A Look at HBCUs Historically Black Colleges & Universities by State
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Posted By: S. Moore on April 03, 2023 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been an integral part of higher education in the United States since their inception in the 19th century. These institutions were created to provide African American students with the opportunity to receive a college education in a segregated society that excluded them from predominantly white colleges and universities. HBCUs continue offer a unique educational experience that embraces the culture, history, and traditions of the Black community. Today, there are over 100 HBCUs in the United States, and they continue to provide important opportunities for students of color. Let’s take a closer look at HBCUs by state. Alabama is home to 15 HBCUs, including Alabama A&M University in Huntsville and Tuskegee University in Tuskegee. Alabama State University in Montgomery is another prominent HBCU in the state.
Arkansas has four HBCUs, including the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, which offers over 30 undergraduate and graduate programs. Philander Smith College and Shorter College, both located in Little Rock.
Delaware’s only HBCU is Delaware State University in Dover, which offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including nursing and aviation science. This university is known for its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The District of Columbia is home to two HBCUs: Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia. Howard University is one of the most well-known HBCUs in the country and offers over 120 undergraduate and graduate programs. Florida has four HBCUs, including Florida A&M University in Tallahassee and Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach.
Georgia has 12 HBCUs, including Morehouse College in Atlanta and Savannah State University in Savannah.
Kentucky has two HBCUs: Kentucky State University in Frankfort and Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. Louisiana has six HBCUs, including Dillard University and Xavier University in New Orleans.
Maryland has four HBCUs, including Morgan State University in Baltimore and Bowie State University in Bowie.
Michigan has one HBCU, Lewis College of Business in Detroit, which closed in 2013 recently reopened as Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design. Mississippi has seven HBCUs, including Alcorn State University in Lorman and Jackson State University in Jackson.
North Carolina has 12 HBCUs, including North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro and Winston-Salem State University in Winston Salem. These universities offer a range of degree programs and provide students with a supportive community.
Ohio has three HBCUs: Central State University and Wilberforce University, both in Wilberforce, and Payne Theological Seminary in Wilberforce. Oklahoma has one HBCU, Langston University in Langston, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields. Pennsylvania has two HBCUs: Cheyney University in Cheyney and The Lincoln University in Lincoln University. South Carolina has eight HBCUs, including Allen University in Columbia and Claflin University in Orangeburg. These universities offer a range of degree programs and provide students with a supportive community. Tennessee has six HBCUs, including Fisk University in Nashville and LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis.
Texas has nine HBCUs, including Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View and Texas Southern University in Houston.
The US Virgin Islands has one HBCU: the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas and St. Croix. This university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields. Virginia has six HBCUs, including Hampton University in Hampton and Virginia State University in Petersburg. These universities offer a range of degree programs and provide students with a supportive community.
HBCUs continue to play a crucial role in providing quality education to students of color. With over 100 institutions spread across the country, HBCUs offer a diverse range of degree programs and provide students with a supportive community that is often lacking at other institutions. While there are many challenges to overcome, HBCUs continue to play a crucial role in providing quality education to students of color. SOURCE BLACK MEDIA Available at https://www.blac.media/arts-culture/a-look... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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