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💪🏾 Get Ready for Election Day: Empowering Stories and Updates! 🗳️
Dive into this edition as we highlight HBCU political influence, thrilling sports, and the upcoming HBCU Honors event!
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👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!
This is The HBCU Roundup, your newsletter, keeping you in the loop with all things HBCU! As Election Day approaches, we're shining a light on how our students are flexing their political power and making an impact. This week is packed with inspiring stories, including sports updates, the excitement of the HBCU Honors event, and an important discussion on enrollment trends. Let’s jump into this week’s highlights!
In This Week's Edition:
🗳️ HBCU Students Shape Election Outcomes
🏈 JC Smith Falls in Rivalry
🥁 ESPN Band Rankings Revealed
🎉 Star-Studded HBCU Honors Event
📉 Black Male Enrollment Crisis
🗳️ Black College Students Flex Political Power
HBCU students are stepping up big-time for election season, pushing for change on issues that matter. Their voices are loud, proud, and ready to shake things up at the polls!
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🏈 JC Smith Upset in Rival Matchup
Fayetteville State hands Johnson C. Smith a tough home loss in their last game. The rivalry heat was real—this game’s got all the feels of HBCU football pride and intensity!
🥁 ESPN HBCU Band of the Year Rankings
October’s top HBCU bands have been ranked, and the competition is on fire! See if your fave band made the cut as they battle it out for ESPN’s Band of the Year title.
🎤 HBCU Honors Return with
Star-Studded Lineup
It’s almost time for the 2nd Annual HBCU Honors, featuring big names like Fantasia, MC Lyte, and Hezekiah Walker. Get ready for an epic celebration of HBCU greatness!
📉 Black Male Enrollment at HBCUs Reaches 50-Year Low
Black male enrollment at HBCUs is at a 50-year low, sparking major discussions on why. This eye-opening piece breaks down the challenges and what it means for the future.
📸 IG Reel of the Week
📊 Your Take on This Week’s Stories
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🔦 HBCU Spotlight of the Week:
Tougaloo College
Nestled in the heart of Mississippi, Tougaloo College has a rich history as a beacon of education for African Americans. This HBCU not only emphasizes academic excellence but also nurtures leaders ready to impact their communities. With a focus on social justice and service, students here are empowered to make their mark on the world while embracing their unique cultural heritage. Discover a campus where tradition and innovation intersect, preparing the next generation of changemakers!
🚀 HBCU Opportunities
Scholarships:
Erin Lanae’s HBCU Excellence Scholarship - Designed for HBCU students who need a financial boost! Submit a quick essay on your HBCU experience, plus a favorite photo. Deadline: November 16, 2024.
Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship - Calling all HR majors! Juniors and seniors with a 3.0+ GPA can win $1,000. Just submit a video response and a recommendation letter to apply. Deadline: November 18, 2024.
💰 Looking for more ways to fund your education? Check out our extensive list of scholarships tailored for HBCU students. Find Your Scholarship.
Jobs:
Technical Writer and Editor, Oak Ridge National Lab - ORNL is hiring a technical writer/editor to polish research reports, proposals, and articles. A bachelor’s in English or STEM and 5+ years in technical writing are required.
IT Network Engineer, Kimco Realty - Kimco Realty needs an IT Network Engineer to manage and secure network systems. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s, 5+ years of experience, and skills in Aruba, Fortinet, and Azure.
📣 Employers: Have an opportunity for HBCU students or graduates? Get in touch to feature your openings and find the right talent. 📌 Post a position
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As we wrap up this week’s edition, let’s embrace the power of your voice as Election Day approaches. Your vote matters, and it’s time to make it count! Keep celebrating the spirit of HBCUs and the incredible stories that connect our communities.
Catch you in the next edition,
Your HBCU Roundup Team ✌🏾
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