Information Science Reference Enhancing Outcomes and Shaping the Future of HBCUs

Despite the growth in number of scholars doing work on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), many of the same challenges persist, such as low retention rates, financial struggles, and small endowments. However, the post-COVID era has ignited renewed interest in HBCUs, driven by the Black Student Movement and a significant increase in donations since 2020. This surge in attention has led to what some call an HBCU renaissance, with growing interest from researchers, policymakers, and donors. As the field of HBCU studies expands, it is crucial to evaluate the current research and identify future directions for study. Enhancing Outcomes and Shaping the Future of HBCUs addresses the lack of research on HBCUs and aims to enrich scholarly understanding by summarizing current studies. It highlights key findings, methodologies, and implications for HBCUs, and explores the valuable insights gained from these studies, emphasizing their role in shaping educational policy and practice. Covering topics such as academic success, educational research, and research capacity, this book is an excellent resource for scholars, researchers, scholar-practitioners, graduate and postgraduate students, educators, policymakers, and more.