Stay Well HBCU Campus Tour Aimed to Keep College Students Healthy

Stay Well HBCU College Tour Aimed to Keep College Students Healthy

The pop-up tour equiped HBCU students and alumni with important information and access to COVID-19 vaccines. 

(Milwaukee, WI) – November 8, 2022 – After two years of canceled events because of COVID-19, homecomings were back in-person at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. To keep students and alumni healthy as they celebrated, the Stay Well HBCU Campus Tour, hosted by the We Can Do This campaign, visited campuses in multiple states to offer health resources.

“The COVID-19 pandemic changed many things on and across HBCU campuses since 2020,” said Kenneth Washington, who served as the sports marketing coordinator for the tour. “Most HBCU campuses’ response to the pandemic and vaccinations had been second to none, and as a result, HBCU campuses, events, and gatherings became a norm again. The Stay Well HBCU Campus Tour aimed to amplify those efforts across the HBCU campuses and communities we touched.”

Each tour stop included a vaccination drive, interactive experiences, and other fun activities. Every stop distributed HBCU prize packs, branded tailgate games, and on-site information to inform the community of the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccinations remain the most effective measure in preventing serious COVID-19 cases, as they decrease the risk of hospitalization and developing variants.

Stay Well HBCU Tour Stops: 

• Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL on Nov. 12 
• Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS on Nov. 19  
• SWAC Championship in Jackson, MS on Dec. 3 
• Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, GA on Dec. 17  

The tour’s official brand partners and the HBCUs included Twitter, AT&T, and Champion Sportswear. For more information, visit staywellcommunityhealthfairs.org. You can also stay updated via Facebook and Instagram. 

About Stay Well Community Health Fairs 

Stay Well Health Fair and Vaccine events were designed to bring health-related resources to Black communities nationwide. The We Can Do This campaign partnered with local health agencies and community-based organizations in select cities to continue educating Black communities and make vaccine resources more accessible. For more information, visit staywellcommunityhealthfairs.org. Stay up-to-date by visiting Facebook and Instagram.