BET Black College Tour Returns for Fall 2014

Last Updated on September 4, 2014

Students at Alcorn State University cheer during the welcoming event at the 2012 BET Black College Tour.
Students at Alcorn State University cheer during the welcoming event at the 2012 BET Black College Tour.

BET Networks announces the return of the popular BET Black College Tour, making 14-stops at historically black colleges and universities across the nation this Fall. BET Black College Tour, the largest and only tour of its kind, will bring campuses a fun-filled day of entertainment, games, concerts, product samples and consumer information. The free event kicks off Friday, Sept. 5, at The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and is open to current students enrolled at each campus stop. This year marks the arrival of first-time sponsors Denny’s and Hyundai.

GRAMMY® nominated R&B crooner Luke James, rap veteran Big Gipp of Goodie Mob, as well as hitmakers Tiara Thomas, Justine Skye and Chris Bivins are scheduled to appear at select stops. DJ Herkules returns for a fourth run as host while Sixth Sense returns as the tour’s official DJ.

BET Black College Tour Sponsored Activities

  • Denny’s 2-on-2 basketball competition
  • Hyundai’s freestyle rap battle
  • BET’s award-winning Rap It Up initiative will be on hand with local health officials to offer free HIV/AIDS testing to students.

BET Black College Tour Schedule

Friday, September 5

The Lincoln University of PA

Lincoln, PA


Wednesday, September 10

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD


Friday, September 12

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA


Thursday, September 18

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA


Wednesday, September 24

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN


Friday, September 26

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA


Wednesday, October 1

Southern University and A&M College

Baton Rouge, LA


Friday, October 3

Alabama A&M University

Huntsville, AL


Wednesday, October 8

Langston University

Langston, OK


Friday, October 10

Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View, TX


Friday, October 17

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA


Wednesday, October 22

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL


Wednesday, October 29

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS


Friday, October 31

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS


“We’re excited to bring back the BET COLLEGE TOUR this year. For over a decade we have been fortunate to partner with innovative brands that continuously support our vision,” said Michelle Garner, vice president of Brand Solutions for BET Networks. “BET Networks remains committed to emphasizing the importance of education and inspiring academic excellence. We are thrilled for the tour to return and reach a new crop of students on campuses around the country.”

Sponsored activities include the Denny’s 2-on-2 basketball competition and Hyundai’s freestyle rap battle. BET’s award-winning Rap It Up initiative will be on hand with local health officials to offer free HIV/AIDS testing to students.

“Hyundai is thrilled to join this year’s BET COLLEGE TOUR and introduce the Hyundai brand to more than 60,000 HBCU college students,” said Zafar Brooks, director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Inclusion for Hyundai Motor America. “The HBCU tour provides us with a great opportunity to connect with a significant audience of amazing college students across the county both in person and through social media.”

“Denny’s is proud to be a long-term advertising partner of BET and first-time sponsor of the 2014 BET COLLEGE TOUR,” said April Kelly-Drummond, Denny’s director of Corporate Diversity. “Both Denny’s and the tour share a mutual goal of providing relevant, engaging and meaningful outreach to students; Denny’s Hungry for Education scholarship program — in partnership with eight leading nonprofit minority advocacy organizations — has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to deserving elementary through college students in 2014 alone. We look forward to bringing the importance of education to life and being inspired by all those we meet as we recruit incredible talent at select stops along the BET COLLEGE TOUR route!”

This year’s BET COLLEGE TOUR will include various contests, basketball competitions, games, music performances, product sampling and health information. For tour updates, exclusive footage and photos from each campus, please visit BET COLLEGE TOUR. Join the BET COLLEGE TOUR conversation on social media by logging on to BET’s multiple social media platforms:

  • On Twitter and Instagram by using hashtag #BETCollegeTour; and following us on @BETCollegeTour.
  • On Google plus at bet.us/gplusBET

Source: BET Networks

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