The Sweatt Center is intentional in ensuring there is consistent action being made to uplift and progress its members. Being on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin – home to world-class faculty, first-rate research facilities, and nationally recognized athletics – we have access to plentiful resources and are forever dedicated to using them for our members’ benefit. Some of our premier initiatives include:
Power Hour
Our premiere initiative, Power Hour is how we keep our brotherhood alive. From intellectual debates, to workshops on financial literacy, to yoga on campus, this is an hour spent every week enjoying each other in a healthy, supportive, and progressive environment.
Black Student Athlete Summit
College for a Day programs are designed to increase high school males’ exposure to higher education. Increasing exposure to higher education helps to create the mentality that says, “I can do that! This is for me!”
Study Abroad
With programs in alternating years between Beijing, China and Cape Town, South Africa, Maymester Study Abroad courses allow students to survey history and explore the similarities and differences between their host country and the U.S, while also gaining valuable internship experience.
Collegiate Black Male Retreat
A three-day retreat aiming to connect college Black males from across the country in an effort to facilitate personal, professional, and academic growth. The retreat uses small group forums, cross campus dialogue, team building activities, and networking with Black male professionals.
College for a Day
College for a Day programs are designed to increase high school males’ exposure to higher education. Increasing exposure to higher education helps to create the mentality that says, “I can do that! This is for me!”
Heman Sweatt Symposium
A three-day retreat aiming to connect college Black males from across the country in an effort to facilitate personal, professional, and academic growth. The retreat uses small group forums, cross campus dialogue, team building activities, and networking with Black male professionals.
Heman Sweatt Center for Black Males Research Lab
The Heman Sweatt Center for Black Males Research Lab strives to create equitable access for Black males across the P-16 educational continuum.
