Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

Celebrating Juneteenth: A Call to Embrace Our Shared Humanity

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Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and resilience. Cisco's Chief DEI Officer, Gloria Goins, takes us on a journey through Juneteenth's history, her personal connection to the holiday, and into the heart of what this day means for us all.

June 17, 2024

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Co-innovating with Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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For three years now, we have been sowing seeds of innovation, inclusion, and inspiration to help Black leaders prepare to thrive in the AI era. We are committed to co-innovating with HBCUs to create lasting change, and building an inclusive future for all.

February 28, 2024

EDUCATION

How HBCUs and Cisco Are Partnering to Provide Opportunities and Advancement for Students

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Learn more about Cisco's collaboration with HBCUs and the Student Freedom Initiative to bolster NIST compliance and ensure the longevity of HBCUs.

June 15, 2023

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Empowering HBCUs through our Social Justice commitments

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As an executive sponsor for Cisco’s Social Justice Actions, I help steward our company’s five-year, US$150 million commitment to HBCUs. Our mission is to create a generational impact through technology modernization and STEM education acces. I am proud to provide an update on Cisco’s commitment across four key areas of impact.

Sharing career opportunities and advice with the women of Bennett College

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A recent Women at Cisco event at Bennett College demonstrated how entry-level digital and cybersecurity skills can enhance students' competitive edge, no matter their career choice. Cisco is dedicated to creating opportunity for non-technical students in the IT field as we support the strategic sustainability and legacy of HBCUs like Bennett College.

September 22, 2022

EDUCATION

HBCUs create an inclusive future of education

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HBCUs have been building a more inclusive future for the better part of two centuries. Find out what you can learn from their approach.

July 21, 2022

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Pharrell Williams and Cisco Partner to Drive an Inclusive Future in Education

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Cisco expands its partnership with Pharrell Williams’ nonprofit YELLOW to create a highly personalized and immersive education experience through YELLOWHAB. This is one more step in our mission to drive an inclusive future, demonstrating our commitment to both education and social justice.

June 2, 2022

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

A Year in Review: Our Investment in Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) 

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Cisco's intention to make a lasting impact for HBCUs and their students for generations to come is off to a heartening start. Today share our year one progress in four focus areas.