3. New Opportunities for Alumni & Sponsors

The settlement doesn’t just create challenges — it also opens doors. With NIL and revenue-sharing structures in place, HBCUs can lean on their strongest asset: community.

Alumni and corporate sponsors now have clearer avenues to support athletes. Imagine alumni-driven NIL collectives or partnerships with Black-owned businesses designed to directly benefit student-athletes. These types of initiatives could help HBCUs offset financial disparities while deepening their cultural and economic ties.