Four North Alabama students named White House 2024 HBCU scholars

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Several north Alabama students were named to the 2024 White House Historically Black College and University Scholars list Wednesday.

The U.S. Department of Education’s website says 110 students from 77 HBCUs were selected for the program based on their academic achievements, leadership potential and dedication to their communities.

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On August 7, four students across north Alabama were named to the scholars list:

• Taron Randolph from Drake State Community and Technical College

• Jasmine Bryant from J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College

• Matthew Dormus from Oakwood University

• Cassidy McClellan from Alabama A&M University

Since the creation of the scholar program in 2014, the program has been committed to recognizing and supporting the brightest and service-oriented minds from HBCUs. Over the past decade, the program has empowered over 500 students, providing them with invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth, mentorship, and networking.

“For 10 years, the HBCU Scholars program has celebrated the exceptional academic talent and achievements of students at our Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

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A key part of the HBCU Scholar Program is a partnership with NASA to foster innovation and opportunity for the cohorts. The partnership with NASA makes up the Minority University Research and Education Project Innovation Tech Transfer Idea Competition.

Through this competition, HBCU Scholars team up to develop ideas to commercialize technology from NASA intellectual property to improve their campus and surrounding communities.

Scholars are also invited to attend the 2024 HBCU Week National Annual Conference in Pennsylvania. During the conference, the scholars will participate in sessions designed to engage a spirit of innovation, leadership and personal and professional development.

You can see the full list of 2024 HBCU Scholars on the U.S. Department of Education’s website here.

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