HBCU First

03/11/2026

Alabama A&M’s Emmanuel Aina learns about nontradtional paths HBCU First Mentoring Experience!

12/26/2025

Ready to level up this spring?

Apply to the Spring 2026 Day-One-Ready Academy, a 10-week paid internship and mentoring experience focused on skill-building, community, and career growth 💼✨

📅 January 25 – April 11 | ⏰ 6 hrs/week | 💻 Virtual + On-Campus

Apply by 12/31, link in bio or hbcufirst.com.

11/30/2025

After attending the HBCU Luxury Retail Accelerator with Tiffany & Co., () Zyni Tyrus, () a Computer Engineering student at Florida A&M University, () learned the importance of kindness in client interactions. She now understands that kindness is essential for building strong client relationships and recognizes its value in professional settings.

11/30/2025

For Demia Thomas, ( ) a Political Science student at Prairie View A&M University, () her participation in the HBCU Luxury Retail Accelerator with Tiffany & Co. () gave her a deeper appreciation in Tiffany & Co’s continued intention to build lasting relationships. Demia sees a lot of Tiffany & CO’s values in her own leadership.

11/30/2025

The HBCU Wealth Accelerator with Corebridge Financial () provided Ijeoma Mbanefo,() a Pre-Nursing student at Grambling State University, () with valuable interview tips. Ijeoma learned how to genuinely connect with an interviewer and how to confidently respond to a variety of interview questions.

11/30/2025

Participating in the HBCU Health & Wellness Accelerator with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center () helped Kyndall Jackson, (.jack) a Biomedical Engineering student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, () recognize the impact she can have as a future leader in healthcare. This session highlighted the healthcare gaps in underserved communities and showed her how she can contribute to closing those gaps.

11/29/2025

After attending the HBCU Health & Wellness Accelerator with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, () Kikiope Olajide, () Biology student at Grambling State University, () gained valuable insight into big-picture thinking and effective problem-solving. The skills learned in today’s session will benefit Kikiope personally, academically, and professionally.

11/29/2025

11/29/2025

“Storytelling really goes beyond words,” reflected Ijeoma Mbanefo, () a Pre-Nursing student at Grambling State University () after attending the HBCU Luxury Retail Accelerator with Tiffany & Co. () Ijeoma appreciates all the creativity that goes into the external workings of Tiffany & Co.

11/29/2025

Participating in the HBCU Wealth Accelerator with Corebridge Financial() helped Tamiia Brown, () Psychology student at Fort Valley State University,() explore various methods of transferring wealth. She also gained a deeper understanding of the importance of wills and how they play a vital role in protecting personal assets.

11/28/2025

After participating in the HBCU First Mentoring Experience, A’Naya Lipscomb, () a Business Marketing student at Howard University, () left feeling empowered to embrace courage and invest in her personal growth. Guided by her mentor, Kory LaFlora of the WME Group, () A’Naya was encouraged to trust in her abilities and pursue her dreams with confidence.