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%. Howard University grew faster than everyone else, with 1.7% growth! On average, each post in this landscape earns more than 376.6 engagements. Howard University is topping the charts with more than 1.88k engagements per post on their 73 posts in the last 30 days.
North Carolina A&T State University
266k Followers
0.83% Engagement Rate
Southern University, Baton Rouge
175k Followers
0.72% Engagement Rate
North Carolina Central University
104k Followers
0.60% Engagement Rate
Big news! Howard University has been recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation as one of the nationβs top βOpportunity Colleges and Universities β High Access and High Earnings.β Among opportunity colleges and universities with a Research One (R1) designation, the nationβs highest Carnegie Classification for research spending and doctorate production, Howard has …
Probably needed a hug, went to UGL instead π Itβs the end of the semester, and our Bison are preparing for final exams. Join us in wishing them good luck! #finalexams #study #howarduniversity
#NCCUAthletics | Congratulations to NCCUβs own Joaquin Davis on signing with the Denver Broncos! The 6β4β wide receiver β a proud Durham native β is soaring to the NFL. Weβre proud of you, Joaquin, and wish you many seasons of success! #WeAreNCCU #DurhamNC #NCCUFB #NFL #HBCU
#JSUGrad25 #PeopleofJSU: "My time at JSU was more than a dream come true because not even my wildest dreams could have prepared me for the incredible adventures I would undertake. After missing my senior year of high school due to COVID, I came to college with very high expectations. As a member of the Sonic Boom …
803Fresh is at SC State today to produce a video for "Boots on the Ground." The Marching 101 Band, the Divine 9 and other students are involved! #803fresh
She's on the way to becoming a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and a degree in biology is the first step. Arianna Slack a.ri.a.n.n.a , a Fairfield, CA native, told us she'll return to school in the fall after graduating this May to begin working on a second degree and go further in the medical field. "My …
Congrats and well done to senior ncatengineering students for presenting during the 12th annual Spring Senior Design Expo. The future is here! #NCAT #AggiePride #Aggies #AggiesDo #HBCU #University #STEM #Design #Innovation #Expo
As we approach the end of the Spring 2025 semester, the Norfolk State University Police Department has implemented the following safety protocols in wake of the recent on campus shooting on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Unfortunately, it is a sad reality in this nation that we live in violent times. In the past week, several …
Calling all grads! π We want to spotlight you for your remarkable achievement. Please send us: β’ One photo β’ Your hometown β’ Degree and major β’ A unique story about your journey/future plans Email your submissions to media@sus.edu. Congratulations! #WeAreSouthern
The World Renowned Golden Girls, pictured here in 1968, revolutionized the landscape of marching band performances. Affectionately known as the GGs, they were the first dance line to perform as a featured squad with choreographed movements to a marching bandβs live music. Their national debut at the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami, Florida, marked a …
We cordially invite you to the AAMU School of Graduate Studies Virtual Open House on May 14th at 4pm! This event is an excellent opportunity to engage with our expert faculty and staff and get all your questions answered. Register now to secure your spot by sending us a DM!
Weβre still reliving the magic of the TSU Foundation's Tiger Ball! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised over $1 million to invest in our students' futures. Throughout the night, we highlighted incredible stories of student successβand now, weβre sharing them with YOU. Our students are the reason weβre here, and the reason our partners …
803Fresh is at SC State today to produce a video for "Boots on the Ground." The Marching 101 Band, the Divine 9 and other students are involved! #803fresh
Big news! Howard University has been recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation as one of the nationβs top "Opportunity Colleges and Universities β High Access and High Earnings." Among opportunity colleges and universities with a Research One (R1) designation, the nationβs highest Carnegie Classification for research spending and doctorate production, Howard has …
Trinity Webster-Bass, a graduating senior at Howard University, has been leading innovative research that examines how music created by Black women shapes identity, empowerment, and political thought among young Black women! Webster-Bass is a double major in broadcast journalism and Afro-American studies from Jacksonville, Florida, and a member of the 2021 cohort of the Annenberg Honors …
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Alabama A&Mβs Carson Vinson in the 2025 NFL Draft. #StartHere More: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/carson-vinson-ravens-nfl-draft-fifth-round-2025
Congratulations to Shedeur Sanders on being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft! Be Legendary, 2οΈβ£ #THEEStandard
#NCCUAthletics | Congratulations to NCCUβs own Joaquin Davis on signing with the Denver Broncos! The 6β4β wide receiver β a proud Durham native β is soaring to the NFL. Weβre proud of you, Joaquin, and wish you many seasons of success! #WeAreNCCU #DurhamNC #NCCUFB #NFL #HBCU
She's a mother to three teenagers who pursued her degree and maintained a 4.0 GPA while navigating the end of her marriage. Whitney McFarland, a Baskin, LA native and Elementary Education major said, "Grambling is more than my schoolβitβs part of my family legacy. My grandmother graduated from here with a teaching degree, and my …
The World Renowned Golden Girls, pictured here in 1968, revolutionized the landscape of marching band performances. Affectionately known as the GGs, they were the first dance line to perform as a featured squad with choreographed movements to a marching bandβs live music. Their national debut at the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami, Florida, marked a …
Who caught this??? The Detroit Lions showed a WHOLE LOT of Aggie Pride in the draft room!!
