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 0.5%. Norfolk State University grew faster than everyone else, with 1.2% growth! On average, each post in this landscape earns more than 417.0 engagements. Howard University is topping the charts with more than 1.27k engagements per post on their 79 posts in the last 30 days.
North Carolina A&T State University
264k Followers
1.36% Engagement Rate
Southern University, Baton Rouge
175k Followers
2.09% Engagement Rate
North Carolina Central University
104k Followers
0.35% Engagement Rate
This just made our day 😌 neyo sang “One in a Million” for students of Howard University’s Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business 🎤 #neyo #howarduniversity #liveperformance #rnbmusic
In the “Severance” Season 2 finale, JSU™ alumnus Tramell Tillman, ’08, one of the stars of the hit Apple TV+ series, leads a fictional marching band in one of the show’s most unforgettable scenes. “I graduated from Jackson State University, and their band is the Sonic Boom of the South, the best marching band in the …
“Truth and Service” on the road! Approximately 1,300 Howard University students traveled to 22 cities across the country as part of Howard’s annual Alternative Spring Break (HUASB). The theme for the 32nd HUASB was “Nurturing Our Community: Planting Seeds of Hope for the Future,” and students did just that as they tutored students in Albany, Georgia, helped …
#NCCULife | Today, we proudly welcomed more than 800 prospective students to North Carolina Central University for our Spring 2025 Eagle Preview. These aspiring scientists, educators, artists, nurses and entrepreneurs traveled from near and far to explore what it means to be part of a community where purpose takes flight. As they toured our campus, engaged with …
Big Congratulations to Coach Larry Vickers! Larry Vickers is headed to Auburn University as the new Head Coach of Women’s Basketball! While we’re excited for what’s next, we’re even prouder of what he built here at Norfolk State. Coach Vickers led the Spartans to 177 wins, four straight MEAC regular-season titles, three MEAC Tournament championships, and three …
“Protecting Your Peace” is something we all can and should master. A few Aggies had the opportunity to speak with chancellor’s speaker special guests Myles Brown, Marsai Martin and Marcus Scribner about the topic. #NCAT #AggiePride #Aggies #AggiesDo #HBCU #University #SpeakerSeries
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Happy #GramSpiritFriday, Tigers!! Today is the final day of the Bernetta Ambres Ambassador Tour in New Orleans and we want congratulate all the high school students that have already been admitted to GSU. gramfamrecruit, worldfamedband, dr.nikkiroe, and President martinlemelle have had the opportunity to visit with students from 12 different schools so far and have …
We had a real life boogie at Texas Southern Hold'Em, celebrating the Ocean of Soul's Beyoncé Bowl performance and Black rodeo culture. Good times in Tigerland! #TSUProud
Hey, Jags! Join us this Saturday for Discover Southern U Day! The event allows for middle and high school, as well as transfer students to preview what Southern University has to offer. The cost to register is $15, and registration ends Friday, March 28 at 5 p.m. Visit the link in our bio to complete your registration. See …
🎬 Single Black Female 3: The Final Chapter premieres this Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime! ✨ We're proud to share that SC State graduate, Sa'Rah Jones (Class of '95), is both the writer and co-executive producer of this exciting movie! 🎥🙌 Don't miss the final chapter — set your reminder now! ⏰ #SCStateUniversity #SingleBlackFemale3 #SCSUAlumni
The Master of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders graduate program at Alabama A&M University prepares students for careers in speech-language pathology through a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on clinical training. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat communication disorders across diverse populations. Apply while the application fee is waived! #StartHere #aamugrad
In the “Severance” Season 2 finale, JSU™ alumnus Tramell Tillman, ’08, one of the stars of the hit Apple TV+ series, leads a fictional marching band in one of the show’s most unforgettable scenes. “I graduated from Jackson State University, and their band is the Sonic Boom of The South, the best marching band in the …
“Truth and Service” on the road! Approximately 1,300 Howard University students traveled to 22 cities across the country as part of Howard’s annual Alternative Spring Break (HUASB). The theme for the 32nd HUASB was “Nurturing Our Community: Planting Seeds of Hope for the Future,” and students did just that as they tutored students in Albany, Georgia, helped …
South Carolina State University’s Concert Choir has received an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June 2026. Under the leadership of Dr. Johnnie J. Felder, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, the 40-member ensemble has been invited to the historic concert hall to perform Adolphus Hailstork’s sacred …
Big Congratulations to Coach Larry Vickers! Larry Vickers is headed to Auburn University as the new Head Coach of Women’s Basketball! While we’re excited for what’s next, we’re even prouder of what he built here at Norfolk State. Coach Vickers led the Spartans to 177 wins, four straight MEAC regular-season titles, three MEAC Tournament championships, and three …
