Who We Are
The HBCU Faculty Development Network is 501(c)(3) organization that promotes effective teaching and student learning at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) through a variety of collaborative activities that focus on faculty enhancement.
What We Do
Our aim at the Network is simple - to provide high-quality engagement activities that allow higher-education faculty, professional staff, and administrators to collaborate and learn new ideas.
Our Goals
Goal 1:
To enhance the teaching and learning process based on the collective experience of HBCUs.
Goal 2:
To provide leadership and encourage collaborative efforts among those that support the higher education community.
HBCU FDN Events
Join us for one of our monthly Lunch & Learn webinars, virtual information sessions, or in-person convenings.

2026 Summer InstituteJul 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTVirtual (Zoom)
33rd Annual HBCU Faculty Development Network ConferenceMembership OfferOct 29, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT – Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTRenaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel, 5501 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
Meeting the Needs of the Network
We endeavor to meet the needs of our network members through a wide variety of envisioned activities.









