MetLife Sponsors Third Annual Toyota HBCUNY Classic Presented by Walmart at MetLife Stadium
MetLife has announced its third consecutive sponsorship of the Toyota HBCUNY Classic presented by Walmart, featuring a football game between Howard University and Morehouse College at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2024. This event marks the start of HBCU homecoming week and will include drumline performances and a battle of the bands.
The sponsorship aligns with MetLife's long-standing commitment to supporting HBCU students through partnerships with organizations like UNCF and TMCF. MetLife Foundation has recently granted $2.5 million to various HBCU-related initiatives, including scholarships, technology training, internships, and innovation programs. During the game's broadcast on CNBC, MetLife will highlight its 78-year partnership with UNCF and showcase the impact of supporting HBCU students on their futures and communities.
MetLife ha annunciato il suo terzo sponsor consecutivo per il Toyota HBCUNY Classic presentato da Walmart, che prevede una partita di football tra Howard University e Morehouse College allo Stadio MetLife il 14 settembre 2024. Questo evento segna l'inizio della settimana del ritorno a casa degli HBCU e comprenderà performance di bande musicali e una sfida tra le bande.
La sponsorizzazione è in linea con il lungo impegno di MetLife a sostenere gli studenti HBCU attraverso collaborazioni con organizzazioni come UNCF e TMCF. La MetLife Foundation ha recentemente concesso 2,5 milioni di dollari a varie iniziative legate agli HBCU, inclusi borse di studio, formazione tecnologica, stage e programmi di innovazione. Durante la trasmissione della partita su CNBC, MetLife metterà in evidenza il suo partenariato di 78 anni con UNCF e mostrerà l'impatto del supporto agli studenti HBCU sul loro futuro e sulle loro comunità.
MetLife ha anunciado su tercera patrocinio consecutivo del Toyota HBCUNY Classic presentado por Walmart, que contará con un partido de fútbol entre Howard University y Morehouse College en el Estadio MetLife el 14 de septiembre de 2024. Este evento marca el inicio de la semana de regreso a casa de los HBCU e incluirá actuaciones de tambores y una competencia entre bandas.
El patrocinio se alinea con el compromiso de larga data de MetLife de apoyar a los estudiantes HBCU a través de asociaciones con organizaciones como UNCF y TMCF. La Fundación MetLife ha otorgado recientemente 2,5 millones de dólares a diversas iniciativas relacionadas con los HBCU, incluyendo becas, capacitación tecnológica, pasantías y programas de innovación. Durante la transmisión del juego en CNBC, MetLife destacará su asociación de 78 años con UNCF y mostrará el impacto de apoyar a los estudiantes HBCU en sus futuros y comunidades.
메트라이프가 월마트가 후원하는 토요타 HBCUNY 클래식의 세 번째 후원을 발표했습니다. 이 경기는 2024년 9월 14일 메트라이프 스타디움에서 하워드 대학교와 모어하우스 대학 간의 미식축구 경기를 포함합니다. 이 행사는 HBCU 홈커밍 주간의 시작을 알리며 드럼라인 공연과 밴드 배틀이 포함됩니다.
이번 후원은 UNCF 및 TMCF와 같은 조직과의 파트너십을 통해 HBCU 학생들을 지원하겠다는 메트라이프의 오랜 공약과 일치합니다. 메트라이프 재단은 최근 HBCU 관련 이니셔티브에 대해 250만 달러를 지원했으며, 여기에는 장학금, 기술 교육, 인턴십 및 혁신 프로그램이 포함됩니다. CNBC에서 게임이 방송되는 동안 메트라이프는 UNCF와의 78년 파트너십을 강조하고 HBCU 학생 지원이 그들의 미래와 지역사회에 미치는 영향을 보여줄 것입니다.
MetLife a annoncé son troisième sponsoring consécutif du Toyota HBCUNY Classic présenté par Walmart, qui comprendra un match de football entre l'Howard University et le Morehouse College au MetLife Stadium le 14 septembre 2024. Cet événement marque le début de la semaine de retour à la maison des HBCU et comprendra des performances de tambours et une bataille de bandes.
Le sponsoring s'inscrit dans l'engagement de longue date de MetLife à soutenir les étudiants HBCU à travers des partenariats avec des organisations comme UNCF et TMCF. La MetLife Foundation a récemment accordé 2,5 millions de dollars à diverses initiatives liées aux HBCU, y compris des bourses d'études, des formations technologiques, des stages et des programmes d'innovation. Pendant la diffusion du match sur CNBC, MetLife mettra en avant son partenariat de 78 ans avec l'UNCF et montrera l'impact du soutien aux étudiants HBCU sur leur avenir et leurs communautés.
