
Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Guide to Excellence
From the esteemed President of Hampton University, an insider account that reveals the secret to HBCU graduates’ remarkable success—a distinguished honor roll which includes Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Ruth Carter, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and many others.
In his more-than-four-decade tenure as the President of Hampton University—one of 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America—Dr. William R. Harvey has been a champion of the cultural impact and value of HBCUs, demonstrated by the achievements of their numerous notable alumni. Their success is no coincidence. It is the result of a faultless formula that sets HBCUs apart and helps their students thrive—a formula built on core tenets, including displaying moral and wholesome values at all times, continuously pursuing character growth, and embracing communal responsibilities whenever possible.
The mission of Dr. Harvey is to represent Blackness to its highest degree at every opportunity. He is a passionate believer in the remarkability of the Black diaspora in all its complexity and beauty. That conviction drives the timeless lessons he’s adhered to and has instilled in his students: the power of dress to establish respect; the importance of integrity; financial accountability; reverence for elders. It is these tried-and-true lessons and others that have uniquely prepared and propelled HBCU students to success for generations.Â
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities' Guide to Excellence is a thoughtful and knowledgeable account of what it truly takes to successfully navigate a white world as a Black person while retaining one’s core Blackness. Practical and proven, it lays the groundwork for individual and communal Black prosperity.Â
This powerful success guide offers timeless lessons on:
- Character and Integrity: Discover the core tenets that form the foundation of the HBCU success formula, from the power of presentation to the importance of an unimpeachable reputation.
- A Strong Moral Compass: Learn how to build and maintain your values to successfully navigate professional and personal challenges while retaining your core identity.
- Vision and Ambition: A framework for dreaming big and cultivating the ambition necessary to turn your personal vision into reality, inspired by generations of high-achieving HBCU graduates.
- The Power of Mentorship: Dr. Harvey shares insights from over four decades of leadership on how to build a collaborative network and find the mentorship essential for long-term success.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Guide to Excellence
From the esteemed President of Hampton University, an insider account that reveals the secret to HBCU graduates’ remarkable success—a distinguished honor roll which includes Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Ruth Carter, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and many others.
In his more-than-four-decade tenure as the President of Hampton University—one of 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America—Dr. William R. Harvey has been a champion of the cultural impact and value of HBCUs, demonstrated by the achievements of their numerous notable alumni. Their success is no coincidence. It is the result of a faultless formula that sets HBCUs apart and helps their students thrive—a formula built on core tenets, including displaying moral and wholesome values at all times, continuously pursuing character growth, and embracing communal responsibilities whenever possible.
The mission of Dr. Harvey is to represent Blackness to its highest degree at every opportunity. He is a passionate believer in the remarkability of the Black diaspora in all its complexity and beauty. That conviction drives the timeless lessons he’s adhered to and has instilled in his students: the power of dress to establish respect; the importance of integrity; financial accountability; reverence for elders. It is these tried-and-true lessons and others that have uniquely prepared and propelled HBCU students to success for generations.Â
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities' Guide to Excellence is a thoughtful and knowledgeable account of what it truly takes to successfully navigate a white world as a Black person while retaining one’s core Blackness. Practical and proven, it lays the groundwork for individual and communal Black prosperity.Â
This powerful success guide offers timeless lessons on:
- Character and Integrity: Discover the core tenets that form the foundation of the HBCU success formula, from the power of presentation to the importance of an unimpeachable reputation.
- A Strong Moral Compass: Learn how to build and maintain your values to successfully navigate professional and personal challenges while retaining your core identity.
- Vision and Ambition: A framework for dreaming big and cultivating the ambition necessary to turn your personal vision into reality, inspired by generations of high-achieving HBCU graduates.
- The Power of Mentorship: Dr. Harvey shares insights from over four decades of leadership on how to build a collaborative network and find the mentorship essential for long-term success.
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From the esteemed President of Hampton University, an insider account that reveals the secret to HBCU graduates’ remarkable success—a distinguished honor roll which includes Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Ruth Carter, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and many others.
In his more-than-four-decade tenure as the President of Hampton University—one of 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America—Dr. William R. Harvey has been a champion of the cultural impact and value of HBCUs, demonstrated by the achievements of their numerous notable alumni. Their success is no coincidence. It is the result of a faultless formula that sets HBCUs apart and helps their students thrive—a formula built on core tenets, including displaying moral and wholesome values at all times, continuously pursuing character growth, and embracing communal responsibilities whenever possible.
The mission of Dr. Harvey is to represent Blackness to its highest degree at every opportunity. He is a passionate believer in the remarkability of the Black diaspora in all its complexity and beauty. That conviction drives the timeless lessons he’s adhered to and has instilled in his students: the power of dress to establish respect; the importance of integrity; financial accountability; reverence for elders. It is these tried-and-true lessons and others that have uniquely prepared and propelled HBCU students to success for generations.Â
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities' Guide to Excellence is a thoughtful and knowledgeable account of what it truly takes to successfully navigate a white world as a Black person while retaining one’s core Blackness. Practical and proven, it lays the groundwork for individual and communal Black prosperity.Â
This powerful success guide offers timeless lessons on:
- Character and Integrity: Discover the core tenets that form the foundation of the HBCU success formula, from the power of presentation to the importance of an unimpeachable reputation.
- A Strong Moral Compass: Learn how to build and maintain your values to successfully navigate professional and personal challenges while retaining your core identity.
- Vision and Ambition: A framework for dreaming big and cultivating the ambition necessary to turn your personal vision into reality, inspired by generations of high-achieving HBCU graduates.
- The Power of Mentorship: Dr. Harvey shares insights from over four decades of leadership on how to build a collaborative network and find the mentorship essential for long-term success.























