The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is a collegiate athletic conference in the United States, primarily composed of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Founded in 1970, the MEAC promotes academic and athletic excellence among its member institutions, which compete in various sports at the NCAA Division I level. The conference includes schools from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions, with notable members like North Carolina A&T State University and Howard University. The MEAC is known for its commitment to fostering student-athlete development and community engagement, while also hosting annual championships in multiple sports.