HBCU Alumni Network

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Connect with the heart of Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the ‘HBCU Alumni Network’ category. Explore the power of alumni relations in fostering mentorship, career opportunities, and lifelong friendships. Learn how HBCU graduates continue to impact their communities and shape the future of upcoming generations.

From spotlighting distinguished alumni achievements to sharing networking tips and events, this category is your gateway to remaining an active and impactful part of the HBCU family. Whether you’re seeking to expand your professional network or give back to your alma mater, discover how HBCU alumni are making a difference.

ashi Brown, Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Cleveland Browns.

Hampton Alum Sashi Brown Named Executive VP for Cleveland Browns

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Hampton University extends its congratulations to alumnus Sashi Brown, Class of 1998, for his recent promotion in the Cleveland Browns’ organization. Brown was named the new Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Cleveland Browns as of Jan. 3, 2016. “Sashi’s leadership, strategic thinking and appreciation for the importance of alignment between coaching and […]

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Featuring Halima Leak Francis (Hampton University) and Brandon Busteed (Gallup, Inc.)

HL 028: Fundraising Tips for Alumni Associations and Happy HBCU Alumni

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What was behind the Gallup survey that revealed black HBCU alumni’s satisfaction with their alma maters versus black alumni of other institutions? We also get tips and insight about how alumni associations can raise money effectively for their alma maters. FUNDRAISING TIPS FOR ALUMNI ASSOCATIONS Many alumni associations want to do right by their alma

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TSU Alumnus Kevin Williams Elected to AMA Board

TSU Alumnus Kevin Williams Elected to AMA Board

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Kevin W. Williams (’83) has been elected to a public member position with the American Medical Association, according to a recent announcement released by the 168-year-old organization. A former senior executive with General Motors, Williams joins the nation’s largest and most prominent physician organization on its 21-member board which sets standards and policy for the

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labama State University alumna Dr. Kenya N. Greer

ASU Alumna Named Teacher of the Year at Atlanta School

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Alabama State University alumna Dr. Kenya N. Greer is known for bringing unique strategies to the classroom, making a major impact on the academic success of her students. Now, that reputation has garnered Greer the 2015-16 Teacher of the Year award for Fickett Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia. “This award is an additional confirmation that

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Tennessee State University Alumna Leia Avery is the creator of popular card game Catch My Drift?!?

TSU Alumna Leia Avery Makes Waves in Board Game Industry

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Leia Avery, a native of Chicago, IL, and is a graduate of Tennessee State University (TSU) where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Leia did not just start her business education when she got to college. She has been testing the entrepreneurial waters since childhood. As a kid, Leia’s early entrepreneurial endeavors included hosting

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Jedidah C. Isler is the first Black Woman to Graduate from Yale with a PhD in Astrophysics

This HBCU Alumna is the 1st Black Woman to Graduate from Yale with a PhD in Astrophysics

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Jedidah Isler was interested in the heavens from the time she was 11 or 12. She had a telescope as a kid, which her sister bought her for her birthday one year. But she didn’t get a chance to pursue astronomy formally until she was in her doctoral program, although she had a number of

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Ogilvy veteran, and MorganOgilvy veteran, and Morgan State University Alumna Nunu Ntshingila State Alumna Nunu Ntshingila

Morgan Alumna Opens first African Facebook Office in Johannesburg

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Facebook has opened its first office in Africa to further the company’s commitment to help businesses connect with people and grow locally and regionally. Based in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Facebook’s newest business office will be headed by Ogilvy veteran, Nunu Ntshingila, the company’s new Head of Africa. Facebook is already an important part of how

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HBCU Alumna Taraji P Henson Makes History with Empire

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Howard University located in Washington, D.C has been one of the leading historically black college and universities (HBCU) to produce students into future leaders of tomorrow. The school proudly has been the alma mater of many high profile black celebrities. One such renowned personality that Howard boasts of is the very talented Oscar nominated actor

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