2026 ACHA HBCU Coalition Summit

Stronger Together:
Fortitude in the Face of Change

 

The 2026 HBCU Coalition Summit will be held at Howard University in Washington DC,  March 26–27, 2026.

The summit will bring together student health leaders, faculty, clinicians, researchers, and partners dedicated to improving health outcomes and strengthening campus wellness ecosystems. Through collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we aim to highlight best practices, emerging research, and sustainable strategies that empower HBCUs to thrive amid change.

As HBCUs continue to navigate change with strength and unity, this summit offers an opportunity to celebrate our fortitude and to share solutions that ensure the health and vitality of our students, campuses, and communities. Together, we are truly stronger.

 

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Registration is now OPEN!

To register, you will be prompted to log in to your ACHA account. (If you do not have an account, you will have the opportunity to create a non-member account during the registration process.)

 

Registration Rates

• ACHA Members: $75
• Non-members: $100
• Students & Presenters: Free
  • Note for Students and Presenters: Please contact Merasha Bailey at merasha.bailey@howard.edu and Dr. Ebony Copeland at ebony.copeland@howard.edu to complete your registration.

The last day to register is March 16, 2026.

 

Register Here

 

Hotel & Lodging

To help you plan your stay, we have secured a special discounted group rate for summit attendees. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an automated email receipt containing the hotel booking link and instructions for reserving your room at the group rate.

Arlo Hotel Washington, DC
333 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20001

Reservation Cut-off date: February 24, 2026

 

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Call for Proposals

Interested in presenting at the Summit? The Call for Proposals is open!

We are still accepting proposals for plenary sessions and breakout learning sessions. This is your chance to share visionary thought leadership, evidence-based interventions, and replicable models that are driving change in student health and public health leadership.

• Plenary sessions are designed to inspire and inform all attendees through high-level discussions and thought leadership. Proposals should address broad, forward-thinking topics.

• Breakout sessions provide interactive, skills-based, or evidence-informed presentations tailored to specific audiences. Proposals should focus on practical applications, lessons learned, or replicable models.

 

The deadline to submit a proposals is February 16, 2026.

 

Call for Proposals Instructions [PDF]     Submission Link

 

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Ebony Copeland
ebony.copeland@howard.edu

 

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Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor

We value the supporters and champions of health and wellness who help enhance the professional learning experiences of our attendees. Your partnership directly impacts the scope of work dedicated to HBCU campus wellness, and we appreciate your consideration in joining us as a sponsor for this Summit.

How to Get Involved: Detailed information regarding sponsorship levels and benefits can be found in our official form. Please download the form below to get started.

 

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Form

 

Please return this form to Dr. Charli Kennedy at ckenne15@nccu.edu with “2026 ACHA HBCU Coalition Summit Sponsorship” in the subject line. We greatly appreciate your support!