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The Future of HBCUs: Blending Tradition with Technology
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The Future of HBCUs: Blending Tradition with Technology HBCUs have long been a cornerstone of academic...
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How College Affects Mental Health
01 November, 2024
How College Can Affect Our Mental Health As you prepare to embark on your college journey or continue...
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November: Gratitude, Growth, and Getting Your Vote On!
30 October, 2024
Dear Students, As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate...
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The Benefits of Online Education for HBCU Students
18 October, 2024
The Benefits of Online Education for HBCU Students In today’s fast-paced world, pursuing higher education...
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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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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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