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Explore the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with our ‘About HBCUs’ category. Delve into their rich history, academic excellence, and pivotal role in shaping leaders. Discover stories of notable alumni and groundbreaking achievements that highlight the enduring impact of HBCUs.

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The Xavier University of Louisiana historic U-shaped, gothic administration building completed in 1933.

The First and Only Black Catholic HBCU in the Nation

There are 107 Historically Black Colleges and 251 Catholic colleges in the United States, yet there is only one that is both historically Black and Catholic. Yes, we are talking about the Xavier University of Louisiana located in the Gert Town section of New Orleans, Louisiana. Xavier’s Mission and History Founded in 1915 by Saint […]

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Wilberforce University circa 1885.

The First Black Owned and Operated HBCU

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University was established near Xenia, Ohio as a joint venture between the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Named after the 18th century abolitionist William Wilberforce, it was the first black owned and operated historically black university in the United States. Built to support the abolitionist cause

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An image from Meharry Medical College STEM PhD Graduation ceremony.

HBCUs Produce Most Black STEM PhDs, Grads Get Least Aid

New research on the educational pathways of black STEM PhD holders finds that nearly a third of those from historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) graduated with high levels of debt. The American Institutes for Research (AIR) also found that 72 percent of those with a STEM doctorate from an HBCU also earned their undergraduate

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