WASHINGTON – JP Morgan Chase took over the Yard from noon to 3 p.m. today with their #BacktotheYard event. The awaited event brought financial literacy and investment knowledge by way of music, food, and games.

This event is a product of the longstanding relationship with Howard University. The financial services company hires top talent from the University each year into its competitive, highly selective summer internship and full-time programs. 

Host and journalist, Jamila Mustafa, took to the main stage to challenge students to think about their financial choices while balling on a budget or climbing the corporate ladder. Students partook in a multitude of classic games, including giant Jinga, cornhole, and Connect Four, to earn blue B2TY bucks to cash in at Swag Store for Back to the Yard themed merchandise.

In the Octogon Lounge, Chase shared some gems to improve their resume, custom career tools, and a direct opportunity to apply for roles at Chase. Free professional headshots were available at the headshot station.

“I did a one-on-one interview with one of the Chase employees. That was a really good opportunity for me to practice how to navigate an interview.” – Briana Artis, freshman film major from Philadelphia, PA.

“I was able to take a headshot at the headshot station. It was sent to us immediately so I can use it today. I learned that it pays to show up. You receive what you worked for.” - Jordan Willis, junior transfer Mathematics student from Macon, GA.

“As a senior, I talked to Chase about their opportunities post-graduation. I even talked to MLT about the partnerships they have with various businesses.” – Juliane Letren political science major from Brooklyn, NY. 

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About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

Media Contact: Aaliyah Butler; aaliyah.butler@howard.edu