Month: August 2022

Explore HBCU – Southern University at New Orleans

Staff Writer
August 30, 2022

Southern University at New Orleans is a public, historically Black university located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Background

Originally founded in 1880 in New Orleans, Louisiana Southern University in New Orleans began its mission of providing post-secondary education for African Americans. In 1890 the school’s name was changed to Southern University as the school was subsequently recognized as a land grant college.

Southern University, New Orleans (SUNO)—a branch of the 3-part Southern University system—was established in 1956 and is one of the first historically black schools established after the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision which officially desegregated educational institutions. The school opened in 1959 and awarded its first baccalaureate degrees in 1963. It soon developed into a four-year, largely commuter student based university with a variety of evening and weekend study programs.

While the school was established as an open community of learners, classes began with 158 freshmen, one building, and 15 highly motivated members comprising the faculty, today SUNO acts as a beacon for those looking for educational advancement. 

Programs & Opportunities

Southern University at New Orleans is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. 

Academic Programs at Southern University at New Orleans include study of Business Administration, Child Development & Family Studies, Computer Information Systems, Interdisciplinary Studies, Health Information Management Systems, Museum Studies, Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work, and Teacher Education.

SUNO also holds dear the belief that carefully planned and well-executed holistic co-curricular programs will help students succeed in their academic, professional, and social pursuits. Student activities, residential life, and veteran affair activities are available to build a unified SUNO community of students and faculty to create an enriched overall experience.

Learn more about Southern University at New Orleans here.

Alumni Affairs

Southern University at New Orleans is a premier institution that endeavors to advance the educational standing of its students and the communities the students go on to inhabit.

Some notable alumni from Southern University at New Orleans include, but are not limited to:

  • Louis Westerfield, law school dean at three colleges and universities, law professor, author, judge, and community leader, received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southern University in New Orleans.
  • Oretha Castle Haley, one of Louisiana’s leading civil rights, women’s rights, and human rights activists, attended Southern University at New Orleans after graduating from Joseph S. Clark High School in 1958.
  • Lambert Boissiere III is a member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, a democratic representative forDistrict 3 who earned a Bachelor of Science from SUNO. 

Financial Information

At Southern University at New Orleans full time general fees total to $7,083.34 for Louisiana resident undergraduate students per academic year and $8,774.34 for Louisiana resident graduate students per academic year. For full-time non-Louisiana residents, out-of-state fees add up to $8,900.86 for undergraduate students and $6,941.38 for graduate students.

The Office of Student Financial Aid at SUNO works to assist students in applying for and securing the financial resources available to sufficiently pursue educational goals.

Conclusion

Southern University at New Orleans seeks to empower and promote the upward mobility of diverse populations of both traditional and nontraditional students alike through quality academic programming, teaching, research, and service.

Learn more about Southern University at New Orleans here.

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Explore HBCU – Southern University and A&M College

Staff Writer
August 25, 2022

Southern University and A&M College is a public, land-grant, historically Black university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Background

Established by Louisiana State Legislature Act 87 in 1880, Southern University was created to serve as an institution of higher learning for students of color.  With the passage of the Second Morrill Act of 1890 which allowed Southern to be designated as a land-grant institution and for the creation of an Agricultural and Mechanical Department, the school was officially renamed Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. 

While Southern University opened its doors in New Orleans, it was subsequently relocated years later in 1912 due to Legislative Act 118 which placed the university in rural Scotlandville, Louisiana. The school received a portion of a $50,000 national land-grant appropriation in 1914, and Southern University once again opened its doors to students in this part of Baton Rouge.

In the early stages of the school’s founding up until the early 1950s, curricula was limited to vocational and industrial arts education programs with a focus on teacher education. In 1956 the Division of Technology was established to offer baccalaureate programs that lead to non-teaching degrees in electronics and by 1956 the engineering college was established at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge.

Southern University and A&M College is one of the three institutions comprising the Southern University System, the only historically Black university system in the nation. Additionally, the school is accredited by the Commision on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programs & Opportunities

Southern University and A&M College is home to a variety of academic programs that award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees through undergraduate, graduate, and online programs.

