The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 53rd year of intercollegiate competition with the 2023-24 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University. The MEAC sponsors 14 Division I (FCS) sports: women’s bowling, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track & field, softball and volleyball. The MEAC receives automatic NCAA qualification bids in seven sports – men’s and women’s basketball, women’s bowling, men’s and women’s tennis, softball and volleyball. The MEAC’s football champion is pitted against the champion of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in the Cricket Celebration Bowl, which debuted in December 2015. MEAC student-athletes excel on and off the field and several have been recognized on ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America and All-District teams. The conference sponsors All-Academic teams in each of its sports and awards two post-graduate scholarships of $5,000 each annually to one male and one female student-athlete who have excelled academically and athletically and are in their final season of intercollegiate athletics eligibility and competition under MEAC and NCAA regulations.
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🥇Historic moment for the MEAC! We proudly broadcasted our first ever Cross Country Championship live on ESPN 🎥🎬🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽 Congratulations to Norfolk State University in capturing the title and to all of our talented student-athletes who competed with passion and excellence! #MEAC #CrossCountry #MEACNation #HistoricMoment #NSUSpartans
Leah Brown, you said it better than I could. Wonderful day and Delaware State University was a great host! 💥💥In case you missed it, check out the streamed event on ESPN .💥💥
Honors Student Athlete at Delaware State University | Athletics Media Relations Student Assistant | DREAM Foundation Fall '24 Cohort | MAP Training Camp Fellow '24
🌟 What an incredible day at the MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Cross Country Championship, hosted by Delaware State University! 🌟 It was so amazing to watch teams come together to compete in this thrilling event. The atmosphere was electric and the athletes showcased their talent and determination, all while being cheered on by a supportive crowd. I'm especially proud to share that our Hornets earned a host of All-MEAC honors, and the men’s squad secured an impressive 3rd place finish! 🎉 #MEAC #CrossCountry #DSU
Proud of our students athletes who lead from by example! Join them and make your voice heard! #MEACVotes #MEACSAAC
Proud to share this piece from MEAC Votes 🗳️featuring incredible student-athletes from across the MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 🏅 These athletes, who serve on the MEAC Student Athlete Advisory Council, each share why voting matters to them and why it’s important for us all to make our voices heard. It’s inspiring to see students from across the MEAC schools come together with a unified message about civic engagement. I’m honored to join them in this campaign as the official MEAC Votes Correspondent as we look forward to a future of promoting voter engagement throughout the MEAC Nation. #MEACVotes #CivicEngagement #StudentAthletes #Election2024 #VoterEducation #MEACNation
On behalf of the entire MEAC Nation, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Essence for recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of HBCUs. 🙌🏾💫 HBCUs have long been pillars of excellence, fostering talent and leadership both in academics and athletics. We are proud to be a part of this legacy, nurturing the next generation of student-athletes who exemplify the strength, resilience, and brilliance of our communities. Thank you, Essence, for continuing to amplify our stories and support the future of HBCU greatness! 💛🖤💜 #HBCUPride #Essence #HBCUExcellence #StudentAthletes #BlackExcellence #HBCUAthletics #Gratitude #Legacy #MEACpride #MEACNation
Legacy. Each brick-and-mortar holds stories of perseverance and dreams laid into the very foundation of our heritage. Your halls echo with the footsteps of giants-leaders, thinkers, and change-makers who emerged from your nurturing embrace. The beat of your heart matches the thump of the bass drum, your voice loud and bold like the swell of the trumpet. Your grace is as elegant as the majorettes who prance with the baddest band in the land! It’s where the Divine Nine calls home, and lineage flows from your roots. Organizations born from necessity to give back to the communities that helped safeguard us. From the sacred moments of coronations, we’re rightfully crowned as royalty walking on the grounds of the Black MECCA, also known as the yard. Please don’t step on the grass, for the seeds planted taught us there are no shortcuts in life. Through your legacy, we’ve learned that education is not an aspiration but a birthright. With love and gratitude, Happy HBCU Homecoming Season. ESSENCE is excited to share our hub for all things HBCUs! Visit essence.com/hbcu2024 to stay updated on HBCU homecomings, news, and more!
