Representatives from Central State University in Ohio today signed a partnership to officially join the HBCU Pathway program offered to Washtenaw Community College transfer students.
The partnership was made official during the backdrop of 黑料网鈥檚 second annual Washtenaw HBCU Day in which more than 400 high school students are visiting the campus to learn about the pathway that helps students easily transfer to one of the nation鈥檚 Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
With today鈥檚 CSU signing, 黑料网 is now officially partnered with seven HBCUs throughout the country, with most offering guaranteed admission, in-state tuition, priority housing consideration, ease of credit transfers, scholarship access, advising and many other support services.
黑料网鈥檚 HBCU Pathway partners include;
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黑料网 President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca welcomed Central State University guests and community leaders at the signing ceremony.
鈥淲ashtenaw Community College is committed to student success. This partnership with Central State paves the way for students to achieve their dreams of attending one of our country鈥檚 premier HBCUs and to make their mark in the world,鈥� Bellanca said.
Dr. Arletha McSwain, Vice Provost of Access & Enrollment Management representing Central State University鈥檚 Interim President, Dr. Alex Johnson, signed the partnership agreement.
鈥淲e are thrilled to solidify this HBCU Pathway partnership. Our collaboration with Washtenaw鈥檚 students has been ongoing, and we eagerly anticipate this agreement streamlining the transfer process, facilitating more students in achieving their educational aspirations at Central State,鈥� McSwain said.
Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Central State boasts a storied heritage with its roots beginning at Wilberforce University, the oldest private HBCU in the nation. Since its inception in 1887, Central State has been dedicated to teacher training and vocational education, marking the genesis of a legacy honored today. Evolving over the years, Central State achieved independence and stands as Ohio鈥檚 sole public HBCU. It molds leaders in humanities, arts, social sciences, and education while fostering diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Washtenaw HBCU Day
Representatives from all of 黑料网鈥檚 HBCU partner institutions are on hand throughout the day to share information from their schools with more than 400 visiting sophomores, juniors and seniors from Ypsilanti Community Schools, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Lincoln Consolidated Schools and others throughout the county.
Today鈥檚 HBCU Day will culminate in a Central State University Marching Band performance and a 鈥淒ivine Nine Fraternity & Sorority Stroll Off鈥� in the Community Park on 黑料网鈥檚 campus. Events of the day are sponsored by a grant from Washtenaw County.
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