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Latest Happenings at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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.

CHES Exam: Cynthia Harris, director of FAMU's Institute of Public Health in an interview.

FAMU Public Health Students Secure 100 Percent Pass Rate on CHES Exam

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Since 2009, 19 students have become eligible to take the Certified Education Health Specialist (CHES) credentialing exam at the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Institute of Public Health. Each of those students successfully passed the exam, allowing FAMU to hold the distinction of having a 100 percent pass rate on one of the nation’s most respected

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The 10th Anniversary Spelman College Leadership and Women of Color Conference will begin at 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Spelman Hosts 10th Anniversary Women of Color Conference in May

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This May, Spelman College will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its pre-eminent annual Leadership and Women of Color Conference. Themed “21st century Leadership: Leading Forward,” the 2014 conference will explore several essential components vital to leadership success. Featuring groundbreaking women across a variety of fields, the Women of Color Conference speakers include retired NBC Universal Chief Diversity

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UNCF surprises Ashley Booth and her family with a Scholarship on The Queen Latifah Show.

Johnson C Smith Student Awarded UNCF Scholarship on Queen Latifah Show

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UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, delivered an overwhelming surprise to Ashley Booth, a deserving student at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. As part of the 35th annual UNCF An Evening of Stars fundraising show, UNCF president and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax arranged

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Alabama State University Theatre Arts Department Dance Program

Alabama State Dance Program Majors Chosen to Perform at Kennedy Center

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Alabama State University‘s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance program is only a few months old, but it already is paying big dividends. Freshmen dance majors Lauren Smith and Jaylon Givan have been selected to represent the South Region of the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) in June. Givan, a Birmingham native, said he

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FAMU to Offer New Master of Education Degree Starting Fall 2014

FAMU to Offer New Master of Education Degree Starting Fall 2014

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Florida A&M University’s oldest academic program is adding to its legacy. The College of Education recently received approval from the Board of Trustees to offer a Master of Education degree in curriculum and instruction beginning this fall. According to the College’s Interim Dean Patricia Green-Powell, Ph.D., the program allows FAMU to lead the charge in

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The 10th Annual MEAC SWAC Challenge presented by Disney will be played at Bright House Networks Stadium on the campus of the University of Central Florida (UCF)

MEAC SWAC Challenge Changes Venue for NCAT vs AAMU

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The 10th Annual MEAC SWAC Challenge presented by Disney will be played at Bright House Networks Stadium on the campus of the University of Central Florida (UCF). The previously announced Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) football matchup between the North Carolina A&T Aggies of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky President Wil James (left) presents Dr. Mary Sias, president of Kentucky State University, with a $375,000 check to establish the Toyota Engineering Scholarship on March 18, 2014.

Kentucky State Partners with Toyota to Develop Engineering Majors

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A unique scholarship program was unveiled on March 18th that matches Toyota’s need for mechanical engineers with that of top incoming students at Kentucky State University in Frankfort.The Toyota Engineering Scholarship program – made possible via a five-year, $375,000 grant from the automaker – will tie in directly with its manufacturing operations in Georgetown, Ky.,

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HBCU Presidents Dr. Kevin D. Rome, of Lincoln University, left; Dr. William B. Bynum, of Mississippi Valley State University; and Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover say non-minority institutions should take a lesson from HBCUs on how they are coping in the face of limited resources.

HBCU Presidents to Critics: We Are Still Very Relevant

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In spite of fewer resources compared to the nation’s other majority institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities graduate impressive number of majors in education and in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Responding to critics who question the relevancy of HBCUs and whether they can embrace the culture of diversity they have demanded of others, a

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