For Black History Month, Olandria Carthen met with graduating seniors to talk through what they’re looking for in an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and what matters most in their decision. Microsoft Copilot helped them explore answers and compare their options in real time. Download Copilot to help plan what comes next. Learn more about HBCU access and student support resources here: hbcuaccessnyc.org Chapters 00:00 – Meeting the students 00:42 – Why an HBCU? 02:34 – HBCU culture 03:33 – Scholarship deadlines to know 03:56 – Olandria's campus involvement 05:30 – Student organizations 05:50 – "I want to go where I am celebrated" 06:21 – Life after graduation 06:55 – How Copilot helps compare HBCUs 08:28 – Celebrating decisions and a surprise for the students