Historically Black Colleges & Universities

A generous grant enabled four diverse Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to partner with AGB in working to strengthen their business models and spark growth.

December 10, 2020 - Everyone wants a transformative president until they have one. Why? Because transformative presidents are focused on making substantive change and achieving profound success. In order to succeed, they have to make brave decisions, be comfortable with people not liking them …

College Tuition Changes Amid COVID-19 COVID-19 is impacting the bottom line of every higher education institution, especially when it comes to fall 2020 tuition rates. This disruption to the financial “norm” of higher education comes at a time when college is …

April 17, 2020 - We are two 1960s-era graduates of public black colleges who share a deep and abiding commitment to ensuring the sustainability of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Except for military service in the U.S. Army and U. S. Marine Corps, …

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) hold an iconic position within American higher education. But HBCUs are at an inflection point. While HBCUs include iconic liberal arts colleges and leading research universities, many struggle financially and are finding it difficult …

AGB joined the higher education community by signing a letter supporting the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act.

On Tuesday, October 15, the House Education and Labor Committee Democrats introduced the College Affordability Act [CAA] (H.R.4674), their proposed comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). Then, on October 29, 30, and 31, the committee marked up the …

For 15 years I have been involved with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) as a board governance consultant. My work has taken me to colleges and universities from Maryland to California and several states in between. …

Over the course of nearly two years, 24 historically black colleges and universities intentionally and collectively took stock of their existing governance practices and made appropriate changes to ensure that both parties are effectively fulfilling their distinct duties and responsibilities. …

The hallmark of the American higher education system is its diversity: Each institution has a unique mission and culture. Collectively, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play an increasingly important role within that diverse American higher education ecosystem. Black colleges …