Get Ready: HBCU Homecoming 2013

A quick calendar of a few Black college homecomings.

Morgan State Signs Cooperative Agreements With South African Universities - President David Wilson of Morgan State established a study abroad program with six South African universities following a recent educational mission to the country. In addition to South Africa, Morgan also has cooperative agreements with institutions in Brazil, China and Australia.(Photo: WikiCommons- Morgan State University)

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Morgan State University - Homecoming is just around the corner, so BET.com rounded up a list of when homecoming games and parties for the top HBCUs will commence. — Dominique Zonyéé Morgan State University will celebrate homecoming weekend on Oct. 5 with a game against the Florida A&M University Rattlers at 1:00 p.m. at Hughes Memorial Stadium. (Photo: WikiCommons)

4. Hampton University - Location: Hampton, Virginia Tuition: $19,738 Total enrollment: 5,221 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 37.1 percent Average freshman retention rate: 78 percent 6-year graduation rate: 53 percent (Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Bermuda Department of Tourism)

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Hampton University Homecoming - Hampton University will kick off its 2013 homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 12 as the Pirates take on the North Carolina A&T Aggies at 2 p.m. at Armstrong Stadium.(Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Bermuda Department of Tourism)

Delaware State University Partners With a French Institution  - Delaware State University (DSU) struck a deal with the University of Versailles in France to create faculty and student exchange opportunities. “This partnership will offer DSU faculty, students and staff a new perspective filled with excellent opportunities while our counterparts will have, in DSU, a new solid academic partner in the USA,” said Noureddine Melikechi, the vice president of research, innovation and economic development at DSU. (Photo: REUTERS/Tim Shaffer /Landov)

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Delaware State University - The Delaware State University Hornets take on Norfolk State on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. for the annual homecoming game. Homecoming festivities will commence Oct. 6. (Photo: REUTERS/Tim Shaffer /Landov)

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Florida A&M University  - FAMU homecoming week begins Friday, Oct. 13. This year FAMU will play against Howard University at the Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19. (Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity)

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Spelman-Morehouse College - Morehouse men and Spelman women (SpelHouse) will be celebrating homecoming 2013 from Thursday Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 26.  The annual tailgate party will take place Saturday as the Morehouse Tigers take on the Benedict College Tigers at B.T. Harvey Stadium. (Photo: REUTERS/Tami Chappell /Landov)

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What Does This Mean for Historically Black Colleges and Universities? - HBCUs such as Howard University and Langston University have increased enrollment rates in 2013, while a majority continues to suffer from enrollment decline. However, African-Americans who graduate from a historically Black college or university do better financially than Blacks who graduate from traditionally white colleges and universities, according to 2011 study by economists at Morehouse College and Howard University.(Photo: Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times /Landov)

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Howard University - Howard University will be celebrating 89 years during Homecoming 2013 from Oct. 22-27. The Howard Bisons will take on the Morgan State University Bears on Saturday, Oct. 26. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times /Landov)

VSU Rolls Out Anti-Hazing Policies - Following the recent drowning deaths of two Virginia State University students, the school has announced a new task force to combat hazing to support its existing zero-tolerance policy. "We will be a positive example for others to follow," VSU President Dr. Keith T. Miller wrote in a letter posted on the school's website. (Photo: WikiCommons)

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Virginia State University - Virginia State takes on Georgia Tech at the 2013 Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 26. (Photo: WikiCommons)

Fayetteville State  - Save the date for Oct. 26 at 2:00 p.m. as Fayetteville State will host its homecoming against Livingstone College. (Photo: Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/ MCT /LANDOV)

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Fayetteville State  - Save the date for Oct. 26 at 2:00 p.m. as Fayetteville State will host its homecoming against Livingstone College. (Photo: Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/ MCT /LANDOV)

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Bethune-Cookman University Faces Hazing Lawsuit - The Orlando Sentinel reports that the mother of a Bethune-Cookman University student who died in a car crash last year has alleged in a lawsuit against the school and a national fraternity that hazing caused his death. According to the filing, Marcus A. Thomas, 19, was killed after another pledge fell asleep at the wheel and the car crashed into a utility pole. The lawsuit alleges Thomas and others were intentionally sleep-deprived for three weeks as pledges of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity.  (Photo: Courtesy Bethune-Cookman University)

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Bethune-Cookman University - Bethune-Cookman’s Wildcat Nation has a full homecoming line up from Oct.18 to Oct. 26. This year’s homecoming game is against South Carolina State University. (Photo: Courtesy Bethune-Cookman University)

North Carolina Central University - Mark your calendars for Oct.13-20 for the NCCU homecoming festivities. The homecoming parade is on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m, followed by a game against Morgan State.  (Photo: The Plain Dealer /Landov)

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North Carolina Central University - Mark your calendars for Oct.13-20 for the NCCU homecoming festivities. The homecoming parade is on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m, followed by a game against Morgan State.  (Photo: The Plain Dealer /Landov)

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Lincoln University Alumni Protest Demolition Plans - Lincoln University alumni staged a protest earlier this month against President Robert Jennings and the university’s Board of Trustees in efforts to thwart the university’s plans to demolish historic campus buildings. The alumni group of protesters are awaiting a meeting with Jennings to discuss alternatives to razing the buildings, which they allege is a part of the university development plans under Pennsylvania’s Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones.(Photo: Lincoln University)

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Lincoln University - Lincoln University will play Virginia State University on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. (Photo: Lincoln University)

Clark Atlanta University - Homecoming is going down on Oct. 24-27 at Clark Atlanta University with a major concert. Follow its homecoming Twitter page to see if Kendrick Lamar or Juicy J wins the vote for concert performer. The CAU Panthers will play the Golden Rams of Albany State University on Oct. 26. (Photo: Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Clark Atlanta University - Homecoming is going down on Oct. 24-27 at Clark Atlanta University with a major concert. Follow its homecoming Twitter page to see if Kendrick Lamar or Juicy J wins the vote for concert performer. The CAU Panthers will play the Golden Rams of Albany State University on Oct. 26. (Photo: Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Tuskegee University - Tuskegee University will host homecoming on Nov. 2 with an afternoon game against the Kentucky State Thoroughbreds. (Photo: Birmingham News /Landov)

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Tuskegee University - Tuskegee University will host homecoming on Nov. 2 with an afternoon game against the Kentucky State Thoroughbreds. (Photo: Birmingham News /Landov)

The Battle of the Funds at North Carolina HBCUs - As enrollment drops at North Carolina HBCUs, including a 5 percent drop at Winston-Salem State University and nearly 6 percent at North Carolina Central University, northeastern North Carolina campuses slashed jobs and academic programs to deal with a $5 million budget shortfall. (Photo: Charlotte Observer/MCT/LANDOV)

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North Carolina A&T University - Dubbed “the greatest homecoming on Earth,” the Aggies festivities are Nov. 1-3. They will play Virginia University of Lynchburg on Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. (Photo: Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/ MCT /LANDOV)

Grambling State University - GSU will take on Mississippi Valley on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. (Photo: Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

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Grambling State University - GSU will take on Mississippi Valley on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. (Photo: Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

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South Carolina State University - If you like Greek life, then South Carolina State may be for you. More than 40 percent of the student body is involved in a frat or sorority. Tuitions rates are under $20,000 for 2013-14 at $9,258 for in-state and $18,170 for out-of-state, the same as 2011-12.(Photo: South Carolina State)

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South Carolina State University - South Carolina State University is celebrating homecoming for a full week from Sunday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 10 when the Bulldogs take on Florida A&M University. (Photo: courtesy of South Carolina State University)