Recent studies indicate a notable decline in religious identification among Black Americans, a trend that is causing a ripple effect in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) divinity programs. Experts suggest many factors contribute to this shift, including Black nationalism, the politicization of COVID-19, challenges to diversity within religious institutions, and the evolving landscape of […]
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Q&A: What does political engagement look like at an HBCU?
Students from historically Black colleges and universities have long played a role in shaping social and political movements, and 2024 is no exception. Across the country, HBCU students are organizing pro-Palestine activism efforts on their campuses. They’re struggling with complicated feelings about who to vote for in November. To learn more about what political engagement […]
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Q&A: HBCU culture helps color police interactions with students
Open Campus spoke with Miller-Smith about how law enforcement can look different on an HBCU campus compared to a predominantly white institution (PWI).
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Economist: Declaring athletes as employees might hurt HBCUs
How might pending changes to antitrust laws as they relate to college sports governance alter HBCUs’ plans?
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‘We have to fight for it’: As more states bar DEI programs, public HBCU communities worry what it means for them
Students at HBCUs in states where Republicans have attacked campus diversity programs fear the entirety of their colleges’ rich history, traditions, and social mobility is in jeopardy.
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At HBCUs, legacy admissions policies play powerful role
While legacy admissions policies at predominantly white institutions have drawn scrutiny, the practice is still valuable at HBCUs, students and admissions experts say.
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‘I barely have enough money to buy food or gas’: HBCU students struggle with costs of car ownership
The cost of owning a car increased 13% this year, to $12,182 annually, according to automotive group AAA.
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HBCU student parents face hurdles to reaching graduation finish line
Kennedeigh Poole stares up at her bedroom ceiling, deep in thought, as she considers her hopes for her 10-month-old son. “I want my son to be just as ambitious as his mom,” Poole says. Poole, 25, is juggling care for her son, Amari, with working full time as an administrative assistant at Andrews Air Force […]
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Public HBCUs grappling with campus housing challenges
Florida A&M University and Kentucky State University are among the HBCUs working to improve on-campus housing stock.
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How fashion is shaping culture on HBCU campuses
Dressing in creative outfits helps HBCU students express themselves — and campuses embrace specific trends all their own.