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- π Fall Brings HBCU Wins: Fashion Breakthroughs, OT Thrillers & Voter Power! π
π Fall Brings HBCU Wins: Fashion Breakthroughs, OT Thrillers & Voter Power! π
Fallβs here, and HBCUs are thriving! OT game wins, inspiring stories, and fashion milestones await!
ππΎ Hey HBCU Fam!
This is The HBCU Roundup, your newsletter bringing you the Fall wave of exciting news and major wins from our HBCU community! As we embrace the new season, letβs dive into the latest headlines and celebrate the incredible momentum our schools are building.
In This Week's Edition:
π N.C. A&T Clutches OT Win vs. WSSU
π³οΈ HBCU Voter Registration Challenge
πΌ Talladega Tackles Financial Challenges
π¨ HBCU Alumnus Joins Polo Ralph Lauren
βοΈ 4 HBCU Dorm Roommates Now Judges
π N.C. A&T Clutches OT Win vs. WSSU
In a nail-biter, N.C. A&T barely escaped Winston-Salem State with an intense overtime victory. Talk about a close call!
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π³οΈ Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge
HBCU Buzz, BET, Live Nation Urban, and When We All Vote are teaming up for the Vote Loud Challenge. Itβs all about getting HBCU students registered and pumped for the elections. Letβs make our voices heard!
πΌ Talladega College Tackles
Financial Challenges
Talladegaβs leadership is stepping up to address financial hurdles head-on. Big moves are underway to secure the future of the institution.
π¨ HBCU Alumnus Joins Polo
Ralph Lauren
A major win for HBCUs! An HBCU alum has just become the first Black creative director for Polo Ralph Lauren. This is huge and brings a fresh, innovative vibe to a top fashion brand.
βοΈ 4 HBCU Dorm Roommates
Now Judges
From dorm life to the courtroom! Four former HBCU roommates have leveled up to become judgesβtalk about squad goals!
πΈ X Post of the Week
HBCU D1 Football Top 10 Week 2 (minus FBS loses)
1 Florida A&M 2-1
2 North Carolina Central 1-1
3 Alabama State 1-1
4 Howard 1-1
5 Jackson State 1-1
6 Alcorn St 0-2
7 Southern 1-1
8 Tennessee State 1-1
9 Morgan State 1-1
10 South Carolina State 1-1β HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1)
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π Your Take on This Weekβs Stories
Which sizzling story from this week's got you hyped?Cast Your Vote Now! |
π¦ HBCU Spotlight of the Week:
Edward Waters University
This week, weβre highlighting Edward Waters University, a pioneer in higher education and community impact. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and leadership development, Edward Waters University is making significant strides in empowering students and fostering innovation. Discover how Edward Waters is shaping the future.
π HBCU Opportunities
Scholarships:
The Second City Kids & Teens Scholarship - $250 for Communication Disorders students at The Second City. Available for merit and need-based awards. Deadline: September 20, 2024
D.O.O.R.S. Scholarship - $5,000 for undergrads in biotech from underrepresented backgrounds. Includes mentorship and D.O.O.R.S. Scholar's Day. Deadline: September 30, 2024
π° Looking for more ways to fund your education? Check out our extensive list of scholarships tailored for HBCU students. Find Your Scholarship.
Internships:
2025 EICOP Internship, Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program - Paid 8-10 week summer internship with top entertainment and media organizations. Open to HBCU and minority-serving institution students.
Deadline: October 25, 2024Genomic Data Internship, Association of Public Health Laboratories - Remote internship for bioinformatics students, focusing on genome assembly and data uploads. $30/hour stipend.
π£ Employers: Have an opportunity for HBCU students or graduates? Get in touch to feature your openings and find the right talent. π Post a position
π Rate Today's HBCU Roundup!
How did we do with this week's roundup?Your feedback is gold, so hit us with your real feels! |
As we wrap up this weekβs edition and feel the momentum of the Fall season, letβs keep riding the wave of these HBCU wins and breakthroughs!
Stay tuned for more updates, and keep supporting our HBCUs as they shine bright in every arena.
Catch you next Monday,
Your HBCU Roundup Team βπΎ
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