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Case Study

YardUnion

HBCU Community Platform

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Web AppNext.jsAWSMapbox

The Problem

HBCU students lack a dedicated digital platform for campus engagement. General social platforms do not serve the unique needs of HBCU communities, from campus voting and events to career networking and school pride.

The Solution

A purpose-built community platform for HBCU students featuring campus voting, student connections, waitlist systems, ambassador programs, career pathways, and an interactive school heatmap showing campus activity.

Key Features

What YardUnion Does

Campus-wide voting and polls
Student connection and networking
Event discovery and waitlist management
Ambassador program with rewards
Interactive campus heatmap

Product Vision

Create the definitive digital home for HBCU campus life, connecting students, organizations, and career opportunities in one premium platform.

Core Features

Under the Hood

Campus-specific community feeds
Democratic voting and polling system
Event creation and RSVP management
Career pathway matching and mentorship
School pride and engagement scoring

Technical Direction

Next.js web application with Mapbox for interactive campus visualization. AWS backend supports real-time features, user management, and campus-specific data isolation.

Tech Stack

Next.jsTypeScriptAWS AmplifyMapboxDynamoDB

Business Model

Free for students with premium features for campus organizations

Current Stage

Core platform and campus features in development.

Roadmap

  1. 1Campus feed and student profiles
  2. 2Voting and polling system
  3. 3Interactive campus heatmap
  4. 4Career pathways and mentorship matching

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