Top 25 Best HBCUs: 2018 Rankings — Press Kit

Historically black colleges / universities, or HBCUs for short, are schools established with the primary purpose of serving the African American community before the Civil Rights Movement.

Out of the over 100 HBCUs that are operating today in America, the following selection of 25 are the strongest institutions of the bunch. The schools continue in the spirit of their original missions, providing academic opportunities for ethnic minorities and underrepresented communities.

Congratulations on your inclusion in our rankings! Below, you will find some creative assets that we have prepared to help you share the good news. If you have any questions about these materials please contact Chris Paasch at [email protected].

Website Badge

This transparent badge can be displayed on your website or on other marketing materials. It works well as a graphical overlay and can be added to a variety of content types.


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Facebook Link Post Thumbnail

This badge is designed to be used as the thumbnail on a Facebook link post. It has been formatted specifically to comply with the creative specifications of the platform.


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Twitter Image

This badge has been formatted to be shared on Twitter as an image to accompany a tweet.


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Instagram Badge

This square-shaped badge can be used as a photo on Instagram. It also doubles as a thumbnail for a carousel post on Facebook.


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