Why Are HBCUs Failing Behind in Tech?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher learning that were established to provide African Americans with the quality education they were denied due to racial segregation. However, despite their rich history and contributions to academia, HBCUs face a major challenge in the modern world: keeping pace with technological advancements. In this article, we will address the possible reasons why HBCUs are falling behind in technology and offer potential solutions to bridge the gap. Factors Contributing to HBCU’s Struggle in Technology: 1. Funding Disparity: One of the most significant factors limiting HBCU’s progress in technology is the lack …

Is It Ok For HBCUs to Have Low Graduation Rates?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a vital role in providing education to the Black community for more than a century. These institutions are known for producing some of the most influential figures in American history. However, HBCUs are currently experiencing a problem that raises a critical question: Is it acceptable for these schools to have low graduation rates? To answer this question, we must first understand the factors contributing to low graduation rates at HBCUs. Some of these factors include inadequate funding, limited resources, and reduced enrollment numbers. Additionally, many students attending HBCUs come from diverse backgrounds …

How many HBCUs are there?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a crucial part of the higher education system in the United States. These universities were initially established to provide educational opportunities for African American students who were previously barred from attending white institutions due to segregation and discrimination. But, how many HBU’s are there? Currently, there are 101 HBCUs in the United States, including public and private institutions. Of these HBCUs, 51 are public universities, and the remaining 50 are private institutions. These universities are spread across 19 states, primarily in the southern and eastern regions of the country. The first HBCU in …

Environmental Racism’s Affect on HBCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been serving the African American community for over a century. However, just like many other educational institutions, HBCUs are facing a variety of challenges that are hindering their progress. One of the most profound challenges is environmental racism. Environmental racism is the practice of situating toxic waste sites, landfills, and other environmental hazards in low-income communities and communities of color. This practice is rooted in social, economic, and racial inequality, and it has devastating effects on the health and well-being of affected communities. HBCUs, which are predominantly attended by people of color, often …

The Economic Impact of HBCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are educational institutions that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide education to African American students who had limited educational opportunities. Today, HBCUs continue to play a significant role in the educational and economic development of African American communities and the country as a whole. In this article, we will examine the economic impact of HBCUs on their surrounding communities, the state, and the nation. Creating Job Opportunities HBCUs are major employers in their local communities, creating jobs for thousands of people. These jobs range from administrative positions to maintenance …

Explainer: how campus policies limit free speech

David Hudson, Vanderbilt University Colleges and universities are supposed to be places where freedom of expression flourishes. Sadly, that is not the case. At a recent debate on the Yale University campus, 66 percent of the attendees supported a proposition that “free speech is threatened.” Places of higher learning seem more interested in “safe spaces” rather than in freedom of expression. Several incidents across campuses illustrate this. Recently, at Emory, students complained after they found chalk messages scrawled around campus voicing support for Donald J. Trump. Last year at the University of Ottawa, a yoga class designed for handicapped people …

Most students borrow for college, but are they financially literate?

Catherine Montalto, The Ohio State University and Anne McDaniel, The Ohio State University August is here, and many families are preparing their children for the next academic challenge – a college education. By and large, a college degree is viewed as an important credential for gainful employment and professional success. At the same time, college is costly, and college financing strategies are complex. Students and their families use multiple sources to finance college expenses. Most students borrow for their education. Three out of five college students depend on student loans to fund their education. But, do students know the ABCs …

Just graduated? Does it make you feel like a grown up?

Michael Vuolo, The Ohio State University and Jeylan T Mortimer, University of Minnesota We may think that a simple age cutoff – such as 18 – should make us feel like adults. And why not? After all, crossing an age threshold can bestow certain rights, such as voting, military enlistment, purchase of certain substances as well as adult images or videos. From our perspective as researchers who study the transition from adolescence to adulthood, these legally defined age markers are hardly a good indicator of when we feel like adults. They can be subject to change and have no universal …