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- CDC maintains a list of current and past Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) events.
- The events recognize the legacy of HBCUs, encourage outreach and recruitment of diverse talent, and promote partnerships with public health.
Past events
September 19, 2024: CDC 2024 National HBCU Week Recognition Program
June 18, 2024: CDC Public Service Day
As part of CDC's commitment to improve outreach and recruitment of diverse talent, we are pleased to announce a special event: CDC Public Service Day in partnership with the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Center for Excellence in Public Service.
The full-day event will provide students who are part of the AUCC Center for Excellence in Public Service A.T.I. Summer Leadership Training Program an opportunity to meet CDC leaders and staff, including CDC HBCU alumni.
September 24–28, 2023: National HBCU Week Conference
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities is pleased to announce the nation's premier conference of key influencers in the HBCU space, National HBCU Week Conference, taking place September 24–28, 2023 in Arlington, VA.
Please see below if you are interested in submitting a proposal for this year's Career Fair and/or Exhibit. All proposals were due by COB Friday, June 2, 2023.
Dates: Sunday, September 24, 2023 – Thursday, September 28, 2023
Registration (coming in July): Here
Exhibitor Guidance & Application: Here
Career Fair Guidance: Here
Career Fair Proposal Form: Here
Career Fair General Hiring & Recruitment Form: Here
*Note: All proposals were due COB Friday, June 2, 2023. Once you have submitted your proposals to the appropriate conference POCs, please also send a courtesy copy to CDC's Office of Health Equity at OHE@cdc.gov.
September 20, 2023: CDC 2023 National HBCU Week Recognition Program
Join us as we celebrate this year’s theme, Raising the Bar: Forging Excellence Through Innovation & Leadership.
June 7–8, 2023: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Equity Conference
The conference convened leaders in health equity from federal agencies, health provider organizations, academia, community-based organizations, and others.
September 14, 2022: CDC 2022 National HBCU Week Recognition Program
