One of the best things about HBCUs is their thriving social life – from the HBCU battle of the bands to the HBCU homecoming series. These vibrant schools are as full of exciting social experiences as they are of academia and history. Let HBCU Lifestyle be your guide to finding the most exciting upcoming HBCU events surrounding your alma mater.
HBCU events have become some of the most celebrated of all college events across the spectrum. Even non-alumni look forward to Atlanta’s HBCU Battle of the Bands and the crowning of HBCU homecoming queens. We offer coverage of it all! But we also know HBCU events extend beyond the party scene to encompass each school’s surrounding community. Events such as Spelman’s Women of Color Conference or Tuskegee’s year-long celebration of George Washington Carver capture the spirit of community that has been at the heart of HBCUs since they were founded.
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The Home Depot announces the kick-off of its fourth annual Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program. The 2013 Retool Your School Grants will total $195,000 to be awarded as one $50,000 Tier I Grant, one $25,000 Campus Pride Grant for the school that receives the most votes and social media activity, and twelve $10,000 […]
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Following it’s hugely successful inaugural tour in 2008-2009, and its subsequent successes in the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons, DrumLine Live is gearing up for the launch of its 2012-2013 season, scheduled to commence on January 9, 2013 at the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater in Modesto, CA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a longstanding
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An HBCU Homecoming is more than just a time to come back to the yard & reminisce. It’s a chance to reconnect with friends and renew shared experiences.
HBCU Homecoming: Why We Celebrate A Black College Tradition Read More »
The votes are in and eight of the nation’s top Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands have been selected to perform at the 11th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, presented by Verizon Wireless and official banking sponsor, SunTrust Bank. The Showcase is a one-of-a-kind celebratory experience widely known in the
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Nothing compares with the exhilarating experience of watching two renowned college football teams battle it out in the Florida Classic. For years, this friendly football competition played between Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Bethune-Cookman (B-CU) University has lured millions of fans. This year, the two teams will clash for the 33rd time starting with their
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Marching band fans can now help select one of eight coveted spots in the 2013 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, presented by Verizon Wireless and official banking sponsor, SunTrust Bank, from among 33 of the nation’s most exceptional Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) marching bands. Fans can begin voting immediately by visiting
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The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) is the first and largest academic competition among students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities. HCASC has is a tournament-style academic quiz implemented by the College Bowl Company in 1989. Honda is the sponsor of the show, hence the title. For the duration of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge,
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The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) is the first and largest academic competition among students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities. HCASC has is a tournament-style academic quiz implemented by the College Bowl Company in 1989. Honda is the sponsor of the show, hence the title. For the duration of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge,
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