HBCU Review: Hampton Wins 12th Straight All-Sports Award

Plus, Savannah State students dig into ecology.

Hampton University Has a New Health Initiative - Hampton University has received a $13.5 million, five-year grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to conduct research and training in health issues that largely affect minorities. Among their topics of focus are prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, melanoma in Latinos and violence. (Photo: Hampton University Athletics)

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Excellence in Athletics - Hampton University Athletics honored, Savannah State University students discover wetlands ecology, plus more HBCU headlines. — Britt Middleton For the 12th consecutive year, Hampton University Athletics was honored with the Mary McLeod Bethune's Women’s All-Sports Award, which celebrates achievement among collegiate sports programs awarded by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Florida A&M University was second in rankings, followed by Maryland Eastern Shore and Morgan State University. (Photo: Hampton University Athletics)

Savannah State Students Dig In - Students at Savannah State University in Georgia recently got their hands dirty to get a closer look at the ecology of the wetlands. Participating in an exercise hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this month, 18 students learned how to identify types of wetlands based on soil conditions and plant growth. (Photo: Courtesy USACE /Tracy Robillard)

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Savannah State Students Dig In - Students at Savannah State University in Georgia recently got their hands dirty to get a closer look at the ecology of the wetlands. Participating in an exercise hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this month, 18 students learned how to identify types of wetlands based on soil conditions and plant growth. (Photo: Courtesy USACE /Tracy Robillard)

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Parents and Students Caught in PLUS Loan Struggle - The struggle to pay for college keeps getting tougher, especially for students who need it most. The Washington Post reported that students attending HBCUs are most impacted by tougher qualifications for federal PLUS loans, a program available to parents of dependent undergrad or graduate students. About 28,000 parents of students at HBCUs were denied PLUS loans as of last fall, according to the report. (Photo: GettyImages)

Alcorn State Honors Civil Rights Icon's Legacy - On June 13, civil rights activists, celebrities and other top African-Americans of influence will convene for the Medgar Evers Torch of Justice Awards Luncheon at Alcorn State University in Mississippi. PBS and NPR host Tavis Smiley will deliver the keynote address at the luncheon, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Evers, civil rights icon and Alcorn alum. (Photo: Alcorn State University)

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Alcorn State Honored - Alcorn State University in Mississippi took home four awards at the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) spring meeting held recently in Gulfport, Mississippi. Among its honors, Alcorn took home two first place awards for its University magazine, Alcorn, and “What Matters?” video. (Photo: Alcorn State University)

Sweet Sounds Headed to Paul Quinn College - Paul Quinn College will be alive with the sound of music! The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert at the HBCU in Dallas on June 11. Click here for more information. (Photo: Courtesy Dallas Symphony Orchestra)

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Sweet Sounds Headed to Paul Quinn College - Paul Quinn College will be alive with the sound of music! The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert at the HBCU in Dallas on June 11. Click here for more information. (Photo: Courtesy Dallas Symphony Orchestra)

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On-Air With Grambling Radio - Grambling State University in Louisiana has announced its second annual KGRM Radiothon, part of the school's homecoming festivities this fall, an event supporting fundraising efforts for the university. Click here for more information. (Photo: Grambling State University Radio)

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On-Air With Grambling Radio - Grambling State University in Louisiana has announced its second annual KGRM Radiothon, part of the school's homecoming festivities this fall, an event supporting fundraising efforts for the university. Click here for more information. (Photo: Grambling State University Radio)

Former Florida A&M University Dean Passes Away - James E. Hawkins, who spent 34 years as an educator at Florida A&M University, passed away from a heart attack on May 26, the Maynard Institute reported. Hawkins retired as the dean of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication last year after eight years in the position. (Photo: Courtesy FAMU)

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Former Florida A&M University Dean Passes Away - James E. Hawkins, who spent 34 years as an educator at Florida A&M University, passed away from a heart attack on May 26, the Maynard Institute reported. Hawkins retired as the dean of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication last year after eight years in the position. (Photo: Courtesy FAMU)

HBCUs Get Global - Fisk University, Howard University and Xavier University of Louisiana are among a group of 20 HBCUs that will welcome 150 students from Brazil as part of a study abroad program this fall. Click here to see the complete list of participating schools. (Photo: Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

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HBCUs Get Global - Fisk University, Howard University and Xavier University of Louisiana are among a group of 20 HBCUs that will welcome 150 students from Brazil as part of a study abroad program this fall. Click here to see the complete list of participating schools. (Photo: Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

NFL Hall of Famer Great Gives Back - Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver John Stallworth (and Alabama A&M University alum) is gearing up for his 11th annual celebrity golf tournament on June 7. The proceeds will help students pursue an education at Alabama A&M. The John Stallworth Foundation has provided more than 100 scholarships for Alabama A&M since its inception. (Photo: REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk)

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NFL Hall of Famer Great Gives Back - Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver John Stallworth (and Alabama A&M University alum) is gearing up for his 11th annual celebrity golf tournament on June 7. The proceeds will help students pursue an education at Alabama A&M. The John Stallworth Foundation has provided more than 100 scholarships for Alabama A&M since its inception. (Photo: REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk)

Paving the Way for the LGBT Community - North Carolina Central University recently opened its first LGBT Student Resource Center, a campus resource serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community on campus. "The center is designed for students to connect with other members of the LGBT community and learn about their culture and identity," reported NCCU's Campus Echo Online. (Photo: North Carolina Central University)

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Paving the Way for the LGBT Community - North Carolina Central University recently opened its first LGBT Student Resource Center, a campus resource serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community on campus. "The center is designed for students to connect with other members of the LGBT community and learn about their culture and identity," reported NCCU's Campus Echo Online. (Photo: North Carolina Central University)