NFL LEADERSHIP
Troy Vincent Sr.
Executive Vice President, NFL Football Operations
OUR IMPACT
THE EXPERIENCE ENDS. THE POSSIBILITY CONTINUES.
A legacy of campus pride, courageous ideas, and connections built through shared experiences.
SCHOLARSHIP IMPACT
$1M+
Institutional and individual scholarship prizes awarded since inception.
ACCESS. OPPORTUNITY. IMPACT.
Opportunity begins with access.
Since inception, HBCU Battle of the Brains has awarded over $1 million in institutional and individual scholarship prizes. Students and alumni have received career and internship opportunities across various industries, as well as professional development and access to relationships that can help shape their futures.
“If I had the network then that I have now, how might my life be different?”
A question at the heart of HBCU Battle of the Brains.
We bring talented students into conversations, experiences, and networks that can help shape their next chapter.
A CULTURE OF SERVICE
Generosity that carries forward.
Thrivent’s Generosity event changed the culture of HBCU Battle of the Brains and helped shape a continuing commitment to community service.
Our annual community service project brings participants together to contribute their time, energy, and care. It is a shared expression of the teamwork, generosity, and community that shape the Battle.
Participants assemble supplies during the Thrivent Generosity event at HBCU Battle of the Brains.
THE IMPACT WE PURSUE
A platform with a longer horizon.
VISIBILITY
Celebrate the academic excellence and professional promise found across the HBCU community.
DEVELOPMENT
Give students a demanding environment to practice problem-solving, teamwork, and communication.
CONNECTION
Bring students and institutions into conversation with an engaged network of professionals.
MOMENTUM
Encourage students to carry their learning, relationships, and ambition into what follows.
PERSPECTIVES FROM THE COMMUNITY
Voices of the Battle.
The Battle’s extended community reaches across football leadership, sports journalism, and alumni whose journeys began at HBCUs. Hear recorded messages from four respected voices connected with the HBCU Battle of the Brains community.
Select play on any video to hear the message. Each clip is presented in its original format.
HBCU OFFICE HOURS | JUNETEENTH 2020
The power of a national network, in one day.
On June 19, 2020, HBCU Office Hours connected students from across the country with industry-specific mentors and professional coaches. Conceived through the vision and leadership of Alexis (Davis) Johnson, the experience generated connections and became the birthplace of HSI Battle of the Brains and the Black Sports Business Symposium.
206
HBCU students
41
HBCUs represented
247
industry leaders
90
companies represented
A DECADE OF PARTICIPATION
Many campuses. One shared stage.
Our historical competition archive documents participating institutions and results across multiple years, including HBCUs from across the United States. The stories of our champions, alumni, and partners continue to show the impact of shared challenges and professional connections.
For a verified view of past champions, finalists, and published results, explore our Champions & History page.
THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.
Join us in celebrating HBCU talent and preparing for the 10th annual event in Austin.
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