CBUS Faith-Based Collaborative Proudly Presents
6th Annual
CBUS HBCU
EXPERIENCE
- FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 - SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025
- COLUMBUS AFRICENTRIC EARLY COLLEGE (CAEC)
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Great Speakers
Featured HBCU Alumni and Graduates that share their stories of success.
Networking
Have an opportunity to network with current HBCU students, alumni, schools and community members.
New Experiences
Exploring HBCU Life: Students, Staff, and Alumni Experiences.
Entertainment
Virtual HBCU Experience with D9 Stroll/Battle of the Bands
WHO WE ARE...
The CBUS HBCU College Fair is a leadership development experience for current HBCU students. The goals are three-fold:
- RECRUIT: To empower current HBCU students to lead recruitment efforts with K-12 students to consider HBCUs as a viable and promising college option.
- RETAIN: To provide leadership development workshops and experiences and pair current HBCU students with mentors in their fields to support successful matriculation through college and into their next level (graduate school, medical school, law school, career etc.).
- RECOGNIZE: To recognize the accomplishments of current HBCU students and alumni by celebrating their success across multiple platforms.
CBUS HBCU COLLEGE FAIR 2025
REGISTER TODAY!
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Parent2Parent: Transitioning from High School to an HBCU
📍 Location: Zoom
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- A panel discussion featuring parents of current HBCU students, sharing their experiences and offering guidance for families navigating the transition.
- Hosted by Dr. Angela Chapman, Superintendent Columbus City Schools
- Moderated by Dr. Yolanda Stewart, Strategist, Columbus city Schools
- Featured Guests Panelists:
- Demia Kandi – Clark Atlanta University
- Lawrence “ Butch” Hamilton – Central State University
- Mo Wright – Howard University
- Kareen Covington – Hampton University
Eventbrite Parent2Parent: bit.ly/CBUSHBCUParent2Parent
CBUS HBCU Alumni & Friends Mixer
📍 Location: TBD
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Networking event for HBCU alumni and community leaders.
Special remarks and engagement opportunities.
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, March 22, 2025
CBUS HBCU College Fair – Community Day
📍 Columbus Africentric Early College (CAEC), 3223 Allegheny Ave.
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 6:00 PM
- 12:30 PM – HBCU Alumni Check-In & Clap-In: Alumni will line up to welcome students into the event.
- 1:30 – 4:00 PM – HBCU College Fair Registration: Community members can visit HBCU booths.
- 2:00 – 3:45 PM – Workshop Sessions: Topics include scholarships, admissions, mental health, financial aid, and internship opportunities.
- 3:30 – 4:00 PM – CBUS HBCU Band Showcase
- 4:00 – 5:30 PM – HBCU Keynote & Panel Discussion featuring Dr. Byron McClure, Author of Hacking Deficit Thinking
- 5:45 PM – CBUS HBCU Ambassador Recognition & 2025 Central Ohio HBCU Alumna of Distinction Presentation
- Honoree: Judge LaSheyl Stroud
- Presented by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (confirming schedule)
- 6:15 PM – Divine Nine Fraternity & Sorority Stroll led by local NPHC members and CBUS HBCU Ambassadors.
- Eventbrite HBCU College Fair: https://CBUSHBCU2025.eventbrite.com
Sunday, March 23, 2025
2nd Annual CBUS HBCU Rep Your HBCU Sunday
📍 Various Churches & Community Organizations
Faith-based initiative encouraging HBCU alumni and students to wear their HBCU gear and share their experiences at church services across the city.
CLICK ON A PLACE TO ATTEND
10:00-2:00 PM (times will vary click on link to learn more)
CBUS HBCU COLLEGE FAIR will feature 3 Days of Engagement
FEATURED CBUS HBCU AMBASSADORS
20 current HBCU students from various colleges/universities
Yanni Ervin
Norfolk State University
Myonne Turner
Morehouse College
Brittany Stewart
Howard University
CBUS HBCU College Fair 2025 Supporters
CBUS HBCU
COLLEGE FAIR 2025
6th Annual
CBUS HBCU College Fair
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
REGISTER TODAY!
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The CBUS HBCU COLLEGE FAIR Initiative is a leadership development experience for current HBCU students.
Our mission to Recruit, Retain, and Recognize HBCU Students and Graduates.