At Southern University A&M College, students are exposed to coursework that span across Southern A&M’s College of Agricultural, Family, and Consumer Sciences, College of Business, Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Nursing and Allied Health, and College of Sciences and Engineering.

Learn about Southern University A&M College here.

Alumni Affairs

Students from Southern University and A&M College go on to become leaders in service, teaching, research, scholarly and creative opportunities.   

Some notable alumni from Southern University A&M College include, but are not limited to:

  • Brittany Price, is an experienced recruiter, salesperson, and market development representative who works with specialty brands (some of which include Nastelé Waters, The Hershey Company, and Kellog) and graduated from Southern University and A&M College with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication & Media Studies as well as a Master of Public Administration. 
  • Michelle McCalope, Press Secretary at the Louisiana Department of Health in the Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, graduated from Southern University and A&M College with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication.
  • Joe McCoy, is a well-established Photojournalist and News Director at WVLA-TV who graduated from Southern University A&M College with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Financial Information

At Southern University A&M College, student full-time general costs total to $9,842 per academic year for undergraduate students and $11,222 per academic year for graduate students. For non-Louisiana residents, out of state fees add up to $7,350 for undergraduate students and $6,446 for graduate students.

The Office of Student Financial Aid administers a program designed to help students meet college expenses, and financial aid is administered in the form of grants, scholarships, employment, and loans.

Conclusion

With student and faculty representation from more than 20 countries, Southern University and A&M College is a melting pot for culture, service, and education. A ladder in economic and workforce development on local, state, and national levels, Southern A&M aims to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse population. 

Learn more about Southern University A&M College here.

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Explore HBCU – Grambling State University

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August 23, 2022

Grambling State University is a public historically Black university in Grambling, Louisiana.

Background

In 1896, African-American farmers in north Louisiana who wanted to educate other Louisiana African Americans founded the North Louisiana Colored Agriculture Relief Association. Five years later, Grambling State University opened in November of 1901 as the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School. In order to assist the association’s educational mission, Booker T Washington sent scholar Charles P. Adams to help organize the school—Adams would go on to become the institution’s founding president.

The school was subsequently renamed the North Louisiana Agricultural and Industrial School and moved to its current location in 1905, before once again transforming in 1928 after becoming a state junior college and being renamed the Louisiana Negro Normal and Industrial Institute. The school offered two-year professional certificates and diplomas before the curriculum shifted to rural teacher education and students became able to receive professional teaching certificates. The school became Grambling College in 1946 after P.G. Grambling, a sawmill owner who donated the land where the school was built, expanded the area of study from a single purpose institution of teacher preparation to a multipurpose college. The addition of graduate study resulted in a new status and name in 1974, as the school became Grambling State University. Between 1977 and 2000 the school added several academic programs and facilities. 

Grambling State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 

Programs & Opportunities

Grambling State University employs an academic assemblage of undergraduate and graduate degrees spanning over 40 degree programs. Students at Grambling State have the opportunity to pursue areas of study including that of accounting, biological, physical, and social sciences, education, computer information and science, criminal justice, english, communication, mathematics, music, nursing, social work, administration, and general studies.

In order to foster a well-rounded student-centered environment, Grambling State offers a variety of student engagement & leadership activities spanning academic organizations as well as General/Other Clubs and Organizations: including that of Student Government, Honor Societies, Social Sororities and Fraternities, GSU Tiger Marching Band and Choir, Religious Organizations, Honor Societies, Sports Clubs, and more.

Learn more about Grambling State University here.

Alumni Affairs

Grambling State University alumni graduates are prepared to compete and excel in contributions to the advancement of knowledge and careers.

Some notable Grambling State University alumni include, but are not limited to:

  • Charles McRay Blow is a journalist, commentator, columnist for The New York Times, and political analyst for MSNBC who graduated magna cum laude from Grambling State University, where he received a B.A. in mass communications. 
  • Judi Ann Mason was a renowned television writer, producer, and playwright, whose professional writing career began while Mason was a student at Grambling State studying Drama.
  • Ivory Nelson is an educator and scientist who graduated from Grambling State with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a focus in chemistry. 

