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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alabama State University Partners with Scout to Empower Student-Athletes with Financial Tools and Support
First SWAC institution to adopt Scout's full platform — bringing innovation, impact, and long-term empowerment to a proud HBCU community. MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama State University is continuing its tradition of leadership in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), becoming the first program in the conference to partner with Scout, a financial technology company committed to athlete empowerment and education. Through this collaboration, Alabama State will offer its student-athletes Scout's full suite of services, including revenue-share distribution, cap management tools, personalized financial literacy training, and a secure mobile wallet app to help players manage taxes, savings, LLC formation, and more. But the partnership goes beyond product delivery — it represents a shared commitment to equity, access, and long-term opportunity. "We are excited to partner with Scout, a thought leader in the NIL space." Said Dr. Jason Cable VP & Director of Athletics. "As we enter the new landscape of Division 1 Athletics, it is important that we align with innovative partners that provide seamless solutions to student-athlete benefits. Scout is one of the best in the business in doing just that." Head Football Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. added, "We want our guys to win on the field and in life. That means building a foundation they can carry with them for decades — and that's exactly what Scout brings to the table." "As an HBCU, Alabama State stands for excellence, legacy, and empowerment — and at Scout, we see ourselves as partners in that mission," said Michael Haddix, CEO and Founder of Scout. "We're proud to be working with ASU to bring innovation to a storied conference, while supporting the athletes and departments that make it all possible." "We look at NIL differently at Scout — for us, it means Name, Image… Lifetime." About ScoutScout is an innovative financial technology company built specifically for athletes. Combining education, one-on-one support, and a mobile app, Scout helps student-athletes navigate taxes, savings, LLC formation, and investment planning. Its customizable revenue distribution platform serves athletic departments, coaches, and athletes in today's evolving college sports environment. Learn more at Media Inquiries: media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Scout
Associated Press
23-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Alabama State University Partners with Scout to Empower Student-Athletes with Financial Tools and Support
First SWAC institution to adopt Scout's full platform — bringing innovation, impact, and long-term empowerment to a proud HBCU community. MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama State University is continuing its tradition of leadership in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), becoming the first program in the conference to partner with Scout, a financial technology company committed to athlete empowerment and education. Through this collaboration, Alabama State will offer its student-athletes Scout's full suite of services, including revenue-share distribution, cap management tools, personalized financial literacy training, and a secure mobile wallet app to help players manage taxes, savings, LLC formation, and more. But the partnership goes beyond product delivery — it represents a shared commitment to equity, access, and long-term opportunity. 'We are excited to partner with Scout, a thought leader in the NIL space.' Said Dr. Jason Cable VP & Director of Athletics. 'As we enter the new landscape of Division 1 Athletics, it is important that we align with innovative partners that provide seamless solutions to student-athlete benefits. Scout is one of the best in the business in doing just that.' Head Football Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. added, 'We want our guys to win on the field and in life. That means building a foundation they can carry with them for decades — and that's exactly what Scout brings to the table.' 'As an HBCU, Alabama State stands for excellence, legacy, and empowerment — and at Scout, we see ourselves as partners in that mission,' said Michael Haddix, CEO and Founder of Scout. 'We're proud to be working with ASU to bring innovation to a storied conference, while supporting the athletes and departments that make it all possible.' 'We look at NIL differently at Scout — for us, it means Name, Image… Lifetime.' About Scout Scout is an innovative financial technology company built specifically for athletes. Combining education, one-on-one support, and a mobile app, Scout helps student-athletes navigate taxes, savings, LLC formation, and investment planning. Its customizable revenue distribution platform serves athletic departments, coaches, and athletes in today's evolving college sports environment. Learn more at Media Inquiries: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Scout
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shaq the Alabama State University professor? Here's what we know
Alabama State University's director of university relations said that Shaquille O'Neal has not studied at the university and is not in the process of becoming a professor. Ken Mullinax, the director of university relations, responded to reports circulating online that O'Neal was going to become a professor at ASU. Sports Illustrated and Black Enterprise reported that O'Neal plans to leave his job as a host for TNT to "become a college professor on mentorship and business administration" at the Montgomery HBCU, after studying at the school. Mullinax said that university officials were not aware of any connection between O'Neal and ASU. Alex Gladden is the Montgomery Advertiser's education reporter. She can be reached at agladden@ or on Twitter @gladlyalex. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Professor Shaq? ASU responds to reports of plans to hire NBA legend
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Atlanta family mourns ASU student allegedly murdered by boyfriend
The Brief Rogers "BB" McCloud, Jr., is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Gennia Grimes. Grimes and McCloud were dating and have an infant son together. Grimes' family says the suspect told them Grimes had committed suicide. Grimes was a junior attending Alabama State University to study criminal justice. According to her family, the couple had been together about two years but were about to break up before her death. ATLANTA - A man has been charged with murdering his girlfriend, a student at Alabama State University. What we know Rogers "BB" McCloud is charged with the capital murder of Gennia Grimes, who was also the mother of his child. He is being held without bond in the Montgomery County Detention Center in Alabama. Dig deeper Gennia Grimes grew up in the Ben Hill area of southwest Atlanta and graduated from Mays High School. She went on to study criminal justice at Alabama State University and was a member of the Honey Beez dance team. She met Rogers "BB" McCloud, Jr. at school and, according to Grimes' family, had been dating him for about two years. The couple had a son together. Amber A. Harris, a mentor of Grimes, said the suspect told the family Gennia had committed suicide. "Nobody believed him," said Harris. "We know the truth." What they're saying Angela Grimes says her daughter told her she was going to break up with McCloud. The mother believes she and her daughter were betrayed by the suspect. "My baby did not deserve that. This was somebody she loved," said Grimes. "When he came here [to visit], my family treated him like he was our family." A spokesperson from Alabama State University released the following statement: "Alabama State University mourns the loss of Gennia Grimes, a Junior Criminal Justice major. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all who were touched by her kindness and spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time." What's next The family plans to hold Grimes' funeral at Antioch Baptist Church North this weekend. They created a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for it. Angela Grimes says she will raise her grandson, Rogers McCloud, III. The Source FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Kevyn Stewart interviewed Angela Grimes, the mother of Gennia Grimes, for this article.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested, charged with capital murder in death of Atlanta woman in Alabama
A man has been charged with capital murder in the death of an Atlanta woman who was killed in Alabama. On Thursday, March 27, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in Alabama were called to the scene of a shooting on Highway 80 East in the Waugh community. They found the victim, Gennia Grimes, 21, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was treated by medics and airlifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition. She later died from her injuries. Grimes was from Atlanta and was a student at Alabama State University. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Friday, April 4, deputies arrested Rogers McCloud Jr., 20, for capital murder. He is being held without bond at the Montgomery County Detention Facility. Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Assistant Chief Wesley Richerson said in a statement: 'To protect the integrity of the case, we have not publicly discussed the details of this investigation. However, please do not confuse our silence with inaction. We have been meticulously working to gather evidence and to determine the facts surrounding Gennia's death. Sheriff's Office Investigators, Crime Scene Technicians, and Criminal Analyst have worked diligently over the past week to ensure the truth was exposed, and the suspect was arrested for this terrible crime.' A GoFundMe campaign has been organized to benefit Grimes' family. TRENDING STORIES: Thousands turn out across Metro Atlanta to protest against presidential policies Dekalb County Police officer hurt, several others injured in serious crash The first 404 Day Parade marches to success on 405 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
