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.
The average college student simply doesn’t need the high cost of driving to interfere with the financial pitfalls already associated with getting a degree. But is there a reliable way to find affordable first-time car insurance? Most young people avoid high insurance premiums by being on the family plan as an additional driver, but this
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The Home Depot announces the kick-off of its fourth annual Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program. The 2013 Retool Your School Grants will total $195,000 to be awarded as one $50,000 Tier I Grant, one $25,000 Campus Pride Grant for the school that receives the most votes and social media activity, and twelve $10,000
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If you think you cannot “enjoy” life without millions of dollars then you are not the only one who thinks so. There are many people who are of the view that money is the only thing that one needs in order to have a happy life. This may not be entirely incorrect; however, thinking that
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Welcome to episode 9 of the HBCU Lifestyle podcast. In this episode’s college quick tips section I share 4 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep in College. Followed by our featured guest Abigail Seldin. Abigail is the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of College Abacus. College Abacus helps students and families learn how much
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“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” When Marcus Garvey stated the above quote, who knew that there was merit in the words he stated. It is obvious that these words hold so much meaning and value to the hearers of them. Now, more
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Mobile apps have become increasingly popular now that smart phones have become more accessible. Here are five highly beneficial apps for college students seeking to achieve their personal goals this year. 1. Lift This is a good app for students that want a virtual life coach that gives valuable advice on which life habits can
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January 21, 2013 is a federal holiday as it marks the Rev. Martin Luther King Day of Service. This day allows us to pay tribute to Dr. King through service and leadership. The MLK Day of Service, also, in a way, provides an opportunity for the community to transform his principles into real action and
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Digital artists, also known as multimedia artists, are persons who employ a wide range of media on their computers as a form of expression. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates that over 60% of digital artists are self-employed, but for those who wish to work for companies, the high demand and lucrative offers continues
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