There are more than 100 historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) across the country, each born during a time when the doors of the nation’s most prestigious universities were firmly shut to minorities.
Years later, these schools stand tall as icons of minority higher education, producing some of the nation’s most successful black professionals. Historically black colleges and universities all have shared history and goals, but they’re far from the same – and keeping up with them can be a challenge.
Let HBCULifestyle be your guide to each of the nation’s unique historically black colleges and universities. We offer diverse news that’s fresh, accurate and keeps you up to date on your favorite black colleges. Make important academic decisions using our guides to HBCU rankings and top HBCU education programs. Gain inspiration from our features on HBCU alumni making a difference. Or find important dates for events at your favorite historically black colleges and universities.
News out of black colleges is as diverse as the schools themselves. Look to HBCU Lifestyle to keep you in the know.
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Beginning fall 2015, students at California Community Colleges who meet a certain criteria will be able to transfer to nine historically black colleges and universities, thanks to an agreement inked between leaders of the institutions and the California Community Colleges Board of Governors on March, 17, 2015. According to the agreement, students who apply for
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Let me begin with this unapologetic acknowledgement. I am a black baby boomer who still believes in the transformational value of high quality education for all people, but especially those who look like me. Like many of my generation, I have experienced firsthand the sting of racial segregation, oppression and discrimination. I know what it’s
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Brainpower from America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be on full display beginning this weekend at the 26th annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament. Students representing the very best and brightest have spent the school year diligently preparing and qualifying to compete in the national championship of this unique academic
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On Friday, March 20 Nissan announced the donation of $250,000 to six local Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to promote STEM initiatives at each school to inspire and develop talent. U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Nissan executives will present the following representatives with resources to support their programs: Alcorn State University Coahoma Community
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McDonald’s USA has joined forces with Harlem’s Fashion Row™ (HFR) to challenge college students to showcase lovin’ through fashion via the 2015 Lovin’ Student Fashion Design Competition. One grand prize winner will receive the opportunity of a lifetime – his or her limited-edition lovin’ line of T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts will be displayed and distributed
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Claflin University announced on March 19th that it has exceeded its phase one capital campaign goal, raising nearly $90 million – the largest amount raised in the history of the University. The funds have been used to build the endowment, strengthen academic programs and enhance facilities. “When we launched the campaign, we were focused on
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Edward Waters College (EWC) will partner with Operation HOPE to launch the Banking On Our Future College Edition (BOOF CE). This program equips college students with tools to understand the language of money, cultivate a spirit of giving, and live a dignified life as they define. Mr. Omari Peterson, the National Program Manager of Operation
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