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Disney on the Yard Supports the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Disney on the Yard is back on the road! Recently, the team headed to Atlanta, GA to help Alabama State University and Howard University kick off football season at the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge! The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge is an annual season kickoff event showcasing a team from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), the prominent conferences of HBCU athletics and NCAA Division I schools. And of course, Drum Major Mickey Mouse tagged along for the exciting, and jam-packed weekend.
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OUR PROGRAMS DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM DISNEY CULINARY PROGRAM DISNEY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS DISNEY INTERNSHIPSTHE EXPERIENCE LIVING LEARNING EARNINGVIEW LATEST POSTS Featured Stories A Career Developed Through the Lens December 30, 2025 CONTRIBUTED BY Sawyer Cameron Before organizing social media content calendars, creating catchy captions and brainstorming trendy videos, there was a girl with a camera and…
Read MoreAlumni spotlight: From program participant to published author
A passion is ignited Christopher Tremblay has his parents to thank for his love of Disney. Growing up he was surrounded with Walt Disney books, toys, games, and was lucky enough to make his first pilgrimage to Walt Disney World® Resort on Christmas day in 1977 when he was only five years old. Little did…
Read MoreThe Second Annual Disney on the Yard Virtual Homecoming: How it Started, How it’s Going
Learn about the speakers and events that took place at the 2nd annual Homecoming event hosted by the HBCU initiative, Disney on the Yard, and the HBCU Alumni Network.
Read MoreSeason 2 Episode 4: Alumni Week
Walt Disney first said, “It requires people to make the dream a reality,” and today, we’re kicking back with Disney College Program alumni who did just that during their own programs! Hear from our talented guests Stephanie and Ruben who share about their magical experiences in addition to how their Disney careers have flourished since then!
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight: Ebony, Human Resources Business Partner
Ebony, Human Resources Business Partner, is making a difference in the lives of corporate employees at The Walt Disney Company. Ebony’s undergraduate experience attending an HBCU continues to impact her life positively; As a proud alumna of Bethune-Cookman University and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she has remained a part of close-knit networks,…
Read More#BeyondDisney: College Program alumni brings magic to the classroom
If Krissy, Disney College Program alumni and current fifth-grade teacher in Colorado, had to compare her teaching style to a Disney character, it would be her favorite, Judy Hopps. Just like Judy, Krissy is optimistic, determined and promotes equality in every way she can. Not to mention that she brings a little Disney magic to…
Read MoreHBCU Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan, Product Integration Manager
Meet Jonathan—a three-time graduate of Florida A&M University, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Product Integration Manager at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Attending an HBCU prepared Jonathan to make an impact at The Walt Disney Company—read more about how Jonathan is making magic for all guests visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort!…
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HBCU Alumni Spotlight Ryan, Manager of Advertising and Media
Ryan is a Manager of Advertising and Media here at The Walt Disney Company. Ryan is a proud Hampton University Pirate who majored in Strategic Communications at the Scripps Howards School of Journalism and Communications. Here’s a peek into how she’s creating magic as an HBCU alumni and Disney employee! Tell us about your role!…
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