{"ticker":["Howard University Makes History","15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","Ian Wheeler Gets NFL Shot","Howard University Gets Grant","FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit","Morgan State Joins Research Parks"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Sports","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University Makes History at NCAA Track Championships","dek":"Howard University NCAA track 2026 just wrote a new chapter","summary":"Howard University and five other HBCUs made history at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships. The event took place at Hayward Field in Eugene, marking a significant moment for the HBCU community in track and field. The championships showcased the talent and dedication of HBCU athletes, highlighting their achievements on a national stage.","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"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Research","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"A coordinated move for Black higher education","summary":"Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities have launched the Associate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Initiative (AHRI), a national research coalition. This initiative aims to promote collaboration and advancement in research among HBCUs, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the field.","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":2,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Ian Wheeler Earns Another NFL Shot","dek":"Former Howard University running back gets a new deal","summary":"Ian Wheeler, a former Howard University running back, has been signed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. This marks another opportunity for Wheeler to showcase his skills in the NFL, following a breakout season in the UFL.","image":"https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4fa.png","imageSource":"feed","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":4,"category":"Policy","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Revived","dek":"Florida must answer for alleged underfunding","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reinstating the case. This development requires Florida to address allegations of underfunding FAMU, ensuring that the university receives adequate resources to support its students and programs.","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":6,"category":"Business","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Grambling State University Earns National Recognition","dek":"Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship awarded","summary":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship has received national recognition, earning the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Education. This accolade acknowledges the college's commitment to providing high-quality business and entrepreneurship programs 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":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU Legends Named to College Baseball Hall of Fame","dek":"Dave Clark and Marquis Grissom inducted","summary":"The College Baseball Hall of Fame has announced its newest class, featuring HBCU legends Dave Clark and Marquis Grissom. Clark, from Jackson State, and Grissom, from Florida A&M, will be inducted into the hall of fame, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the sport.","image":"https://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DAVE-CLARK.jpg","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcusports.com/2026/06/19/hbcu-legends-dave-clark-marquis-grissom-named-to-college-baseball-hall-of-fame/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Sports","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:33:58 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":3,"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. 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