👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!

This is The HBCU Roundup, your newsletter keeping the vibes high! National HBCU Week may be over, but we’re still celebrating. Dive into conference highlights, big funding wins, and epic game-day moments. Let’s keep the energy going as we honor our heritage and community!

In This Week's Edition:

• 🌐 HBCUv Launches Digital Hub

• 💰 Biden-Harris Admin's Funding Boost

• 🏈 Turnovers Cost Jackson State Against GSU

• 📉 Tennessee State's Funding Challenge

• 🏆 AAMU Tennis Wins National Title

🌐 UNCF & HBCUs Launch Game-Changing HBCUv Platform

UNCF and founding HBCUs are teaming up to launch HBCUv, a fresh digital learning hub created “by HBCUs, for HBCUs.” Get ready for enhanced community engagement and learning experiences that put HBCUs front and center!

🔗 Discover how HBCUv is shaping the future

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💰 Biden Administration Drops $1.3B Boost for HBCUs

At the 2024 HBCU Week Conference, President Biden dropped some major news—$1.3 billion in fresh funding for HBCUs, totaling over $17 billion in support! This is a game-changer for resources and opportunities at our beloved institutions.

🔗 See how this funding will impact HBCUs

Despite outgaining Grambling, Jackson State’s turnovers and penalties cost them the game, resulting in a 41-20 loss. Five turnovers and 10 penalties kept JSU from taking advantage of their offensive edge.

🔗 Get the full game breakdown

A shocking report reveals Tennessee State University has been shortchanged by over $2 billion! This eye-opening statistic calls attention to the urgent need for equitable funding for HBCUs in the state.

🔗 Learn more about the funding crisis

Huge shoutout to the Alabama A&M University women’s tennis team for snagging the HBCU National Championship! Their hard work and hustle paid off big time, bringing home the trophy!

🔗 Celebrate their incredible achievement

This week, we’re celebrating Fisk University, a trailblazer in higher education with a rich history and vibrant culture. Famous for its stellar music program and the iconic Fisk Jubilee Singers, Fisk blends academic rigor with artistic expression. Committed to social justice and community empowerment, Fisk continues to inspire the next generation of leaders. Discover how this storied HBCU is paving the way for a brighter future!

🔗 Explore Fisk University

🚀 HBCU Opportunities

Scholarships:

• Getty Scholars Program 2025-2026 - Score a $50K grant to explore "Repair" in art and culture! Perfect for students in Anthropology, Art History, and similar majors. Deadline: October 1, 2024

• John J. Nelson Sr. Legacy Scholarship - Grab one of two $10K scholarships for African American students in Interior Design or Architecture! Deadline: October 4, 2024

💰 Looking for more ways to fund your education? Check out our extensive list of scholarships tailored for HBCU students. Find Your Scholarship.

Jobs:

• Digital Content Producer, Nexstar Media Group - Join KOIN 6 TV in Portland as a Digital Content Producer! Curate and optimize news content while engaging audiences online.

• Part-Time Video Editor, Sinclair Broadcast Group - Get creative with Sinclair as a Part-Time Video Editor for KOKH in Oklahoma City! Edit lifestyle segments and special projects while working in a fast-paced team.

📣 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 edition, the energy from National HBCU Week and the remarkable achievements across our campuses have us buzzing with pride! From historic agreements to athletic triumphs, our HBCUs are making waves and shaping the future.

Catch you in the next edition,
Your HBCU Roundup Team ✌🏾

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