Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II is partnering with the United College Action Network (U-CAN) to host the 26th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Recruitment Fair on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Doolittle Community Center.

The free event, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1950 J Street, will bring together representatives from 30-35 historically black colleges and universities to meet with local high school students about academic programs and scholarship opportunities.

“This partnership represents our commitment to ensuring all students in Clark County regardless of zip code have access to quality higher education opportunities,” said Commissioner McCurdy II. “HBCUs have a proven track record of academic excellence and producing successful graduates who go on to make significant contributions to their communities.”

High school seniors should bring 10 copies of their current transcript and, if available, SAT/ACT test scores. Juniors are encouraged to bring transcripts. Qualifying students may receive on-the-spot admissions and scholarship awards from participating institutions.

Participating universities include Alabama A&M University, Grambling State University, Hampton University, Howard University, Spelman College, and dozens of other accredited HBCUs representing hundreds of majors and professional degrees. Many participating schools accept the Common Black College Application (CBCA), and students can receive application fee waivers.

The event is free and open to all students. Registration is available at gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/ucan-registration.

About Clark County

Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.4 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2022). Included are the nation’s 7th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.