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.
Dr. Catherine Thomas has been recognized as the 2016 Most Promising Scientist at the 30th Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards in Philadelphia, PA.
Alcorn State Alumna Catherine Thomas Wins Most Promising Scientist Award Read More »
The State University System Board of Governors recently announced the results of Florida A&M University’s 2014-2015 performance funding metrics score sheet.
FAMU Makes Major Improvements on Performance Funding Metrics Read More »
North Carolina Central is joining with 10 other higher education institutions in an effort to raise college graduation rates for Black and Latino students.
NCCU to Boost Minority Graduation Rates with National Partnership Read More »
Bowie State University will break ground in offering a new academic minor program in hip-hop studies and visual culture – the first such program in Maryland and possibly only the second in the nation. The new minor will be available in the fall 2016 semester. The oldest historically black university in Maryland, Bowie State joins
Bowie State Universiy to Offer Hip-Hop Studies Minor Program Read More »
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced in February that 37-year old Jack Drummond will be the city’s new director of the Office of Black Male Engagement — a position created during the last administration to address the needs of young men of color. “I’m touched and inspired to have been selected to a position like this,”
Lincoln Professor, Alum Appointed Black Male Engagement Director Read More »
Contributor Dr. Larry Walker outlines four primary reasons why Presidential candidates have to take the time to address the Black vote and woo HBCU supporters.
Presidential Politics, The Black Vote and HBCUs Read More »
Greek life is fertile ground to prepare for behavioral interview questions. Here are three interview tips for fraternity and sorority members.
From Greek Life to Career: Three Tips for Answering Behavioral Interview Questions Read More »
Jalaal Hayes, the youngest Ph.D. recipient in Delaware State history, and Christopher Braswell of TM² Education Search join the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast.
HL 031: Youngest PhD Graduate of Delaware State and TM² Education Search Read More »
