguished himself among top collegiate talent. The combine, […]

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HBCU Alumnus Takes Center Stage as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Ashley Brown — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Rashad Rayford, an alumnus of Alabama A&M University, is poised to bring a historical icon to life as he takes on the role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Katori Hall’s acclaimed play “The Mountaintop.” Set to run from Feb. 14 to 23 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, the production offers a reimagining […]

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Lane College Welcomes Stanley Conner as New Head Football Coach

Ashley Brown — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:06:09 +0000

Lane College has officially appointed Stanley Conner as its new head football coach. With an impressive 30-year coaching career, Conner is poised to lead the team into a new era of competitiveness and success. An official press conference held on Feb. 6 in Kirkendoll Hall introduced Conner to the Lane community, where he expressed his […]

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Top 5 HBCU Bands of 2025 Results Are In!

Ashley Brown — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:06:06 +0000

The results are in! HBCU Buzz is thrilled to announce the 2025 Top 5 HBCU Bands Poll winners. After a steep voting period that engaged students, alums, and music enthusiasts across the country, the bands that defined the spirit and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been revealed. The Top Five The Spartan […]

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HBCU Alumna to Share Insights on the First-Gen Experience

Ashley Brown — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Alabama A&M University is excited to announce the launch of its Spring 2025 First-Gen Fridays series, which aims to empower and support first-generation college students. The series will commence on Friday, Jan. 24, at 3 p.m., in Buchanan Hall Auditorium with an impactful session titled “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome,” led by esteemed first-generation alumna Shamika Minisee. […]

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Alabama A&M University Welcomes Sam Shade as New Head Football Coach

Ashley Brown — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:30:27 +0000

Alabama A&M University has announced Sam Shade as the new head football coach for the Bulldogs, following a successful tenure at Miles College, where he led the team to its first SIAC championship and a playoff appearance. AAMU Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant made the announcement during a special episode of the “From […]

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HBCU to Unveil $1.5M Venture Hub, Empowering Future Entrepreneurs

Ashley Brown — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Alabama A&M University is gearing up to revolutionize its entrepreneurial ecosystem with its upcoming Venture Hub, a $1.5 million innovation center spanning 5,800 square feet. Set to be located at 4701 Meridian Street in North Huntsville, this modern facility is designed to foster creativity and empower students, alumni, and community members to thrive in Science, […]

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Bosnia-Herzegovina Takes a Step Forward in Veterinary Practices with HBCU

Ashley Brown — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:45:00 +0000

Alabama A&M University has secured a $63,000 Cochran Fellowship Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, a remarkable step toward international agricultural collaboration. This funding will facilitate specialized training for veterinarians and agricultural professionals from Bosnia-Herzegovina to address critical challenges in their livestock sector. Six veterinarians from Bosnia-Herzegovina recently participated in a comprehensive two-week […]

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HBCU Launches $15M Fundraising Campaign in Celebration of 150th Anniversary

Ashley Brown — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:30:00 +0000

As Alabama A&M University gears up for its monumental 150th Anniversary in 2025, the institution has officially kicked off its Torch Bearer Campaign. The campaign aims to raise an impressive $15 million through individual contributions over the next year. This initiative is part of a broader effort to generate a total of $150 million, which […]

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