These Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) do an incredible job of engaging and expanding their communities using social media. We featured these 11 universities in our 2020 Higher Education Social Media Engagement report.
In the last 30 days, the average university in this landscape has grown their audience by 0.8%. Southern University, Baton Rouge grew faster than everyone else, with 4.5% growth! On average, each post in this landscape earns more than 719.0 engagements. Jackson State University is topping the charts with more than 3.06k engagements per post on their 72 posts in the last 30 days.
North Carolina A&T State University
281k Followers
1.03% Engagement Rate
Southern University, Baton Rouge
203k Followers
2.78% Engagement Rate
North Carolina Central University
135k Followers
0.33% Engagement Rate
Welcome back home, shilosanders! 🐅💙 Shilo Sanders made a special guest appearance at his alma mater for the P.R.O.M. (Please Return On Monday) Promise event hosted by JSU’s Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition. This event encouraged hundreds of Jackson Public School students to be safe during their upcoming prom nights. #JacksonStateUniversity #JacksonState #THEEiLove #JSU #ShiloSanders
Spot any people you recognize?👀 We heard the new trend was to show the 90s version of you. Take a look at the fashion, people, and fun that happened on campus back in the day. #90s #GSU #GramFam 💛🖤
From The Yard to the world stage 🌍🎶 Long before global fandoms and viral choreography, Howard University was already shaping cultural exchange. In 1896, Korean students brought the sounds of “Arirang” to campus… a moment that would echo across history. Today, that same spirit shows up in K-Pop’s global rise, where Black music, style, and performance continue …
#NCCULife | The Miss and Mister NCCU pageant continues to showcase the very best of Eagle excellence. From remarkable poise to undeniable talent, our students embody what it means to lead, inspire, and represent our university with pride. Voting begins Monday, March 23 and concludes Tuesday, March 24. Join us as we celebrate these outstanding individuals …
5 DAYS AWAY 🎬✨ South Carolina State University will present the latest in its “From Dream to Screen: Industry Insider’s Master Class” series on March 24–25, featuring award-winning actress Laya DeLeon Hayes at the I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium. This dynamic two-day master class will provide students, aspiring creatives, and members of the campus community with an …
A new space. A lasting legacy. Today, we celebrated the official opening of our brand-new outdoor classroom and amphitheater with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Inspired by the historic campus bell inside John B. Cade Library, this space is designed to shape the next generation of leaders—building on our legacy while preparing for the future. #WeAreSouthern
✨Aggie Photo of the week✨ Sometimes all you need are your girls! Aggie Pride Natalie, Amarrea and Jordyn 💙💛 📸 amarrealilliee_ Watch out for next week’s prompt on 3/23/26 via our story. #NCAT #AggiePride #Aggies #HBCU #University
🌳🌹🪻A season for making new memories, friends, and admiring our beautiful campus. Spring time on the Yard! #AlwaysAlcorn
#NCCULife | The Chancellor’s Walk and Health Fair is in full swing as our Eagle community steps out and shows up for their health. Walking alongside our students, the Chancellor joined Eagles across campus in promoting active, healthy lifestyles through movement, education, and community. This morning is a reminder that prioritizing wellness is something we do …
The Coach Vick Experience continues tonight, Wednesday, March 18, at 10 pm. on BET, with The Breaking Point. The docuseries spotlights NFL icon and Norfolk State University head football coach Michael Vick as he takes on his first head coaching role. In this episode, championship dreams are slipping away, and the Spartans are tested like never …
The countdown is on—summer classes at Alabama A&M University begin in 69 days. Apply now and take the next step in your graduate journey. Apply Today! 🌐gradapply.aamu.edu #StartHere #aamugrad
Cleared for takeoff ✈️ TSU Aviation student Sydnee Johnson has been selected for southwestair Destination 225° Pilot Pathway Program. A second-generation aviator from Houston, she’s continuing a legacy in the friendly skies! Sydnee is the fifth TSU student to earn a spot in this highly competitive program. “I was inspired by my father’s journey through both military …
Welcome back home, Shilo! 🐅💙 Shilo Sanders made a special guest appearance at his alma mater for the P.R.O.M. (Please Return On Monday) Promise event hosted by JSU’s Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition. This event encouraged hundreds of Jackson Public Schools students to be safe during their upcoming prom nights. #JacksonStateUniversity
Texas Southern University Debate Team takes the global stage once again 🌍🏆 Competing against more than 30 universities in Athens, Greece, TSU earned 2nd place overall at the International Forensics Association Speech and Debate Tournament, along with 1st place in Duo Interpretation and Informative Speaking. A legacy of excellence. A future rooted in power. 🐅 Read the full …
5 DAYS AWAY 🎬✨ South Carolina State University will present the latest in its “From Dream to Screen: Industry Insider’s Master Class” series on March 24–25, featuring award-winning actress Laya DeLeon Hayes at the I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium. This dynamic two-day master class will provide students, aspiring creatives, and members of the campus community with an …
Cleared for takeoff ✈️ TSU Aviation student Sydnee Johnson has been selected for Southwest Airlines’ Destination 225° Pilot Pathway Program. A second-generation aviator from Houston, she’s continuing a legacy in the friendly skies! Sydnee is the fifth TSU student to earn a spot in this highly competitive program. “I was inspired by my father’s journey through both …