MetLife hat sein drittes aufeinanderfolgendes Sponsoring des Toyota HBCUNY Classic, präsentiert von Walmart, angekündigt. Dabei handelt es sich um ein Fußballspiel zwischen der Howard University und dem Morehouse College im MetLife Stadium am 14. September 2024. Diese Veranstaltung markiert den Beginn der Heimkehrwoche der HBCU und umfasst Trommleraufführungen und einen Wettbewerb der Bands.
Das Sponsoring steht im Einklang mit MetLifes langjährigem Engagement zur Unterstützung von HBCU-Studenten durch Partnerschaften mit Organisationen wie UNCF und TMCF. Die MetLife Foundation hat kürzlich 2,5 Millionen Dollar an verschiedene HBCU-bezogene Initiativen vergeben, darunter Stipendien, technische Schulungen, Praktika und Innovationsprogramme. Während der Übertragung des Spiels auf CNBC wird MetLife seine 78-jährige Partnerschaft mit UNCF hervorheben und die Auswirkungen der Unterstützung von HBCU-Studenten auf deren Zukunft und Gemeinschaften präsentieren.
- MetLife's continued sponsorship of the Toyota HBCUNY Classic demonstrates long-term commitment to supporting HBCUs
- MetLife Foundation's recent $2.5 million grant to HBCU-related initiatives shows significant financial support for education
- Partnerships with UNCF and TMCF provide scholarships and career development opportunities for HBCU students
- Sponsorship provides brand exposure through CNBC broadcast and in-stadium presence
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Sponsorship highlights MetLife’s enduring commitment in support of HBCU students
MetLife’s sponsorship builds on MetLife and MetLife Foundation’s long and rich history of enabling access to education and fostering economic mobility for thousands of HBCU students through partnerships with the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Fund). In fact, MetLife has been helping HBCU students though its partnership with UNCF for 78 of its 80 years in existence.
“MetLife’s sponsorship of the Toyota HBCUNY Classic presented by Walmart is a testament to its long-standing history of supporting HBCUs through organizations like UNCF,” said Michael Roberts, Chief Marketing Officer at MetLife. “We are proud that MetLife had the vision almost eight decades ago to support HBCUs and we remain dedicated to building more confident futures through access to quality education.”
Albert Williams, President & CEO of Sports Eleven05 LLC, producers of the Classic, expressed his gratitude: “We extend our thanks to MetLife for their ongoing support of the Toyota HBCUNY Classic — the world’s largest HBCU homecoming — hosted at MetLife Stadium. We deeply appreciate MetLife's partnership in uplifting our students and championing HBCUs.”
During the live broadcast on CNBC, MetLife will feature an in-broadcast segment highlighting its 78-year partnership with UNCF, featuring Warren Williams, Regional Director at UNCF. Additionally, Reginald Goins, a former UNCF scholarship recipient and graduate of two HBCUs -- Morehouse College and Prairie View A&M University's School of Business -- who is now President and COO of The Honickman Companies, underscores the importance of supporting HBCU students and its impact on their futures and communities. The video will also be shown throughout MetLife Stadium on the day of the game and on MetLife’s social media channels.
In addition to MetLife sponsoring the game, MetLife Foundation has recently granted an aggregate of
- MetLife Foundation Legacy Endowed Scholarship at UNCF provides yearly need-based scholarships to college students enrolled at an HBCU and majoring in STEM, business, finance or accounting.
- Partnership with TMCF to deploy training in advanced technologies like AI for TMCF scholars.
- Supporting the National HBCU Talent Development Internship Program in partnership with LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation), providing internships for juniors and seniors attending HBCUs.
- As part of its ACE Innovation Fund, MetLife Foundation is supporting HBCUvc in addressing the wealth gap by connecting students attending HBCUs to careers in venture capital and finance through training and internships in the sector.
- Pathway Community Foundation’s North Carolina HBCU Smart Cities Challenge empowers talented HBCU students within North Carolina to develop technology-driven applications to make their cities healthier, inclusive, and environmentally focused.
About Toyota HBCUNY Classic presented by Walmart
The HBCUNY Classic is a multi-day celebration highlighting the culture and community of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), culminating in an exciting football game at MetLife Stadium. This annual event, produced by Sports Eleven05 LLC, features teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The Toyota HBCU New York Classic is presented live on CNBC, Peacock, and the NBC Sports App. For more information, visit www.hbcunyclassic.com. Tickets for the Toyota HBCUNY Classic presented by Walmart can be purchased at Ticketmaster by clicking here.
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in
About MetLife Foundation
At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility for underserved and underrepresented communities around the world. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic inclusion, financial health and resilient communities – while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its inception, MetLife Foundation has contributed over
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