Miles College Speaks Out: Embracing the Latest White House Initiative for HBCUs

President Donald Trump recently launched a fresh White House initiative aimed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), leaving Alabama’s 14 institutions confronted with uncertainty regarding their future. This initiative focuses on partnerships with private enterprises and skills development in emerging sectors such as technology and healthcare. Miles College's President Bobbie Knight emphasized the initiative's importance, advocating for a national commitment to HBCU advancement. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund applauded the executive order, viewing it as a catalyst for corporate and legislative backing. HBCUs, vital to local economies, continue to grapple with funding hurdles affecting financially disadvantaged students.