The Ambassador — Special Edition

From the Division of Institutional Advancement

Greetings, Central State University Alumni and Friends,

We're sending best wishes and enthusiastic cheers about our Marauders trouncing the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 24-21, on Saturday, September 2 during the Chicago Football Classic at Soldier Field. This was a particularly special occasion, being that the event marked the 25th anniversary of the game featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the first since 2019. Congratulations to all of those who participated, supported, and continue to keep alive the Central State spirit of victory!

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25th Annual Chicago Football Classic presented exciting finish

Thanks to a clutch field goal in the fourth quarter by the special team’s unit, Central State University defeated Mississippi Valley State University 24-21, at the 25th Annual Chicago Football Classic, Saturday, September 2, at Soldier Field.

Chicago Football Classic returns, bringing scholarships and HBCU history with it

The Chicago Football Classic, a game between two historically Black colleges and universities, returned to Soldier Field for the first time since 2019, though the festivities leading up to it were the main event.

Started in 1997 by businessmen Larry Huggins, Everett Rand, and Tim Rand to push kids to “achieve their personal best,” the weekend-long event is a celebration of academics and extracurriculars where thousands of dollars in scholarships are given out in addition to the reunion programming.

Saturday kicked off with a college and career fair at the stadium, followed by a battle of the bands that pitted area high schools against each other.

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