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historic underinvestment. The transformations are vital to building upon these achievements and their effect on student outcomes, local and national economies, and advances in racial justice. "To witness the tangible impact we've had in working together on the Transformation Project has been great," Williams said. "HBCUs have had and continue to have an outsized impact on the communities they serve while providing numerous opportunities to its students. "This positive investment to intentionally collaborate with many partners who are forward-thinking and like-minded in wanting to be part of the excellent enhancements at all our HBCUs is tremendous. We are excited to be part of the current change and growth ahead." This is the change that enables HBCUs to continue to expand access and opportunity. This is the work needed to reverse the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. The tireless work and collaboration will continue to lead the way for progress.
produce 40% of Black engineers, 40% of Black Congress members, 50% of Black lawyers, 50% of Black doctors, and 80% of Black judges. Aligning with the partner organizations of the HBCU Transformation Project is an investment that will make the world a better place. The HBCU Transformation Project seeks to amplify the value and impact of Black colleges and universities by transforming at scale their already-significant achievements on a scale that advances racial justice, educational equity, and economic prosperity. Investing in TMCF and the HBCU Transformation has a generational impact as first-generation students who are trailblazers for themselves and their families are supported and valued. Enrollment at HBCUs is exploding now, and through the efforts of the HBCU Transformation Project, this is expected to continue, but investment is critical to sustain the momentum. This is long-haul work and a battle that the leaders of each organization of the HBCU Transformation Project will ultimately win. This is not a moment, but the movement of our time and one Justice Marshall would wholeheartedly fight for.
Increasing HBCU enrollment and improving efficiency to increase graduation rates and better prepare students for successful careers. Creating opportunities for HBCUs to work together as a network, leveraging collective knowledge and power. Reversing historic funding inequities so HBCUs have the resources they need for growth and success.
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With meager resources, HBCUs have long outperformed their peer institutions in providing higher education opportunities for Black and low-income students. Although they represent only 3% of higher education institutions, HBCUs produce nearly 20% of Black college graduates while enrolling nearly double the percentage of low-income Pell-eligible students (62% vs. 39%) and first-generation students (60% vs. 33%) compared to colleges nationally. HBCUs have produced more than one million associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees since 1984. HBCUs
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