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.
Examples of HBCU in a Sentence
Cierra Chenier, Essence, 25 June 2024
The event will highlight 50 HBCU players that were selected by a committee, including representatives from the MLB.
—Madison Sikes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2024
Homecoming is set against the backdrop of the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) experience at Bringston University, where Black Excellence is a way of life.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 June 2024
The accreditation is a national recognition that proves an institution is reputable and is a requisite to qualifying for government funds.
FROM 2022: Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only HBCU, gets off probation
Hardrick also revived the university’s culture.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 24 June 2024
In Greensboro, North Carolina, four HBCU students famously spearheaded the nationwide sit-in movement in 1960, which led to widespread desegregation of stores in the South.
—Briana Stewart, ABC News, 22 June 2024
The president recently gave a commencement speech at Morehead College, a private, all-male HBCU in Georgia.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2024
Thus far, the group — alumni of the beloved fictional HBCU Hillman College — have enjoyed connecting with current HBCU students, as well as alumni and faculty at these esteemed institutions.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
They will be joined there by the school’s students and their families, and by Black leaders, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, members of Congress, mayors, HBCU presidents, and union and advocacy group leaders, the campaign said.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 29 May 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'HBCU.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Articles Related to HBCU
Dictionary Entries Near HBCU
Cite this Entry
“HBCU.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HBCU. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
Copy Citation
Share