{"id":690925,"date":"2022-09-30T20:20:32","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T00:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/inroads-thurgood-marshall-college-fund-and-uncf-to-impact-the-future-of-sustainability-through-hbcu-initiative\/"},"modified":"2022-09-30T20:20:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T00:20:32","slug":"inroads-thurgood-marshall-college-fund-and-uncf-to-impact-the-future-of-sustainability-through-hbcu-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/inroads-thurgood-marshall-college-fund-and-uncf-to-impact-the-future-of-sustainability-through-hbcu-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"INROADS, THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND AND UNCF TO IMPACT THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH HBCU INITIATIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <b>A virtual event will be held <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 4, 2022<\/span> to kick off new initiative<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">ATLANTA<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 30, 2022<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; INROADS, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) formed a historic partnership with the Southern Company Foundation to prepare students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to become successful business and community leaders committed to upholding the tenets of sustainability. The new initiative officially launches <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 4, 2022<\/span>, at <span class=\"xn-chron\">6:30 p.m. ET<\/span>, through a virtual event designed to inform universities, students and employers about program opportunities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1912376\/HBCU_SCI_Logo_Draft_11_Design_01.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1912376\/HBCU_SCI_Logo_Draft_11_Design_01.jpg\" title=\"Established in 2021, the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) fosters thriving communities by preparing HBCU talent for careers in sustainability. HBCU SCI equips HBCU talent with support, resources, and knowledge to ensure communities are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.\" alt=\"Established in 2021, the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) fosters thriving communities by preparing HBCU talent for careers in sustainability. HBCU SCI equips HBCU talent with support, resources, and knowledge to ensure communities are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) seeks to equip HBCU talent with support, resources and knowledge to ensure underrepresented communities are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. The initiative encompasses three core areas of impact:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Students: <\/b>Scholarships, paid internships and experiential learning opportunities including the Sustainability and Social Justice Series<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Universities:<\/b> Endowed professorship grants to scale or start academic programs in sustainability fields<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Employers:<\/b> Mentoring and internship programs that develop diverse talent pipelines and the next generation of sustainability leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 4<\/span> also marks the launch of a Sustainability\u00a0Professorship grant application process, funded by the Southern Company Foundation for eligible HBCUs, a signature component of the initiative. The Sustainability Professorship expands the capacity of select HBCUs to develop and strengthen program offerings in sustainability studies and related fields. The HBCUs selected through the grant process must raise <span class=\"xn-money\">$500,000<\/span> to match a <span class=\"xn-money\">$500,000<\/span> grant to establish <span class=\"xn-money\">$1 million<\/span> endowments at each institution. Endowed professorship <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3664863-1&amp;h=131387532&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hbcusci.org%2Fsustainability-professorship%2F&amp;a=grant+applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">grant applications<\/a><\/u> are due Dec.5, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The official launch highlights early successes of the program. To date, 75 students have been awarded approximately <span class=\"xn-money\">$750,000<\/span> in two-year scholarships, and 35 students have been placed in sustainability-focused internship roles with six different employers for fall 2022.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As part of the HBCU SCI program, I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to participate in the Sustainability and Social Justice Training Series and become an intern at the National Parks Conservation Association,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Lawrence Omodele<\/span>, computer information systems major and sophomore at <span class=\"xn-org\">Alabama State University<\/span>. &#8220;I&#8217;ve learned a lot about sustainability and how it can make a positive difference in business and in my community. I&#8217;m now really interested in using sustainable practices in my own entrepreneurial endeavor, a carwash service I own and run, in addition to being a student.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During the <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 4<\/span> launch event, attendees will receive an overview of the initiative, and informational breakout sessions will be hosted for student program participants and for HBCUs interested in the Sustainability Professorship grants.\u00a0 Featured speakers include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <span class=\"xn-person\">Forest T. Harper, Jr.<\/span>, president and CEO of INROADS<\/li>\n<li>Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Harry L. Williams<\/span>, president and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)<\/li>\n<li>Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Michael L. Lomax<\/span>, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund (UNCF)<\/li>\n<li>\n          <span class=\"xn-person\">Michael K. Anderson<\/span>, senior vice president of Georgia Power and president and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation and Southern Company Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registration is open for the event at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3664863-1&amp;h=1227055369&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hbcusci.org%2Fevents&amp;a=www.hbcusci.org%2Fevents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.hbcusci.org\/events<\/a>.