New Study Says Attending an HBCU is Good For Your Health
A new study has found a possible connection between attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) and improved lifelong well-being. The study, which included about 1,980 Black Americans, found that HBCU attendees consistently outscored their peers from predominantly white institutions in cognitive function.
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found a link between attending an HBCU and improved health. The study included about 1,980 Black Americans who attended college between 1940 and 1980. Roughly 35% of participants attended an HBCU. Researchers assessed memory, language, and cognitive function decades after attendance. HBCU attendees outscored their peers from predominantly white institutions. The study suggests that HBCUs provide a welcoming environment that promotes better health outcomes.
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