2026 HBCU Doctoral Career Pathways Conference

Monday, March 23
11:00 AM – Academia 
12:15 PM – Public service (local/federal)
1:30 PM – Nonprofits 
2:45 - Health Careers 

Tuesday, March 24
11:00 AM – Primary/Secondary Education 
12:15 PM – Research in Industry (STEM/Social Science) 
1:30 PM – Hot Topic of the Year: AI and its Influence on the Job market/career navigation 
2:45 PM - Biotech/Pharma 

Wednesday, March 25
10:00 AM -  Consulting 
11:15 AM – International/Diplomatic and Related Overseas Careers 
12:30 PM – Policy and Advocacy 
1:45 PM – Communication, Marketing and Public Relations 

Thursday, March 26
10:00 AM – Start-ups/Entrepreneurial 
11:15 AM – Postdoctoral Path 

1:30 PM - Doctoral Program Preparation: A Guide for Undergrads and Master’s Students

More detailed information here as well as registration. (Zoom links will be sent upon registration.)