We Outside
We’re connecting the HBCU community to the great outdoors, whether you want to chill at your local park, become the next director of the National Park Service, or do anything in between.
Get Outside
We’re Closing
the Nature Gap
Ron Griswell, founder of HBCUs Outside, chops it up for the NAACP Image Awards, covering everything from the catalyst for creating the non-profit to the vision of helping HBCU students and alumni get outside through recreation, education, and professional opportunities.
Listen To Our Founder's Story, featured by bet
Our Campuses
HBCUs Outside is a non-profit organization working with thirteen Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide. We provide students and faculty advisors with the resources and tools needed to build sustainable outdoor communities, lead outings, and engage with the outdoor industry.
Alabama A&M University
Benedict College
Bowie State University
Clark Atlanta University
Howard University
Hampton University
Join our community of HBCU students, alumni, friends and supporters.
A Special Thank-You
Through our valued partnerships, we amplify our mission to empower HBCU students by connecting them with brands that share our passion for outdoor exploration and community building. Together, we create opportunities, drive impact, and foster lasting change for students and the environment.
Our 2023 - 2024 Impact Report
9
campuses hosting our programs
500+
students Got Outside
$31,000+
funding allocated to student programs
3,000+
hours collectively spent in the outdoors