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.
Tired of watching stick-thin models walk the runway? Eager for a chance to show off your own unique sense of style, promote plus modeling and empower your fellow curvy HBCU students at the same time? If so, the newly announced Ms. Full Figured HBCU pageant is your chance! Pageant Goals Tonya Giddens, creator and Executive […]
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Are you interested in a career in the field of nursing? There are many HBCU nursing programs available. Read on to know more about these schools.
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As they begin their search for a college, many students are confused by the term ‘liberal arts school.’ This is an often-used phrase, and many colleges fall under the liberal arts umbrella. However, it’s not a phrase which is clearly defined to many high school students. The liberal arts have an interesting history. As far
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When choosing a degree, it’s nearly always in a student’s best interest to strive for the highest level of education possible. In many fields, a doctoral degree is considered standard. In others, it is not yet standard but is always considered as an asset when hiring. In addition, many industries have begun to require or
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Explore the value of HBCU Doctoral Programs. Learn about top HBCUs offering advanced degrees and how they can unlock your academic potential.
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching. It is the best time of the year to show your love for your mother by treating her to a special dinner or giving her an expensive gift. But what if you don’t have enough financial resources for something fancy during this memorable day? Don’t fret because you can still
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Are you older than the average college student and thinking of going back to school? After military service, many students find themselves older than their classmates and facing challenges that younger students don’t have to deal with. Your military scholarship should relieve some of the financial stress of going back to school, but you’ll need
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The spring 2013 graduation ceremonies at Historically Black Colleges and Universities around the nation will be keynoted by an impressive lineup. These speakers represent a wide range of celebrity personalities and professionals that include actors, politicians, CEOs, lawyers, religious leaders, civil rights activists, radio personalities and accomplished poets. Listed by date, here are just 10
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