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Omaha Black College & Enrichment Tour, Omaha, NE (2026)

03/20/2026

Today was the final day of the 2026 Omaha Black College & Enrichment Tour! While wrapping up our last day, we got a chance to visit Harris-Stowe State University where one of our tour social media managers, LaVeya Nelson, got her full tuition paid for the spot!

During the tour, we also got an insight on the five shared partnership programs that HSSU provides such as Goldfarb School of Nursing, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Saint Louis University College of Engineering, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, and Washington University! Our students were also able to talk to the head of Early Childhood who told them about the program where you can be a full-time student while also getting paid to work as a substitute teacher!

Alexis Brown - "I could see myself at Harris-Stowe because of the affordability. It is also a smaller school so it would be a good fit based academically."

With that, the tour has come to an end. though we're ready to head home all of our students are excited about the opportunities that were granted on the tour this year and cannot wait for next year! Thank you HSSU for ending our trip in a very special way, until next time!

Written by our tour social media managers, LaVeya Nelson and Mireya Rife - nice work ladies!

03/20/2026

Today, March 19th, we got the pleasure to visit 2 of the top 3 HBCUS in the world, Spelman and Morehouse Colleges. Our ladies were greeted by two Senior Student Ambassadors that shared their great love for Spelman. They let us in on a tradition that they have for graduating seniors; after graduating, they use the Arch as a transition from a Spelman Knight to a Spelman Woman. It is said that if you walk through it before graduation, you will NOT graduate on time so neither of the tour guides were willing to take that chance. Our ladies had a great time at Spelman and enjoyed how the Student Ambassadors carried themselves as young women, definitely a great example.

Shantel McKinley - "The Spelman Campus felt like home. I felt very welcomed there by the black women. I was surrounded by black excellence and I felt like I could be just as well-rounded as a Spelman Woman."

While our ladies were visiting Spelman, the gentlemen were visiting Morehouse! There, our young men learned that the grass is sacred because there are dead bodies underneath from the Civil War and it is told that you can only walk on the grass if you have graduated. They also learned that when Morehouse men graduate, they switch their tassel to the right then back to the left since they are still learning and growing as men.

Trust Cavitt - "Morehouse focuses on academic excellence and also pushes you to strive for better, for yourself. I feel like Morehouse can help me achieve my goals by keeping me on the straight and narrow to prepare me for my educational career."

We also had the chance to get a mini tour from Clark Atlanta and Black College Tour alumni, Anthony Weston. He told us about his experience as a young man at Clark and how he transitioned from high school to college with he help of mentos at CAU. He also took us on a quick trip to the Robert W. Woodruff Library and once we got back, we got a chance to talk to the president of CAU, Dr. French. He was a big inspiration to our students and spoke such kind words. With only one more day left, it is safe to say that our students are really enjoying the 2026 Omaha Black College & Enrichment Tour!

Written by our tour social media managers, LaVeya Nelson and Mireya Rife

03/19/2026

Today, March 18th, was a busy day for our tour students! We got the chance to visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Georgia State University, and the MLK National Park! We began our day at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights where we got to see many quotes from people such as Maya Angelou, John Lewis, and James Baldwin. We even got the chance to check out an exhibit where we "walked a mile" in others' shoes. It included voice audios of individuals and their life stories.

Calix Pierce - "The Sit-in Protest Simulator stood out to me because it was the most hands on exhibit that connected me to the past."

Next, we visited Georgia State University. Although we were on a limited amount of time, Stacey Westbrook, an Omaha Native, made us feel very welcomed! We were able to view their Student Center as well as their four level Rec Center which was absolutely amazing!

Am'Agyn Spencer - "I enjoyed learning about GSU because it feels like home, especially after my experiences at PWIs. The University's top rankings in Undergraduate Teaching and Social Mobility proves that it doesn't just talk about equity, it's built into the curriculum."

Lastly, we visited the MLK National Park that included historical landmarks such as his house and the Historic Firehouse #6. It was an emotional rollercoaster for our students but the information is important to our history. The space was very open and inviting to the public. We are very thankful for this opportunity to inform our students on their history! Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!
Written by our Tour Social Media Managers, LaVeya Nelson and Mireya Rife

