Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have long played an important role in the nation’s higher education landscape. Today, we have proof that these institutions are also playing a critical economic role in the country. According to HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a new report from the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), these institutions and their graduates make a tangible impact on both the economy and the individuals involved.
Reciprocity over Hierarchy: Designing and Implementing a Student-Led Reverse Mentoring Program
Many academic leaders, including administrators and faculty members, participate in traditional mentoring programs that prioritize hierarchy. But these programs typically don’t foster engagement and connection between students and faculty or
Marquita Lyons-Smith and Keva Suitte
October 19, 2026
