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LBCC Hosts 10th Annual HBCU Caravan for Local Students

College and high school students from Long Beach and surrounding areas had an opportunity to connect with more than 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Long Beach City College this week. LBCC hosted the HBCU Caravan on its Liberal Arts Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 29, which was an event that brought representatives from HBCUs to the college campus and let students meet directly with admissions staff, receive hands-on application assistance, learn about scholarships, and ask questions about academic programs and campus life. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary — but, officials said, only the second time visiting LBCC.

HBCU Transfer Caravan Offers Pathways for All Students

Representatives from 15 to 20 historically Black colleges and universities will be on hand to answer questions about the transfer application process as part of the HBCU Transfer Caravan Tuesday, Oct. 28. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Services Plaza, with an Opening Ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. Attendees will get to learn about the unique academic, cultural and community experiences offered at these campuses as well as information about financial aid, scholarships and application assistance. Student Success Coach and HBCU graduate Briana Levi, 29, said the Transfer Caravan is open to all

NYC Students Earn College Credits via HBCU Program

A groundbreaking partnership between New York City Public Schools and Delaware State University is now offering Southeast Queens students a unique opportunity: the chance to earn college credits–and even an associate’s degree– at a Black institution before finishing high school. Dr. Evelyn Edney discusses the importance of students receiving quality college-level prep, also being exposed to the college experience early helps open their mind to more opportunities. The NYC HBCU Early College Prep Program, is the first of its kind in the city to directly partner with a historically Black college or university (HBCU). The program began this fall and

St. Joseph’s Prep Hosts First-Ever HBCU Symposium

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School offered its first-ever HBCU symposium for its growing diverse student population. An all-boys Catholic school in Philadelphia has found a new way to educate its Black students about their college options. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School has grown its student population. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, over a quarter of the almost 940 students now come from diverse backgrounds. With more Black students on campus, St. Joseph’s wants to encourage them about all avenues of higher education. Emphasizing a mission to increase these numbers, the Catholic school hosted its first-ever HBCU symposium on Oct. 11. “Having a population that is so

Texas HBCUs Unite for Lifesaving Homecoming Blood Drive

Two Texas colleges are sharing their homecoming spirit to help local patients in need of lifesaving transfusions. Wiley University in Marshall and Texas College in Tyler are partnering with Carter BloodCare to stage the first HBCU Blood Donation Battle during their respective homecoming celebrations: Oct. 24 in Marshall and Oct. 29 in Tyler. Organizers of the competitive blood drive plan to collect at least 22 units per campus. Each school that meets or exceeds its 22-unit goal will receive a $2,500 grant from Carter BloodCare. Each donated unit can support three patients; each college that meets its goal as a

Modesto Students Find Inspiration on HBCU College Tour

By Atmika Iyer When she was a senior at Modesto High School, Daijah Briley was set to attend Sacramento State. But after taking a tour of historically Black colleges and universities, she decided to attend Clark Atlanta University. Briley is one of 28 students who have gone on to attend an HBCU after the Modesto City Schools-sponsored tour since the 2022-23 school year. “It changed my whole life,” Briley said. “As soon as I decided, I started telling everyone, I am going to Clark Atlanta University. Didn’t know how I was going to pay for it, none of that yet.

NAHB Empowers HBCU Students in Construction Leadership

NAHB’s third annual Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Student Leadership program held a three-day learning, networking and development meeting in Washington, D.C. The program is a key initiative to help educate and inspire the next generation of building professionals. HBCU students attended these meetings from around the country, including: Florida A&M University, Southern University and A&M College – Baton Rouge, Prairie View A&M University, Lawson State Community College, North Carolina A&T, Tuskegee University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland – Eastern Shore, Alabama A&M University and Norfolk State University. Building a Network The 20-student cohort learned various lessons from

Philly Students Invited to St. Joe’s Prep HBCU Symposium

St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School is hosting its first annual HBCU symposium for students in the Philadelphia area on Oct. 11. The symposium is hosted by the African American Alumni Association in affiliation with the school, and is designed to provide students direct connections to representatives from HBCUs across the country. Sherman Washington who is a board member at St. Joe’s Prep and an executive committee member of the alumni association, said it’s important for kids to start thinking about their choices early while also exposing them to Black history. “Representation matters,” he said. “I think that it gives us

Hadiyah Mujhid Expands VC Access for HBCU Students

Hadiyah Mujhid is reshaping the venture capital landscape by forging pathways for Black communities, particularly historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) students and recent graduates, to access funding and become investors. A University of Maryland Eastern Shore alumna and experienced entrepreneur, Mujhid transitioned from leading a computer vision startup to addressing deeper systemic issues in VC representation. In 2017, she founded HBCUvc, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing racial and ethnic diversity within venture capital. Mujhid’s journey underscores the challenges and persistence required in this space. Despite early setbacks with a nonprofit called Black Founders, she leveraged those experiences and relationships, including securing an

Atlanta’s Dragon Group Leads Black-Owned Green Building

With a company mantra of “Building a Better Environment, Building a Better Community,” The Dragon Group wants to put Atlanta at the forefront of green innovation in the construction space. Launched in 2014, married co-founders Yvonne and Randall Dragon saw an opportunity to support communities impacted by climate change, gentrification, and rising building costs with a company specializing in sustainability consulting and project management for the commercial real estate industry. “Our mission is to restore, enhance communities while fighting climate change and exposing Black students to entrepreneurship,” Yvonne Dragon, who serves as the company’s chief operating officer and chief strategist, told Capital

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