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HBCU/HSI Consortium

GVSU students from the HBCU consortium (from left) Quinton Randall, Kobe Rhynes, Jourdan Watson, Rashawny Alic, Darriel Wright and Skye Gerald, pose for a portrait outside the Mary Idema Pew Library on April 14.

HBCU/HSI Consortium

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Higher Education Collaborators

  • ASU B.S. Computer Science / GVSU M.S. Applied Computer Science
  • ASU B.S. Computer Science / GVSU M.S. Cybersecurity
  • ASU B. A. Mass Communications / GVSU M.S. Communications
  • ASU B.S. Management with Healthcare Management Track / GVSU M.H.A. Health Administration
  • FVSU B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology / GVSU M.S.E. Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • FVSU B.S. Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. (Engineering: All disciplines)
  • FVSU B.S. Computer Science / GVSU M.S. Applied Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Data Science & Analytics
  • FVSU B.S. Biology / GVSU M.S. Cell & Molecular Biology
  • HCU B.S. Chemistry / GVSU M.S.E Engineering
  • HCU B.S. Electrical Engineering / GVSU M.S.E Engineering
  • HCU B.S. Biochemistry - Molecular Biology / GVSU M.S. Cell & Molecular Biology
  • JCSU B.S. Computer Engineering / GVSU M.S.E. Engineering
  • JCSU B.S. Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E Engineering
  • JCSU B.S. Public Health, Minor Sports Medicine / GVSU M.S. Athletic Training
  • SAU B.S. Computer Information Systems / GVSU M.S. Applied Computer Science
  • SAU B.S. Computer Information Systems / GVSU M.S. Cybersecurity
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering with Biomechanical Emphasis
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering with Electrical Engineering Emphasis
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Manufacturing Operations Engineering
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering with Thermo-fluid Sciences Emphasis
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Manufacturing Operations Engineering
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
  • SAU B.S. Engineering Mathematics / GVSU M.S.E. Biomedical Engineering
  • SSU B.S. Criminal Justice / GVSU M.S. Criminal Justice
  • SSU B.S. Communications / GVSU M.S. Communications
  • SSU B.S. Computer Science Technology / GVSU M.S. Cybersecurity 
  • SSU B.S. Electronic Engineering Technology/ M.S.E. Engineering 
  • SSU B.S. Biology / GVSU M.S. Biomedical Science
  • TC B.A. Elementary Education / GVSU M.Ed. Instruction and Curriculum
  • TC B.A. Elementary Education / GVSU M.Ed. Higher Education
  • TC B.A. Elementary Education / GVSU M.Ed. School Counseling 
  • TC B.A. Elementary Education / GVSU M.Ed. Educational Leadership
  • TC B.A. Child Development and Instruction / GVSU M.Ed. Instruction and Curriculum
  • TC B.A. Child Development and Instruction / GVSU M.Ed. Higher Education
  • TC B.A. Child Development and Instruction / GVSU M.Ed. School Counseling 
  • TC B.A. Child Development and Instruction / GVSU M.Ed. Educational Leadership
  • Pathway to Michigan Teacher Certification 
  • WU B.S. Computer Science / GVSU M.S. Applied Computer Science 
  • WU B.S. Computer Science / GVSU M.S. Cybersecurity 
  • WU B.S. Computer Science / GVSU M.S. Data Science and Analytics 
  • WU B.S. Computer Engineering / GVSU M.S. Engineering with Computer and Electrical Engineering Emphasis
  • WU B.S. Electrical Engineering / GVSU M.S. GVSU  Engineering with  Computer and Electrical Engineering Emphasis
  • VU B.S. Biology / GVSU M.S. Cell & Molecular Biology Applied Computer Science
  • VU B.S. Biology  / GVSU M.S. Biomedical Science
  • VU B.S Computer Science & Cybersecurity / GVSU M.S. Applied Computer Science 
  • VU B.S Computer Science & Cybersecurity / GVSU M.S. Cybersecurity 
  • VU B.S Computer Science & Cybersecurity / GVSU M.S. Data Science and Analytics
  • VU B.A. Mass Communications  / GVSU M.S. Communications
B. Donta Truss, vice president for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach, said the consortium will welcome its fourth cohort of students next fall semester.

"By partnering with GVSU, we are creating a constructive collaboration that will benefit students from both institutions, offering them expanded educational options and support."

-HBCU Higher Education Collaborator

During the 2024 recruitment trip to Grand Valley State University, Cleotis Graham photographed Kejuan Stewart. Both students earned their bachelor's degrees from Albany State University and began their graduate studies at GVSU in Fall 2025.

Cleotis Graham is pursuing a degree in Communications, while Kejuan (KJ) Stewart is majoring in Public Administration.

Cleotis Graham takes a photo of Kejuan Stewart inside the Lubbers Student Services Center. The two are from Albany State University.

Interested in becoming a Higher Education Collaborator?

Become a Higher Education Collaborator GVSU will partner with your HBCU or HSI to:

 

• Identify curriculum equivalencies

• Establish an articulation agreement that helps students to complete program requirements and enter the workforce as quickly as possible

• Connect students with opportunities through paid industry internship, co-op, or graduate assistantships

• Assist students with identifying financial resources

• Coordinate campus visits

 

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