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.
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,” […]
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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.
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Greek life is fertile ground to prepare for behavioral interview questions. Here are three interview tips for fraternity and sorority members.
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Jalaal Hayes, the youngest Ph.D. recipient in Delaware State history, and Christopher Braswell of TM² Education Search join the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast.
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently announced applications for fall 2016 admissions have increased by more than 30%.
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GoGrad has ranked North Carolina A&T State University’s online master’s in computer science program No. 37 of 42 programs ranked in the United States.
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Ten HBCU Departments of Social Work have been recognized as the most affordable accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree programs in the country by bestsocialworkprograms.com, ranking among 50 selected social work programs in the eastern United States. To determine the rankings, accredited Council on Social Work Education programs were evaluated on data regarding graduate
Most Affordable HBCU Master of Social Work Programs in the East Read More »
The tidal shift of the rising Hispanic sector in the United States has been recognized as a growing area of focus in higher education. As the largest growing adolescent population, young Hispanics are making their way in droves to college campuses across the country. Many are opting out of predominately White institutions and choosing to
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