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Connect with your HBCU alumni office
HBCU Alumni build successful lives and careers after graduation! For almost two centuries, since the founding of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 1837, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s), have been educating students who go on to be successful alumni. HBCU alumni are … Read More…
Campus Leadership is Something to Brag About
Congratulations to the new batch of student leaders on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities this fall! As a former college Dean and HR Pro, I never miss a chance to congratulate students who have the courage to not only participate … Read More…
Is Your Prospective Employer Getting Diversity Right?
In many ways college is a safe space, a place where the burdens of under-representation for African Americans can be slightly offset by the pedagogical drive to innovate and create new knowledge. This is particularly the case at HBCU’s where students have the … Read More…
Class of 2016 Average Starting Salary
Don’t panic if your starting salary is less than the average. By the time you graduate you should know that the average starting salary will vary depending on several factors. Some of the factors impacting starting salary include: Career path. College major. Industry … Read More…
Job Outlook for Grads
Every year the National Association of Colleges and Employers surveys companies to find out about their plans to hire new college graduates. The Job Outlook for 2016 grad report shows that hiring for 2016 college grads is expected to be up by 11%. … Read More…
Ten Rules for Career Success
I found this really well thought out list of the 10 Rules of Success to help professionals grow in their careers. The list was developed by Folarin Longe, founder of Human Edge Limited, a human resources consulting and staffing services firm based in … Read More…