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Hbcu meaning

Initialism of historically black college or university.

Using Hbcu

  • The main meaning on this page is: Initialism of historically black college or university.
  • In the example corpus, hbcu often appears in combinations such as: an hbcu, the hbcu, hbcu bands.

Context around Hbcu

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.9 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

first 2× virtual 1× walk 1× typical 1× non 1× infectious 1× annual 1× black 1× girls 1× two 1×

Often after:

graduates 3× bands 2× campuses 1× graduate 1× commencement 1× edition 1× communities 1× students 1× experience 1× springcoming 1×

Sentence patterns with Hbcu

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

4th annual hbcu springcoming 1× a black hbcu 1× all girls hbcu when i 1× as an hbcu alum herself 1× at an hbcu would help 1× at the hbcu saw the 1× attending an hbcu 1× culture and hbcu bands often 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a 2021 feasibility 1× as an hbcu 1× caruth s sponsorship 1× further the grant 1× hbcu bands are 1× hbcu campuses were 1×

Common sentence endings:

1 billion endowment 1× 5 years old 1× a black hbcu 1× and a mask 1× and joe biden 1× and universities component 1×

Words around Hbcu

Just before it in the word index:

hbcse 2 hbc 61 hbb 2 hbar 2 hban 6 hba 19

Just after it in the word index:

hbcus 49 hbd 3 hbf 14 hbg 2 hbi 5 hbis 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

alphabets 97 anarchism 97 andersson 97 anus 97 apl 97 aristocrat 97

Corpus analysis for Hbcu

  • In this selection, "hbcu" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, first, virtual, walk, graduates, bands and campuses stand out and add context to how "hbcu" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 4th annual hbcu springcoming and a black hbcu. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "hbcu" sits close to words such as alphabets, anarchism and andersson, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with hbcu

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

More than $5 million is now headed to the Raleigh HBCU. (11 words)

And I’m not saying this because I’m at a Black HBCU. (13 words)

Kamala Harris left these words with all of the HBCU representation in the White House Briefing room. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

As an HBCU alum herself, she was in some ways preaching to the choir, thanking young voters and voters of color for record turnout in 2020 that she says made a difference in helping elect her and Joe Biden. (39 words)

On May 16, a two-hour virtual HBCU commencement special, “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” will be live streamed at 2 p.m. and will feature President Obama delivering a special message to graduates. (35 words)

HBCU bands are a significant part of African-American musical culture and HBCU bands often surpass their associated football teams in popularity, a phenomenon that is uncommon among collegiate and high school marching bands. (34 words)

Example sentences (20)

HBCU campuses were pulsing with excitement as generations gathered, knowing that Harris has a chance of becoming the first HBCU graduate in the Oval Office.

On May 16, a two-hour virtual HBCU commencement special, “Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition,” will be live streamed at 2 p.m. and will feature President Obama delivering a special message to graduates.

So while typical HBCU graduates may be earning less money than non-HBCU graduates in their late 20s, by their early 30s, they are earning more.

Further, the grant will help to identify, create, and expand access to opportunities in the clean energy economy for families who live in HBCU communities as well as HBCU students and faculty.

The celebration of the infectious HBCU experience continues this weekend (April 20 – 22) in New York City at the 4th annual HBCU SpringComing.

HBCU bands are a significant part of African-American musical culture and HBCU bands often surpass their associated football teams in popularity, a phenomenon that is uncommon among collegiate and high school marching bands.

A 2021 feasibility study by College Hockey, Inc. found that having ice hockey at an HBCU would help promote diversity and inclusion in a sport more known for being White than otherwise.

Again, many were hopeful as they applauded Mikey for having the courage to start a movement and seriously consider attending an HBCU.

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And I’m not saying this because I’m at a Black HBCU.

As an HBCU alum herself, she was in some ways preaching to the choir, thanking young voters and voters of color for record turnout in 2020 that she says made a difference in helping elect her and Joe Biden.

Caruth’s sponsorship through the Wendell Scott Foundation will have an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) component.

HBCU homecoming concerts often feature star-studded lineups with artists such as Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Ty Dolla Sign.

He had business relationships, he developed pipelines in the community, especially in the Black community in Columbus, and he had a relationship with pretty much every HBCU in the country,” Durgans said.

Howard President Wayne Frederick says the school is on track to become the first HBCU to reach a $1 billion endowment.

I had the good fortune to be able to attend my aunt’s graduation from Bennett College (an all-girls HBCU) when I was at the ripe old age of 5 years old.

Kamala Harris left these words with all of the HBCU representation in the White House Briefing room.

Marshall and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were the first two HBCU graduates to earn national respectability.

More than $5 million is now headed to the Raleigh HBCU.

On Aug. 26, several students at the HBCU saw the white male putting on a tactical vest, gloves, and a mask.

On the court floor and through social recognition, the Hawks and Chase will recognize Hawks and State Farm Arena employees who are HBCU alumni.

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Common combinations with hbcu

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "hbcu" in a sentence?
An example: "HBCU campuses were pulsing with excitement as generations gathered, knowing that Harris has a chance of becoming the first HBCU graduate in the Oval Office." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "hbcu" from authentic English texts.
What does "hbcu" mean?
Hbcu means: Initialism of historically black college or university.
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