HBCU Fest 2021

Join us for a college admissions seminar, meet the recruiter sessions, and learn more about Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs).

Date: February 21-27, 2021

Free!!!!

Open to all ages

Virtual. Join us from anywhere!

Each time you participate in an event or social media post, you will be entered into a drawing. Winners will be selected on February 27. Attend as many events as you would like. Increase your chances to win and receive great information.

This event is sponsored by The Signature Brand, Ibia Owens (Mary Kay Independent Sales Director), and 4:Ten Creations. Thanks so much for your support!

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Sunday, February 21

Kickoff-Let’s start the week off with high HBCU energy. Shout out your favorite HBCU on today’s Facebook and/or Instagram post. Follow us @TheAxisYouthNetwork.

2:00 pm CST-College Bound 101.Join to learn more about college admissions and financial aid. Franchesca Sanders, Founder of Discover Your Path College and Career Readiness Program will led the discussion. Don’t miss this wealth of information. Registration required. Visit www.theaxisyouthnetwork.org.

4:00 pm CST-Meet the Recruiter-Jackson State University. Join us for an immediate conversation with an admissions recruiter from JSU. Learn about the requirements and what it takes to become a tiger! Registration required. Visit www.theaxisyouthnetwork.org.

6:00 pm CST-Meet the Recruiter-Lincoln University. Spend some time with an admissions rep from Lincoln University. Learn how you can become apart of the lion family! Registration required. Visit www.theaxisyouthnetwork.org.

Monday, February 22

Homecoming. Tag an HBCU alumni, your alumni chapter, or an alumni led affiliate group on today’s Facebook and/or Instagram post. Check out our alumni highlights throughout the day. Follow us @TheAxisYouthNetwork.

Tuesday, February 23

The Quad. Check out today’s Facebook and/or Instagram post. Tag an current HBCU student who is continuing the legacy. We will highlight students all day. Follow us @TheAxisYouthNetwork.

Wednesday, February 24

Stomp the Yard. Today is dedicated to sororities and fraternities. Visit our social media pages for highlights and tag a member of your favorite Greek letter organization. Follow us @TheAxisYouthNetwork.

Thursday, February 25

5th Quarter. Marching Bands are the soundtrack of HBCUs. Today, we highlight some of the best bands in the land. Visit our social media pages for highlights. Tag a member of your school’s marching band or shout out your favorite band. Follow us @TheAxisYouthNetwork.

Friday, February 26

Huddle Up. Basketball, football, track, cheerleading, dance, you name. Being a student athlete is hard but it makes student life so much better. Today, we highlight student athletes. Visit our social media pages for highlights and tag your favorite student athlete. Follow us @TheAxisYouthNetwork.

Saturday, February 27

Back Down Memory Lane. Before we end HBCU Fest, share your favorite memory from the week or time at an HBCU. Look out for today’s Facebook and/or Instagram post. Follow us @TheAxisYouthNetwork.

10:00 am CST-Meet the Recruiter-Prairie View A&M University. PV…You know! Do you? Chat with an admissions rep from Prairie View A&M University and find out. Learn more about how you can become a PV Panther. Registration required. Visit www.theaxisyouthnetwork.org.

12:00 pm CST-Meet the Recruiter-Grambling State University. Chat with an admissions recruiter from Grambling State University. Learn how you can become a member of the #GramFam. Registration required. Visit www.theaxisyouthnetwork.org.

2:00 pm CST-Meet the Recruiter-Savannah State University. Spend time with an admissions representative from the Tiger Den. Learn more about the university, the application process, and more. Registration required. Visit www.theaxisyouthnetwork.org.

4:00 pm CST-Meet the Recruiter-Texas Southern University. A gem in the heart of Houston, TX. Join us as we talk with an admissions rep from TSU. Learn more about how you can become a tiger. Registration required. Visit www.theaxisyouthnetwork.org.