The Mark Q. Sawyer Summer Institute is a UC-HBCU Initiative program in collaboration with the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, UCLA's Department of Political Science, and Howard University.
Services Provided
The Institute invests in the next generation of researchers, educators, and public leaders through a transformative six-week residential experience at UCLA. Each summer, undergraduate students from Howard University come together to strengthen their research, analytical, and leadership skills.
Who We Serve
Undergraduate students
Mission and Goals
The Institute builds a vital bridge between UCLA and HBCUs, expanding access, deepening academic excellence, and advancing Dr. Sawyer's vision of equitable and inclusive higher education.
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