8th Annual National Summit for Sustainability of HBCUs
FROM LEGACY
TO LEVERAGE
The National Summit for Sustainability of HBCUs (NSS) is a gathering dedicated to the long-term success, visibility, and preservation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Now in its 8th year, the Summit brings together HBCU leaders, corporate executives, community partners, and key stakeholders to collaborate on actionable solutions that drive sustainability and innovation.
OCTOBER 2–3, 2026
HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
NSS 2026
Five conversations.
One shared future.
This year's Summit will feature five strategic conversations designed to move HBCUs from institutional challenge to sustainable opportunity.
NIL & Institutional Revenue
Discover how HBCUs can leverage athletics, media rights, and strategic partnerships to generate sustainable institutional revenue beyond traditional fundraising.
AI Readiness Workshop
Participate in an interactive workshop led by Salesforce exploring practical AI implementation, governance, and organizational readiness. Attendees will receive a personalized AI Readiness Assessment to help guide their institution's next steps.
Building Wealth That Lasts
Examine strategies for strengthening endowments, maximizing campus assets, developing infrastructure partnerships, and creating new revenue opportunities that support institutional growth.
Campus Security & Resilience
A forward-looking conversation on how HBCUs can strengthen campus safety through smarter infrastructure, emergency preparedness, technology, and coordinated security planning.
Advancing the Federal HBCU Agenda
Explore how federal policy, including the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, can support campus modernization, deferred maintenance, student housing, athletics, research, and safety—and how HBCU leaders, policymakers, and national partners can align around shared priorities.
Guiding the Summit
NSS LEADERSHIP
Meet the leaders helping shape the vision, priorities, and institutional focus of the 2026 National Summit for Sustainability of HBCUs.
Dr. Donald W. Comer
President, Lane College | NSS Chair
A seasoned executive and higher education leader, Dr. Comer brings extensive experience in strategy, analytics, HBCU governance, and student success to his leadership of the 2026 Summit.
Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis
President, Benedict College | NSS Co-Chair
An early champion of NSS, Dr. Artis helped shape the Summit's founding vision alongside the late Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., and continues to provide essential leadership and institutional perspective.