Dr. Kimberly S. Love, Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Alabama A&M University, has been awarded a $5,000 South Arts Literary Arts Program Grant to support the completion of her debut novel, “Austin Creek.” The novel, deeply rooted in Southern culture and storytelling traditions, explores themes that resonate across generations and geographies. More at: https://www.aamu.edu/news
#JSUFaculty: Dr. Ramon Jackson has been named JSU's 2025 Humanities Teacher of the Year by the Mississippi Humanities Council. Jackson is the assistant chair and an assistant professor of music education in the Department of Music, and the former assistant band director for the Sonic Boom of the South. Among many accolades in his field, Dr. …
#NCCULife | Congratulations to NCCU’s own William Taylor for winning the 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains Dell Technologies Scholarship! Continue to soar high! #EaglePride! #WeAreNCCU #EaglePride #DurhamNC #HBCU #MEAC #EagleExcellence #BOTB2025 #HBCUBOTB #DellTechnologies
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A few Aggie administrators, alumni and community members gathered Saturday afternoon for a watch party for “Our Blues Make Us Gold.” The documentary dives into our unique history and explores the very fabric of the university-what makes us thrive among the nation’s leading institutions of higher education. You can watch as well, free of charge. Stream …
Texas Southern University received a generous $50,000 donation from Vistra —$15,000 in support of the TSU Career Center and $35,000 for emergency scholarships. This investment directly enhances student success by providing career development resources and financial assistance to those in need. "TSU deeply values meaningful partnerships like the one with Vistra. These collaborations have a significant …
‼️UPDATE‼️Get ready for an unforgettable night of worship and praise! Due to unforeseen circumstances, Kierra Sheard- Kelly will no longer be in attendance at the upcoming Gospel Explosion. However, the event will continue as planned, featuring powerful performances by gospel recording artists Zacardi Cortez and Lisa Knowles-Smith , as highlighted in the flyer below. We invite …
Hey, Jags! Join us this Saturday for Discover Southern U Day! The event allows for middle and high school, as well as transfer students to preview what Southern University has to offer. The cost to register is $15, and registration ends Friday, March 28 at 5 p.m. Visit https://apply.subr.edu/register/Discover2025 to complete your registration. See you there! #WeAreSouthern #HBCU
Big congratulations to Coach Larry Vickers on being named Head Coach at Auburn University! 🏀 At NSU, he racked up 177 wins, 4 MEAC titles, 3 NCAA trips & made Spartan history. Thank you for everything, Coach. Once a Spartan, always a Spartan. #Behold pic.x.com/E4BTx2RKij
In the “Severance” Season 2 finale, JSU alumnus Tramell Tillman leads a fictional marching band in one of the show’s most unforgettable scenes. From the mace to the uniforms, it’s a clear tribute to “Da Boom” and another reminder why JSU is THEE Standard™. #THEEStandard pic.x.com/7WjeAIo7sh
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182 Likes • 19 Retweets“Truth and Service” on the road! Approximately 1,300 Howard University students traveled to 22 cities across the country as part of Howard’s annual Alternative Spring Break (HUASB). The theme for the 32nd HUASB was “Nurturing Our Community: Planting Seeds of Hope for the pic.x.com/d2UXryFT82
Texas Southern University joins Houston and the nation in mourning the death of George Foreman. Not only was he a legendary boxer and entrepreneur, but he was a long-time supporter of TSU, and he entrusted the university with his children's education. May his legacy live forever. pic.x.com/4w4FcIsHKo
In the Season 2 finale of "Severance," the marching band led by JSU™ alumnus @TramellTillman is a notable tribute to the @SonicBoomOTS. pic.x.com/Rthhfg18cq
For Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating Howard University alumni Elizabeth Catlett, a revolutionary force in the world of sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Through her art, Catlett captured strength, resilience, and struggles of Black and working-class people in the pic.x.com/7C2a7t0qud
Great news, Bulldogs! The support of alumni, supporters and friends has generated more than $3 Million in individual donations for the #AAMU150 campaign so far! Learn more and join the campaign today to help us reach the $15 million mark at aamu.edu/150. pic.x.com/AlRK93dOrD
‼️UPDATE‼️Get ready for an unforgettable night of worship and praise! Due to unforeseen circumstances, Kierra Sheard- Kelly will no longer be in attendance at the upcoming Gospel Explosion. However, the event will continue as planned, free & open to the public. See you there! pic.x.com/Z1oZjzqtus
#NCCULife | Congratulations to NCCU’s own William Taylor for winning the 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains Dell Technologies Scholarship! Continue to soar high! #EaglePride! #WeAreNCCU #HBCU #MEAC #EagleExcellence #BOTB2025 #HBCUBOTB #DellTechnologies pic.x.com/2zeXAXoAHP
Alcorn State Mass Communications hosted its annual Media Day on March 19th! Students connected with pros & learned about the media industry. More info: tinyurl.com/2t9xt2sh #AlwaysAlcorn #AlcornStudents pic.x.com/BXSuZHQKEn
Hey, Jags! The inaugural SU Academic Homecoming kicks off this week! 🎉 Events start Friday to celebrate 145 years of excellence and bring the Jaguar Nation together. More info: bit.ly/4l5ogyw #WeAreSouthern #HBCU pic.x.com/uRI1RTVeQ2pic.x.com/uRI1RTVeQ2pic.x.com/uRI1RTVeQ2pic.x.com/uRI1RTVeQ2
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