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1 in 10 HBCUs were financially fragile before COVID-19 endangered all colleges and universities

1 in 10 HBCUs were financially fragile before COVID-19 endangered all colleges and universities

By reducing enrollment and disrupting instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic is generating financial distress for all colleges and universities. Schools that were already financially fragile before this health emergency and economic recession began could soon face even greater risks. That includes several historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs. Based on my economic research regarding HBCUs and as a Morehouse College graduate, I’m concerned about the […] … learn more→

New bipartisan caucus aims to re-energize Capitol Hill support for HBCUs

The past few years have been tough for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Many are facing financial hardships due to a combination of factors such as declining state support, expiration of additional federal funds specifically budgeted to strengthen HBCUs, and increased reliance on federal parent loans which have become harder to obtain. Fighting for […] … learn more→