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Finishing Strong, Looking Forward
01 December, 2024
Dear Students, As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate...
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The Future of HBCUs: Blending Tradition with Technology
15 November, 2024
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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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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