Facebook Twitter
HBCUs

New Online Store Features HBCU Licensed Clothing for Professional Women

When Clover McFadden graduated from Howard University with a degree in chemistry, she planned on continuing her education in medical school. But instead, she has launched Circa 1837, a new online store for women featuring licensed merchandise from historically Black universities and sororities. (The first HBCU was founded circa 1837.)

McFadden saw a need for a national online store where people could go to get merchandise from a large number of HBCUs. And she thought the HBCU apparel that was available was directed mainly at men. The items at her online store are geared toward professional women.

So far she is offering cardigans, jackets, pants, and tops featuring 28 HBCUs and hopes to obtain license agreements with all Black colleges and universities.

Related Articles

2 COMMENTS

  2. This is WONDERFUL!!! Congrats to a young entrepreneur with a brilliant concept! I just sent this article and link out to everyone in my listserv 🙂 Good Luck!!!

Leave a Reply

Get the JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

Latest News

U.S. Department of Energy Recruits Xavier University of Louisiana to Participate in Clean Energy Research

HBCUs
“This partnership means a lot for Xavier as our students will have opportunities to perform research at our partner institutions in energy storage and contribute to the goal of net-zero carbon emissions, becoming future leaders of this field,” said Dr. Lamartine Meda, professor of chemistry and material science at Xavier University of Louisiana.

New Faculty Appointments for Four Black Scholars

Appointments & Awards
The new faculty appointments are Marcelitte Failla at North Carolina State University, Travis Alvarez at LaGuardia Community College in New York City, Shawna Friday-Stroud at Florida A&M University, and Heather Lavender at Syracuse University in New York.

Simmons College of Kentucky Launches Two Early Childhood Education Programs

HBCUs
During the Great Depression, Simmons College of Kentucky was forced to downsize its degree offerings, one of which was the teacher education program. Nearly a century later, the HBCU has been approved to offer two degrees in early childhood education.

National League of Nursing Honors Sharon Irving for Outstanding Clinical Practice Leadership

Appointments & Awards
Sharon Irving, professor of pediatric nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, has conducted extensive research on clinical care delivery, particularly nutrition care delivery for critically ill infants and children.
spot_img

Featured Jobs

Find a Job
Post a Job

Breaking News

The Aftermath of the Supreme Court Ruling Outlawing Race-Sensitive Admissions

Breaking News
Black enrollments at many of the nation's highest ranked universities are down significantly. But some top schools have been able to maintain a diverse student body despite the Supreme Court ban of race-sensitive admissions.

Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. to Lead Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta

Breaking News
"I am committed to continuing the mission of this beloved institution, standing on the shoulders of the trailblazing faculty who have shaped us into prophetic problem solvers," said Dr. Mason, interim president of the Interdenominational Theological Center.

JBHE Jobs

About Us

JBHE is dedicated to the conscientious investigation of the status and prospects for African Americans in higher education.

Phone: (570) 392-6797

Get the JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

BRUCON Publishing Company © 2024