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🦃 Giving Thanks & Giving Back: HBCU Wins, Jay-Z's Impact, Florida Classic Triumph 🍂
This Thanksgiving, check out this week’s HBCU highlights from Jay-Z’s initiative to the Florida Classic showdown!
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👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!
This is The HBCU Roundup, your newsletter, giving you all the latest from the HBCU community! As we gather for Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the amazing strides our HBCUs are making—from groundbreaking programs to major wins. Let’s dive into this week’s top stories and opportunities!
In This Week's Edition:
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🤖 North Carolina A&T Adds AI Degree
🏈 FAMU Shines in Florida Classic
💰 Jay-Z Launches HBCU Finance Program
🎓 Scholarship Dispute Shakes HBCU Family
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🤖 North Carolina A&T Adds AI Degree
Breaking barriers! North Carolina A&T is the first HBCU to offer a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence, opening new pathways for students to thrive in the rapidly evolving tech industry. This is innovation at its finest!
🏈 FAMU Shines in Florida Classic
FAMU football took down Bethune-Cookman in a high-stakes Florida Classic showdown, delivering a season-defining win. The Rattlers proved the doubters wrong, and their fans couldn’t be prouder.
💰 Jay-Z Launches HBCU Finance Program
Through his Shawn Carter Foundation, Jay-Z is empowering HBCU students with vital financial literacy skills. From wealth building to economic independence, this program is set to inspire a generation of changemakers.
🎓 Scholarship Dispute Shakes HBCU Family
A proud mom celebrates her son’s full-ride scholarship—until an unexpected tuition bill changes everything. This story highlights the challenges some families face navigating the financial aid system.
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🔦 HBCU Spotlight of the Week:
Virginia State University
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Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA, is all about empowering students to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers. VSU blends academic rigor with a tight-knit community to help students thrive in a fast-changing world.
Why Choose VSU?
Campus Life That Feels Like Home: Build lifelong friendships, get involved in social justice initiatives, and enjoy a dynamic college experience.
Making a Difference: VSU students are making waves locally and globally through service projects and innovative work.
Diverse Degree Programs: VSU is proud to be one of the first HBCUs to offer an accredited social work program—an exciting milestone for both the university and the future of social work!
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🚀 HBCU Opportunities
Scholarships:
Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship - Freshmen in STEM from the Southeast: snag funding to ease college costs! Share your story and vision for diversity. Deadline: December 1, 2024.
TMCF | Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship - Get $2,500 to help wrap up your degree! Available for students facing financial hurdles with a 2.75+ GPA. Deadline: December 6, 2024.
💰 Looking for more funding options? Check out our extensive list of scholarships tailored for HBCU students. Find Your Scholarship.
Jobs:
Project Manager for Transportation, Presidio Trust - Lead transportation projects in San Francisco, overseeing design, construction, and upgrades.
Senior Research Analyst for Methane Science (Asia), Environmental Defense Fund - Analyze methane emissions in Asia’s oil and gas sector, using data to drive environmental solutions.
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As we wrap up this week’s edition, let’s give thanks for the incredible accomplishments and progress happening across the HBCU community. We’re grateful for the student leaders, faculty, and alumni shaping the future. Wishing you all a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and celebration!
Catch you in the next edition,
Your HBCU Roundup Team ✌🏾
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