FAMU Students to Compete in 29th Honda All]Star Championship
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Posted By: Hija Chang on February 27, 2018 After participating in a National Qualifying Tournament, Florida A&M University (FAMU) will compete against fellow Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at the 29th annual Honda Campus All]Star Challenge National Championship Tournament. Teams from 48 HBCUs will go head]to]head in the National Championship of Americafs premier academic quiz for top HBCU student on the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. campus in Torrance, California. Florida A&M University has the opportunity to win the HCASC top prize ] a $75,000 institutional grant from Honda. Florida A&M will be represented by Travian Davonte Marquis Albert, a Junior majoring in Political Science & Psychology from Milton, FL, Bryan Walters Anderson, a Junior majoring in Industrial Engineering from Coral Springs, FL, Darryl Eugene Williams, Jr., a Junior majoring in Political Science & Pre]Law from Bradenton, FL, and David O. Kadiri, a Senior majoring in Biology from Benin. Dr. Vivian L. Hobbs will coach the team. Honda Campus All]Star Challenge is a year]round program that includes campus engagement, intramural play, qualifying tournaments and culminates with the National Championship. The fast]paced competition highlights studentsf academic prowess and ability to answer questions about history, science, literature, religion, the arts and pop culture. As a result, students expand their scope of knowledge; learn teamwork and sportsmanship; travel to California to represent their schools at the National Championship Tournament; and develop a bond with their fellow competitors. HCASCfs active alumni group also supports students with networking and mentorship opportunities post]graduation. gHonda congratulates Florida A&M University for advancing to the eGreat 48,f a group that represents some of the brightest HBCU students across the country,h said Steve Morikawa, Vice President, Corporate Relations and Social Responsibility, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. gBeyond the impressive academic competition, Honda Campus All]Star Challenge has fostered a network of efriends for lifef that champions students as they pursue their professional dreams. We look forward to hosting an exciting HCASC National Championship Tournament in April.h In 1989, Honda established HCASC to highlight and recognize the academic achievements of HBCU students. More than $8.5 million in grants from Honda have provided support for scholarships, facility upgrades and other investments to improve the student experience. Now in its 29th year, more than 125,000 students have participated in HCASC. The 2018 HCASC finals will be live]streamed on Tuesday, April 10 starting at 12:00 p.m. ET at HCASC.com. For more information on HCASC, including a full list of the 48 qualifying teams, visit www.hcasc.com. Author: Veronique George http://www.famunews.com/ If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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