Financial Information

At Grambling State University, tuition for undergraduate Louisiana Residents totals to $215 cost per credit hour for a total of $2570 for a traditional 12-16 credit semester. For graduate   Louisiana Residents, tuition totals $284 per credit hour or $2555 for a traditional 9 credit semester. For non- Louisiana residents, undergraduate tuition totals $376 per credit hour or $4511.50 for full-time students and graduate tuition totals $501.50 per credit hour or $4511.50 for full-time students.

The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships works to help students achieve educational potential with the provision of financial resources while enhancing the overall mission of the university.

Conclusion

Grambling State University students comprise a community of learners striving for excellence. The university works to prepare graduates for success in careers, advancement of knowledge, and informed individuals in a global society.

Learn more about Grambling State University here.

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Explore HBCU – Dillard University

Staff Writer
August 18, 2022

Dillard University is a private, four-year, liberal arts historically Black college located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Background

Dillard University is the result of a union between New Orleans University (founded in 1873) and Straight University (founded in 1869), both institutions dedicated to educating and supporting African Americans. After years of independent operation, both schools finally converged after Straight College president James P. O’Brien appealed to businessman Edgar B. Stern for financial support; this appeal interested Julius Rosenwald Fund, several prominent New Orleanians, and the General Election Board of New York for financial support on the stipulation that the two schools would conjoin. Both institutions agreed, and on June 6, 1930, the newly consolidate board of trustees proposed a charter for the opening of Dillard University, named after James Hardy Dillard, an education reformer who promoted racial equality

Dillard, which remains in the same location it was originally established, was founded with the notion of being an educational center of excellence in the South. With a focus on serving the Black community, Dillard operated under DuBoisian ideology, with the belief in education as a way to discipline the mind and stimulate “the creation of ideas and the development of the higher qualities of the individual”. 

According to U.S. News & World Reports, Dillard is ranked among the top 15 HBCUs in the nation, while recently climbing into Washington Monthly’s top 20 percent of National Liberal Art Universities.

Programs & Opportunities

Dillard University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees. Through separate colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Nursing, Dillard University offers over 20 major and minor academic specialties.

Additionally, through a combination of social, religious, and academic societies on campus, Dillard strives to achieve an atmosphere capable of enriching students in every aspect of life. By enhancing the quality of student life with the provision of student-led organizations, campus/residential life activities, and service programs, Dillard University is an exceptional place for students to obtain an education.

Learn more about Dillard University here.

Alumni Affairs

Dillard University’s remains steeped in the mission to produce graduates who go on to become world leaders who are culturally aware, broadly educated, and concerned with bettering the human condition.

Some notable Dillard University alumni include, but are not limited to: 

  • Garrett Morris, actor and comedian, graduated from Dillard University with a degree in voice and composition.
  • Ruth Simmons, professor, academic administrator, and President of Prairie View A&M University, graduated from Dillard University with a bachelor’s degree summa cum laude.
  • The honorable Revius Ortique Jr. was the first Black justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, jurist, and civil rights activist who graduated from Dillard University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

Financial Information

At Dillard University, tuition totals to $17,410 for students, with additional fees for room & board, books & supplies, transportation, personal, miscellaneous, and other mandatory fees that result in varying total estimated cost of attendance per student.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships recognizes that obtaining a college education can be a significant financial commitment for students; as such, financial aid officers work to evaluate students’ situation and determine the best course of action to make educational attainment more feasible.  

Conclusion

Dillard University has been committed to providing students with a top-tier liberal arts education since 1869. With a highly personalized and learning-centered approach, Dillard students are equipped to meet the needs of a globally and technologically advanced society.

Learn more about Dillard University here.

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Explore HBCU – University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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August 16, 2022

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public, land-grant, historically Black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Background

In 1873, a legislative act called for the establishment of Branch Normal College, an extension of the Arkansas Industrial University (now the University of Arkansas). The primary objective of the institution was the education of Black students who would go on to become teachers for the state’s Black schools. In 1875, Joseph Carter Corbin—State Superintendent of Instruction and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Arkansas Industrial University—ushered in the establishment of the Normal College in Pine Bluff, and subsequently served as the school’s Principal. 

