Tiana Gibson

Professor Kays
ENG 102-H3-F16
30 September 2016
HBCUs and Life Preparation:
An Annotated Bibliography
"HBCU Alumni Are Thriving More Than Black Grads Of Other Schools,
Study Shows." Www.huffingtonpost.com. Ed. Taryn Finley. Huffington Post, 29
Oct. 2015. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
The Huffington Posts Black Voices section features editor Taryn Finleys
news article on the success of black grads who attend HBCUs. The article
looks at a study done by the notable poll corporation GALLUP which
compares the success of black graduates who attended HBCUs versus
PWI black graduates based on five elements of well-being; purpose,
social, financial, community, and physical. The article successfully
communicates the benefits going to an HBCU offered in life after
graduation through statistics and percentages obtained from studying a
real population of people. However these were mostly based on the
individual's opinion which makes it slightly less credible and to be taken
with a grain of salt. The source overall depicts that HBCU attendance
better prepares students to go on a path of overall well-being much better
than PWIs. HBCUs are said to have more intimate guidance, emotional
and experiential support which as a result builds confident, goal-oriented,
and well rounded individuals, attributes that contribute to their success
after graduation.

 Perna, Laura, Valerie Lundy-Wagner, Noah Drezner, Marybeth Gasman,

Susan Yoon, Enakshi Bose, and Shannon Gray. "The Contribution of HBCUS to
the Preparation of African American Women for Stem Careers: A Case Study."
Research in Higher Education 50.1 (2009): 1-23. Springer Link. Web. 26 Sept.
2016.
This journal uses case study analysis to examine how students who
attended Spelman College, a notable HBCU, ensures the encouragement
of black women in STEM field occupations. The source only looks at one
institution thus one might say it limits the credibility to be able to speak on
all HBCUs, however,it takes into account aspects such as socioeconomic
data and multiple studies which further the credibility. The overall idea that
Spelman and other predominantly black schools better prepare black
students in general for STEM careers elaborates on the stance that the
choice for a black student to attend an HBCU will leave them better off
later in life versus had they chosen to go to a PWI. The amount of
specificity and data packed into this particular source creates a strong
argument for the overall ideal .
Hall, Mia. "How an HBCU Prepared Me for Harvard."
Editorial.Www.theroot.com. The Root, 14 Apr. 2014. Web. 24 Sept. 2016.
The Root, a news, opinion, and culture outlet catered to the AfricanAmerican community, feature the essay from a Hampton alumna, Mia Hall
who elaborates on how her time at her home by the sea prepared her for
life at Harvard University, a PWI. Since this is an opinionated article it is to

be taken more lightly than other news sources, however this young
womans testimony serves to be credible as she has lived through both
the HBCU and PWI experience. Hall is able to testify on how her HBCU
prepared her emotionally, academically, and intellectually to take on one of
the most prestigious PWIs in the United States today.This source serves
to be useful for a firsthand look or quotes directly from someone who has
been there through it instead of just a study of someone who has been
there. It serves as a raw source for truth in the commendable preparation
for the different avenues of life that HBCUs have to offer.
Lynch, Matthew. "Diverse Conversations: 4 Ways HBCUs Can Prepare
Students for Lack of Workplace Diversity." Www.diverseeducation.com. N.p., 23
Nov. 2015. Web. 28 Sept. 2016.
This article by Matthew Lynch compiles four strong supportive pieces for
the fact that HBCUs prepare students for lack of diversity after graduation
despite being predominantly black.Through the attendance of an HBCU
individuals are more prone to take leadership roles, know their rights as
african-americans, and be further empowered. Although this is a list of
what HBCUs can do, it still notes the potential to further prepare their
students. This particular source works to an advantage to combat the
classic argument that students who attend HBCUs are not used to/ can
not deal with diversity. By combating that stance it further promotes the
stance that HBCUs are overall the better choice over PWIs because they
reach students of african american culture on a more personal level.

 Palmer, Robert T., Dina C. Maramba, and Marybeth Gasman. Fostering

Success of Ethnic and Racial Minorities in STEM: The Role of Minority Serving
Institutions. N.p.: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013. Print.
This book takes a look at characteristics, climates, and educational
discipline that minority serving institutions, such as HBCUs, possess that
ensure the success of their students. The contributions are made by wellknown individuals who give credibility to the suggestions given in the
book. Not only that but it also gives advice to PWIs on how to ensure the
same for their minority students. Fostering Success supports the idea that
the intimate setting setting and personal connection that HBCUs make
play a detrimental role in the success of their students post graduation.
Thus proving that attending an HBCU , for a black individual, may very
well be more beneficial than attending a PWI later on in life.