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 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) is the first and largest academic competition among students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities. HCASC has is a tournament-style academic quiz implemented by the College Bowl Company in 1989. Honda is the sponsor of the show, hence the title. For the duration of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, […]
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The HBCU homecoming is an annual tradition that occurs in the fall between late September and early November. Homecoming brings together current students, faculty, alumni, family and fans through a week-long series of social and cultural activities the ends with a homecoming football game. Activities at the beginning of the week are more focused on
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Careers in the aviation industry have always been hot. Unfortunately, in recent years, the image of the industry has changed due to fear and strict security rules. However, some things never change, and the need for transportation hasn’t decreased. There are just as many jobs in aviation as there ever were, including many which aren’t
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Listen to the podcast I am super excited to announce the HBCU Lifestyle podcast is here. I am a big fan of podcasts and finally decided to create a one myself. The goal of this podcast is to assist students, parents, mentors and guidance counselors in the areas of college admissions, college life, and financial
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Educations and careers focused on the STEM group of disciplines are some of the hottest and most sought-after in the country. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Essentially, any scientific, tech, engineering or mathematics job which is not medical in nature is part of the STEM family. These are many of the fastest-growing,
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One of the best things that college can offer is the freedom to pursue your passion and find other people who share the same interest. When it comes to college clubs, you can either create one or join one. The former is the easy option, and this works if you want an already established club
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In college, you will meet dynamic, positive people who may inspire you to do better and push yourself more. But there are those that continue to drag you down and wear you out with their negativity. How do you deal with those? College is an enriching experience, but toxic people or those with negative thoughts
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“Back in the day, when I was young, I’m not kid anymore, but some days I sit and I was a kid again…I remember.” This aforementioned chorus from the song, “Back in the Day” by Ahmad can be a representative of so many facets as it relates to education, but they can truly represent the
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