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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.

International Civil Rights Center and Museum

International Civil Rights Center and Museum to Launch HBCU Exhibit

HBCU Colleges /

In July 2015, the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) announced plans to launch a “Pride of the HBCU” exhibit in the museum next year, in honor of the significant contributions made by Historically Black Colleges and Universities as part of the civil rights movement. The planned exhibit will feature historical documents, photographs, textbooks, […]

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NCAT Graduates’ ROI Is Among Highest in North Carolina

NCAT Graduates’ ROI is Among the Highest in North Carolina

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The Triangle Business Journal has reported that North Carolina A&T State University ranks No. 1 among historically black colleges and universities in North Carolina and No. 4 in the UNC System for the highest return on investment of colleges and universities. Citing a report from on-demand compensation data and software provider PayScale, the Business Journal showed

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The University of Havana located in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba.

UDC Signs Historic Agreement with Cuba’s Oldest University

HBCU Colleges, HBCU News /

Upon returning from a week-long academic exchange visit to Cuba, Interim University President James E. Lyons has announced the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and the University of Havana, indicating that both institutions desire “to establish collaborative relations between the two universities to promote

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2015 HU/TAI STEM Academy students

Hampton and Tuskegee Airmen Partner to Teach STEM to Teens

HBCU Colleges /

The Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology in partnership with Tuskegee Airmen Inc. (TAI) hosted their 2nd Annual TAI/HU Aviation STEM program for high school students on July 5 – 11. The objectives of the one week program was to introduce the student participants to the historical impact of the Tuskegee Airmen experience and

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Julia Crockett, left, president of the Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and Sylvia T. Watley, chapter journalist, recently presented a $25,000 check from the sorority’s car tag fund to Dr. Mary M. White, then-interim vice-president for Institutional Advancement at Jackson State University.

Delta Sigma Theta Gifts $25,000 to JSU Scholarship Fund

HBCU Colleges, HBCU Greek Life /

The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated State Scholarship Fund will award $1,000 each to 25 eligible students attending Jackson State University. The $25,000 gift is from the organization’s car tag fund. “This is something that we’re very proud of because Delta (Sigma Theta) is known for giving back to the community, and we’re extremely proud

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