🚨 In Case You Missed It! 🚨 The MEAC hosted a live broadcast of the 2024 MEAC Men's and Women's Basketball Media Day presented by Coca-Cola yesterday on ESPN ! 🏀✨ Catch up on the latest insights, including the 2024 Preseason Predictions, Preseason Players of the Year, and exclusive interviews with head coaches and standout student-athletes. Don't miss out on all the exciting basketball action! 📺 Watch the full show now and get ready for an incredible season! #MEAC #MEACMBB #MEACWBB #MEACPride #MEACBBMediaDay #CollegeBasketball #ESPN
MEAC Nation is thrilled to recongize the incredible achievements of Chancellor Dixon and Coach Levelle Moton, who will be honored with the prestigious 2024 President's Lifetime Achievement Award! 🎉 Their dedication, leadership, and impact on the community have inspired so many. This recognition is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence and service. Congratulations to Chancellor Dixon and Coach Moton on this well-deserved honor! 👏✨ #MEACPride #MEACNation #MEAC #MEACsports #MEACMBB
#NCCUCommunity | Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon and Head Basketball Coach LeVelle Moton will be honored with the 2024 President's Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to education and the community. Join us on October 5, 2024, at the Student Center from 4 - 6 pm. | #EaglePride #WeAreNCCU #EagleInChief13 | READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/enaH5t3N
NFL Football Operations, in partnership with the four HBCU Athletic Conferences (MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC), proudly announces the inaugural Future Leaders in Football Fellowship class of 2024. This season, MEAC representatives Elston Williams (South Carolina State) and Jordan Lane (Delaware State) will support their football programs in operations roles, with evaluation for further League opportunities. Congratulations to the class of 2024! #MEACpride #NFLHBCU #MEACNation #MEACFootball #HBCUFootball #HornetNation #BulldogNation
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 8! The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will host the 2024 MEAC Men's and Women's Basketball Media Day presented by Coca-Cola at the Waterside Marriott Hotel in Norfolk, VA. Tune in live on ESPN for back-to-back shows featuring our head coaches and two student-athletes from each team! 🔸 Women's Media Day starts at 10:00 a.m. ET with preseason predictions, All-MEAC team announcements, and the unveiling of the Preseason Player of the Year. 🔸 Men's Media Day follows at 12:00 noon, with more preseason honors and insights. Stay updated on all the action by following the MEAC on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok. And don’t forget, the 2025 MEAC Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament is set for March 12-15 at the Norfolk Scope Arena! #MEAC #BasketballMediaDay #ESPNPlus #CocaCola #CollegeBasketball #HBCUSports #MEACBasketball #2025Tournament
🚨 Exciting News for MEAC Fans! 🚨 Kudos to Commissioner Sonja Stills for her groundbreaking efforts to expand the reach of MEAC football! Through her visionary leadership, we are thrilled to announce that this weekend's MEAC conference game featuring Norfolk State and North Carolina Central will now be streamed on ESPN in both English and Spanish! This initiative opens new doors for fan engagement and ensures that our games are more accessible to a diverse audience, highlighting MEAC's commitment to inclusivity and growth in college sports. 🌍🏈 Thank you, Commissioner Stills, for pushing the envelope and creating opportunities for all fans to experience the thrill of MEAC football in their preferred language. #Leadership #MEAC #Inclusion #CollegeFootball #BilingualBroadcast #SonjaStills #ESPN
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Forbes Magazine names Howard University the #1 HBCU in the nation. As part of the 2024-2025 America’s Top Colleges rankings, Howard is leading the way in producing high-earning, influential graduates from diverse backgrounds, all while maintaining a strong focus on reducing student debt. Howard's recognition doesn’t stop there — the university has also secured a spot among the top 100 schools in the Northeast! With groundbreaking programs and record-breaking gifts like the $175M from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Howard is at the forefront of innovation in education, research, and culture. #HowardUniversity #HBCUExcellence #ForbesTopColleges #BlackExcellence #HigherEducation #BisonPride 🔗 | Read more on The Dig. https://lnkd.in/e6S29_xd