One of the few moments of bipartisan acclaim during President Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address was when he highlighted additional financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Federal funding for HBCUs has increased by more than $100 million over the last two years, a 17% increase. Most of the candidates running in the Democratic Primary have pledged significant new investments in HBCUs, often in addition to broader policies on college affordability.
School Authors: Jiehong Lou, Thomas C. Hilde, Claire Squire
Other Authors: Jonah Pereyra, Stephanie Kristina Susanto, Adhe Pradipta