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- 🚀 HBCU Highlights: April’s Final Wins & Opportunities 🙌🏾
🚀 HBCU Highlights: April’s Final Wins & Opportunities 🙌🏾
Celebrating the best moments from April and looking ahead to exciting opportunities and achievements in the HBCU community!
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As April comes to a close, we’re celebrating the HBCU community’s monumental achievements—from historic championships to groundbreaking scholarships and initiatives. Get ready to close out the month on a high note with these inspiring stories and opportunities!
🎉 Hampton Wins Honda All-Star Championship
Hampton University has emerged victorious in the 2025 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, securing the national title and further solidifying their intellectual dominance on the academic stage. Their victory is a proud moment for HBCUs everywhere!
💰 SAU Erases Graduating Seniors’ Debt
Saint Augustine’s University is closing out the semester with a major win—Alfred Street Baptist Church has generously donated $132K to erase the debt of graduating seniors, ensuring a brighter financial future for them as they walk across the stage.
🌟 ELEVATE Her: Empowering Women at NC A&T
ELEVATE Her, a powerful program co-founded by Christine-Evette Ngeve at NC A&T, is dedicated to promoting women's empowerment, holistic development, and generational growth. The program has been a driving force for women's growth at the university, and they’re now aiming to bring Wellness Pods to the campus for even greater impact!
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🏅 Diamond Cook: First-Ever All-American Gymnast at Wilberforce
Diamond Cook has made history as the first-ever All-American gymnast at Wilberforce University. Her groundbreaking achievement shines a spotlight on the incredible talent emerging from HBCUs.
🌟 Why it matters: Diamond’s success not only celebrates her individual talent but also elevates Wilberforce University’s reputation on the national gymnastics stage.
💼 Internship Spotlight: internXL
Get your foot in the door with the internXL internship program—an incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career with valuable experience and industry connections!
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🎓 Scholarship Opportunity: Luther Vandross Foundation HBCU Scholarship
The Luther Vandross Foundation HBCU Scholarship honors students with a passion for excellence, supporting the dreams of young Black leaders attending HBCUs.
📅 Deadline: May 22, 2025
🔗 Apply Now & Empower Your Future!
👉🏾 Visit our Scholarships Page for more HBCU scholarships!
🏈 Top NFL Draft Pick Follows HBCU Legend's Footsteps
The top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is doing more than making headlines—he’s carrying forward the powerful legacy of HBCU greatness, walking a path paved by gridiron icons who changed the game.
🌟 The Message: HBCUs have always been a source of elite athletic talent—and the next generation is proving that the tradition is alive and stronger than ever.
🗣️ The Impact: This draft moment isn’t just a personal milestone—it’s a celebration of the deep roots and bright future of HBCU excellence in professional sports.
🏈 Baltimore Ravens Select Imposing Tackle from HBCU
The Baltimore Ravens have made a powerful choice, selecting an HBCU standout—an imposing offensive tackle—to strengthen their roster in the latest NFL Draft. This marks another significant moment of recognition for HBCU athletes in the professional sports arena.
🫱🏽🫲🏾 Volunteer Opportunity: HBCU Heroes
Become an HBCU Hero by volunteering with HBCU Heroes, an initiative focused on community-building and empowering future generations of HBCU students!
📅 Deadline: Rolling
🎉 Networking Event: 2025 ForbesBLK Summit
Be part of the 2025 ForbesBLK Summit—a game-changing event bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and visionaries from the Black community to discuss trends, innovation, and leadership.
🗓️ When: October 10, 2025 | 📍 Where: Virtual & In-Person
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That’s a wrap for April! As we gear up for May, the momentum at HBCUs is only getting stronger. Stay tuned for more victories, scholarships, and events that continue to elevate the HBCU community. Until next time, keep striving for greatness!
Catch you in the next edition, Your HBCU Roundup Team ✌🏾