A Howard University student is working to expose her classmates to Haitian culture and traditions.
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HBCU funding is ‘a completely different world’ compared to predominantly white institutions
Florida A&M University, like other HBCUs, has faced decades of underfunding.
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Historically Black community colleges have their own history distinct from ‘northern white perspective’
Though the HBCU experience is typically tied to prestigious four-year schools like Howard University or Spelman College, some say the importance and unique aspects of two-year Black institutions are overlooked.
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Wellness days and embedded counselors: How HBCUs are helping students manage social anxiety post-COVID
As the world slowly returns back to its post-pandemic “normal,” the transition comes with many fears and unexpected challenges for college students.
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How are HBCUs handling unprecedented demand for mental health services?
For HBCU students seeking mental health support, the supply of qualified providers often exceeds demand.
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‘I knew I wanted to go to one of those schools’ — why some African students are choosing to attend HBCUs
2.1 million sub-Saharan Africans live in the United States. Many find historically Black colleges and universities as a sanctuary of sorts as they learn the intricacies of being Black in America.
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‘Everybody’s not interested in politics’: How HBCU students are trying to increase voter engagement on their campuses
HBCU students are trying to compel their peers to become politically involved this year, against a backdrop of factors that are a bit different than those at predominantly white institutions.
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Black student-athletes tired of being the ‘odd one out’ at white schools
HBCUs offer a “second curriculum” for some on how to be Black in America.
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The impact of Spelman College’s $100 million gift: ‘Anytime you invest in Black women, you’re investing in the world’
Open Campus spoke with Spelman alumna Deborwah Faulk about the university’s recent historic $100 million donation.
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‘A trend is clear’: National expert discusses DEI legislation
Open Campus spoke with Paulette Granberry Russell, president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, about anti-DEI legislation.