Intel CEO Brian Krzanich Leads Discussion with Leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

“I’m profoundly grateful to our HBCU partners for joining us to discuss leadership in education and paving the path for a better, more inclusive tech industry,” says Intel CEO Brian Krzanich during a discussion with leaders from six partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Clockwise from upper-left: Lakecia Gunter, chief of staff to CEO, Intel; Mike Mayberry, CTO, Intel; John Page, chairman, board of directors, Tuskegee University; Ruth Simmons, president, Prairie View A&M University; David Wilson, president, Morgan State University; Krzanich; Harold Martin, chancellor, North Carolina A&T State University; Larry Robinson, president, Florida A&M University; Barbara Whye, chief diversity officer, Intel; Charlotte Morris, president, Tuskegee University; Anthony Wutoh, provost, Howard University; Joseph Nsengimana, Global Diversity and Inclusion director, Intel; Heather Mattisson, HBCU Program Manager, Intel. (Intel Corporation)

  • “I’m profoundly grateful to our HBCU partners for joining us to discuss leadership in education and paving the path for a better, more inclusive tech industry,” says Intel CEO Brian Krzanich during a discussion with leaders from six partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Clockwise from upper-left: Lakecia Gunter, chief of staff to CEO, Intel; Mike Mayberry, CTO, Intel; John Page, chairman, board of directors, Tuskegee University; Ruth Simmons, president, Prairie View A&M University; David Wilson, president, Morgan State University; Krzanich; Harold Martin, chancellor, North Carolina A&T State University; Larry Robinson, president, Florida A&M University; Barbara Whye, chief diversity officer, Intel; Charlotte Morris, president, Tuskegee University; Anthony Wutoh, provost, Howard University; Joseph Nsengimana, Global Diversity and Inclusion director, Intel; Heather Mattisson, HBCU Program Manager, Intel. (Intel Corporation)

  • Intel CEO Brian Krzanich speaks at a roundtable discussion with leaders from six partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at Intel’s headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Clockwise from left: Krzanich; Harold Martin, chancellor, North Carolina A&T State University; Larry Robinson, president, Florida A&M University; Barbara Whye, chief diversity officer and vice president of Human Resources, Intel; and Charlotte Morris, president, Tuskegee University. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation)

  • David Wilson (right), president of Morgan State University, speaks during a roundtable discussion with Intel leaders, including CEO Brian Krzanich, and leaders from six partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at Intel’s headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. From left: Lakecia Gunter, chief of staff to CEO, Intel; Mike Mayberry, chief technology officer, Intel; John Page, chairman, board of directors, Tuskegee University; Ruth Simmons, president, Prairie View A&M University; and Wilson. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation)

  • John Page (center), chairman of the board of directors at Tuskegee University, speaks during a roundtable discussion with Intel leaders, including CEO Brian Krzanich, and leaders from six partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at Intel’s headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Clockwise from top: Lakecia Gunter, chief of staff to CEO, Intel; Mike Mayberry, chief technology officer, Intel; Page; Ruth Simmons, president, Prairie View A&M University; David Wilson, president, Morgan State University; and Brian Krzanich. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation)

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--()--Brian Krzanich, Intel Corporation chief executive officer, met with presidents and leaders from six partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) today to discuss programs and opportunities to equip students with the relevant skills to succeed in the technology sector. In 2017, Intel invested $4.5 million in a new grant program to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pathways for HBCU students. As part of that program, $3.9 million was awarded directly to the HBCUs and $600,000 was earmarked for workshops and discussions like today’s that bring HBCUs and the technology industry together to help expand the recruiting pipeline for diverse talent.

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Brian Krzanich, Intel's CEO, meets with presidents and leaders from six partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Contacts

Intel Corporation
Patricia Oliverio-Lauderdale, 408-653-5478
patricia.oliverio-lauderdale@intel.com