HBCU

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noun

ˌāch-ˌbē-ˌsē-ˈyü

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.

HBCU

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abbreviation

historically Black colleges and universities

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What: Bowl with celebrity guest players and raise money for HBCU Endzone. —

Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025 Some 70 years after graduating, the 2019 ceremony fulfilled a dream of hers, according to the HBCU. —

Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025 Looking ahead, Honda will continue its support for HBCU students this spring with the 2025 HCASC National Championship Tournament, set to take place in April. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025 More than 20 college teams are participating in the HBCU Showcase meet. —

Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for HBCU