The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, after analyzing federal data tracking graduation and retention rates for HBCUs, came across an alarming finding. Suggested Reading Social Media’s On Fire Over Tamar’s ...
Philanthropy must fund students - not just institutions - in order to increase HBCU graduation rates and provide economic freedom for students to pursue their desired careers.
This story is featured in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of ESSENCE. We’ve all witnessed the emergence of alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCU students and recent ...