Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott this week announced that in the last four months, she has given $4.2 billion to 384 organizations, including a number of colleges, universities, and scholarship funds dedicated to serving large numbers of Black, Latinx, Native American, and low-income students.
Topics: HBCUs
How will a Biden administration shape higher education?
President-Elect Joe Biden is expected to usher in a new era for higher education when he takes office in January. Some policies could bring rapid change, while others will hinge on Senate control.
HBCU president: Invest in Black colleges pursuing top research status
Of the 131 U.S. institutions classified as top research universities, none are historically Black schools. The COVID-19 pandemic is showing us why that needs to change, writes Morgan State University President David Wilson.
HBCUs drawing on creativity, community during COVID-19 crisis
Historically Black colleges and universities are used to making the most of limited resources—a mindset that is helping the institutions support students during challenging times.
Kamala Harris’s historic VP selection seen as a big win for HBCUs
Senator Kamala Harris is the first graduate of a historically Black college or university to be nominated for vice president by a major political party.
Big philanthropic investments a bright spot for HBCUs amid financial uncertainty worsened by pandemic
Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott’s announcement on Tuesday to donate a total of almost $160 million to Howard University and five other historically Black colleges and universities adds to a growing wave of high-profile investments in the traditionally underrepresented higher ed institutions.
Netflix CEO gives $120M to Morehouse, Spelman, United Negro College Fund in support of scholarships
Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin hope their gift will inspire giving to HBCUs among other white philanthropists.
Coronavirus relief package includes $14.2B for colleges and universities
The emergency aid package signed into law on March 27 includes $14.2 billion for colleges and universities and relaxes some financial aid policies, but higher education leaders say more is needed to buoy institutions strained by the COVID-19 crisis.
HBCUs experimenting to reduce students’ debt burden
Historically Black colleges and universities are balancing their own financial challenges with a desire to reduce students’ debt burden—and creating a range of programs to help.
HBCU families disproportionately carry Parent PLUS loans
Nearly a quarter of HBCU families are using Parent PLUS Loans to pay for college, compared with eight percent of college families overall.
Billionaire expands Morehouse student debt relief plan to include parents
Robert F. Smith not only fulfilled his promise to pay off the student debt of the entire Morehouse College graduating class of 2019 but also expanded it to include loans taken out by parents. Now, the college is welcoming other donors to help do the same.
Virginia HBCU offering free semester to students displaced by Hurricane Dorian
Hampton University and the University of the Bahamas are hundreds of miles apart, but they share a connection.