Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25
On February 27, the One Heart, One Mind Many Cultures Club collaborated with the College Placement Office for an event about Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The event was open to every Kellenberg student to shed some light on the HBCU experience.
Two Kellenberg alumni, Miles Francisque and Claude-Albert Makelele, spoke to Kellenberg students via Zoom call to discuss the Historically Black Colleges they attend, Howard University and Central State University. They discussed the ins and outs of student life and academics at their respective colleges. The floor was also open for students to ask questions not only about attending an HBCU, but also about the college experience in general.
Junior Isaiah Desbas says, “Listening to Kellenberg alumni talk about their experiences of finding their new home away from home was very comforting. Events like these are extremely helpful in the midst of the college search.”
Overall, this meeting proved to be very engaging and informative to students interested in attending a Historically Black College or University.