Historically black colleges and universities

Boston Walks for HBCUs and their Students on October 4

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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With the recent Supreme Court rulings on Affirmative Action and student debt—two critical issues facing students of color – supporting the work of HBCUs has become even more crucial to empowering students to pursue their educational and career objectives.

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  • With the recent Supreme Court rulings on Affirmative Action and student debt—two critical issues facing students of color – supporting the work of HBCUs has become even more crucial to empowering students to pursue their educational and career objectives.
  • HBCUs represent only 3% of all colleges in the nation, yet they produce 15% of all Bachelor's degrees earned by African Americans annually.
  • Corporations and groups are registering teams of five members each with a goal of raising $1,000 or more to support HBCUs and their students.
  • To learn more or to participate, please contact [email protected] or 2023 UNCF Walk for Education – New England.

HBCU TRANSFORMATION PROJECT RECEIVES $124 MILLION INVESTMENT TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT, IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, AND EXPAND PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HBCU Transformation Project received a $124 million investment from Blue Meridian Partners, increasing its total investment to $184 million.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HBCU Transformation Project received a $124 million investment from Blue Meridian Partners, increasing its total investment to $184 million.
  • The new investment will expand the Transformation Project’s work to drive systemic improvements among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide.
  • “The HBCU Transformation Project will deliver permanent, sustainable, and systemic improvement: more students, more graduates, bigger endowments, and new opportunities to advance economic mobility.
  • Blue Meridian Partners made the additional investment after HBCU Transformation Project leaders and individual campuses reported positive results from the project’s initial phase.

New York City Walks for HBCUs and their Students on Sept. 27

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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HBCUs represent only 3% of all colleges in the nation yet produce 15% of all bachelor's degrees earned by African Americans annually.

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  • HBCUs represent only 3% of all colleges in the nation yet produce 15% of all bachelor's degrees earned by African Americans annually.
  • The concept for this year’s New York UNCF Walk for Education is unlike traditional walk events.
  • Corporations and groups are registering teams of five members each with a goal of raising $1,000 or more to support HBCUs and their students.
  • To learn more or to participate, please contact [email protected] or 2023 UNCF Walk for Education - New York.

MetLife Sponsors the Upcoming Annual Toyota HBCU New York Classic at MetLife Stadium

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced it is partnering with the Toyota Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) New York Classic for the second consecutive year.

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  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced it is partnering with the Toyota Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) New York Classic for the second consecutive year.
  • MetLife’s sponsorship builds on MetLife and MetLife Foundation’s rich history of enabling equitable access to education and fostering inclusive economic mobility for thousands of HBCU students.
  • “MetLife’s contribution to the Toyota HBCU NY Classic is aligned with our purpose,” said Michael Roberts, Chief Marketing Officer at MetLife.
  • ET, MetLife and other participating companies will share career opportunities with upcoming and recent graduates, career seekers, and career switchers.

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Founder Taraji P. Henson Expand Partnership With kate spade new york to Bring Culturally Competent Mental Health Services to Women at Hampton University

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Founded in 2018, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation’s mission is to eradicate the stigma around mental health in the Black community.

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  • Founded in 2018, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation’s mission is to eradicate the stigma around mental health in the Black community.
  • “We are proud to expand our partnership with Taraji, Tracie and The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation.
  • The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and kate spade new york will launch their second “She Care Wellness Pod” at Hampton University, a historically Black university in Hampton, Virginia.
  • The on-campus mental health destination will officially open to Hampton University students on November 2, allowing the community to take advantage of increased mental health resources and access.

Jackson T. Stephens Cup Announces Special Invitations and Introduces Jack’s Day to Promote Youth Golf

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (“JTSC”), a premiere collegiate golf tournament, announced today special invitations to eleven players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and United States Service Academies.

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  • The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (“JTSC”), a premiere collegiate golf tournament, announced today special invitations to eleven players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and United States Service Academies.
  • Named in honor of the late Jackson (Jack) T. Stephens, the former Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, The Jackson T. Stephens Cup annually hosts one the strongest competitions in NCAA Division I golf.
  • This is the third year the Jackson T. Stephens Cup tournament committee has extended special invitations to the competition as a part of its commitment to increasing representation in the game of golf and providing elevated playing opportunities for all golfers.
  • “It’s our pleasure to continue to extend invitations to the athletes from the United States Service Academies, and Historically Black Colleges & Universities to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup.

FICO Partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Launch Educational Analytics Challenge that Empowers Students to Innovate with AI and Analytics

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge program is in pilot with students at Bowie State University and Alabama A&M University.

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  • The FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge program is in pilot with students at Bowie State University and Alabama A&M University.
  • Students additionally will learn how AI guardrails and Responsible AI are needed to protect and safely advance analytic practices.
  • Global analytics firm FICO today announced the launch of its new FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge program created for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • The FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge is a program created to help promote diversity, equity and inclusion in data science, engineering and technology fields.

N.C. A&T State University wins 5th annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The team from North Carolina A&T State University took top honors in the fifth annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition, where 60 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) developed innovative and impactful solutions to address economic mobility challenges using vital business skills.

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  • "Moguls in the Making is an investment Ally makes to provide career-launching business experience," said Ally Financial CEO Jeffrey J.
  • "We're intentional about how we show up as an ally, focusing on efforts that support economic mobility and inspire social change.
  • They then were asked to develop a concept to support economic mobility in Charlotte and create a business plan to put those ideas into action.
  • To date, Ally has awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships and prizes through Moguls in the Making.

Kubota Invests in Hometowns Across the Country: Awards $600,000 in "Kubota Hometown Proud" Grants

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kubota continues its commitment to invest in hometowns across America with its Kubota Hometown Proud community grant program, awarding $600,000 in grants to five deserving communities. Kubota Hometown Proud is an annual grant program that encourages municipalities and nonprofit organizations to partner with their local Kubota dealership to apply for grant funding consideration.

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  • Kubota Hometown Proud is an annual grant program that encourages municipalities and nonprofit organizations to partner with their local Kubota dealership to apply for grant funding consideration.
  • "This year the Kubota Hometown Proud grant program saw applicants from nearly every state in the country.
  • Partnering with their local Kubota dealer, Coeur D'Alene Tractor, The Children's Village applied for and won a 2023 Kubota Hometown Proud grant of $100,000.
  • For more information and official rules for the Kubota Hometown Proud grant program, please visit KubotaHometownProud.com .

ZALES® TO AWARD TWO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENTS AT HBCUs DURING THE 2023 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC

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Sunday, September 3, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales, the Diamond Store, is proud to announce that it will present two academic scholarships to students at renowned Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 3, 2023, in Canton, Ohio. The two $5,000 scholarships are being awarded to a student from each school participating in the game, Morehouse College and Virginia Union University.

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  • Zales is the sponsor and official jeweler of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), creating the iconic rings for BCFHOF inductees.
  • Additionally, Zales will present a one-of-a-kind commemorative pendant to each student-athlete playing in the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, celebrating their participation in this annual game featuring HBCUs.
  • "The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic game and its events are a time-honored tradition.
  • The double-sided, stainless-steel pendant showcases a football set with white sapphires on the front, the Black College Hall of Fame Classic 2023 logo, and the player's respective team name.