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Top 25 Best HBCUs In the US (2024)
04 August, 2023
Top 25 Best HBCUs In the US (2024) Historically Black colleges and universities, also known as HBCUs,...
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Your Purpose is Your Guiding Star
01 August, 2023
Dear Students, As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate...
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HBCUs are making great progress towards net-zero emissions and promoting diversity in clean energy
21 July, 2023
HBCUs are making great progress towards net-zero emissions and promoting diversity in clean energy Historically...
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Lynn Thompson Inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame
07 July, 2023
Lynn Thompson Inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame We are thrilled to announce that Lynn Thompson, former...
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Making the Most of Summer Break-Part 2
03 July, 2023
Dear Students, As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate...
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It's Time for Change
03 July, 2023
Share on Social Media Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a crucial role...
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The Power of Connection: How Relationships Drive Student Success at HBCUs

A Curated Collection of Powerful Talks for Black History Month: Empower Through Dialogue

Not All the Same: Although HBCU's are frequently lumped together, contrary to popular belief, all HBCU's are not the same. β†’

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

The second week in September, each year, is marked as National HBCU Week. β†’

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

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.
The Power of Connection: How Relationships Drive Student Success at HBCUs
A Curated Collection of Powerful Talks for Black History Month: Empower Through Dialogue
Not All the Same: Although HBCU's are frequently lumped together, contrary to popular belief, all HBCU's are not the same. β†’
In 2012, HBCU's graduated 23% of African-Americans who earn undergraduate degrees in the USA. β†’
The second week in September, each year, is marked as National HBCU Week. β†’
The majority of HBCUs were founded as private institutions until 1890 (Second Land-Grant Act). β†’
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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