What’s the difference between a musical and a story told through song? Akil DuPont, director of the short film “Underground,” would say a musical would net a few raised eyebrows. A story told through song, however, could reel in two Student Emmy Awards. “Every filmmaker hopes their film will do well,” DuPont said. “That’s always […]
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.
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Florida A&M, Tennessee State Partner with Tom Joyner’s HBCUsOnline.com to Offer Online Degree Program
Source: PRLog FAMU and Tennessee State join Texas Southern University to become part of Joyner’s education services company that launched nine-months ago. HBCUsOnline also is offering a wide range of professional certificates. Florida A & M University and Tennessee State University are partnering with Tom Joyner’s HBCUsOnline as part of a new national initiative to […]
UNCF – HBCU Empower Me Tour – N.Carolina A&T – Feb. 12th
Entry #50, February 6, 2011 Article from: Empower Me Tour.org Check out where the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is stopping next for the HBCU Empower Me Tour! On February 12th they are scheduled for North Carolina A&T University.
Tuskegee Welcomes 6th New President in 130 Year-Old School History
Among a crowd of students, faculty and alumni of Tuskegee University, Gilbert L. Rochon became the school’s newest president Saturday. He is only the sixth president in the 130-year history of the university. Members of the community and various well-wishers also filled the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Center for more than three hours to witness […]
HBCUs Gears Up for the Battle of the Bands – Jan. 29th in ATL
Entry #43, January 9, 2011 Article from: The T and D South Carolina State University‘s Marching 101 has joined the ranks of the top eight Historically Black College and University marching bands selected to perform at the 2011 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. Other bands participating in the showcase, set for Jan. 29 […]
Top 6 HBCU’s for 2011 (Source: US News & World Report)
Entry #37, December 29, 2010 Article source: U.S. News & World Report See how your HBCU ranked. For more schools and a longer list, visit the U.S. News & World Report website.
Welcome to the HBCU Lifestyle Blog
Here is where we capture the uniqueness of Historically Black Colleges and Universities fans and alumni who represent the HBCU lifestyle, tradition and pageantry. We welcome comments, feedback and suggestions as we move forward with our blog. Our blog will highlight HBCU alumni who are creating a professional and distinct giveback to their chosen profession. […]