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Latest Happenings at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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 Claflin University 2015 Confirmation Ceremony for the Freshman Class of 2019

Claflin Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in University History

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The Claflin University Freshman College inducted the Class of 2019 – one of the largest in University history – during the 2015 Confirmation Ceremony earlier this month. The ceremony culminated a week-long orientation for new students. “In the Class of 2019 you have cyber security scholars, Darla Moore scholars, honors college scholars, (Rudolph) Canzater scholars […]

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83 Students from 70 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Named 2015 HBCU All-Stars

2015 HBCU All-Stars: The White House Initiative Names 83 Students

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The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCUs) has announced its 2015 HBCU All-Stars, recognizing 83 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, and civic engagement. The All-Stars were selected from more than 450 students who submitted applications that included a transcript, resume, essay, and recommendation. Over the

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The Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South performs at the 2014 Honda Battle of the Bands in the Georgia Dome. (Photo via Honda Battle of the Bands).

Golden Lions’ Marching Band, M4, Strives for Perfection

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions are preparing for an eventful 2015-2016 school year. The team opens the season against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the 11th annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney in Orlando, Florida. As the football team gears up for the game, so will the Marching Musical Machine

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Edward Waters College Biology Professors Prabir K. Mandal, Ph.D. and Anita Mandal, Ph.D.

EWC Researchers Partner With Michigan State to Crack Genetic Transmission Code

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Two Edward Waters College (EWC) professors are working to decipher a protein code that could be used to manipulate and possibly end several wide-spread diseases. Biology Professors Prabir K. Mandal, Ph.D. and Anita Mandal, Ph.D. collaborated with Mishra Sudish, Ph.D. from Michigan State University to conduct the pilot study. Their research could lay the ground

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