In August of this year, we lost a dynamic member of the HBCU family and one of Microsoft’s rising young stars. Terrence Christian Jr., a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T), passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on Lake Washington. Terrence was a first generation college student, […]

The rigors of post-undergraduate studies are stressful enough for any student, however, coupled with the added responsibilities and demands of parenthood and against the backdrop of a global health crisis, the path to completion of a post-undergrad degree for many of our Black mothers can seem doubly so. Our collaboration with Academic Research Moms and […]

The HBCU Foundation’s ACCESS HBCU: College Readiness Program focuses on college preparation and early awareness for students grade 8 through 12 and their families, or guardians. Program courses are designed to prepare students for the challenges and new responsibilities post-secondary education brings to them and their families. We offer workshops on Time Management, Internship & Scholarship Sourcing, […]

HBCUs have nurtured and produced some of the most prolific artists, and thought-leaders of our time.  In early 2020, The HBCU Foundation embarked on a very personal mission to expose HBCU campuses to engaging programs via both live and virtual events, featuring renowned and diverse artists and thought-leaders sharing their unique talents, insights and experiences with participants. […]