Local MVSU Students Advance to Prestigious National Academic Tournament in Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has qualified for the National Qualifying Tournament of the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC). This academic competition is for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The MVSU team, led by Dr. Christine Campbell, includes Christian Barksdale, Johterrian Evans, Kedarian Davis, Malachi Holt, and Jaslyn Sanders. They will compete in various subjects such as history, science, literature, religion, math, arts, pop culture, and sports.

The HCASC is a year-round program that highlights the academic abilities of top HBCU students. It encourages students to broaden their knowledge and develop leadership and teamwork skills. The competition also offers networking and mentorship opportunities with HCASC alumni.

MVSU is among 64 teams competing for grants from Honda and a place in the HCASC National Championship Tournament. The tournament will take place on the American Honda corporate campus in Torrance, California, from April 6-10, 2024. This year, Honda will provide over $500,000 in grants to the participating HBCUs, which many schools will use for student scholarships.

The National Qualifying Tournament is scheduled for February 10, 2024, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm at Prairie View A&M University Memorial Student Center in Prairie View, Texas. Since its establishment in 1989, HCASC has seen over 170,000 scholars compete.

For those interested in attending the HCASC National Qualifying Tournament, please contact Herbert Thomas. For more information about the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, reach out to Lillian E. Parker and Zeshan Kazmi from the American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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