Philander Smith University first HBCU to win the Arkansas Governor’s Cup
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on April 23, 2024 It was a year of firsts for the Governor’s Cup, a collegiate business plan competition hosted by Arkansas Capital Corporation and sponsored by Dhu Thompson. Team Thinking CAPZ from Philander Smith University took first place in the high-growth undergraduate division becoming the first HBCU to win in the competition. Thinking CAPZ is an AI-powered educational platform tailored to the unique needs of neurodiverse students. "Leading the 'Thinking CAPZ' team to first-place victory at the Arkansas Governor’s Cup was an incredibly heartwarming experience,” says Chinwe Uwolloh, Thinking CAPZ team leader. “This isn’t just a win for us; it's also a win for countless students who need their learning experiences tailored perfectly for them." The win netted the winning team with $20,000 If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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