Local University MVSU Competes in National Qualifying Round of Premier HBCU Academic 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 (HBCUs). The MVSU team, led by Dr. Christine Campbell, includes Christian Barksdale, Johterrian Evans, Kedarian Davis, Malachi Holt, and Jaslyn Sanders. The competition requires teams of four students to answer questions on various topics.

The HCASC is a year-round program that promotes academic achievement among top HBCU students. It encourages students to expand 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 at the American Honda corporate campus in Torrance, California, from April 6-10, 2024. This year, Honda will provide over $500,000 in grants to participating HBCUs, which many schools use for student scholarships.

The HCASC has been a venue for academic competition since 1989, with over 170,000 scholars participating. The National Qualifying Tournament is scheduled for February 10, 2024, at the Prairie View A&M University Memorial Student Center.

For more information about the HCASC National Qualifying Tournament or the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, please contact Herbert Thomas, Lillian E. Parker, or Zeshan Kazmi of the American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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