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.
We have put together a list of essential mobile apps for college students that range from free to very inexpensive. These apps will help students get an edge with organization, productivity skills, as well as save money. Mobile devices have drastically changed the way students learn today and tools like these allow them to be more efficient than ever.
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Run for You, Run For Them, Run For Us! The 5th Annual Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5k Run/Walk is coming Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Grant Park. Onsite Registration and Check-in begins at 7:30 AM. The Run/Walk Starts at 8:30 AM. Health Fair immediately following the race. If you are NOT interested in registering for
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On Sunday, May 20th, global media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey took to the stage and inspired approximately 550 graduates when she delivered her commencement address to the Spelman College Graduating Class of 2012. Winfrey, who received an honorary degree from Spelman College in 1993 also received the institution’s National Community Service Award. Watch the
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Orlando, FL − The HBCU Information Network (HBCUIn) unveils two new Android applications to assist prospective students in both learning about different Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and also to help curve driving under the influence…
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The nation’s marching band fans have spoken, and have chosen the top eight marching bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands. Now marking 10 years of celebrating the heritage, showmanship and scholarship of HBCU bands, the Honda Battle of the Bands will bring “The Homecoming” to
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On Sunday night, 60 tuxedoed young African-American men will briskly walk down the aisles, onto the stage of New York’s Lincoln Center and launch into a Norwegian folk song. It’s the Morehouse College Glee Club, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary Sunday. From their arresting entrance, the club’s concerts are marked by energy and dynamic
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The Rickey Smiley and Russ Parr Morning Shows will become the official tailgate party for Historically Black Colleges andt Universities (HBCU) football classic games and homecoming events, and AT&T is proud to sponsor the upcoming HBCU Tailgate Tour. Rickey Smiley and Russ Parr will provide non-stop entertainment. The tour in each market will include karaoke
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Morris Brown College has transferred $500,000 to the federal government to pay off a $10-million debt, according to a press release by the college. The historically black college—which reached a settlement in April with the U.S. Dept. of Education to relinquish the millions of dollars of unused financial aid given to the school—made the payment
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