This is why you belong at BBNY University ...

You finally found a community of Black girls at PWIs who get it!

Lifelong sisterhood,

Safe space,

Come as you are (bonnet and all, sis!),

Kiki-ing,

And getting to the munyun!

We're all about sisterhood, support, and success at BBNY University.

Learn more about the culture at BBNY-University!

The perks of being a BBNY student...

  • Meet girls who look like you

    Whether we're virtual or in-person, BBNY-U is a guaranteed SAFE SPACE (cause we don't play that) where you'll see students in your major who actually look like you! Yes, they exist girl.

    Join a safe space that's created for girls like you 

  • Meet other girls on your campus or nearby

    BBNY-U accepts girls from all over the country! So find girlies who are either on your campus or nearby. We host Office Hours every month for you to get to meet everyone virtually and you can use the group chat to link up with girls in-person!

    Kiki with your future besties 

  • Student discounts made just for you

    As a student, you get access to exclusive student discounts from the following brands:

    And of course, us!

    Secure those student discounts 

  • Find an internship, job, scholarship, and more

    Every week, we send job, internship, scholarship, volunteer, conference, and/or professional development opportunities right to your phone so you can SECURE THE BAG (or 2). We get degrees and job offers over here sis.

    Get opportunities sent right to your phone 

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BBNY University does more than just complete your college experience ... THIS University comes with a built in sisterhood for life! 👯‍♀️

What's your favorite thing about BBNY?

Resource Center

  • Find a reliable stylist near you!

    Black Beauty Near You's Beauty Directory serves as a resource to college students across the country who are new to the area and looking for a reliable braider or natural hairstylist. Find a stylist near you that is looking forward to having you in their chair!

    Access our Beauty Directory 

  • The student store you always needed!

    Want to rock some BBNY-U merch? Tap into our student store and get what you need to rep your favorite sisterhood!

    Student Store 

Hot Girl Essentials Kit Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

  • Black Girl Hug

    Black Girl Hug® empowers Black women through wellness events, affirming products, and safe spaces for healing, self-care, and sisterhood. Our new Black Girl Hug Experience conversation card deck sparks meaningful, healing, and empowering conversations among Black women. With thought-provoking questions, this deck creates safe spaces for connection, self-reflection, and sisterhood.

    More about Black Girl Hug 

Bronze Sponsors

  • Hair Hub

    Hair Hub is a mobile app that provides an affordable and efficient DIY hair care solution for Black women. By offering styling inspiration, product recommendations, and curated tips, Hair Hub empowers users to confidently manage their hair care at a fraction of the cost and time typically associated with salons or other platforms.

    More about Hair Hub 

  • Studio Symoné

    Studio Symoné is a beauty media platform inspired by Darian's work as a reporter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture. This platform creates URL storytelling while fostering IRL community among a global audience of women and femmes. We believe in a mindset that allows our movement to display an expansive group of people who share common values based on creativity, critical thinking, social awareness, and the art of having fun.

    More about Studio Symoné 

  • Art for Goons

    Art For Goons strives to exhibit and showcase the experiences of black and brown people through photography and poetry. AFG also creates a space for creatives to appreciate art and express themselves through any art form.

    More about Art for Goons