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HU PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship A national consortium and resource hub for entrepreneurship education and opportunity at HBCUs around the country.

Howard student entrepreneurs, we have something special for you this homecoming week!We’re proud to partner with For Our...
10/12/2026

Howard student entrepreneurs, we have something special for you this homecoming week!

We’re proud to partner with For Our Founders (forourfounders) to bring Howard University Founder Fest to campus on Wednesday, October 14th, a day of panels and workshops with Howard alumni founders sharing the real lessons behind their entrepreneurial journeys.

Registration Link in Our Bio.

Who you’ll hear from:
Kaylin Young, CEO of For Our Founders
Blake Newby, Media Personality
Quodarrius Toney “Dr. Q”, celebrity dentist and founder of Art of Aesthetics
Jonathan Jackson, co-founder of Blavity and AfroTech
Amara Onwukaeme, founder of Femigist
Sommer Hill, Host & EP, Sommer Time Productions
Robin Johnson, Founder DYO OS
Janay Coplon, Creative Executive and Entrepreneur
Jade & Jadah, creator duo and scholarship co-founders
And more...

Meet us at Founders Library for Founder Fest!

Plus a Business Plan Review workshop where you can get 1:1 mentorship on your business concept from alumni founders.

⏰ 24 HOUR COUNTDOWN 🤖 💪🏾Lock in with a community of Dreamers from across the country as we gain valuable tools and strat...
10/09/2026

⏰ 24 HOUR COUNTDOWN 🤖

💪🏾Lock in with a community of Dreamers from across the country as we gain valuable tools and strategy to convert Dreams into Dollars ☁️✨💰

👉🏼Tomorrow, we are elated to have the Director of Howard University Center for Digital Business, Etoulia Salas-Burnett leading the session. She will be dropping GEMS to help entrepreneurs build their AI Business Brain. 🧠📊💰

🧑🏽‍💻Learn how to utilize AI to automate systems, conduct market research, and build game changing tools as you start your entrepreneurial journey.

📣Share this with a fellow Dreamer that you know needs this knowledge and community. Tag them in the comments!

🔗 Registration Link in bio

Your business model should do more than generate revenue. It should help build a dynasty. Join us for BMC to Dynasty, th...
10/07/2026

Your business model should do more than generate revenue. It should help build a dynasty. Join us for BMC to Dynasty, the kickoff of Venture to Legacy, a six-week entrepreneur wealth-building series from the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship at Howard University. Dr. LaTanya White (), National Associate and Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for the Center, will help entrepreneurs move beyond the Business Model Canvas to connect their business model, founder finances, personal assets, long-term ownership, and legacy goals.

📅 Thursday, October 8 🕕 6:00–7:30 PM ET This is where business strategy meets wealth strategy. 🔗 Register: https://howard.zoom.us/meeting/register/M6b5naZoQl6b3W0k3o-DLQ #/registration BusinessModelCanvas

💃🏽WE BACCCKKK!✨Dreams To Dollars Academy is a 4 week Entrepreneurship Foundations program for aspiring and early stage e...
09/23/2026

💃🏽WE BACCCKKK!

✨Dreams To Dollars Academy is a 4 week Entrepreneurship Foundations program for aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs.

☁️✨💰This program is open to the COMMUNITY as we aim to intentionally bring HBCU resources to the neighborhoods that surround them.

💪🏾Connect with seasoned entrepreneurs as they share valuable insights to help you start your journey on the right foot.

RSVP to join the movement. Share with a fellow Dreamer 🫶🏼

(LINK IN BIO) NEW PROGRAM ALERT! The application for the inaugural Howard Ventures Program is now open. Are you a Howard...
09/15/2026

(LINK IN BIO) NEW PROGRAM ALERT! The application for the inaugural Howard Ventures Program is now open.

Are you a Howard student entrepreneur running a business? It’s time to take it to the next level.

Howard Ventures is a business growth program for student entrepreneurs ready to gain customers, grow revenue, strengthen their business, and scale.

The program will meet every Monday through November 16th. Gain access to free technology, funding opportunities, alumni networking opportunities, and more.

