PA Black Conference on Higher Education – Jun 4-5

Please mark your calendar to join us at Elizabethtown College on June 4-5, 2026, and get ready for dynamic speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities!

The conference theme, “The Time Is Now: Reclaiming, Rebuilding, Rising,” will explore critical issues related to how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and activities on our campuses affect students, staff, and faculty across our communities.

Below is important conference information for your attention and consideration:

Keynote Speaker

• A powerful keynote address by bestselling author Dr. Altheria Caldera
• Book: https://a.co/d/0guA2Hpk

Registration
The registration deadline is Thursday, June 4, 2026.  Please register using the link below and share any relevant information to help us support your participation. Additional details regarding the conference schedule, logistics, and on-campus housing (if applicable) will be provided to registered attendees. Don’t delay, register today! Conference Registration Form

Lodging: This year, lodging options include on- and off-campus housing.

• On-campus housing must be reserved and paid for during the registration process.
• Nearby off-campus options are the Sure Stay by Best Western and, about 20 minutes towards Lancaster, are the Hampton Inn Mt Joy and Holiday Inn. Attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Find more information on the hotels using the following link. Lodging Information

Scholarships
PBCOHE will award seven (7) $1,000 scholarships to talented undergraduate and graduate students in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We invite you to share the application link below with your students. All completed applications are to be submitted by Monday, May 4, 2026. 2026 Scholarship Application

If you have questions, please contact the Annual Conference Planning Committee at annualconference@pbcohe.org.

Please share this email with your colleagues to help spread the word.  We look forward to seeing you there!