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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.

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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Portrait of Dr. Brian Johnson, 7th President of Tuskegee University

Dr Brian Johnson Selected 7th President of Tuskegee University

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After an extensive national search, on Tuesday, April 29th Tuskegee University’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Brian Johnson, Ph.D., has been unanimously selected to become the seventh president of Tuskegee University. Dr. Brian Johnson will assume the role of president on June 15th, 2014, succeeding Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon. Dr. Johnson is

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Dr. Hazel Spears, Cheyney University psychology professor, competes on ABC's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" show, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer

Cheyney University Professor Competes on Who Wants to be a Millionaire

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When it comes to their students, college professors hope that they make a difference, but they’re not always sure. Cheyney University students, faculty and staff came together Wednesday, April 30 in Duckrey Social Sciences Auditorium to cheer on Dr. Hazel Spears and let her know that she, indeed, makes a difference. The beloved Assistant Professor

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Johnson C. Smith University students and founders of the Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.

Lambda Theta Phi: 1st Latino Fraternity Formed at Johnson C Smith

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The National Executive Board of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. recently welcomed Johnson C. Smith University as the newest institution to offer membership to its brotherhood. It is the first Latino fraternity at Johnson C. Smith University. Johnson C. Smith University Colony is the 127th undergraduate entity of Lambda Theta Phi and the fourth

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Harris-Stowe Names Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack New President

Harris-Stowe Names Bethune-Cookman VP Dr Dwaun Warmack New President

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After a national search and with the active participation of the university and St. Louis communities, the Harris-Stowe State University Board of Regents has appointed Dwaun Warmack, Ed.D., as the university’s president, effective July 14, 2014. He brings more than 15 years of higher education experience to the position. Dr. Warmack, a student-centered, customer service-oriented

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FAMU Alumna Mitzi Miller poses for professional portrait as EBONY magazine's new Editor-in-Chief.

EBONY Magazine Names FAMU Alumna Mitzi Miller Editor-in-Chief

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On April 22, 2014 Desiree Rogers, CEO of Johnson Publishing Company (JPC), named Mitzi Miller as the new editor-in-chief of EBONY magazine, effective immediately. Miller, most recently served as editor-in-chief of JET magazine, a post she had held since May 2011. Wendy Wilson, the current managing editor of JET magazine, will now oversee the day-to-day

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