Lincoln University of Missouri’s Gabriel Williams Selected as 2024 HBCU Scholar

Lincoln University of Missouri broadcast journalism major Gabriel Williams has been selected as a 2024 HBCU Scholar.

Lincoln University of Missouri student Gabriel Williams has been accepted into the U.S. Department of Education White House Initiative on Advancing Equity, Educational Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities 2024 HBCU Scholar Recognition Program. Williams is a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism and is a member of the LU Vocal Ensemble.

“The White House HBCU Scholars Programs means everything to me,” Williams says. “I believe it's so beautiful to see a forum created to foster young minds at our illustrious and historic HBCUs around the nation."

The program recognizes outstanding student leaders and further empowers them with tools for excellence. Scholars were picked from a talented group of students, and their selections were informed by presidential recommendation and endorsement by HBCU faculty. They were chosen due to a unique combination of academic achievements, campus leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurial spirit.

As an HBCU scholar, Williams will:

• Serve as a student ambassador for the Initiative and LU, ensuring information, resources and opportunities and distributed throughout the campus.
• Be invited to attend the 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference workshops, designed to help scholars learn and adopt promising practices in areas such as leadership, professional development, HBCU excellence and workforce development.
• Be invited to participate in monthly masterclasses hosted by the Initiative and various partners.
• Network with other scholars, federal agencies and private partners to showcase their collective talent across the HBCU community.

"I am beyond honored to be given the opportunity to be a part of this historic movement that for 10 years has brought effective and tangible change to our HBCUs, which often are overlooked, underfunded and unheard," Williams says.