Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities - HBCU Caucus

This year's HBCU Braintrust programming will be one for the books!

Day 1 – September 11, 2024:
The HBCU House Kick-Off Event is the opening event for the member’ ALC events.

Day 2 – September 12, 2024:

90-minute HBCU Braintrust session featuring fireside chats with three administration officials:
• Fireside Chat with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
• Fireside Chat with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan
• Fireside Chat with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra

Day 3 – September 13, 2024:

The "When Women Lead" luncheon will include a riveting keynote address from Dallas Mavericks’ CEO and published author Cynt Marshall, followed by a panel discussion with HBCU presidents:

*Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis of Benedict College
*Dr. Valerie Kinloch of Johnson C. Smith University
*Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande of Prairie View A&M University.

The panel will be moderated by Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL Center.

This program is sponsored by Cargill and Apple.

Don't miss this year's Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Braintrust in Washington, DC during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference.

Our theme is 'More for '24 and Striving Further In '25: What We Must Do for and with HBCUs to Build on our Progress. Join us for three days of insightful events and discussions with key Biden-Harris Administration officials, HBCU presidents, and private sector leaders on initiatives to ensure that HBCUs and their students remain competitive in the future.

Register today!

The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Brown ‘86 as the university's 10th president and chief executive officer. Dr. Brown's selection is the first time in Tuskegee's nearly 143-year history that an alum will lead the university. He will begin his tenure on July 1.

Read more at: https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/tuskegee-university-names-dr-mark-brown-distinguished-alum-as-10th-president

We proudly announce Bonita J. Brown as the 14th Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University! For more information: https://bit.ly/4bxPRmK

I stood alongside fellow members of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities - HBCU Caucus to kick off the annual HBCU STEAM Days of Action.
HBCUs deserve strong federal support so they can continue providing top-tier education for the next generation of black engineers, researchers, & scientists. I’m proud to be an advocate for the HBCUs in my district.

Today, proudly celebrates 79 years and our Founders Dr. Frederick D. Patterson and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.

Since 1944, UNCF has provided resources and support to empower more than 500,000 students to earn college degrees. We have remained committed to our mission to light the way to by helping students get to and through college every year.

Visit UNCF.org to learn more about the many ways to support UNCF and help our legacy continue.

Farm Credit was honored to participate in the 6th annual HBCU STEAM Days of Action. Thank you to Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities - HBCU Caucus and Congresswoman Alma Adams for your work to advance the needs of HBCUs in Congress!

Thank you Congresswoman Frederica Wilson for joining us for STEAM Days of Action!

More photos from HBCU STEAM Days of Action! Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. of Maryland joined us yesterday.

Photos from today's STEAM Days of Action on Capitol Hill!