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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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