Spartans, As we approach the end of the Spring 2025 semester, the Norfolk State University Police Department has implemented the following safety protocols in wake of the recent on campus shooting on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Unfortunately, it is a sad reality in this nation that we live in violent times. In the past week, several …
Before the world knew their names, the Yard knew their stories. Before the world meets their future, the Yard held their past. Now, itβs time to share those stories. π¬ Next week, we launch our new mini docuseries: "From the Yard to the World: Beyond the Cap and Gown" This series follows a few of our Spring 2025 grads …
Calling all grads! π We want to spotlight you for your remarkable achievement. Please send us: β’ One photo β’ Your hometown β’ Degree and major β’ A unique story about your journey/future plans Email your submissions to media@sus.edu. Congratulations! #WeAreSouthern
803Fresh is at SC State today to produce a video for "Boots on the Ground." The Marching 101 Band, the Divine 9 and other students are involved! #803fresh pic.x.com/uIAJpeUph9
Aggie Pride!! β¬οΈ x.com/Lions/status/1β¦
320 Likes β’ 110 RetweetsBig news! Howard University has been recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation as one of the nationβs top "Opportunity Colleges and Universities β High Access and High Earnings." Among opportunity colleges and universities with a Research One pic.x.com/5BYyoCIJKH
Aggie Pride!! And we canβt wait to have Brad back home! x.com/adamschefter/sβ¦
252 Likes β’ 61 RetweetsIntroduced last night: Alabama A&M University is proud to partner with @UncleNearest to create two limited commemorative batches πΉπππ π―πππππππ and ππππ π πππππ available exclusively to #AAMU150 Torch Level donors. These legacy batches feature the pic.x.com/OziAYdiNaN
Celebrating #NationalSuperheroDay by recognizing our mascot, Sonny THEE Tiger! π Whether he's rallying the crowd at sporting events or spreading joy across campus, Sonny protects the JSU spirit by being our mascot, friend, and superhero in one. pic.x.com/ZgtRoIqMP0pic.x.com/ZgtRoIqMP0
βI am better because of GSU and will forever be grateful for the experienceβ - Michaiah Evans. Our Miss Senior is set to graduate with a degree in Business Marketing. She told us she has big goals & a plan to achieve them. Keep achieving #GramFam! #CongratsGrad #GramGrad25 pic.x.com/kCaUyIwDwD
#NCCUAthletics | Congratulations to NCCUβs own Joaquin Davis on signing with the Denver @Broncos! The 6β4β wide receiver β a proud Durham native β is soaring to the @NFL. Weβre proud of you, Joaquin, and wish you many seasons of success! #WeAreNCCU #DurhamNC #NCCUFB #NFL #HBCU pic.x.com/E5XpZAJkwT
Next week, we launch our new mini docuseries: "From the Yard to the World: Beyond the Cap and Gown" This series follows a few of our Spring 2025 grads as they reflect on the moments that shaped them at TSU. Stay locked in. #TSUGrad25 #TSUProud pic.x.com/hYTFsDwdko
The Golden Girls revolutionized HBCU marching bands in 1968 as the first dance team to perform choreographed routines with live bands, debuting at the Orange Blossom Classic. They changed perceptions of HBCU dance teams by not using batons! #AlwaysAlcorn #FromTheArchives pic.x.com/uwrH9v97Le
Calling all grads! π We want to spotlight you for your remarkable achievement. Please send us: β’ One photo β’ Your hometown β’ Degree and major β’ A unique story about your journey/future plans Email your submissions to media@sus.edu. Congratulations! #WeAreSouthern pic.x.com/ajBz0fN5IA
$186K raised. 100% participation. 424 donors strong. Thank you for investing in our students during the 2025 Faculty, Staff & Administrators Campaign. #NowIsOurTime #BeholdtheGreenandGold pic.x.com/8GqBHGaPN8
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