The White House has announced its 2016 HBCU All-Stars. The class includes 73 students from 63 HBCUs. This impressive group of scholars were selected from more than 300 students in 24 states, the District of Columbia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the Virgin Islands. The group consists of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students recognized for their academics, leadership and civic engagement.

Over the next year the all-stars will have the opportunity to use the initiative as a networking source, engage with their respective student bodies educating them on the value of an education and they will even be able to attend the White House HBCU Week Conference. The photo above features past all-stars.

U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. released a statement about the initiative and upcoming academic year.

“During the course of one academic school year, the 73 All-Stars will distinguish themselves as exemplars of the talent that HBCUs cultivate and as noble ambassadors of their respective institutions,” King said. “The Initiative is looking forward to working with this third class of All-Stars and is confident this opportunity will allow the Initiative to meaningfully connect with HBCU students and advance academic excellence at their schools.”

The Director of the initiative, Kim Hunter Reed said in a statement that she is sure these students will represent the program to the highest standard on their respective campuses.

“Our goal is to provide a unique opportunity for these talented students that exposes them to critical national conversations and thought leaders. No doubt they will make their mark and represent their campuses well,” Reed said.

Congrats to these all starts on continuing in the tradition of black excellence on the campus of HBCUs.

Check out last year’s all-stars.


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