The Role and Legacy of HBCUs in Higher Education

By Pamela Hill, Ph.D Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a significant role in American history for well over a century. The list of notable HBCU alumni is long and includes the likes of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court Justice, and Kamala Harris, the first Black vice president of the United States. According to a report by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), HBCUs make up only 3% of higher education institutions in the United States, yet they enroll 10% of all Black students, making them an essential part of the higher education landscape. The History of Historically The post The Role and Legacy of HBCUs in Higher Education appeared first on HBCU News.

The Role and Legacy of HBCUs in Higher Education

By Pamela Hill, Ph.D Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a significant role in American history for well over a century. The list of notable HBCU alumni is long and includes the likes of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court Justice, and Kamala Harris, the first Black vice president of the United States. According to a report by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), HBCUs make up only 3% of higher education institutions in the United States, yet they enroll 10% of all Black students, making them an essential part of the higher education landscape. The History of Historically

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