Hundreds of students learn about scholarships, internships at 6th annual HBCU College Fair in Jacksonville
Read full article: Hundreds of students learn about scholarships, internships at 6th annual HBCU College Fair in JacksonvilleHundreds of students had the opportunity to learn more about colleges and scholarship opportunities at the sixth annual HBCU Legacy College Fair in downtown Jacksonville.
Florida Beach Bowl: The newest bowl game in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Florida Beach Bowl: The newest bowl game in Fort LauderdaleWhile most college football fans in Florida are looking forward to the Orange Bowl, Gator Bowl, or Outback Bowl, there is a new bowl game to look forward to: Fort Lauderdale’s Florida Beach Bowl.
Week 11 Florida HBCU football recap: Bethune-Cookman makes it two in a row
Read full article: Week 11 Florida HBCU football recap: Bethune-Cookman makes it two in a rowThe Wildcats and Rattlers continue their winning ways, while Florida Memorial ends their season with a loss. Here’s your Week 11 Florida HBCU football recap:
History maker: Edward Waters University names 1st female athletic director in program history
Read full article: History maker: Edward Waters University names 1st female athletic director in program historyDr. Ivana Rich was welcomed as the new associate vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at a press conference held at the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports and Music Complex.
16 years later: Over 20,000 fans show support as 2 HBCUs battle it out at TIAA Bank Field
Read full article: 16 years later: Over 20,000 fans show support as 2 HBCUs battle it out at TIAA Bank FieldIt’s the first time two HBCUs are playing in Jacksonville in more than a decade. Bethune-Cookman University and Jackson State University battled it out Saturday afternoon at the TIAA Bank Field.
After 2 weeks on the road, Bethune-Cookman faces Jackson State at TIAA Bank Field on Saturday
Read full article: After 2 weeks on the road, Bethune-Cookman faces Jackson State at TIAA Bank Field on SaturdayFor the first time in 16 years, Bethune-Cookman will play a football game in Jacksonville. Saturday's game will be the end of an extended road trip for the Wildcats.
Florida’s oldest historically black college unveils latest campus renovation
Read full article: Florida’s oldest historically black college unveils latest campus renovationJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Waters College unveiled a new academic space on its campus Wednesday, the latest of several recent improvements at the school. It’s a $4.3 million facility that includes new turf, lights, seats and a video board. School leaders called it a ‘transformative investment’ in the state’s oldest historically black college. Ever since it has been educating and inspiring students in Northwest Jacksonville, but the college is working to make a new future. College leadership is in the process of launching its first graduate program to become a university.