(BPRW) Hampton University Wins 1st Place in Disney On The Yard Innovation Challenge
(Black PR Wire) Hampton University wins the Disney On The Yard Innovation Challenge, a design competitors created and administered by The Walt Disney Company for the aim of looking for out and nurturing the following era of scholars attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
“We enjoy seeing our students go above and beyond. Congratulations to these students on this outstanding accomplishment. Hampton University looks forward to seeing their continued success,” mentioned Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.
The Disney On The Yard Innovation Challenge supplies the chance for college kids at a collaborating HBCU to showcase their abilities and abilities to Disney by submitting group tasks in response to the Disney venture problem. Provided with a venture problem, HBCU pupil groups work to ship an authentic idea much like a case. “The project design focused on an area being studied by the 3rd year design students and focused on sea level rise. The students created a Disney character, Zahara, an Egyptian princess whose mission was to inform the public about the challenges of rising seas. Their design was entitled Zahara’s Palace and served as a community gathering space,” mentioned Chair, Department of Architecture and Competition Faculty Advisor, Robert L. Eater.
Four Hampton University Students participated in the problem, profitable $4,000 in scholarship cash, a Disney Plus subscription for themselves, and a $10,000 reward to be divided between the applications of every pupil.
- Abdul Cokley – Sophomore, Marketing Major
- Alexis Golston – Senior, Management Major
- Trajan Baker – third 12 months, Architect Student, who served because the group lead
- Yndeiah Kilby – third 12 months, Architect Student
“I had an amazing time working with my team on the Disney on the Yard Innovation Challenge! We were able to learn so many things from one another and curate a project that reflected our skills and the magic of Disney. After winning 1st Place, I am proud to be a part of a Hampton Legacy and excited for the doors that this opportunity will open,” mentioned Trajan Baker. “We were tasked with creating an outdoor space within our local area that addresses a community need through an innovative and sustainable approach. With an original character storyline, we presented a narrative that moved our audience of upper-level Disney judges.”
About Disney On The Yard
Inclusion is on the coronary heart of all we do at The Walt Disney Company, and we’re dedicated to deepening our engagement and relationship with traditionally Black schools and universities (HBCU)s. By partnering with HBCUs, Disney will proceed to construct a long-term pipeline of Black expertise by means of the event of pupil internships, mentorship alternatives, profession and worker spotlights, and inclusive hiring practices.
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