The Top Supporters List, announced by Career Communication Group’s US Black Engineer magazine, honors the supporters of programs at 16 abet-accredited engineering programs in 16 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The full list is available here. 

The HBCUs include Alabama A&M University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Agriculture & Technical University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University and A&M College, Tennessee State University, Texas Southern University, Tuskegee University, the University of the District of Columbia, the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, and Virginia State University.

The annual Top Supporters List recognizes companies, organizations, and government agencies that have provided exceptional support to ABET-accredited engineering schools at 16 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) engineering schools through scholarships, internships, and funding for research and development (R&D). Click here to view the complete list.

The 2024 edition of the Top Supporters List features diverse organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to empowering the next generation of Black engineers.

Tyrone Taborn, CEO of Career Communications Group and the publisher of US Black Engineer magazine, has emphasized the significance of recognizing the contributions of these employers.

“The Top Supporters List is a celebration of the partnerships between HBCUs and corporations, organizations, and government agencies,” Taborn said. These partnerships are critical to ensuring that HBCU engineering programs continue to thrive and that students have the necessary resources to succeed. In addition, their work is ensuring the availability of continued opportunities for posterity.”

US Black Engineer magazine has published the Top Supporters List since 2005, becoming an essential resource for HBCU students, faculty, and administrators.

The list is compiled based on data submitted by HBCUs and verified by a panel of experts in the engineering field.

The 2024 survey encompasses Fortune 500 companies and smaller startups that prioritize making an impact, with HBCU Engineering deans and members of the non-profit Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) voting to determine the companies providing the most support.

US Black Engineer magazine is published by Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG). This Baltimore-based media services company specializes in workforce diversity and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers.

CCG is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and helping companies find qualified, diverse talent.

The full 2024 Top Supporters List is available at topsupporterslist