The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo are continuing to pour into the next generation of leaders.
The organizations officially announced the 2026 class of the Atlanta Falcons HBCU Fellows Program presented by Wells Fargo, welcoming 17 students from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College and Spelman College into the largest class in program history.
Now entering its fourth year, the eight-week paid fellowship creates career pathways for HBCU students through hands-on experience, mentorship and networking opportunities across departments within the Atlanta Falcons and AMB Sports and Entertainment.
This year’s program kicked off with an immersive orientation experience that blended Atlanta culture, music, community service and professional development.
The Fellows joined Grammy Award-winning producer and music executive Jermaine Dupri and music executive Amir Windom for a “Creative Currency Experience,” where students toured a recording studio and participated in a fireside chat centered around the theme “Earn, Learn and Return.”
The conversation focused on creativity, financial literacy, civic engagement and using influence to give back to the community.
“Atlanta has always been about creativity, culture and community coming together,” Dupri said. “Wells Fargo and the Falcons giving these students the opportunity to see how their passions can connect to real careers — and to give back to the city at the same time — is powerful.”
The experience extended beyond the classroom and studio.
On May 4, the Fellows joined Falcons staff, Wells Fargo volunteers and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity for a home build as part of the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project’s 40th annual week of builds in Atlanta’s Sylvan Hills Langston Park neighborhood.
Tai Roberson, Southeast Executive for Philanthropy and Community Impact at Wells Fargo, said the program continues opening doors for students looking to build futures across multiple industries.
“The Atlanta Falcons HBCU Fellows Program is about opening doors — to professional opportunity, mentorship and meaningful experiences that help students chart successful futures,” Roberson said.
Since launching, the fellowship has now produced 41 alumni, many of whom continue building careers in sports, entertainment and business.
“Since the program’s inception, we have seen extraordinary talent emerge from Atlanta’s HBCUs,” said Bella Vaughan, HR Manager of Early Talent Programs and Inclusion for the Falcons. “Our fellows and program alumni exemplify the next generation of leaders shaping the future of the sports and entertainment industry.”
The 2026 cohort includes students representing cities from across the country, while continuing to highlight Atlanta’s deep HBCU roots and growing influence in sports and entertainment.
