Lincoln University, PA – February 17, 2024 – The Lincoln University-Pennsylvania team is set to compete in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Qualifying Tournament (NQT) on February 22, 2025, at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The goal: secure one of 32 spots at the National Championship Tournament in April at American Honda’s corporate campus in Torrance, California, where teams will vie for the HCASC National Championship title and a share of more than $500,000 in institutional grants.
This marks Lincoln University’s 16th year in HCASC. Coached by Dean Brian Dubenion and Raquel Lightner, University Archivist and Records Manager, this year’s team includes:
· Pujan Patel (Captain)
· Drake Smith
· Isaiah Johnson
· Cody Gibbs
· Malachi Jackson
· Chabari Murungi
· Macy Deininger
· Brandon Beh Goh Beh
"The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge provides our students with a unique opportunity to showcase their intellect, sharpen leadership skills, and continue Lincoln’s legacy of excellence," said Dean Brian Dubenion. "I am incredibly proud to support their development and success through this prestigious competition."
HCASC is America’s premier academic competition for HBCUs, where students face off in fast-paced rounds covering history, science, math, pop culture, and more. The competition also fosters lifelong skills in leadership, collaboration, and sportsmanship while providing networking opportunities with HCASC alumni, volunteers, and Honda associates.
“Honda is proud of our longstanding commitment to supporting and inspiring the next generation of leaders by providing HBCU students with the tools and experiences they need to live their dreams,” said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Learn more at https://www.honda.com/community/diversity-reports.
Media Contacts:
Lillian E. Parker – HCASC: lillian@hcasc.com
Jaymie Robinson – American Honda: jaymie.robinson@na.honda.com