The first location of the school was also a one-story frame house built to serve as a barrack and the inaugural class was composed of seven students. Approximately 75 to 80 students later enrolled during the school year and an estimated 45 to 50 were able to attend the last three months of the school year. After seven years, the first Pine Bluff students graduated, and between the years of 1882 and 1895, ten students would receive the Bachelor of Arts degree before the reduction of the collegiate program at Branch Normal. 

In 1927 Branch Normal College became Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College (AM&N). It would be nearly 50 years later before AM&N merged with the University of Arkansas and became the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Today UAPB is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. UAPB is also now reportedly ranked fourth in the State for the amount of research funding among institutions in the University of Arkansas system.

Programs & Opportunities

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a comprehensive institution, offering 28 undergraduate degrees, eight master’s degrees, and a Ph.D. program in Aquaculture Fisheries that is recognized as one of the leading programs in the nation. Through the School of Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Business & Management, University College, Graduate and Continuing Education, and Associate to Bachelor’s Program, UAPB provides innovative research and educational opportunities. 

Additionally, the Division of Student Affairs works to develop, organize, administer, and coordinate services, activities, and experiences that will contribute to the holistic development of students.

Learn more about the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff here.

Alumni Affairs

UAPB is dedicated to providing access and opportunity so that students may become wholly equipped to excel through their contributions and leadership in a 21st central global community.

Some notable alumni from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff include, but are not limited to:

  • Yaphett El-Amin, politician and former representative of a portion of St. Louis in the Missouri House of Representatives, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a bachelor’s degree in political science.
  • Jeff Donaldson, artist, art historian, and critic whose work helped define and articulate the philosophy of the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and 1970s, attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff where he became the college’s first studio art major.
  • Raye Jean Montague, naval engineer who is largely credited with the creation of the rough draft of the first computer-generated imaging of a US naval ship, completed a degree in business from Arkansas Mechanical & Normal College (what is now known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff).

Financial Information

The Student Financial Services Office at UAPB works to assist students and families with accessing resources and aid to help students pursue academic success.

While fees and charges vary, tuition for undergraduate residents totals to $171 per semester credit hour, while tuition for undergraduate non-residents totals to $388 per semester credit hour. For graduate resident students, tuition totals to $216 while tuition for graduate non-resident students totals to $490. For distance learning courses, tuition varies per student classification: $187 per credit hour for undergraduate residents, $434 per credit hour for undergraduate non-residents, $207 per credit hour for graduate residents part-time, and $481 per credit hour graduate residents part-time.

Conclusion

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff both promotes and sustains excellent academic programs that integrate service programs, outreach, quality instruction, and cutting edge research.

Learn more about the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff here.

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Explore HBCU – Shorter College

Staff Writer
August 11, 2022

Shorter College is a private, faith-based, liberal arts historically Black junior college located in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Background

Shorter College was founded in 1886 as the Bethel Institute by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The mission was to both train teachers and educate formerly enslaved individuals and the classes were held in the basement of the Bethel AME Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1891 Bethel relocated to Clark County, Arkansas and just a year later the school was renamed Shorter University in honor of Bishop James A. Shorter, who in 1868 had organized the Arkansas Annual Conference of AME churches.

After Shorter was chartered in 1894, the school moved its operations to what is now North Little Rock in 1898. By 1903 Shorter University became Shorter College, at which point the school also added a new three-story building that housed classrooms, offices, a library, and a boys’ dorm. Up until 1928, Shorter College was also the only school in North Little Rock that offered high school diplomas for Black students until 1928. Additionally, the school provided a four-year curriculum until 1955 when financial struggles prompted Bishop R. Wilkes and college president at the time Theophilus D. Alexander to make Shorter a two-year college.

After receiving full accreditation in 1981, Shorter College students were able to transfer credits directly to four-year institutions. Today, Shorter College is also accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and the only private, two-year HBCU in the nation.

Programs & Opportunities

Shorter College is philosophy rooted in the fundamental understanding of liberal arts academic disciplines, including language, literature, philosophy, mathematics, social studies, the arts, and the abstract sciences. The school offers academic courses in the following areas: Child Development, Christian Leadership, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Entrepreneurial Studies, and Computer Science.