03/18/2026

On Tuesday, March 17th we kicked off the second day of the 2026 Omaha Black College & Enrichment Tour at North Carolina A&T! We were welcomed by their amazing Student Ambassadors, Miss Ga'Kiaya, a Nebraska Native, and Miss Willow. The tour started off with the ladies introducing us into the background of the A&T Four, four college freshmen who decided to stand up against racial injustice by sitting at a white-only lunch counter. It is said that if you touch the bottom of each one's foot, that you will get several scholarships, graduate in four years, and with a 4.0 GPA.
During the NCAT tour, we asked Tariq Hill "Can you see yourself here? If so, what makes you feel that way?" He said "Yes, I can see myself here. What makes me feel that way is the history behind it...It is a lot of people who look like me and that really influenced my decision on why I would want to come here." Thank you North Carolina A&T for an amazing visit, many of students voiced their love for !
Our next stop was Johnson C. Smith University where our seniors were awarded a total of $51,500 in scholarships! Way to lock in Class of 2026. The private HBCU, founded in 1867, has pride in their 11:1 student/faculty ratio, along with their football team who was the first to win a black college football game! We were able to visit their museum which focused on Brown vs. Board Education, a case that sought for Black children to go to school with White children.
After the tour, we asked Kenan Clark to rate the campus 1-10. He said "I would rate it a 7 because...I am used to smaller sized classes and I just like how it is not too small of a campus but not too big." Thank you JCSU for an unforgettable experience for our students, especially our seniors who were blessed with overflowing opportunities.
Written by Tour Social Media Managers, LaVeya Nelson and Mireya Rife - thanks ladies!

03/17/2026

Sunday, March 15th was the first day of the 2026 Omaha Black College & Enrichment Tour. We had the chance to visit Downtown Nashville and create meaningful connections with our peers while scoping through the vibrant marketplaces. This included food trucks, candy shops, and a variety of restaurants. The space was very lively and our students enjoyed their first night of entertainment!
That very next day, we had the pleasure of visiting Tennessee State University where we were greeted by Miss Zaria Hobbs and her team of Student Ambassadors. They made it abundantly clear that you have create spaces for yourself once you get to college and be open to making to new connections with networking. A piece of advice that she gave us was to do one scholarship a day. She knows firsthand how overwhelming it can be but it has to be done. We also got a chance to see Greek Row, which honored the Divine Nine and a couple of our students also voiced their love for the Student Government Association.
During the tour, we saw a building that was donated by an Alumni of TSU, Oprah Winfrey. It is their Performing Arts Building that is made to reciprocate a piano! You can tell that so much thought was put into it and that it means so much to the TSU family. A quote from today that was very meaningful was "Education is the way to move mountains, to build bridges, to change the world. Education is the path to the future. I believe that education is indeed freedom." - Oprah Winfrey
Thank you Tennessee State University for making our first stop so special! We can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!
Written by tour social media managers, LaVeya Nelson and Mireya Rife - Thanks ladies!

03/13/2026

We hope everyone is ready! The college tour departs tomorrow night!

Families will meet the bus on Sunday, March 15th at Omaha North High School (4410 N 36th St) begin loading the bus at 1:30 am. Please be prepared to share seats with another student as the bus will be packed.

A final itinerary will be available for families when we meet at North High. This will include all hotel phone numbers and chaperone contact information. A copy will also be available in the microlearning platform for all participants.

We're excited to represent Omaha on this year's tour. Please contact one of the reps if you have any questions.

02/02/2026

Black History Month! We are now 6 weeks from the HBCU tour. Our next tour workshop is this Thursday from 6:30-7:30 at UNO in the Community Engagement Center!

All interested students and parents are invited to attend the workshop sessions for more info on the colleges and cultural enrichment locations we will visit in March. Each workshop is free of charge and designed to help families prepare before the tour.

All sessions are held at the UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182)
Parking is available in Lot E.
Sessions are in room 201 and will run from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Workshop Schedule
Thursday Feb 5, 2026 - College Tour Review
Explore HBCUs, funding sources, and required documentation for the tour

Thursday Feb 12, 2026 - Final College Tour Meeting
Explore final college tour itinerary and review cultural enrichment plan
Roommate selections & sign up
Note: all tour fees are due by this date

Attend these sessions to prepare for the upcoming black college tour and create a plan to pay for the college of your dreams. Sessions are open to all interested students and their families.

Please contact one of the tour reps if you have any questions.

01/15/2026

Today is the day! Our next pre-tour workshop is this evening from 6:30-7:30 at UNO in the Community Engagement Center!

All interested students and parents are invited to attend the workshop sessions for more info on the colleges and cultural enrichment locations we will visit in March. Workshops are free of charge and designed to help families prepare before the tour.

All sessions are held at the UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182)
Parking is available in Lot E.
Sessions are in room 201 and will run from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Workshop Schedule
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 - Personal Statements & Scholarship Essays
Explore writing tools and tips that win scholarships
Review microlearning platform
Tour payments will be accepted at this session

Thursday Feb 5, 2026 - College Tour Review
Explore HBCUs, funding sources, and required documentation
Tour payments will be accepted at this session

Thursday Feb 12, 2026 - Final College Tour Meeting
Explore final college tour itinerary and review cultural enrichment plan
Note: all tour fees are due by this date

Attend these sessions to prepare for the upcoming black college tour and create a plan to pay for the college of your dreams. Sessions are open to all interested students and their families.

Please contact a tour rep if you have questions or want to register!

