Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

June 15, 2023

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Empowering HBCUs through our Social Justice commitments

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

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

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

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) 

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.

Investing for an Inclusive Future

Maria Martinez, Cisco Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, explains why Cisco is making a $150 million commitment to build an inclusive future and help HBCUs strategically recover and flourish.

February 4, 2021

WE ARE CISCO

Advice to Your 21-Year-Old Self

Michael shares how within his first few months at Cisco, he joined our Connected Black Professionals Employee Resource Organization and receive some incredible advice for his 21st birthday!