Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago

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For Black History Month, Olandria Carthen met with graduating seniors to talk through what they’re looking for in an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and what matters most in their decision. Microsoft Copilot helped them explore answers and compare their options in real time. Download Copilot to help plan what comes next.

Learn more about HBCU access and student support resources here: hbcuaccessnyc.org

Chapters
00:00 – Meeting the students
00:42 – Why an HBCU?
02:34 – HBCU culture
03:33 – Scholarship deadlines to know
03:56 – Olandria's campus involvement
05:30 – Student organizations
05:50 – "I want to go where I am celebrated"
06:21 – Life after graduation
06:55 – How Copilot helps compare HBCUs
08:28 – Celebrating decisions and a surprise for the students