In addition to the associate degree opportunities, Shorter College students can take part in a variety of special programming that work to enhance spiritual, social, and moral values. Students can take part in tutoring programs, student organizations like that of Student Government, the Health and Wellness Club, the National Association of Black Men United (NABMU), Black Male Initiative (BMI), Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), and more.

Learn more about Shorter College here.

Alumni Affairs

Students at Shorter College are encouraged to become leaders who transform lives through Christ and global service within a biblical worldview.

Some notable alumni from Shorter College include, but are not limited to:

  • James Hal Cone attended Shorter College for two-year study before going on to attend Philander Smith College, and is largely known as the founder of Black liberation theology, as well as being the Bill and Judith Moyers Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at Union Theological Seminary.
  • Scipio A. Jones—lawyer, activist, educator, and philanthropist—attended what would become Shorter College (at the time, Bethel Institute) where he received his bachelor’s degree.
  • Daisy Gatson Bates, alumna of Shorter College, was a civil rights champion as well as mentor and advisor to the group of students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957. 

Financial Information

Students taking part in educational offerings at Shorter College enjoy quality levels of education at affordable costs. Regardless of in-state or out-of-state resident classification, students share the same cost of tuition, which is $2,100 per semester for full-time students (those taking 12-15 credit hours) and $175 per credit hour for students who go below 12 credit hours or above 16 credit hours.

Financial aid like that of scholarships, grants, and loans are available to help students with the cost of fees and payment arrangements can be made available for students not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Conclusion

Shorter College strives to meet its mission of advancing the kingdom of God through a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and global service.

Learn more about Shorter College here.

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Explore HBCU – Philander Smith College

Staff Writer
August 9, 2022

 

Philander Smith College is a private, liberal arts, historically black college located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Background

Philander Smith College was originally founded in 1877 as Walden Seminary, the result of the first attempt west of the Mississippi River to make education available to formerly enslaved African Americans. After receiving a $10,500 donation from Adeline Smith, wife of Philander Smith, who was an avid donator to Asiatic missions with an interest in the Southern Church, the trustees voted to change the name of Walden Seminary; the institution became Philander Smith College, and a new location for the school was purchased.  The construction of Budlong Hall—the first brick building on the new site campus—was significantly contributed to by Adeline Smith’s monetary gift.

The school went on to become chartered as a four-year college in 1883, and the first baccalaureate degree was awarded five years after. In July of 1948, the site of the Little Rock Junior College was purchased and added to the South end of Philander Smith’s campus. A year later, Philander Smith received full accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Today Philander Smith College is the only United Negro College Fund member institution in Arkansas, striving to provide a quality education for all students regardless of religion, race, ethnic background, sex, gender, religion, or national origin.

Programs & Opportunities

Philander Smith College offers a wide range of disciplines that utilize innovative and integrative approaches to a liberal arts curriculum. The college offers 21 undergraduate majors across academic divisions of Arts & Humanities, Business Administration, Education & General Education, Natural & Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. There are also continuing education and professional studies as well as dual degree programs offered at Philander.

As a United Methodist Church-affiliated college, Philander Smith works to interweave the knowledge and understanding of Christian faith into the fabric of campus culture. In order to provide opportunities for intellectual and spiritual growth for the Philander Smith College community and surrounding community, an array of Religious Life & Campus Culture activities are made available. Campus programming includes organizations such as that of the Social Justice Mission Project, student-led Religious Life Council, mentorship program Empowering The African American Male (EAAM), choral group Chosen Generation Gospel Choir, and much more.

Learn more about Philander Smith College here.

Alumni Affairs

Philander Smith College’s mission is to graduate academically accomplished students who remain grounded as individuals determined to change the world for the better. 

