https://hbcuconnect.com http://connectplatform.com/platform/21/logo.gif https://hbcuconnect.com HBCUConnect.com is the largest community of students, graduates, recruits and fans of Historically Black Colleges and universities. Featuring blogs, profiles, college listings and more... 2026-08-21 13:23:35 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/409525/howard-university-alum-karen-s-carter-makes-history-as-first-black-woman-ceo-of-major-u-s-chemical-company https://hbcuconnect.com/content/409525/howard-university-alum-karen-s-carter-makes-history-as-first-black-woman-ceo-of-major-u-s-chemical-company Karen S. Carter, a proud graduate of Howard University, is set to make history as she assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer at Dow, one of the world's largest chemical manufacturers and a Fortune 500 company. Effective July 1, Carter will become the first Black woman to lead a major U.S. chemical company, marking a significant milestone in corporate America. 2026-08-13 15:28:05 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413466/best-buy-doubles-down-on-investment-in-hbcu-talent-and-black-consumers-as-amazon-retreats https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413466/best-buy-doubles-down-on-investment-in-hbcu-talent-and-black-consumers-as-amazon-retreats As Amazon winds down its diversity and recruitment programs, Best Buy has stayed the course - deepening its multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitment to HBCU students, Black youth, and the Black consumer. Here is what the research shows, and why it matters to the HBCU Connect community. 2026-08-10 18:11:56 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413382/one-philly-hbcu-week-2026-vick-vs-jackson-headline-a-weekend-of-hbcu-football-at-lincoln-financial-field https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413382/one-philly-hbcu-week-2026-vick-vs-jackson-headline-a-weekend-of-hbcu-football-at-lincoln-financial-field This October, Philadelphia becomes the epicenter of Historically Black College and University football. The Philadelphia Eagles , Mayor Cherelle L. Parker , and the City of Philadelphia have announced that Lincoln Financial Field will once again host some of the nation's most storied HBCU programs f... 2026-08-10 02:35:41 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413367/truist-is-hiring-nationwide-join-our-virtual-hiring-event-on-august-20th https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413367/truist-is-hiring-nationwide-join-our-virtual-hiring-event-on-august-20th Truist is hiring nationwide across technology, banking, credit and real estate -- and on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, their recruiters come to the HBCU CONNECT community directly. New this year: experienced professionals are invited alongside students and recent graduates. 2026-08-05 14:58:14 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413260/u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services-to-join-hbcu-connect-fall-virtual-career-fair-oct-21st https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413260/u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services-to-join-hbcu-connect-fall-virtual-career-fair-oct-21st U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced it will participate in the HBCU CONNECT Fall Virtual Conference & Career Fair on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. HBCU students and alumni are strongly encouraged to attend and explore federal career opportunities with the agency. Register today at HBCUConnect.com. 2026-08-03 03:42:23 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413187/hbcu-connect-to-host-special-virtual-hiring-event-on-september-2nd-for-educators-school-psychologists https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413187/hbcu-connect-to-host-special-virtual-hiring-event-on-september-2nd-for-educators-school-psychologists HBCU CONNECT is inviting educators nationwide to a special virtual hiring event on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2026 a dedicated opportunity for teachers and school psychologists to connect directly with a hiring team looking to fill classrooms with talented, diverse educators for the new school year. The event runs at 6:00 PM EST (3:00 PM PST) and takes place entirely online, so candidates can participate from anywhere. 2026-08-02 14:17:44 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413177/forbes-unveils-first-ever-hbcu-only-ranking-howard-and-north-carolina-a-t-lead-the-way https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413177/forbes-unveils-first-ever-hbcu-only-ranking-howard-and-north-carolina-a-t-lead-the-way Forbes has released its first ranking devoted exclusively to historically Black colleges and universities, recognizing 20 HBCUs that the publication says provide strong outcomes for their graduates. The groundbreaking list is divided evenly between private and public institutions, offering a fresh perspective on HBCU excellence. Howard Universit 2026-07-28 19:10:40 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413029/sap-academy-for-customer-success-is-now-hiring-a-fast-track-for-early-career-professionals https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413029/sap-academy-for-customer-success-is-now-hiring-a-fast-track-for-early-career-professionals SAP , one of the world's largest enterprise software companies, has just kicked off hiring for its Academy for Customer Success a premier development program built for early-career professionals who are ready to grow fast. For HBCU students, recent graduates, and young alumni who are two to ... 2026-07-28 18:30:47 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413028/sazerac-invites-hbcu-talent-to-virtual-sales-career-sessions-august-4th-5th https://hbcuconnect.com/content/413028/sazerac-invites-hbcu-talent-to-virtual-sales-career-sessions-august-4th-5th Spirits maker Sazerac (BuzzBallz, Svedka, Fireball) invites HBCU Connect members to two virtual informational sessions on August 4 and 5 to explore sales career opportunities in California. Free to attend register today. 2026-07-27 18:51:09 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412946/morgan-state-university-launches-undergraduate-degree-in-artificial-intelligence https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412946/morgan-state-university-launches-undergraduate-degree-in-artificial-intelligence Morgan State University has officially launched a new undergraduate degree program in artificial intelligence, positioning itself at the forefront of HBCU institutions preparing students for careers in one of the fastest-growing technology sectors.The Baltimore-based institution becomes one of the first historically Black colleges and universities to offer a dedicated ba 2026-07-27 14:14:45 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412992/free-lunch-learn-wednesday-celeste-warren-on-elevating-recruiter-impact-in-hiring https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412992/free-lunch-learn-wednesday-celeste-warren-on-elevating-recruiter-impact-in-hiring Recruiters are expected to lead the hiring process, but leading it and being heard in it are two different things. Join Celeste Warren - former Merck VP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer - for a free virtual Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, July 29th at 12:00pm ET. 2026-07-22 22:29:56 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412877/registered-nurse-opportunities-across-massachusetts https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412877/registered-nurse-opportunities-across-massachusetts Maximus is hiring registered nurses for community-based roles throughout Massachusetts. Join a team dedicated to helping individuals access services that support independence, dignity and quality of life. Opportunities include Clinical Manager, Registered Nurse and Field Registered Nurse position 2026-07-22 11:50:30 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412354/customer-service-representative-opportunities-in-indiana https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412354/customer-service-representative-opportunities-in-indiana Maximus is hiring on-site customer service representatives in Marion, New Castle and South Bend, Indiana. These roles support program applicants, recipients and community members through high-volume inbound calls, eligibility-related assistance and case maintenance activities. Highlights 2026-07-20 03:36:40 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412333/truist-is-hiring-on-hbcu-connect-1-800-open-roles-nationwide https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412333/truist-is-hiring-on-hbcu-connect-1-800-open-roles-nationwide Truist Financial one of the nation's largest banks is actively hiring, and the HBCU CONNECT community is right where they're looking. Right now there are more than 1,800 open Truist roles live on our job board, spanning everything from branch banking to wealth management, software engineering, audit, and cybersecurity. And th 2026-07-13 07:00:56 https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412145/new-match-your-resume-to-jobs-message-real-recruiters https://hbcuconnect.com/content/412145/new-match-your-resume-to-jobs-message-real-recruiters Two new tools just went live in your Job Seeker Dashboard: let our AI match your resume to live job openings in seconds, and message real recruiters hiring on HBCU Connect. Here's how to use both.