<\/u>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3664863-1&amp;h=2993000354&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hbcusci.org%2F&amp;a=www.HBCUSCI.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.HBCUSCI.org<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <b>###<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: bold\" role=\"heading\">\n        <b>About HBCU SCI<\/b>\n      <\/div>\n<p>Established in 2021, the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) fosters thriving communities by preparing HBCU talent for careers in sustainability. HBCU SCI equips HBCU talent with support, resources, and knowledge to ensure communities are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative is powered by the Southern Company Foundation and delivered through an innovative and historic collaboration among INROADS, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and United Negro College Fund (UNCF), three national nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and socially just world. Learn more at\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3664863-1&amp;h=2993000354&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hbcusci.org%2F&amp;a=www.HBCUSCI.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.HBCUSCI.org<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and follow on Instagram and Twitter\u00a0@HBCUSCI.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: bold\" role=\"heading\">\n        <b>About INROADS<\/b>\n      <\/div>\n<p>Founded in 1970, INROADS delivers innovative programs and creative solutions that identify, accelerate, and elevate the development of underrepresented talent throughout their careers. Through this development, students become equipped for corporate and community leadership that effects community renewal and social change and elevates economic status and quality of life. INROADS has more than 30,000 alumni and over 900 interns and serves 4,000+ students and 200 corporate clients. Learn more at\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3664863-1&amp;h=1511662917&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Finroads.org%2F&amp;a=INROADS.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">INROADS.org<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn @INROADSInc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: bold\" role=\"heading\">\n        <b>About TMCF<\/b>\n      <\/div>\n<p>Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation&#8217;s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending Black colleges and universities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: bold\" role=\"heading\">\n        <b>About UNCF<\/b>\n      <\/div>\n<p>UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation&#8217;s largest and most effective minority education\u00a0organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students&#8217;\u00a0education and\u00a0development through scholarships and other programs, supports and strengthens its 37 member\u00a0colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college\u00a0readiness. While totaling only 3% of all colleges and universities, UNCF institutions and other historically Black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 15% of bachelor&#8217;s degrees, 5% of master&#8217;s degrees, 10% of doctoral degrees and 19% of all STEM degrees earned by Black students in higher education. UNCF administers more than 400\u00a0programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and\u00a0curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at\u00a0over 1,100 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership\u00a0in education and its widely recognized trademark,\u00a0\u201fA mind is a terrible thing to waste.&#8221;<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Learn more at\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3664863-1&amp;h=2073756367&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Funcf.org%2F&amp;a=UNCF.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UNCF.org<\/a><\/u> or for\u00a0continuous\u00a0updates and news, follow UNCF on Twitter at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3664863-1&amp;h=327609217&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FUNCF&amp;a=%40UNCF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@UNCF<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: bold\" role=\"heading\">\n        <b>About Southern Company<\/b>\n      <\/div>\n<p>Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving nine million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women&#8217;s Choice Award. To learn more, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3664863-1&amp;h=3161345511&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southerncompany.com%2F&amp;a=www.southerncompany.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.southerncompany.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"PURL\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cision\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" alt=\"Cision\" src=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/img\/favicon.png?sn=DC90122&amp;sd=2022-09-30\" \/> View original content to download multimedia:<a id=\"PRNURL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/inroads-thurgood-marshall-college-fund-and-uncf-to-impact-the-future-of-sustainability-through-hbcu-initiative-301638311.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/inroads-thurgood-marshall-college-fund-and-uncf-to-impact-the-future-of-sustainability-through-hbcu-initiative-301638311.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  INROADS Inc.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=DC90122&amp;Transmission_Id=202209302017PR_NEWS_USPR_____DC90122&amp;DateId=20220930\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PR Newswire A virtual event will be held Oct. 4, 2022 to kick off new initiative ATLANTA , Sept. 30, 2022 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; INROADS, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) formed a historic partnership with the Southern Company Foundation to prepare students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to become successful business and community leaders committed to upholding the tenets of sustainability. 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