StudentEntrepreneurs

09/15/2026

💁🏽‍♀️🎨Art (Beauty) All Night Recap 🦬🔥

From the ARTIVISM™️ gallery to The Howard University ELITE Models on the runway… yeah, you just had to be there. 😮‍💨

A true celebration of Community & Creativity, with a GRAND finale by the one and only hushowtimeband1867 🙌🏾💃🏽✨

S/O to 💈Wanda Henderson for the opportunity to collaborate on this AMAZING activation!

HBCUCreatives

💃🏽SHAW, IT’S ALMOST TIME. 🔥✨ 🦬 Howard is stepping beyond the gates and into the heart of Shaw for Art All Night, In par...
09/04/2026

💃🏽SHAW, IT’S ALMOST TIME. 🔥✨

🦬 Howard is stepping beyond the gates and into the heart of Shaw for Art All Night, In partnership with 💈Wanda’s on 7th!
 
👀 Keep swiping.. we are bringing something EXTRA special to the corner of 7th & Florida NW 🍔😋🙌🏾

🎨Celebrating the artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, designers, businesses and neighbors who make this community shine.

It’s art. It’s beauty. It’s business.
🎨 ARTIVISM™️ Art Gallery Hour + Live Music
💇🏾‍♀️ “The History of Beauty is Beautiful” Hair & Fashion Show The Howard University ELITE Models
🎶 Bison Block Party
✨ Howard + Shaw creatives
🔥 Bison Boss energy all night

📍 Sandlot Uptown | 1900 7th St NW
🗓 September 12 | 6–10 PM
🎟️ RSVP on Posh, link in bio 🔗

Shaw is shining. Howard is outside. See you on the corner of 7th & Florida NW✨

(Registration link in bio) Calling all Howard entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and staff. Join us this Wednesday, Septe...
08/31/2026

(Registration link in bio) Calling all Howard entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and staff. Join us this Wednesday, September 2nd for the Howard University Entrepreneurship Kickoff as we launch another exciting year of innovation, entrepreneurship, and opportunity across the Howard community.

Whether you’re already building a business, developing an idea, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, come discover the programs, resources, mentorship, funding opportunities, competitions, and connections available to help you take your next step.

Come meet fellow entrepreneurs, connect with the Howard entrepreneurial ecosystem, and learn how to get involved this year.

HBCUEntrepreneurship

✨A celebration of Creative Entrepreneur-ship🚀😍This was a night for the history books!💃🏽What an honor it is to shine ligh...
07/04/2026

✨A celebration of Creative Entrepreneur-ship🚀
😍This was a night for the history books!

💃🏽What an honor it is to shine light on the engineers that curate the VIBE of every event, every home, and every beautiful night out on the town.

🤔Just imagine a world without photographers, videographers, musicians, vocalists, DJs, visual artists, fashion designers, interior designers, graphic designers, dancers.. What do you see? This is authenticity that cannot be replaced by AI ✨

✨💰🫶🏼Show love and SUPPORT to our fellow Creative Entrepreneurs. This is not a hobby for many, this is their BUSINESS! Ask a creative how you can support them TODAY 🤞🏾🌱

🎨Art Gallery Curator : Heavy On The Faith (Artist, Youth educator)
🎧DJs: Jamil Hamilton Harry Dixon (Both Howard Alum)
🥁Drums: Tyler leak (North Carolina Central Alum)
📸 Photography : Noir Prism Studios (Howard Alum)
🌱Succulents: Lee's Flower and Card Shop DC (Howard Alum)
🎞️Photobooths : J’Bleu Event Rentals

✨🚀✨HBCU Empower Pitch Competition Prize:💰$10,000 🤯 What a mind blowing lineup 👏🏼 You had to feel for the judges in makin...
07/02/2026

✨🚀✨HBCU Empower Pitch Competition

Prize:💰$10,000

🤯 What a mind blowing lineup 👏🏼 You had to feel for the judges in making the final decision.. 😅 all five finalists had such amazing pitches!

S/O to Techsgiving Inc. for partnering with us! We look forward to following these amazing innovators on their journey 👏🏼

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