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.
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The votes are in and eight of the nation’s top Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands have been selected to perform at the 11th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, presented by Verizon Wireless and official banking sponsor, SunTrust Bank. The Showcase is a one-of-a-kind celebratory experience widely known in the
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Nothing compares with the exhilarating experience of watching two renowned college football teams battle it out in the Florida Classic. For years, this friendly football competition played between Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Bethune-Cookman (B-CU) University has lured millions of fans. This year, the two teams will clash for the 33rd time starting with their
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When it comes to Rattlers, they don’t come much more authentic than Akil DuPont. Educated in the FAMU family of schools since his kindergarten days, Akil stuck with the FAMU (Florida A&M University) system right through his graduation with a baccalaureate degree in economics. Although he worked as a bank manager for several years, Akil
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In college, you can’t have the same storage space that you have at home, and this could lead to clothing problem if you’re not particularly vigilant about your wardrobe. Have a favourite color You may end up filling your closet with items of the same color and be known as “the kid who always wears
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High school students and their parents know about college parties. In fact, many are looking forward to these events. While college is all about getting ahead in life by earning a degree, every student will attend parties every now and then, whether they planned on going or not. Here are some tips on how to
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At universities and colleges all across the country, a faculty advisor is assigned to students to help them navigate through the course offerings in their chosen academic field. These individuals are supposed to be faculty members who desire to put forth their energy to help these students do well. We do know that at some
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Non-traditional students comprise of adults that want to go back to college. Here are some options for adult learners pursing higher education.
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