HBCU Power Summit on the Bayou: Parent Interest & Information Hub

Bringing your high schooler to the 2026 Bayou Classic? Secure their future in STEM & the Arts Expo. Register Today! About this Event Hey Parents! Are you heading to New Orleans for the 2026 Bayou Classic? While you are planning for the parade, the bands, and the big game, it is also the absolute perfect time to expose your high school student (Grades 9–12) to the incredible academic opportunities waiting for them at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Welcome to the HBCU Power Summit & Expo Information Hub! This Thanksgiving week, we are moving beyond the football field to connect your child directly with recruiters, faculty, and alumni from Grambling State University, Southern University, and powerhouse institutions across the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference). 🌟 Why This Summit is DifferentWe are bypassing generic college fairs to focus strictly on the fastest-growing, highest-paying, and most creative fields shaping the future: • STEM Excellence: Computer science, data analytics, engineering, aviation, and pre-med pathways. • Fine & Performing Arts: Graphic design, music industry studies, theater, film, and visual arts. 💼 What’s In It for Your Student? • On-the-Spot Opportunities: Select MEAC / SWAC schools will be reviewing unofficial transcripts for application fee waivers and on-the-spot admissions. • Mentorship & Networking: Your child will interact with professionals and professors who are leading innovation in tech and culture. • Classic Raffle: Registering here enters your family into a raffle for premium tickets to Friday night's iconic Greek Show & Battle of the Bands! 📋 Parents: Thanks for your valued input. Let Us Know You're Interested! This is a proposed, tentative event. Can't wait to hear from you.