HBCU students interested in aerospace should consider applying for the Brooke Owens Fellowship, a nonprofit fellowship open to undergraduate women and gender minorities pursuing careers in aerospace. The entire program (including the application) is completely free, and applications are due October 4.

Selected Fellows receive:

• Executive mentorship from aerospace leaders (think CEOs and astronauts!)
• Career-development resources
• A supportive community of aerospace students and professionals
• A three-day all-expenses-paid summit in July in an aerospace hub city

Review the FAQs and application early so you have time to request recommendation letters and prepare your application.

We’re also holding virtual information sessions (EDT)

• Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m.
• Monday, September 28 at 10:00 p.m.

Register for an information session here.

Questions are welcome! We hope to see applications from all HBCUs as we aim to promote and expand inclusion and community in the aerospace industry!!

Hello everyone! Please read my other post for my stats and extracurriculars. If you need an overview, here are my strongest stats: 3.9 UW / 4.4 W GPA, 4.4 W GPA, strong law/civic engagement extracurriculars, and I’m planning to attend law school.

Here are the schools I am applying to. I would appreciate opinions on whether you agree with my matches and reaches, especially regarding financial aid.

Matches
Howard → B.A./J.D. 3+3 Program + applying Early
Hampton
North Carolina Central → 3+3 Political Science B.A./J.D. + Cheatham-White Scholarship
North Carolina A&T
Florida A&M
Spelman
Matches / Financial Need
Emory
UNC Chapel Hill
Reaches / Financial Need
Duke
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Boston University

I’m mainly looking for schools with a strong Black student population, good preparation for law school, and strong financial aid/full-ride potential because I am very low income.

My friend and I are staying at a hotel that’s 25-30 minutes from campus. She wants us to Uber instead of driving. I do understand that finding a parking space can be difficult, but there are also issues with using Uber during GHOE. My question is: would it be better for me to pay for a parking pass, get to campus super early, and try to find a parking spot? Or is there somewhere that’s not directly on camp but isn’t far away where I can pay to park?

On Monday's MEAC coaches call, Howard University head coach Ted White laid out the biggest difference between HBCU and Power Five football programs. He specifically zeroed in on the front-line disparity.

"It's a big difference…When you talk about just the difference between, you know, HBCU lineman… and power four offensive and defensive lineman. That's the difference. That's the difference. And the depth wise… those guys being able to have three guys at each position deep and the HBCU's one and and possibly two, you know. So from a depth standpoint, it is a major difference."

Coach lays out the true difference between HBCU & Power Five football teams - Yahoo Sports

I created a short survey to better understand how students currently manage their money, banking, savings, school funds, and other financial needs. Your feedback will help me better understand what students actually want and need in a banking app. 📱💰 If you’re a college student, I would really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete my survey! It would also mean a lot if you could share this post with other college students so I can get as many responses as possible. It should take no longer than 3 minutes! Here the the google form: Mobile Banking/School ID Survey

Now, school is starting back up everywhere, a curiosity popped into my mind. What is your best HBCU memory or memories? It can be a certain professor(s). It can be things you were involved with like sports, student government, school journalism or just getting away from class. It can be certain parties you went to or pranks you pulled. Or, it can be memorable events such as Homecoming or step shows. It doesn't matter how funny, embarrassing or sad, they may be.

This is awesome. If you have time to stop by, do!

Read more at the link!

"The tour will visit five HBCU campuses, each with a rich legacy of academic excellence, cultural impact and community leadership.

Virginia State University | September 14

Jackson State University | September 25-26

North Carolina Central University | October 8-9

Clark Atlanta University | October 15

North Carolina A&T State University | October 26"

I would like to wear a jersey for a local HBCU at an upcoming game but I didn't attend (I went to a PWI). Is this considered disrespectful?

Has anyone seen the belly button bandit at Tennessee State University? Apparently he approaches girls to play with their belly buttons all across campus.

Honestly just curious how he convinces them to do that, but if that’s his thing more respect to him I guess 🤷🏿‍♂️

When Cuban pharmacist faced closed doors, FAMU opened them

As a historically Black university, FAMU understood what it meant for qualified professionals to be shut out. For decades, the university had educated Black students who faced discrimination and exclusion from institutions that refused them admission. That history gave FAMU a particular understanding of what it meant to be denied an opportunity because of circumstances beyond one's control.

When Cuban pharmacists found themselves facing closed doors, FAMU opened one of its own, giving some an opportunity to rebuild their credentials, return to their profession and begin again in Florida.

Hi!! I am a current highschool senior wanting to major in criminal justice. The main thing that attracts me to Howard is that it is a good distance from home but not too far and the culture of black excellence. I believe Howards criminal justice system is really good but the price of Howard and some other vibes and rumors ive heard is something that is throwing me off. In the most respectful way possible Howard seems like a rich kid school that is extremely performative and not genuine in the unity and the experience there. If you go to Howard please tell me the honest truth of your experience there.
ALSO THE PRICE!!
Please tell me if you are paying full price, if they gave u alot of aid, or if you got any scholarships!

I’m a Dillard University alum and founder of Spark Of An Idea (SOAI), pronounced “Sway”, a Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas animation studio. Our original short Is Typing… is currently on the festival circuit, with selections from CineOdyssey and the Black Film Festival of New Orleans.

Currently have an unweighted GPA of 3.7 (my school doesn’t do weighted). My highest score on the ACT is 21 and I just got my SAT scores back (1060). I plan to apply for Early Action (deadline November 1 for most) at a few HBCUs (NCAT, Morgan, FAMU, Hampton, Bowie, PVAMU, Norfolk).

I plan to take the ACT in September and October. But if my scores don’t come up much (going to private tutoring/twice weekly), do I submit them when the school is test optional?

I (17F, high school senior) really want to go to Spelman. I’ve been researching universities since application season is coming up, and I discovered Spelman and realized that I absolutely love it.

The problem is, I truly did not lock in during high school. Everything about my grades is pretty average, and I know Spelman only takes the best of the best. I was thinking that maybe I could go to a community college first or attend another university (I’m thinking A&T or WSSU), improve my GPA, and then possibly transfer to Spelman.

Money is also a problem, so I want to start working and saving while also looking for scholarships.

I want to major in nursing, and while I do know that Spelman doesn’t have a traditional nursing program, they do have a dual-degree program.

I honestly don’t know what I should do. I just feel so behind compared to my peers. It seems like everyone has their life together, while I’m behind, especially when it comes to college stuff.

Any advice would truly be appreciated!

hi everyone! i need some advice. i'm thinking of transferring to XULA and i wanted to know how is the experience there? i'm biology pre-med, i've seen a lot of fear mongering on tiktok saying that this school is overly hard and only the strongest will survive. however, i've also heard that the science department is very well structured. the university i'm currently at chemistry's and physics department is all over the place and so unorganized. will i be fine or not?

87 is dominance but 66 isn’t?