As a member of the White House’s Arts, History, Humanities and Culture Cluster to support HBCUs, IMLS is proud to participate in the Department of Education’s Annual HBCU Week Conference.
The 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference, “Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet,” will take place on September 15-19, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Aligning with the Department of Education’s “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” call to action, the Initiative will continue to identify and target tangible opportunities that would connect federal and private resources to the HBCU community. To that end, the conference will feature the sixth annual Career and Recruitment Fair, the 10-year anniversary of the HBCU Scholar Program, the always exciting Federal Agency Meet & Greet, and 50+ sessions and workshops.
Full event details can be found on the conference website.
FEATURED SESSION
HBCUs as History, Arts and Culture Leaders in Their Communities
Monday, September 16, 2024: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Arts, Humanities, History, and Culture Cluster invites HBCU leadership to an intimate, executive-level session with leaders from arts/culture/history/humanities federal agencies to discuss HBCUs as anchor institutions and the role they play in their communities. HBCU leaders will hear how the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Department of Education, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Humanities can support HBCUs as valued partners and leaders in their communities, including a discussion around how HBCUs help build the civic infrastructure of a community. They also will learn about grants and other opportunities offered by these agencies, such as student internships and special projects that highlight the rich history and culture of HBCUs.
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA