plural HBCUs
: a college or university in the U.S. established before 1964 for African American students : a historically Black college or university
the state's largest HBCU
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.
historically Black colleges and universities
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Since Fisk University founded the first HBCU gymnastics program in 2022, Price has led the charge for the Bulldogs.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to a press statement from the HBCU, graduates from the university’s 14 schools and colleges this year will be among the largest graduating classes in the institution’s history to receive bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in various disciplines.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Having previously coached at Jackson State before his Colorado move, Sanders remains vocally committed to uplifting HBCU programs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, Jackson State is scheduled to face Grambling State on Oct. 25 in the first-ever Las Vegas HBCU Classic, set to take place at Allegiant Stadium.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Since Fisk University founded the first HBCU gymnastics program in 2022, Price has led the charge for the Bulldogs.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to a press statement from the HBCU, graduates from the university’s 14 schools and colleges this year will be among the largest graduating classes in the institution’s history to receive bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in various disciplines.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Having previously coached at Jackson State before his Colorado move, Sanders remains vocally committed to uplifting HBCU programs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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“HBCU.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HBCU. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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