The Advising Success Network is proud to announce the publication of the book Celebrating Students and Their Experiences at HBCUs, edited and published by our partner the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
From the Foreword, by Tasha A. Carson, Ph.D.:
“HBCUs are more than places of learning; they are sites of belonging, cultural affirmation, and intergenerational excellence. The HBCU experience is not merely an education; it is a transformative legacy of empowerment, cultural pride, and collective advancement that continues to shape lives and communities each and every day.
This volume brings together nearly 30 contributors who illuminate how contemporary HBCU educators are challenging conventional academic paradigms, designing culturally relevant curricula, and developing holistic student support frameworks to meet the diverse and evolving needs of today’s learners. Uniquely studied student populations such as student athletes, first-generation students, and graduate students are benefitting from intentional advising, mentorship initiatives, leadership development programs, and community-building practices that honor the whole student. These narratives and research-driven insights not only illustrate the innovative strategies employed across campuses but also reaffirm the vital role HBCUs play in shaping agents of change, producing scholars committed to social justice, and sustaining legacies of excellence that extend far beyond graduation. This collection stands as a testament to the transformative power and enduring relevance of the HBCU experience in the 21st century and beyond.”
We encourage you to download the book here or through the National Resource Center’s open access publications page and immerse yourself in the stories and insights found in its chapters.