HBCU Alumni Network

Strengthen Bonds, Forge Futures

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.

A female HBCU graduate holds a sign with the three T's of Alumni Giving: Time, Talent and Treasure.

Alumni Giving: Even when not Asked, Should You Still Give?

Over the past few years, HBCU alumni have been asked to participate in many surveys related to giving back to their alma mater and consistently their number one reason for not giving back is not being asked. Some may not agree with this logic, but I understand their reasoning, as I did not start giving […]

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McDonald's Flavor-Battle 2014 winner DJ R-Tistic poses in front of his turntables.

McDonald’s Flavor Battle: FAMU’s Own DJ R-Tistic Wins 2014 Title

Florida A&M University graduate Ronald Turner II (DJ R-Tistic) took home the $10,000 grand prize and major bragging rights during the 2014 McDonald’s Flavor Battle finale event. The Los Angeles native represented the Bacon Habanero Ranch Quarter Pounder* and used his best mix to beat out DJ Niena Drake of Chicago and DJ Erika B

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Chris Cathcart pictured holding a microphone speaking in front of an audience on fundraising party ideas for HBCU groups.

HL 011: Fundraising Party Ideas for HBCU Alumni with Christopher Cathcart

In this episode of the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast, I’m excited to share with you a thought-provoking interview with communications pro Christopher Cathcart. Chris is a graduate of Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. His early career experience includes working with CNN, Motown Records, and Hidden Beach Records, to name

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HBCU Filmmaker DuPont Looks to Develop Feature-Length Film

HBCU Filmmaker DuPont Looks to Develop Feature-Length Film

When it comes to Rattlers, they don’t come much more authentic than Akil DuPont. Educated in the FAMU family of schools since his kindergarten days, Akil stuck with the FAMU (Florida A&M University) system right through his graduation with a baccalaureate degree in economics. Although he worked as a bank manager for several years, Akil

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