01/09/2026

Tour update - We are pleased to report 30 students have already secured their spots - what a great turnout!

All interested students and parents are invited to attend our next pre-tour workshop session for more info on the colleges and cultural enrichment locations we will visit in March. Each workshop is free of charge and designed to help families prepare before the tour.

All sessions are held at the UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182)
Parking is available in Lot E.
Sessions are in room 201 and will run from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Workshop Schedule
Thursday Jan 15, 2026 - Personal Statements & Scholarship Essays
- Explore writing tools and tips that win scholarships
- Review microlearning platform
- Tour payments will be accepted at this session

Thursday Feb 5, 2026 - College Tour Review
- Explore HBCUs, funding sources, and required documentation
- Tour payments will be accepted at this session

Thursday Feb 12, 2026 - Final College Tour Meeting
- Explore final college tour itinerary and review cultural enrichment plan
- Pick your roommates
- Note: all tour fees are due by this date

Attend these sessions to prepare for the upcoming black college tour and create a plan to pay for the college of your dreams. Sessions are open to all interested students and their families.

Please contact one of the reps if you have any other questions.

12/08/2025

Calling all college-bound families! It's time for the HBCU Tour Workshop Series. Our first session is this week!

Register today! All interested students and parents are invited to attend the sessions for more info on the colleges and cultural enrichment locations we will visit. Each session is free of charge and designed to help families prepare before the tour.

All sessions are held at the UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182)
Parking is available in Lot E
Sessions are in room 201 and will run from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Workshop Schedule
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
Explore the microlearning platform and submit your required documents - resumes and personal statements
the microlearning platform will open to all families after this session

Thursday Jan 15, 2026 - Personal Statements & Scholarship Essays
Explore writing tools and tips that win scholarships

Thursday Feb 5, 2026 - College Tour Review
Explore HBCUs, funding sources, and required documentation

Thursday Feb 12, 2026 - Final College Tour Meeting
Explore final college tour itinerary and review cultural enrichment plan
Note: all tour fees are due by Feb 12th

Attend these workshops to prepare for the upcoming black college tour and create a plan to pay for the college of your dreams. Sessions are open to all interested students and their families.

Please contact one of the tour reps if you have any questions.

Rachelle Tucker: [email protected]
Damien Coran: [email protected]
Kathy J. Trotter: [email protected]
Brandy Clements: [email protected]

11/18/2025

Calling all college-bound students and families!

Please be sure to register for the HBCU Tour Workshop Series - All interested students and parents are invited to attend the sessions for more info on the colleges and cultural enrichment locations we will visit.

Each session is free of charge and designed to help families prepare before the tour.

All sessions are held at the UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182)
Sessions will run from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Workshop Schedule
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
Explore the tour Microlearning Platform and Scholarship Resumes

Thursday Jan 15, 2026 - Personal Statements & Scholarship Essays
Explore writing tools and tips that win scholarships

Thursday Feb 5, 2026 - College Tour Review
Explore HBCUs, funding sources, and required documentation

Thursday Feb 12, 2026 - Final College Tour Meeting
Explore final college tour itinerary and review cultural enrichment plan
Note: all tour fees are due by this date

These sessions to prepare attendees for the black college tour and help families create a plan to pay for college. Sessions are open to all interested students and their families.

Workshop capacity may be limited! Register for the sessions using the QR code.

Please contact one of the reps if you have any other questions.

Rachelle Tucker
[email protected]

Damien Coran
[email protected]

Kathy J. Trotter
[email protected]

Brandy Clements
[email protected]

11/11/2025

Calling all college-bound students and families! Register your student for the 2026 Black College & Cultural Enrichment Tour. This is an awesome educational opportunity - join us for your turn on this almost 50-year tradition.
Register at this link or QR code!

Tour registration: https://forms.gle/dPj2mCewN8Jf4DSv5

The info meeting is Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 PM and will be held at the North High School Viking Center. Omaha North High is located at 4410 N 36th street.

An info flyer is attached. Please share with your circle. Open to grades 9-12, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about historically black colleges and educational options outside Nebraska! We’ll also feature a day of cultural enrichment learning in Atlanta, GA.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Families may contact any of the tour representatives.

HBCU Tour – March 15-21 (Omaha Public Schools Spring Break)

Tentative School List: Albany State Univ, Clark Atlanta Univ, Fisk Univ, Georgia State Univ, Harris-Stowe State Univ, Johnson C. Smith Univ, Morehouse College, North Carolina A&T Univ, Spelman College, and Tennessee State Univ.

The application may be accessed at the QR code on the tour flyer.

Please let us know if you have any questions. For more information, contact:

Rachelle Tucker 402-210-1568 [email protected]
Damien Coran 402-578-9046 [email protected]
Kathy J. Trotter 402-658-1259 [email protected]
Brandy Clements 402-708-3933 [email protected]

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