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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John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The Global Black Economic Forum does this in many ways including partnerships with and programs serving HBCU students and Black entrepreneurs.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Scott hosted his annual Cactus Jack HBCU Softball Classic at Daikin Park in Houston last week.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2025
There were 22 players representing 15 different HBCU schools on NFL rosters when training camp closed last season.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Bowie State University competes in this HBCU conference.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The Global Black Economic Forum does this in many ways including partnerships with and programs serving HBCU students and Black entrepreneurs.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Scott hosted his annual Cactus Jack HBCU Softball Classic at Daikin Park in Houston last week.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2025
There were 22 players representing 15 different HBCU schools on NFL rosters when training camp closed last season.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
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“HBCU.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HBCU. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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