Part 1 — The Future’s So Bright: The Benefits of Attending an HBCU and the Positive Impacts on Future Career Choices
Guest presenters:
- William E. Hudson Jr., Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs, Florida A&M University
- Lawrence Howell, Sourcing Manager, Florida Power & Light Company
- Sierra Franco, Student and NextEra Energy Summer College Intern, North Carolina A&T State University
Opening Remarks: Whitney Cunningham Walker, Senior Community Relations Specialist, Florida Power & Light Company
As students consider which colleges to apply to this fall, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) play a crucial role in educating students, especially Black students. From the sense of belonging in a welcoming community, to stronger connections with faculty and a robust alumni network, the HBCU experience enhances a rigorous academic program into one that develops the whole student.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How the unique experience provided by HBCUs delivers strong student success rates
- The benefits alumni and students gain from attending an HBCU
- How an HBCU prepares alumni for rewarding careers as leaders in their organization
This webinar was made possible by the generous support of:
Event Details
Webinar: The Promise of Florida HBCUs, Part 1 — The Future’s So Bright: The Benefits of Attending an HBCU and the Positive Impacts on Future Career Choices
Date and Time: Thursday, September 30, 2021, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST