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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.

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Presents: I Love My HBCU Video Contest

TMCF and HBCU Lifestyle Partner on National #ILoveMyHBCU Awareness Month

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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and HBCU Lifestyle partner on National I Love My HBCU Awareness Month to further its mission and engage HBCU students and alumni, TMCF’s President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. announced in March. The national “I Love My HBCU” Month is an annual month-long celebration of Historically Black Colleges […]

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What is an HBCU? The letters HBCU are an acronym that for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Pictured are graduates march out of the Cravath Hall building at Fisk University, a private HBCU in Nashville, TN.

College Completion: Top 10 HBCUs by Graduation Rate

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College graduation rates offer valuable information for the prospective student. They indicate how many students enrolled at a particular college actually graduate from that college. While low college graduation rates aren’t necessarily a negative sign, students often want to surround themselves with like-minded individuals who are dedicated to obtaining a degree from their chosen school.

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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has declared March as National #ILoveMyHBCU month. Join us in showing HBCU pride all month-long.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Launches “I Love My HBCU” Month

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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) launches new nationwide campaign, “I Love My HBCU” Month, to honor Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the pride that HBCU students, faculty, and alumni exemplify, TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. announced today. National “I Love My HBCU” Month will be an annual month-long celebration

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Psychology Degree Programs: Students from the School of Education and Human Development pose on the campus of Hampton University.

Top Producing Psychology Degree Programs at HBCUs

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Psychology is one of the most rewarding career fields around, offering opportunities to help others both in large-scale scenarios and face-to-face counseling. An article in Black Issues in Higher Education named the five programs producing the most African-American psychology graduates in the country. Three of those five were HBCUs, which we’ll review here. Florida A&M

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A Collage of Notable Black Greeks in Leadership

Notable Black Greeks: 20 Black History Facts You Should Know

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Updated Jan. 29, 2017 During Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements, culture, and heritage of people of African descent. Most notably, we recognize those on whose shoulders we stand. Let’s take a look at how Black Greeks have influenced, and continue to influence, black history and leadership diversity in America. 1. The Original Carter

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