{"ticker":["SC State News","Muzika! Festival presents Little Women: The Musical - Jun 20 | Event - South Carolina ETV","MEAC Sports","Morgan State University Joins Association of University Research Parks, Expanding Research and Innovation Ecosystem","Grambling State University’s Moorehead College Of Business & Entrepreneurship Earns National Recognition","Howard University and Five HBCUs Made History at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Community","label":"Community Beat","rewrittenHeadline":"Muzika! Festival Presents Little Women: The Musical","dek":"The Muzika! Festival, near South Carolina State University, presents Little Women: The Musical.","summary":"The Muzika! Festival is presenting Little Women: The Musical, according to South Carolina ETV. This event is expected to bring together music lovers from around the region, including students and faculty from South Carolina State University.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Sundance_Film_Festival_2024_-_DEVO_-_Mark_Mothersbaugh-104A2603.jpg","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE5vME9kc0k4VmpteFppRmxjaTVRRzhCNnVMMGM4bFpOenkyeVR2UHNGVy0zam9wdWVmTTBHTUsxZGRnVnNhNjdhMUNsLVVjQzNNLTZrb2hqRE80M3FxcHJMalJrZVZ6NWw1VFpXSDVUM29uQzcyRml1YmdDWHhWZ0E?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"South Carolina ETV","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:10:57 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":2,"category":"Policy","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Revived","dek":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, with Florida facing new scrutiny.","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, according to HBCU Buzz. This development is expected to have significant implications for the university and its students, as well as the broader HBCU community.","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":3,"category":"Research","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Morgan State University Joins Association of University Research Parks","dek":"Morgan State University has joined the Association of University Research Parks, expanding its research ecosystem.","summary":"Morgan State University has joined the Association of University Research Parks, according to HBCU News. This move is expected to enhance the university's research capabilities and provide new opportunities for students and faculty.","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":5,"category":"Sports","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University Makes History at NCAA Track Championships","dek":"Howard University has made history at the NCAA Track Championships, with a strong showing by its athletes.","summary":"Howard University has made history at the NCAA Track Championships, according to HBCU Buzz. The university's athletes have achieved significant success, bringing pride to the HBCU community.","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"},{"sourceIndex":6,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation","dek":"Three HBCU baseball players have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine, a significant opportunity for their careers.","summary":"Three HBCU baseball players have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine, according to HBCU Sports. This invitation is a major milestone for the players, who will have the chance to showcase their skills to MLB teams.","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":7,"category":"Research","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"Fifteen HBCUs have launched a national research coalition, aiming to advance Black higher education.","summary":"Fifteen HBCUs have launched a national research coalition, according to HBCU Buzz. This initiative is expected to have a significant impact on the HBCU community, promoting collaboration and innovation in research.","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":8,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Tennessee State's Men's Hockey Program in Jeopardy","dek":"Tennessee State's men's hockey program is facing funding challenges, putting its future at risk.","summary":"Tennessee State's men's hockey program is in jeopardy due to funding issues, according to The New York Times. The program's fate is uncertain, and its supporters are advocating for continued support.","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":"Campus Life","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Doctoral Student Achieves 4.0 GPA and SWAC Championships","dek":"A FAMU doctoral student has achieved a 4.0 GPA while winning three SWAC championships, an impressive feat.","summary":"A FAMU doctoral student has achieved a 4.0 GPA and won three SWAC championships, according to WTXL ABC 27. This student's accomplishments demonstrate the university's commitment to academic excellence and athletic success.","image":"https://www.hbcu.news/assets/images/tv-the-yard-hbcu-students.jpg","imageSource":"category","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPekthQnhORFFLSjZqQU1NeFpVVjdCdWtXVkJwai1wMmxqaXJCb0JFSU55cDdSdklfTHV3X1BqdlpGaGVtQnVodFpycVZENklpWXJHWS1JUXMxRjJuVDl1eGNIRktWOV9JU1ZCaXZrSGhIblZObjQ1aW1uY29rbHVndHVWTkltaTRKa1ZlTXM2eXB5UzUzZmtPXzlVTUl5Z0dtbjg2YUlmcWNxTlBGeVE?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WTXL ABC 27","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:49:12 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Jewish Federation of Upstate South Carolina announces new leadership - greenville journal","dek":"","summary":"Jewish Federation of Upstate South Carolina announces new leadership  greenville journal","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/0f/NAACP_seal.svg/330px-NAACP_seal.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPS05JVEE4WGpkTl9kYU9qSVhfaU0ycXF3cFY0WlNnenlOYV9GMU1rSjJmSjR0TWVQVVVGcC1yVUtRXzl5SEZubDlmaXJrT0w5ejQ5Zm9xTXBpcEhaUEZhRC1tRFY4S3ZDU2lmR2VjeTJmd2wxNDdYNVJ5NGM3Q3FhYWd0allKR3VIT3Z6M3hKa2lYNzdWa2pSNEx3S21vdTZJQm9LaWxUaDVGSmk5b1E?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"greenville journal","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:13:17 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":4,"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":10,"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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