President Trump recently signed an Executive Order aimed at supporting HBCUs, calling for increased federal engagement and opportunities. But what does it actually do—and are critics right to question its impact?
Key Goals of the Order
- Partnerships Over Direct Funding: Unlike past initiatives, this order doesn’t allocate new money. Instead, it pushes federal agencies to strengthen ties with HBCUs for research, grants, and workforce development.
- Workforce & STEM Growth: Encourages more internships, tech training, and collaboration with industries.
- Advisory Board Renewal: Extends the HBCU Capital Financing Advisory Board, which helps with campus infrastructure.
