Liberal Arts HBCU Morehouse Opens New Center To Diversify Tech
The nation’s only historically Black liberal arts institution, Morehouse College, has partnered with the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) to launch the new Center for Broadening Participation in Computing (CBPC).
Center For Broadening Participation In Computing
The CBPC will prepare underrepresented students to compete fairly in the tech industry. The initiative represents a fusion of four distinct programs at Morehouse College, which aims to help tech companies strengthen the pipeline for recruiting and retaining diverse students.
The CBPC will become a hub for supporting and assisting college students across the state of Atlanta. In addition, tech experts will be on deck to help support and elevate students’ STEM education nationally.
“The Center for Broadening Participation in Computing will help ensure that people of color remain the drivers of ingenuity they have always been, especially as we navigate the boundaryless open range of the scientific and technological frontier,” said David Thomas PhD, Morehouse College president.
“A cutting-edge STEM education, infused with a top-tier liberal arts foundation and close engagement with leaders in the field, will provide talented students with a one-of-a-kind experience that will make them uniquely prepared to be global innovation leaders.”
Additionally, the center’s partnership with leading online platform Coursera will give Morehouse students access to thousands of courses ranging from business to tech and data science.
Innovation Advisory Board
The center’s Innovation Advisory Board includes representatives from industry giants including Amazon, Dropbox, EY, IBM, Mastercard, and Twilio.
The board will leverage the vision and expertise of member companies to provide internships, fellowships, and direct recruitment pipelines.
“By leveraging the expertise of the world’s leading technology companies and the educational excellence at Morehouse College, this partnership will equip students with the skills and experiences they need to build a career in tech,” added ITI’s President and CEO, Jason Oxman.