Some notable alumni from Philander Smith College include, but are not limited to:

  • Dorothy Phillips Smith, a teacher and educator for over 30 years, graduates from Philander Smith College with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Social Studies. Dorothy has served in the DuPage County Democratic Headquarters, the Voices of Praise choir from the Broadway Missionary Baptist Church, and the DePaul University Early Childhood Advisory Board Committee.
  • Dr. Morris A. Jackson was a Medical Doctor and Clinical Instructor of Family Practice, after having graduated from Philander Smith College with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree. Dr. Jackson was affiliated with the Pulaski County Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practice, National Honorary Scientific Society, NAACP, Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Society, YMCA, the Board of Trustees at Philander Smith College, and the Century Club.
  • Marva C. Worthen Watts was a Research Associate at Chicago Medical School, Assistant Professor of Biology Department at Malcolm X College, Assistant Pastor at Gospel Way Covenant Church, and the Founder and CEO Marvalous Communications. Marva graduated from Philander Smith College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

Financial Information

In order to assist students in their educational pursuits at Philander Smith College, the Office of Financial Aid works to offer students financial aid from various sources.

For students a part of the undergraduate program, tuition totals $11,804 regardless of in-state or out-of-state residency, with additional fixed fees of $1,210. The total cost of attendance may vary by student, with the addition of room and board that is on-campus, off-campus, or with a guardian.

For students a part of the Philander Smith Management Institution, tuition totals $5,382—total cost of attendance is further based on a student’s housing.

Conclusion

Philander Smith College strives to be an institution where students obtain more than an educational experience. Through leadership and service, Philander Smith College students obtain an educational experience and life skills for the world beyond the classroom. 

Learn more about Philander Smith College here.

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Explore HBCU – Arkansas Baptist College

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August 4, 2022

Arkansas Baptist College is a private, Baptist, liberal arts, historically black college located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Background

Founded in 1884 by the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas, Arkansas Baptist College was originally named the Ministers’ Institute and opened at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Little Rock. Most of the school’s students were trained in ministry, as the dual objective remained a commitment to academic and cultural excellence while valuing the principles of Jesus Christ. 

The college’s name was changed to Arkansas Baptist College In 1885 when the school also moved to what is now Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. This has remained the campus’ location into the 21st century. The cornerstone to the Main Building on its campus, built in 1893, is one of the oldest surviving academic buildings in the state of Arkansas and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Arkansas Baptist College was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in 1987, and though placed on probation by the Commission in 2014 after the school experienced several financial difficulties, has since regained full accreditation. Arkansas Baptist College is the only historically Black Baptist college west of the Mississippi River, and today boasts a student population close to one thousand from all across the United States. The college is supported by the Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention.

Programs & Opportunities

At Arkansas Baptist College, students are offered a variety of programs at both the associate and bachelor’s levels. Programs available at ABC span over 12 subject areas and 13 academic disciplines, for a combined total of 25 distinct degree paths in different specializations of the following: Business Administration, Christian Education, General Studies, Music Business, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Entrepreneurship, Human Services, Music, Public Administration, Sports Management, and Urgan Community Leadership.

Additionally, at Arkansas Baptist College Student Activities play an essential role in the construction of the college experience. The goal of Student Activities is to complement academic programs, and as such, Arkansas Baptist College offers an array of student life extracurriculars. Students have the opportunity to participate in Student Government, Band, Chapel, Greek Life, Athletics, and Choir.

Learn more about Arkansas Baptist College here.

Alumni Affairs

Arkansas Baptist College works to prepare its students for a life of service rooted in scholarship, Christrian development, and social responsibility. 

Some notable alumni from Arkansas Baptist College include, but are not limited to:

  • Miles Dewey Davis, Jr., a dentist and father of jazz artist Miles Davis, graduated from Arkansas Baptist College with a Bachelor’s of Science degree.
  • Faye Treadwell, one of the first African American woman entertainment managers, graduated from Arkansas Baptist College before going to work for the Los Angeles school board and ultimately becoming the manager for The Drifters.
  • Well-renowned comedian James Lewis Jr. (known by the stage name Lil’ JJ) graduated from Arkansas Baptist College where James was also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Financial Information

At Arkansas Baptist College,  for a general course load of 12-18 credits, tuition totals to $365 per credit hour for a total of $4,380 per semester or $8,760 per academic year. Tuition per credit hour over 18 hours is $400. For students who may choose to reside on campus, housing can range between $2,369 and $2,051 for a typical 16-week semester.

