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HBCU Events

From HBCU Battle of the Bands to Homecoming: HBCU Events

One of the best things about HBCUs is their thriving social life – from the HBCU battle of the bands to the HBCU homecoming series. These vibrant schools are as full of exciting social experiences as they are of academia and history. Let HBCU Lifestyle be your guide to finding the most exciting upcoming HBCU events surrounding your alma mater.

HBCU events have become some of the most celebrated of all college events across the spectrum. Even non-alumni look forward to Atlanta’s HBCU Battle of the Bands and the crowning of HBCU homecoming queens. We offer coverage of it all! But we also know HBCU events extend beyond the party scene to encompass each school’s surrounding community. Events such as Spelman’s Women of Color Conference or Tuskegee’s year-long celebration of George Washington Carver capture the spirit of community that has been at the heart of HBCUs since they were founded.

Check back often to get the latest on the locations and dates of your favorite HBCU events!

Sean Combs stands at podium delivering his 2014 Howard University commencement speech.

Watch Sean Combs Urge Howard Grads to Go After Their Craziest Dreams

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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sean Combs presented the commencement address at Howard University to more than 2,600 students on Saturday, May 10. During the ceremony, Howard conferred 105 doctoral degrees, the largest Ph.D. class in the University’s history. Combs gave an impassioned speech and led an energetic crowd in the famous Howard spirit chant, “HU, You […]

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Soledad O’Brien to Deliver Spelman College Commencement Address May 18

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More than 500 graduates and their families will be inspired when Soledad O’Brien addresses the Spelman College Class of 2014 at Commencement and receives an honorary degree on May 18 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.  Dr. Wanda Austin, an internationally-known systems engineer and president and CEO of Aerospace Corporation, will also receive

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Byron Pitts at addresses students at Jackson State University's undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 3, 2014.

Byron Pitts Challenges Jackson State Graduates to Change the World

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ABC News anchor and chief correspondent Byron Pitts challenged Jackson State University graduates during JSU’s undergraduate commencement ceremony May 3 to use their diplomas as an opportunity to change the world. “If your dreams only include you, then your dreams aren’t big enough,” he told the crowd at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. “I encourage you

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Official White House Photo of the First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Michelle Obama to Deliver Commencement Address at Dillard

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First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver the address at Dillard University on Saturday, May 10, when 243 students of Dillard University’s Class of 2014 walk down the Avenue of the Oaks during the commencement ceremony at 10 AM. About First Lady Michelle Obama A product of Chicago public schools, Mrs. Obama studied sociology and African-American

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Sean Combs to Deliver Howard University's 146th Commencement Address

Sean Combs to Deliver Howard University’s 146th Commencement Address

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Entrepreneur, philanthropist and entertainment mogul Sean Combs will deliver the 146th Commencement address at Howard University on Saturday, May 10, 2014, Interim President Wayne A.I. Frederick announced on April 15th, 2014. The University will award degrees to more than 1800 students. Sean Combs was a student at Howard University in the late 1980s. He will receive an

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The Fisk University team holds up the 25th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Trophy.

Fisk University Wins First Ever Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Title

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Completing a journey that began in the fall, Fisk University claimed its first ever national championship title at the 25th anniversary Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. For a quarter century, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has sponsored this unique academic competition featuring the best and brightest students from America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). A

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Hip Hop Caucus Brings the Act on Climate Tour to HBCUs in April

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This month, Hip Hop Caucus will be touring six HBCU campuses in six cities in six states, making their message known that our political leaders must create realistic solutions on the issue of climate change. Famous recording artists, cultural leaders, academics and political influencers will be joining the tour to reach out to thousands of

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