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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.

Cheyney University Opens New Science Center on September 3, 2014 with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.

Cheyney University Opens New $23 Million Science Center

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will officially dedicate its state-of-the-art Science Center, the first new academic building constructed on its historic campus in 30 years, on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 4 pm. University administrators and trustees will help cut the ribbon, along with PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Frank T. Brogan, elected […]

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NSU School of Education students participate in a class exercise outside of the classroom.

National Council On Teacher Quality Ranks Top HBCUs

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The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) was founded in 2000 to provide an alternative voice to existing teacher organizations. Based in Washington, D.C, this council advocates for tougher evaluations of classroom teachers. It is primarily known for its Teacher Preparation Review that helps future teachers to select good schools and makes it easier for

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A Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity member poses with a Lincoln Motors vehicle at the 2014 Divine Nine Driven To Give Program event in Detroit, MI on Aug. 16th.

Driven To Give Program: BGLOs and Lincoln Motors Team Up

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Lincoln Motor Company’s Divine Nine Driven To Give Program 2014 is a charitable endeavor with a difference. Running in association with the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), a group of nine Black Greek-letter Organizations (BGLOs), this program is based on fun and adventure. Divine Nine is an extension of Lincoln’s current Driven To Give venture, which supports charitable organizations

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The I Love Howard Campaign, is a grassroots fundraising effort led by three Howard University alumni, committed to raising $20,000 for the university’s endowment.

I Love Howard Campaign: A Fundraising Model to Replicate

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Great institutions yield great men and women, but all institutions, even great ones, need fuel—funding. Funding is an important part of any institutional set-up, supporting the institution’s staff, students and academic ventures. But where does this funding come from? Us!—the community that reaps the harvest sowed by these institutions. Addressing the financial challenges faced by Howard University, three Howard University alumni have started the I Love

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An Ohio Historical Marker honors Wilberforce University as the first private Historically Black College or University in America.

Wilberforce University Shifts Momentum with New Leadership

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Wilberforce University, the country’s oldest historically black private university, today announced new leadership for its Board of Trustees. Mark Wilson, CEO of eVerifile, will now lead the Board of Trustees as Chairman of the Board, while John Miller, CEO and president of Denny’s Corporation, becomes vice chairman of the Board. The nomination and appointment of

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An auction sign posted in front St. Paul’s College after closing its doors in 2013. For HBCU Alumni this should be a wake up call that your alma mater might be next.

HBCU Alumni: Let’s Stop Being Reactive About Giving Back

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Earlier this month I read an article about Wilberforce University alumni pledging $2 million to support their alma mater and it made me feel really good. I am a strong proponent of alumni giving and just recently I co-authored an article which questioned whether HBCU alumni should give back even when not asked. This topic

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