HBCU Government Contracting News
After Federal Grant Losses, HBCUs Put Hope in EO
Trump’s HBCU Order is an Opportunity to Think Big
Trump’s HBCU Order is an Opportunity to Think Big
Inside Higher Ed reported that when Federal agencies cut some grants to historically Black colleges in efforts to quash DEI, HBCU leaders expressed hope a new executive order supporting their institutions would create a positive shift. On April 23, 2025. President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14283 — Initiative to Promote Excellen
Inside Higher Ed reported that when Federal agencies cut some grants to historically Black colleges in efforts to quash DEI, HBCU leaders expressed hope a new executive order supporting their institutions would create a positive shift. On April 23, 2025. President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14283 — Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Trump’s HBCU Order is an Opportunity to Think Big
Trump’s HBCU Order is an Opportunity to Think Big
Trump’s HBCU Order is an Opportunity to Think Big
A commentary in EdScoop opines that providing talent and technology that allows America to stay ahead of its adversaries is the ultimate test of merit for the contribution of HBCUs. According to the author, the Trump administration EO provides a growth opportunity for U.S. talent pipelines by calling upon federal agency heads and other partners to increase the capacity of HBCUs.
Bolstering the Role of HBCUs in Federal Research
Trump’s HBCU Order is an Opportunity to Think Big
Bolstering the Role of HBCUs in Federal Research
A recent report from the Center for American Progress indicates that equitable R&D funding is key to unleashing HBCUs’ wellspring of innovation to improve America’s health, economic growth, and national security.
Although the number of patents granted for innovations created by HBCUs has accelerated in recent years, historically Black coll
A recent report from the Center for American Progress indicates that equitable R&D funding is key to unleashing HBCUs’ wellspring of innovation to improve America’s health, economic growth, and national security.
Although the number of patents granted for innovations created by HBCUs has accelerated in recent years, historically Black colleges and universities still receive a disproportionately low share of federal research funding.
HBCUs Key to Equity in Federal Contracting
DOD Grows University Affiliated Research Center Partnerships With HBCUs
HBCUs Key to Equity in Federal Contracting
Federal agencies are increasingly looking to partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other minority-serving institutions—a move that could boost equity across contracting, acquisitions and the tech workforce. But success lies in implementation.
GSA Commits Contract Assistance to HBCUs
DOD Grows University Affiliated Research Center Partnerships With HBCUs
HBCUs Key to Equity in Federal Contracting
The General Services Administration is offering contract assistance and training to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to increase representation in the federal marketplace. In a recent roundtable, GSA gathered with leaders and experts from HBCUs with active Multiple Award Schedule contracts.
DOD Grows University Affiliated Research Center Partnerships With HBCUs
DOD Grows University Affiliated Research Center Partnerships With HBCUs
DOD Grows University Affiliated Research Center Partnerships With HBCUs
Maintaining technological superiority for the nation is a top goal for the Defense Department, and ensuring that happens means DOD must seek out diverse input from a variety of sources, including researchers at historically Black colleges and universities