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HBCU homecomings: A place to reconnect and reaffirm cultural identity

Here’s your guide to the AUC’s best 2025 homecoming events

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PHOTOS: Homecoming at Morris Brown College

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Black royalty on campus: What it’s like to be an HBCU queen

Making the Grade

How Atlanta remains a higher education mecca for Black students

HBCUs nationally will get $438 million, according to the UNCF, previously known as the United Negro College Fund. Georgia has 10 historically Black colleges and universities. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Atlanta HBCUs win millions from White House — but it could be at others’ expense

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Georgia’s HBCUs have a $1.6 billion economic impact every year

A graduate reacts to family members as he enters the ceremony during Morehouse College's 141st Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The school has seen a spike in interest in recent years, receiving a record-high number of applications.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Applications surge as more students strive for Atlanta HBCUs

Students cheer their families during the Spelman College graduation ceremony at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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A $16.5 million investment in Atlanta’s future leaders

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Blank Foundation pledges $50 million to boost grad rates at Atlanta’s HBCUs

Clark Atlanta course teaches the behind the scenes of the music business

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Is Atlanta the Black mecca of higher education?

Morehouse students step into legacy of African tradition

Atlanta’s HBCU college grads share lessons they bring into a shifting world

Miss Spelman Pageant 2025 serves looks, authenticity and Black girl magic

HBCU Journeys Podcast

Culture & Community

Paul and Jordan on their wedding day, May 4, 2024 in Atlanta.

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‘Spelhouse’ couples share stories of how they found love at homecoming

Two couples from Spelman and Morehouse share how their love story started at homecoming.

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How Atlanta’s Black college students who do not go to HBCUs foster community

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Miss Spelman Pageant celebrates HBCU’s Black sisterhood beyond viral moment

HBCU Game Day

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Morehouse golf once was a national power. A new facility invests in its future.

The Morehouse golf team is being rebuilt, thanks to generous financial support from the corporate community and the vision of new coach Edgar Evans.

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College football game moves from Mercedes-Benz Stadium ‘due to lack of support’

The Georgia Football Classic, an HBCU showdown between FAMU and Mississippi Valley State, will now be played on MVSU's campus.

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MLB icons Baker, Griffey discuss importance of HBCU Swingman Classic

The game, which features top athletes from historically Black colleges and universities, is one of the many All-Star Week events taking place at the Braves’ home ballpark.