HBCU
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | Historically Black college or university |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
HBCU stands for Historically Black college or university, an academic abbreviation.
US institution established before 1964 whose principal mission was the education of Black Americans, as defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965. About 100 HBCUs, public and private, include Howard, Spelman, Morehouse, Florida A&M and North Carolina A&T.
Example: She chose an HBCU because of its strong alumni network in engineering.
Usage notes
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1837, is generally considered the oldest. HBCUs enroll students of all races and receive designated federal funding under Title III. Their annual football classics and homecomings, along with marching bands, are major cultural events. Pronounced as letters, H-B-C-U.
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- FWS – Federal Work-Study
- GA – Graduate assistant
- GE – General education
- GPA – Grade point average
- GSI – Graduate student instructor
- GTA – Graduate teaching assistant
- HE – Higher education
- HEI – Higher education institution
- HLC – Higher Learning Commission
- HSI – Hispanic-Serving Institution
- I-20 – Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (Form I-20)
- IACUC – Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee