Listen to the podcast In episode 3, I share some year-end goals, and my theme for the month to help stay motivated and inspired. I also share tips from our blog to help students find scholarships for college and provide some care package ideas for parents. In the featured section of the podcast I am […]
HBCU Faculty Development Network Enhances Student Learning
The HBCU Faculty Development Network was created as a support system for faculty members within the HBCU community to provide better support for students. The network’s goal is to help encourage the education of fellow HBCU students. The group also creates different activities that provide a way for teachers and students to connect. The group also […]
Podcast Episode 2: Interview with College Success Coach Ashley Hill
Listen to the podcast In this episode, I share some personal goals and updates from the first episode that I hope will inspire you. I also share recent tips from our blog’s college admissions, college life, and HBCU education categories. In the featured section of the podcast I am delighted to interview my first guest […]
Podcast Episode 1: Introduction, Our Story, and What to Expect
Listen to the podcast I am super excited to announce the HBCU Lifestyle podcast is here. I am a big fan of podcasts and finally decided to create a one myself. The goal of this podcast is to assist students, parents, mentors and guidance counselors in the areas of college admissions, college life, and financial […]
Top 5 HBCUs That Facebook
With 955 million active users as of June 2012, Facebook is by far the most used social networking service worldwide. Originally founded by college for students in 2004, it’s only natural for colleges everywhere to widely adopt this tool to actively engage their students, faculty, alumni, and fans. Some Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) […]
Top 25 HBCUs in the Nation Ranked by US News
It’s that time of year again. The U.S. News & World Report has released its annual College Rankings lists. Included in these lists is the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Ranking for 2013 (To see the 2014 ranking list visit our 2014 Top 25 HBCU Rankings by US News post). In this list HBCUs are […]
Top 5 HBCU Football Classics by Attendance
There is nothing like an HBCU classic experience. HBCU football classics are rich cultural tradition of pageantry and fellowship between black college students, alumni family, and friends that have been around for generations. The oldest classic dates back to 1924, with the Turkey Day Classic, an annual meeting between Tuskegee University and Alabama State University. […]
How to Survive Financial Aid – Tips for Grants, Work-study and Loans
Jameelah Ra’oof, a first generation college graduate and author learned through trial and error how to financially survive her college years. She has volunteered, interned, and worked every type of minimum wage job to put herself through college. Teaching herself how to manage money and minimize debt. With an unwillingness to give up on her […]
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