The National Association of African-American Honors Programs (NAAAHP) is dedicated to promoting and advancing honors education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Predominately Black Colleges and Universities (PBCUs), and other institutions that serve African-American students. We believe in fostering academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement, while also celebrating the rich cultural heritage of African-Americans.

Our Goals

At NAAAHP, our mission is guided by the following goals:

• Enhancing Honors Programs: We strive to develop, enhance, and support honors programs at all Historically and Predominately Black Institutions, creating opportunities for academic and personal growth.

• Encouraging Leadership and Service: We promote community service and leadership as essential components of a holistic education, encouraging students to make meaningful contributions to society.

• Advancing Scholarly Research: We support research that addresses challenges in honors education, such as the admission and retention of talented students at HBCUs and PBCUs.

• Advocating for Funding: We advocate for the funding of honors programs by federal and state agencies, as well as private foundations and organizations, ensuring sustainable growth and development.

• Facilitating Graduate Success: We work to facilitate the enrollment of African-American students into graduate and professional schools, preparing them for future success.

• Promoting Lifelong Learning: We promote a curriculum that encourages a lifelong, disciplined approach to knowledge through inquiry and exploration.

• Celebrating Cultural Heritage: We aim to create an undergraduate environment that celebrates African-American culture and uses it as a foundation for understanding other great world cultures.

Join us in our commitment to academic excellence, cultural appreciation, and the empowerment of African-American students across the nation.