{"ticker":["FAMU Appoints Law Dean","FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit","The FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Is Back — and Florida Has to Answer for It","HBCU legends Dave Clark, Marquis Grissom named to College Baseball Hall of Fame","Morgan State Joins Research Park","Grambling Earns Business Award"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Campus Life","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Appoints Simone Marstiller as Law Dean","dek":"Florida A&M University names new dean for College of Law.","summary":"Florida A&M University has appointed Simone Marstiller, J.D., as the dean of the College of Law. This appointment marks a significant development for the university's law program. Marstiller's experience and expertise are expected to enhance the college's academic offerings and reputation.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/44/Florida_A%26M_University_seal.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQbU5UdGxNWjQ5TnoxYm5uQ2VsM0J4cFlfR1ExM3Z5dlZad3VtaWdnejNocGFBQ3pZLUNRek1lRDd5NGNQZUFXRlMtOXdkazFkOWRQTlpSZTVrb1dKTWVqNWlZWUxZSG82dEZPc1lRb21nR1VaamN1X3QzalRIN1BEVTZoX1h6bzV1cExIS0xCNVpkWFhYMGZsZlJPTQ?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"Florida A&M University - FAMU","sourcePubDate":"Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:18:18 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":2,"category":"Equity","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Revived","dek":"U.S. Court of Appeals revives lawsuit against Florida.","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The lawsuit alleges that the state of Florida has underfunded FAMU, and the court's decision is a significant development in the case. The state of Florida will now have to respond to the allegations.","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":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU legends Dave Clark, Marquis Grissom named to College Baseball Hall of Fame","dek":"College Baseball Hall of Fame inducts HBCU legends.","summary":"The College Baseball Hall of Fame has announced its newest class, which includes HBCU legends Dave Clark and Marquis Grissom. Clark, from Jackson State, and Grissom, from Florida A&M, are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the sport. This honor is a testament to their dedication and achievements in baseball.","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":4,"category":"Community","label":"Community Beat","rewrittenHeadline":"Tallahassee Car Chase Caught on Helicopter Footage","dek":"Police searching for driver in Tallahassee car chase.","summary":"In FAMU's backyard, a car chase in Tallahassee was captured on helicopter footage. The police are still searching for the driver involved in the incident. The community is being urged to come forward with any information that may help in the investigation.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/George_Floyd_Protest%2C_Columbus_%28May_30th%29_02cIMG_2512_%2849954044176%29.jpg","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WCTV","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:26:00 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":5,"category":"Research","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Morgan State Joins Association of University Research Parks","dek":"Morgan State expands research and innovation ecosystem.","summary":"Morgan State University has joined the Association of University Research Parks, becoming the only HBCU currently part of the organization. This move is expected to enhance the university's research capabilities and foster innovation. Morgan State's membership will provide opportunities for collaboration and growth.","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":9,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Jackson State Hires Kendrick Perkins as Basketball Program GM","dek":"Jackson State's men's basketball program gets new general manager.","summary":"Jackson State University has hired Kendrick Perkins, a 14-year NBA veteran and ESPN analyst, as the general manager of its men's basketball program. Perkins is expected to bring his expertise and experience to the role, helping to enhance the program's performance and reputation.","image":"https://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/images-2.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcusports.com/2026/06/19/jackson-state-hires-kendrick-perkins-as-mens-basketball-program-general-manager/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Sports","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:38:12 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU taps veteran lawyer, state official to lead law school - Tallahassee Democrat","dek":"","summary":"FAMU taps veteran lawyer, state official to lead law school  Tallahassee Democrat","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/44/Florida_A%26M_University_seal.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPLXp0Z1FfQnd2X2NnUjJiVkpIYmI2T25UVXRMLWlueWNrN3ZWYkZLVUo1Y1RFQTVLYlhGX1VrY3lkQkdGWHJ6bkp1eU9PR1VibTJ1TGhBenV5cGVsTUhONllMZkpsZjl4QVk0WjJJN0lqZkhYNnZ0dWpyOU10YktfaEJYdmhBSWRjQmhGaXhFeTMtQURIaVhRWUhxd3hCNUpWUGZOdWxDRXZRbHdxdnBBQ1hueHY0TWs?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"Tallahassee Democrat","sourcePubDate":"Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:23:00 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":6,"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":7,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University and Five HBCUs Made History at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships","dek":"","summary":"Howard University NCAA track 2026 just wrote a new chapter — and the whole HBCU community was on the track in Eugene. 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