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What does the acronym 'HBCU' stand for?
Historically Black College/University
Which actor that starred in Black Panther attended Howard University ?
Chadwick Boseman
How many HBCUs offer graduate programs?
53
What school color is the most common across all HBCUs?
Blue
Name 2 HBCUs that offer dual degree programs with GT.
Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Xavier University, Dillard University
Why were HBCUs created?
To provide higher educations opportunities to African American students that were not allowed to attend white institutions
Which singer, who is known for her song "Love Em All", attended Florida A&M?
K. Michelle
This HBCU, which happens to be the only one on the west coast, offers many graduate degrees in the STEM field including public health, nursing, and biomedical sciences.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Which annual HBCU marching band exhibition, started in 2003, draws out over 50,000 fans every year?
Honda Battle of the Bands
True or False: Over half of all African American professionals are graduates of HBCUs.
True
Name 5 HBCUs in the state of Georgia.
Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Savannah State University, Paine College, Albany State University, Morris Brown College, Fort Valley State University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Interdenominational Theological Center
Which HBCU did Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole attend ?
Clark Atlanta University
The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at this university is ranked number 1 for graduating Black attorneys.
Texas Southern University
Which HBCU's homecoming is known as GHOE (Greatest Homecoming On Earth)?
North Carolina A&T
The two oldest HBCU medical schools, Meharry Medical College and Howard University, have combined to produce what percent of Black doctors and dentists practicing in the United States today.
80%
How many HBCUs are there?
107
What school did rapper 2 Chainz attend?
Alabama State University
Which HBCU is the only to offer a veterinary doctoral degree?
Tuskegee University
Name the two all women HBCUs.
Spelman College and Bennett College
Which HBCU awards more undergraduate degrees in the biological and physical sciences to Black students than any other university in the nation?
Xavier University
Which university was founded in 1937, making it the first HBCU?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Award winning singer Toni Braxton attended which HBCU?
Bowie State University
The School of Graduate Studies came into existence at which school when a graduate program in Special Education was initiated during the summer of 1968?
Coppin State University
Which collegiate athletic conference is completely made up of HBCUs?
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
What HBCU has the least amount of Black students?
Bluefield State University (about 10% of their students are Black)