Alcorn State University is excited to celebrate Rev. Dr. CJ Rhodes, II, our Director of Religious and Spiritual Life, who has been nominated for induction into the MLK, Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. The induction ceremony takes place Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel …
Congratulations to David Atkins for being selected for the 2026 Advising Success Network (ASN) Holistic Advising Fellows & Ambassadors Program! Read more in the JSU Newsroom. 📰| https://bit.ly/4ruDhM9 #JacksonStateUniversity
Alabama A&M University will welcome Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and actor Mario as the special guest performer for the 2026 Bulldog Choice Awards, presented by the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. The annual celebration of student achievement and campus excellence will take place April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the AAMU Event Center. #StartHere More: https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/mario-bulldog-choice.html
A new space. A lasting legacy. Today, we celebrated the official opening of our brand-new outdoor classroom and amphitheater with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Inspired by the historic campus bell inside John B. Cade Library, this space is designed to shape the next generation of leaders—building on our legacy while preparing for the future. #WeAreSouthern
Grambling State University is proud to participate in HBCU Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Louisiana Board of Regents in partnership with Complete College America. Honored to engage with state legislators, higher education leaders, and advocates supporting HBCU excellence. Thank you to our legislators and all who continue to invest in the future of …
From The Yard to the world stage 🌍🎶 Long before global fandoms and viral choreography, Howard University was already shaping cultural exchange. In 1896, Korean students brought the sounds of “Arirang” to campus… a moment that would echo across history. Today, that same spirit shows up in K-Pop’s global rise, where Black music, style, and performance continue …
#NCCULife | The Miss and Mr. NCCU pageant continues to showcase the very best of Eagle excellence. From remarkable poise to undeniable talent, our students embody what it means to lead, inspire, and represent our university with pride. Election results will be announced at 5 p.m. on March 24. Exciting times are ahead. Keep soaring. 🦅 #WeAreNCCU #NCCURoyalCourt …
The Coach Vick Experience continues tonight, Wednesday, March 18, at 10 pm. on BET, with The Breaking Point. The docuseries spotlights NFL icon and Norfolk State University head football coach Michael Vick as he takes on his first head coaching role. In this episode, championship dreams are slipping away, and the Spartans are tested like never …
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From The Yard to the world stage 🌍🎶 Long before global fandoms and viral choreography, Howard University was already shaping cultural exchange. In 1896, Korean students brought the sounds of “Arirang” to campus… a moment that would echo across history. Today, that same pic.x.com/EpezL4rxOD
Welcome back home, @shilosanders! 🐅💙 Shilo Sanders made a special guest appearance for the P.R.O.M. (Please Return On Monday) Promise event hosted by JSU’s Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition, encouraging hundreds of high school students to be safe during prom. pic.x.com/HxG81Zo2HK
THEEiLove: ‘90s Edition 🐅💙 #JacksonStateUniversity pic.x.com/brh0vAckYU
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A new space. A lasting legacy. Today’s ribbon-cutting celebrated our new outdoor classroom and amphitheater, inspired by the historic campus bell inside John B. Cade Library—building on our legacy while preparing for the future. #WeAreSouthern pic.x.com/Lj7iPPFfQHpic.x.com/Lj7iPPFfQHpic.x.com/Lj7iPPFfQHpic.x.com/Lj7iPPFfQH
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Howard University honored Black Press Day 2026, recognizing the legacy of Freedom’s Journal and the pioneers who made it possible for Black stories to be told, on our terms. From 1827 to today, the mission remains the same… document truth, uplift community, and shape the pic.x.com/MZrsG9O7Yg
Spot any people you recognize?👀 We heard the new trend was to show the 90s version of you. Take a look at the fashion, people, and fun that happened on campus back in the day. #90s #GSU #GramFam 💛🖤 pic.x.com/IBfZj36rvM
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Alcorn State congratulates Rev. Dr. CJ Rhodes II on his nomination for induction into the MLK Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. 📅 April 9, 2026 | 11 a.m. 📍 MLK Jr. International Chapel | Atlanta 📺 Livestream: Morehouse YouTube #AlwaysAlcorn #AlcornStaff pic.x.com/p2GRgPuodK
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Grambling State is proud to participate in HBCU Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Louisiana Board of Regents in partnership with Complete College America. Honored to engage with state legislators, higher education leaders, and advocates supporting HBCU excellence. 💛🖤 pic.x.com/fGFDjcQtLxpic.x.com/fGFDjcQtLxpic.x.com/fGFDjcQtLxpic.x.com/fGFDjcQtLx
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🌳🌹🪻A season for making new memories, friends, and admiring our beautiful campus. Spring time on the Yard! pic.x.com/O1c4Nulq53pic.x.com/O1c4Nulq53pic.x.com/O1c4Nulq53pic.x.com/O1c4Nulq53
#NCCUEagleExchange | We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with a powerful new episode of the Eagle Exchange podcast featuring UNC System chancellors in a dynamic conversation on leadership, representation, and impact in higher education. 🎧 Premiering March 20! pic.x.com/8sZIzghku6
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Lace up and bring the whole family out. The Green & Gold 5K is back and bigger than ever. The Kids Fun Run hits the track at 11 a.m.! Grab your crew, wear your green and gold, and meet us at Dick Price Stadium on April 18. Register by 3/20: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/NSUFRunWalk… pic.x.com/mxbpoT8RHI
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