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Valerie Brandes, founder of Jacaranda Books, pictured against a collage of the publisher’s titles. (Photo illustration: La Tetra Metts-Owens/HUNewsService.com; book cover images courtesy of Jacaranda Books)

Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

November 1, 2026

The Jacaranda Books founder looks to HBCUs to help develop the next generation of Black publishing professionals.…

Image Created to Condemn Racism Sparks Outrage After UMD Tennis Club Flips Intent

October 18, 2026

Kenneth Blakeney Coaching More Than the Sport for HU Men’s Basketball Program

March 23, 2026

The Audacity to Tell Our Own Stories

March 21, 2026

How a Diver’s Journey Dismantles Stereotypes and Contributes to Howard’s Aquatic History

March 7, 2026

HBCU·Lifestyle·Variety

‘Raw in Love’ Pops Balloons for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2026

by Nylah McCullers

HAMPTON, Va. (HUNS) – “Raw TV,” a student-affiliated organization and talk show, is bringing the viral…

Black Women·Campus·HBCU·Howard University·Sports

Deborah Johnson Continues Pouring Into Students and Bison Athletics Nearly 60 Years After Coming to Howard

December 8, 2025

by Kelsie Jarrett

Howard University was founded in 1867. Deborah King Johnson arrived from the South Bronx 100 years…

Diandra Blake (left) and Monica Maya (right) stand in front of the door of University Counseling Services. (Tatiana Allen/HUNewsService.com)

Campus·Education·HBCU·Health·Howard University·News·State & Local·Washington D.C.

In the Midst of Senioritis: College Seniors Struggle to Access Timely Mental Health Support at Howard

November 26, 2025

by Tatiana Allen

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – Many college students dream of walking across the stage in their caps and…

Campus·Entertainment·Fashion·HBCU·Howard University·Lifestyle·Music·Social Media·Variety

Rhythms and Threads: How Gen Z is Remixing Music and Fashion Nostalgia Into Modern Identity

November 25, 2025

by Bri Outlaw

Inside Howard University’s Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts, an entire wall is lined with portraits…

Campus·Climate Change·Environment·HBCU·STEM·Technology·Weather

Coastal Hampton U. Has a Living Lab for Climate Science Research

November 20, 2025

by Destiny Pierce

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (HUNS) — Hampton University’s achievements include having the first NASA satellite mission led…

Campus·HBCU·Health·Howard University·Politics

‘Empathy Is Hard to Find in the Big House’ — A Howard Student Fears SNAP Cuts Ahead of the Holidays

November 12, 2025

by Matthew Bluford

As the government shutdown continues, the clock is ticking for thousands of college students whose next…

Entertainment·Fashion·HBCU·Variety

Hampton Students Dress to Impress for Homecoming and Fashion Show

October 24, 2025

by Destiny Pierce

HAMPTON, Va. – HBCU culture often means looking your best every day, but students go all…

Campus·HBCU·Politics·Voting

Hampton Braces for Blexit Invasion

October 18, 2025

by Tyler Steinberg

HAMPTON, Va. (HUNS) – As Hampton University’s homecoming week approaches, a politically active conservative group is…

Black Women·HBCU·NewsVision·Sports·Video

Morgan State University’s Tumbling Team Is Flipping Their Way Into the History Books

May 22, 2025

by Skylar Nelson

We all know the gymnastics phenom Simone Biles.. But have you heard of A’Lycia Moore? If…

Campus·Entertainment·Features·HBCU·Howard University·Variety

HBCU Students Building Communities Through Esports

April 22, 2025

by Jordan Jarrett

WASHINGTON — Inside a packed gaming lounge at Howard University, students huddle around screens, controllers in…

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Valerie Brandes Made Her Own Way Into Publishing. Now She’s Opening the Gate.

Image Created to Condemn Racism Sparks Outrage After UMD Tennis Club Flips Intent

Kenneth Blakeney Coaching More Than the Sport for HU Men’s Basketball Program

How a Diver’s Journey Dismantles Stereotypes and Contributes to Howard’s Aquatic History

‘Raw in Love’ Pops Balloons for Valentine’s Day

Deborah Johnson Continues Pouring Into Students and Bison Athletics Nearly 60 Years After Coming to Howard

In the Midst of Senioritis: College Seniors Struggle to Access Timely Mental Health Support at Howard

Coastal Hampton U. Has a Living Lab for Climate Science Research

‘Empathy Is Hard to Find in the Big House’ — A Howard Student Fears SNAP Cuts Ahead of the Holidays

Hampton Students Dress to Impress for Homecoming and Fashion Show

Hampton Braces for Blexit Invasion

Morgan State University’s Tumbling Team Is Flipping Their Way Into the History Books

HBCU Students Building Communities Through Esports

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