Is College Still Worth It?, 8/19 Event
While enrollment is declining at many four-year colleges, HBCUs are breaking enrollment records. But what does the future look like for college graduates as the U.S. grapples with AI in the workplace and an unstable job market? Join this live, virtual event as we explore whether college is still worth it in 2026. We invite […] The post Is College Still Worth It?, 8/19 Event appeared first on Word In Black.
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While enrollment is declining at many four-year colleges, HBCUs are breaking enrollment records.
But what does the future look like for college graduates as the U.S. grapples with AI in the workplace and an unstable job market? Join this live, virtual event as we explore whether college is still worth it in 2026.
We invite you to submit your thoughts by Thursday, 8/13. We’ll share as many responses as we can during the live event.
Wed., August 19, 2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET
Moderator: Jasmine Ballard, founder of Melanotion, design strategist, speaker
Panelists:
- Denim Fisher, rising junior at Spelman College, 2025 Word In Black racial healing fellow
- LeNayah Page, executive business consultant, entrepreneur, trade school graduate
- Dr. Bradley Hardy, Georgetown University distinguished professor, McCourt School of Public Policy
- Dr. Darla Cooper, executive director and CEO of The RP Group
Register below.
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