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James M. Jeter '13 Makes History as Ralph Lauren’s First Black Creative Director
04 October, 2024
James M. Jeter ’13 Makes History as Ralph Lauren’s First Black Creative Director In a groundbreaking...
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October: Embracing Fall, Fun, and the Future
01 October, 2024
Dear Students, As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate...
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Postsecondary Education: Key to High-Earning Jobs in the Future
20 September, 2024
Postsecondary Education: Key to High-Earning Jobs in the Future A bachelor’s degree is set to become...
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Advice for Preparing College Campuses for Diverse Student Populations
06 September, 2024
Advice for Preparing College Campuses for Diverse Student Populations In higher education, efforts to...
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September: Your Launchpad for Growth and Discovery
04 September, 2024
Dear Students, As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate...
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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit
16 August, 2024
The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit Studying the...
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Not All the Same: Although HBCU's are frequently lumped together, contrary to popular belief, all HBCU's are not the same. →

In 2012, HBCU's graduated 23% of African-Americans who earn undergraduate degrees in the USA. →

The second week in September, each year, is marked as National HBCU Week. →

The majority of HBCUs were founded as private institutions until 1890 (Second Land-Grant Act). →

When the Morrill Land-Grant Act was passed (1862) only Alcorn State University in Mississippi was open to African-Americans.

The first Historically Black College and University, Cheyney University in Pennsylvania, was founded in 1837.
Not All the Same: Although HBCU's are frequently lumped together, contrary to popular belief, all HBCU's are not the same. →
In 2012, HBCU's graduated 23% of African-Americans who earn undergraduate degrees in the USA. →
The second week in September, each year, is marked as National HBCU Week. →
The majority of HBCUs were founded as private institutions until 1890 (Second Land-Grant Act). →
When the Morrill Land-Grant Act was passed (1862) only Alcorn State University in Mississippi was open to African-Americans.
The first Historically Black College and University, Cheyney University in Pennsylvania, was founded in 1837.

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