The Showcase of HBCU

Hampton University responds to the Wall Street Journal

showcasehbcu — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:11:37 +0000

William R. Harvey, President of Hampton University, responds to the statements made in a recent Wall Street Journal article in this article.

JCPS providing transportation to the 2010 Showcase of HBCU

showcasehbcu — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:04:42 +0000

Jefferson County Public Schools is providing transportation for all high and some middle schools to the 2010 Showcase of HBCU event. This years Showcase is being held at the Muhammad Ali Center. Parents, if you want your student to attend please call their school counselor and she/he will be able to provide you with more information!

Showcase E-mail Newsletters

showcasehbcu — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:41:08 +0000

The Showcase of HBCU has just rolled out on another stage of its endeavor to spread its message and reach out to the communities. The Showcase of HBCU newsletter was recently sent out containing information on this years Showcase event. Some very important information regarding transportation for Jefferson county. Along with the classes that will be provided at the Pre-College Conference, and a list of the schools that will be attending the College Fair. If you have not received the newsletter, and would like to join our mailing list please click here.

Pre-College Classes

showcasehbcu — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:46 +0000

Every Showcase event provides opportunities for college bound students. Not only with the opportunities to meet with college representatives, and learn about their schools, but also with the opportunity to gain some very beneficial information. These classes are designed to help students learn more about the process of becoming a college student, gaining admission and receiving financial aid.

Here are some of the classes that will be presented:

What Fits? Choosing a college
Why HBCUs?
More than Thuggin’: Is college really for me?
College Fair Etiquette & Researching Colleges
Essay Writing for College
What Makes a Successful Student?
Admissions Tips and the Application Process
Financial Aid and Scholarships
ACT and SAT Tips
The Role of a Guidance Counselor

You can find a tentative schedule of the classes that are being presented on the Showcase’s website, here.

Schools attending this years Showcase

showcasehbcu — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:52 +0000

The 2009 Showcase of HBCUs event is quickly approaching, and we are pleased to announce our current list of schools that will be attending this year’s college fair. This list is still growing, so expect to see more schools at the actual event.

Alabama A&M University
Allen University
Berea College
Benedict College
Bennett College for Women
Bethune Cookman
Central State University
Dillard University
Fisk University
Hampton University
Howard University
Kentucky State University
Knoxville College
Miles College
St. Augustine’s College
Tennessee State University
University of Kentucky

Stay posted for updates to the roster, and other important developments for this year’s Showcase.