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Strengthening Excellence at HBCUs Developing Faculty and Academic Leaders for What’s Now a

HBCU FACULTY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK

33rd Annual
Conference

Strengthening Excellence at HBCUs:
Developing Faculty, Staff, and Academic Leaders
for What’s Now and What’s Next

October 29-31, 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina
Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel

PRE-CONFERENCE

Come Early.  Earn a Badge.

An immersive, hands-on experience designed to build skills, explore innovative practices, and engage with a community committed to HBCU excellence.

Limited to
50 participants
FREE for the first
20 registrants

Thanks to the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and MERLOT Open Educational Resources.

Why Attend?

Professional learning. Meaningful connections. Real solutions. A stronger tomorrow for HBCUs.

LEARN

Gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives to advance teaching, learning, and leadership.

CONNECT

Build relationships across campuses and disciplines.

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SHARE

Exchange ideas, research, and proven practices that drive impact.

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RETURN READY

Bring back tools, partnerships, and inspiration to create change at your institution.

What's Waiting for You in Charlotte?

A dynamic experience designed for HBCU faculty, staff, and academic leaders.

INSPIRING KEYNOTES AND PLENARIES

Bold ideas and timely conversations from thought leaders.

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ENGAGING SESSIONS

Practical strategies and shared solutions for today's challenges.

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MEANINGFUL NETWORKING

Exchange ideas, research, and proven practices that drive impact.

Strengthening Excellence at HBCUs Developing Faculty and Academic Leaders for What’s Now a

A VIBRANT HOST CITY

Bring back tools, partnerships, and inspiration to create change at your institution.

Ready to Join Us in Charlotte?

Be part of three days of learning, connection, and impact with a community committed to HBCU excellence.
Coming Early?
Add the Pre-Conference During Registration
Limited to 50 participants
First 20 registrations FREE
(thanks to the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and MERLOT Open Educational Resources)
Stay Where the Conference Happens.
Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel
Charlotte, North Carolina

$175 per night + taxes and fees

The conference rate expired on October 2, 2026.  There are still rooms available at the conference hotel or one of the overflow hotels at the regular rate.  
 
Come to Charlotte. Leave an Impact.
Join us for a community service project that gives back to the HBCU community and reflects our commitment to service, partnership, and positive change.
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Need Approval to Attend? Use this language.

​Copy and paste the text in our Approval Guide if you are seeking funding at your institution to attend this event. ​​

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