👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!

We’re in full August mode—campuses buzzing, fall sports heating up, and HBCU excellence showing out everywhere. Whether it’s bold leadership, grassroots impact, or game-changing innovation, these stories prove the HBCU spirit is alive, well, and thriving.

Let’s get into it👇🏾

🚗 Love, Legacy & Luxury: Avery*Sunshine’s HBCU Story

Rolling Out and Genesis are back with the Because We Met campaign, celebrating the bonds built through the HBCU experience. This year stars Grammy winner Avery*Sunshine and her husband, Dana Johnson—Spelman and Morehouse grads whose love story began on the yard.

🔗 Watch their full story here

🌱 Meet the 10-Year-Old With a Full Ride to an HBCU

Kendall Rae Johnson—Georgia’s youngest certified farmer—just earned an $83K full-ride scholarship to South Carolina State University. At only 10, she’s already running her own nonprofit, Kendall Rae’s Green Heart, inspiring kids to dig into farming, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

🔗 See Kendall Rae’s inspiring journey

🏍️ Riding for $10 Million in HBCU Support

Norfolk State alum Rod Bell is hitting the road Aug. 24 on a custom NSU-themed motorcycle, visiting 100+ HBCUs to raise $10M+ for scholarships, facilities, and programs. His challenge? Donate $106 to your HBCU and get five friends to do the same.

🔗 See how to join the RIDE4MYHBCUs mission

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Job Opportunity: Account Manager, National Accounts (Mid America Market)

CVS Health is hiring an Account Manager to lead account strategy, client retention, and growth for national accounts. This role involves collaborating across teams, delivering high-value solutions, and driving customer success.

• 📍 Location: Springfield, IL (10–15% national travel)

• 📅 Deadline: Sept. 6, 2025

• 💡 Requirements: 3+ years in account management/sales support, proficiency in MS Office, health insurance license (or obtain within 90 days)

🔗 Apply Now

👉🏾 Visit our Career Hub for more job opportunities!

Scholarship Spotlight: Rosa A. Wilson Scholarship

This $1,000 award supports young women aiming to tackle injustice and systemic challenges through careers in helping professions like social work, nursing, pre-med, and education.

• 📌 Who’s Eligible: Female-identifying African American undergrads from Alabama or Georgia with a 3.0+ GPA

• 📅 Deadline: Aug. 19, 2025 | Winner announced Sept. 19, 2025

• 💡 Bonus: Quick, one-click application available

🔗 Apply Now

👉🏾 Visit our Scholarships Page for more HBCU scholarships!

Upcoming Event: HBCU Business Owners & Professionals Mixer

Calling all HBCU alums, entrepreneurs, and professionals—this D.C. networking event is your chance to connect, collaborate, and grow. Enjoy happy hour specials, business spotlights, and meaningful connections with the HBCU community.

• 📍 Where: DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill, Washington, D.C.

• 📅 When: Aug. 18, 2025 | 5–8 PM

• 💡 Bonus: Hosted at an HBCU family-owned business + metro accessible

🔗 Get Event Details + RSVP

💙 Spelman Sisters Honored for Spreading Kindness

Congrats to Kelsey Cadien (C’2025) and Cambel Cadien (C’2028)—recently recognized by the City of Houston for their impactful service through Kelsey and Cambel’s Kids Care, Inc. What started as a simple letter-writing campaign after Sandy Hook has grown into a nonprofit that’s touched lives from Haiti to their local community.

💬 Their Vision: Kelsey and Cambel aim to grow their nonprofit into a movement that reaches people in need of more than just resources—spreading joy, appreciation, and encouragement through acts of service big and small.

💡 Their Impact: From delivering letters of hope to honoring teachers with small tokens of appreciation, these sisters are proving that service rooted in kindness can inspire communities near and far.

🔗 Learn more about their work

🏈 Friday Night Lights for a Major MEAC Showdown

Mark your calendars—South Carolina State vs. North Carolina Central is moving to Friday, Nov. 14 at 5 PM ET on ESPN. This rivalry has sent the winner to the Celebration Bowl in three of the last four seasons, and with bragging rights + title hopes on the line, the Friday night stage will be electric.

💡 Why it matters: This matchup isn’t just about one win—it’s a potential ticket to Atlanta, national exposure for both programs, and a showcase of HBCU football at its finest.

🔗 Full game details + history

HBCU FinTech Conference at NCAT

The 6th Annual National HBCU Blockchain, FinTech, and AI Conference is coming to North Carolina A&T Sept. 19–20. Expect top scholars, innovators, and industry leaders diving into emerging tech like AI, quantum computing, and blockchain.

• 📍 Where: Willie A. Deese College of Business & Economics, Greensboro, NC

• 📅 When: Sept. 19–20, 2025

• 💡 Bonus: Sessions cover everything from crypto markets to AI ethics to the creator economy

🔗 Conference details + registration

That’s a wrap for this week’s drop.

From the yard to the boardroom—and even the open road—HBCU grads, students, and supporters are making major moves. Keep showing up for each other, keep telling our stories, and keep building on this legacy we all share.

And before you go—hit the poll and let us know how we did. Same time, same energy next week. ✊🏾

✌🏾Your HBCU Roundup Team