The Sweatt Center is intentional in ensuring that consistent action is being taken to uplift and progress its members. Being on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin—home to world-class faculty, first-rate research facilities, and nationally recognized athletics—we have access to plentiful resources and are forever dedicated to using them for our members’ benefit. Some of our premier initiatives include:
Power Hour
Our premiere initiative, Power Hour, held each week in the Gordon White Building (GWB MPR), is how we keep our brotherhood alive. From intellectual debates to workshops on financial literacy to yoga on campus, this is an hour spent every week enjoying each other in a healthy, supportive, and progressive environment. FREE FOOD, Guest speakers, and more. Sign up for Power Hour using thisform.
Study Abroad
With programs in alternating years between Cape Town, South Africa, Ghana, and Oxford, England, study abroad courses allow students to survey history and explore the similarities and differences between their host country and the U.S. while also gaining valuable internship experiences.
College for a Day
College-for-a-Day programs are designed to increase high school males’ exposure to higher education. Increasing exposure to higher education helps to create the mentality that says, “I can do that! This is for me!”
Heman Sweatt Symposium
Held annually every spring semester, the Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights is an event organized by the students, faculty, and staff. View past themes and speakers.
Black Male Education Research Collection
The Black Male Education Research Collection of resources pertaining to Black males and education is an effort headed by Dr. Anthony Brown and Dr. Louis Harrison from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin. The website provides a comprehensive collection of scholarly articles for academics, mentors, and anyone in search of literature on this topic. Their focus extends from kindergarten through higher education and includes everything from mentoring, psychological health, and sports/athletics. This collection of research is composed primarily of peer-reviewed journal articles; books, book reviews, magazines, or dissertations may be added at a later date.