Scott’s Donations: HBCU Funding Boost & Impact
MacKenzie Scott's donations significantly boosted HBCU funding, student enrollment, and retention. Her unrestricted gifts had a catalytic effect, exceeding Ivy League endowments in some instances.
HBCUs Face Funding Cuts: Impact on Black Colleges
Trump administration policies threaten HBCU funding, potentially leading to program cuts and closures. Experts warn of devastating impacts on Black colleges and student aid. Alternative funding is crucial.
HBCU leaders prepare for “delicate dance” under Trump
Harry Williams, president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, noted another reason for optimism heading into the new Trump term: Most HBCUs are located in red states, so they’ve always developed and relied on positive relationships with Republican lawmakers.