The Office of Student Financial Aid at ABC works to help students meet college expenses with the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid. The Financial Aid staff works to operate in accordance with federal, state, and university guidelines, as well as those in the ABC Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethical Principles.

Conclusion

Arkansas Baptist College is an institution devoted to the intellectual, personal, spiritual, and professional growth of its students. As one of Arkansas’s most affordable institutions of higher education, ABC utilized a personalized approach for the student body with committed instructors, a sense of community, and spiritual values and principles integrated within and throughout the college structure.  

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Explore HBCU – Tennessee State University

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August 2, 2022

Tennessee State University is a public, land-grant, historically black university located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Background

After the Tennessee State General Assembly moved to form three normal schools in 1909, Tennessee State University was founded in 1912 as the Agricultural and Industrial Normal School. Ten years later, the Agricultural and Industrial Normal School was granted the capacity to grant bachelor’s degrees in 1922, evolving to become a four-year teachers’ college. By 1924, the school’s name changed to reflect the change, and became the Agricultural and Industrial State Normal College; the “Normal” was removed from the school name in 1927, and by 1941, the school was authorized to offer graduate studies that resulted in master’s degrees. 

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted the institution accreditation in 1946, just a few years before the Tennessee State Board of Education approved university status for the school. With the name Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State University, the institution received full land-grant university status, with additions that included the School of Agriculture & Home Economics, the Graduate School, the Division of Extension and Continuing Education, and the Department of Aerospace Studies.

Ten years later, the state legislature would officially change the name of the school to Tennessee State University. Then, in 1979, TSU would merge with what was originally the University of Tennessee at Nashville due to a court ruling intended to combat dual systems of higher education in Tennessee based on race.

Today, Tennessee State University is a two-location campus, with a 500-acre main campus located in a residential neighborhood along the Cumberland River, and a downtown Avon Williams campus that lies near Nashville’s business and government district. The university is recognized worldwide for its excellence, having engaged in the Tennessee Campus Compact, received national awards for community service and engagement, received millions for Race to the Top Funds by Barack Obama, obtaining Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and remaining a pillar of support in the community.

Programs & Opportunities

Tennessee State University is a comprehensive institution with an extensive offering of degree programs. Through the college and schools of Agriculture, Business, Education, Engineering, Graduate & Professional Studies, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Life and Physical Sciences, Public Service as well as Online Degree Programs, TSU is able to offer nearly 150 individualized and traditional degree pathways for undergraduate and graduate students.

In order to create a holistic approach to education, Tennessee State also offers an array of social, professional, and civic clubs for students. Through student activities, student services, community engagement, and music & art opportunities, the Tennessee State student body shares time and talents as well as connect with other fellow Tennessee tigers.

Learn more about Tennessee State University here.

Alumni Affairs

Tennessee State University strives to inspire students to innovatively transform the environments they inhibit.  

Some notable alumni from Tennessee State University include, but are not limited to:

  • Media mogul Oprah Winfrey majored in Speech Communications and Performing Arts at Tennesse State University before graduating in 1986.
  • Chemist Dr. Solomon Wesbrook—recognized as an expert in the development of polymers (plastics), stabilizers, desensitizers and phlegmatizersearned—both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science from TSU.
  • Dr. Edith Peterson-Mitchell is a clinical professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology and graduated from Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry.

Financial Information

The Office of Financial Aid at Tennessee State University works to properly inform students and guardians about the various types of financial aid available to assist with securing the necessary financial resources to help students reach their educational goals. 

For undergraduate students, in-state tuition totals to $358 per credit hour compared to an $888 cost per credit hour for out-of-state tuition. For graduate students, in-state tuition totals to $533 per credit hour compared to an out-of-state tuition of $1,115 per credit hour.

Tennessee State offers federal, state, institutional and private sources of aid in accordance with federal and state laws.

Conclusion

At Tennessee State University, the vision remains to be one of aspiration for national and international prominence. With a rich legacy and heritage, Tennessee State University prepares leaders for a global society.

Learn more about Tennesse State University here.

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