SSWD Symposium

 

1890 Center of Excellence for Student Success and Workforce Development


SSWD 2025 Spring Symposium

Theme: Motivating, Educating and Achieving for 135 Years

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The SSWD Spring Symposium will take place from May 19-21, 2025, bringing together representatives from 1890 Land-Grant Universities, industry partners, and key stakeholders. 

This gathering serves as a platform to share and explore best practices aligned with the center’s four core objectives:

Experiential Learning

Expanding hands-on opportunities for students.
Student Support

Recruiting, retaining, mentoring, and graduating first-generation and underrepresented students in 1890 LGUs.
Workforce Development

Strengthening pathways from postsecondary education to graduate programs and careers.
Innovation in Education

Integrating emerging technologies into academic curricula.

 

The event will unite participants from 1890 Land-Grant Universities, the 1890 Foundation, federal and state government, NGOs and other 1890 supporters.

It will be a meaningful opportunity to:

  • Celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act and the lasting impact of 1890 Land-Grant Universities upon the nation.
  • Showcase student achievement and success within the 1890 community.
  • Collaborate on strategies to advance student success and workforce readiness.

Join us as we work together to shape the future of education and career development for the next generation.

 

Dr. Arnett working out mathematical formula with student
About SSWD

The 1890 Center of Excellence for Student Success and Workforce Development (SSWD) is dedicated to encouraging and supporting young people from underrepresented minority groups to pursue studies and careers in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human (FANH) sciences and the broader STEM fields. Based at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the SSWD Center serves all 19 of the 1890 land-grant universities and is led by (consortium comprised of) representatives from seven 1890 land-grant universities institutions: 

To learn more about the SSWD Center of Excellence, visit SSWD Center.

Registration Details

Registration for the SSWD Spring Symposium is $150 per non-student and $75 per student. Limited registration scholarships are available to support student participants from each university partner. Registration fees cover meals and activities for participants.

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Deadline: April 18, 2025

 

Accommodations

Hyatt House Tallahassee Capitol – University
1100 Railroad Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310

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Hampton Inn & Suites Tallahassee Capitol – University*
824 Railroad Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310
*Airport Shuttle available

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Transportation Options from the Airport

  • Rideshare Services: Uber & Lyft are available for easy pickup.
  • Taxi Services: Local taxi companies operate from the airport for direct transport to your destination.

 

 

2025 SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM PARTNERS

 

  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  • Fort Valley State University

  • Lincoln University of Missouri

  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  • The 1890 Universities Foundation

  • The 1890 Association of Research Directors

  • Tuskegee University

  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore

  • Virginia State University

 

 

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact:

Christain Hall

Registration Coordinator
(850) 599-8822 | FAMUSSWD@famu.edu
Vonkeisha Gibson

Event Coordinator
(850) 599-8074 | FAMUSSWD@famu.edu

 

 
We look forward to welcoming you
and making this symposium a great success!