Activism at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s bred into the culture of HBCUs. In recent years, however, there’s a sentiment that activism on black college campuses is dead, perhaps pushed aside by a distracted generation so tied to their mobile devices and social media that they […]
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BLOG: 5 Essential Tips for the College Freshman
As this summer comes to a close and I embark on my sophomore year at Spelman College, I recall the many, many times I have been asked about my first-year experience. Whenever I responded, my answer always felt inadequate. It is extremely hard to adequately describe how amazing and critical this last year was for […]
15 Reasons Why Attending a HBCU is Unique
Why wouldn’t you want to be around all this black excellence? Article from Taryn Finley at Huffington Post: 1. The yard runneth over with black excellence. Students in your class are usually balancing the work of several classes, an internship, pledging a sorority or fraternity and likely hold a position on the royal court […]
Tips for Incoming Freshmen on Succeeding in College
Coming into college as a freshman can be one of the more exciting times of a young person’s life; meeting different people, the new environment, and of course, the college parties are something to look forward to. But there’s one thing you should realize as soon as you step onto campus: The main reason why […]