Note: The term HBCU was created as a federal designation during the 1986 reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which expanded federal funding for colleges and universities.
Examples of HBCU in a Sentence
Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024
The players in attendance presented Harris, an HBCU graduate herself, with a personalized jersey before the end of their visit.
—Willie James Inman, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
The girls were a big, important part of this album — like the HBCU girls that would come through.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Lil Durk will surprise students with an appearance at one of the HBCU stops, but it hasn’t been announced where the rapper will pop up just yet.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
The first program of its kind for an HBCU (historically Black colleges and universities), Spelman's new cosmetic chemistry curriculum was announced earlier this month and, according to a press release, will focus on product formulation and development.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Mar. 2024
The funds come from the company’s HBCU Photo Archive, provided by the Getty Family and Stand Together.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
The Davis family has deep ties to Johnson C. Smith, Charlotte’s HBCU, and the Tar Heels practiced at Brayboy Gym this week in preparation for their two NCAA Tournament games at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2024
The investigation team was led by attorney Ron Norwood at Lewis Rice LLC, who is a member of the governing board and was the past board president of an HBCU.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
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“HBCU.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HBCU. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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