White House Initiative To Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Executive Order 14283, April 23, 2025
Outlines a policy for increasing the quality of education and number of students for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Stresses the importance of the role of federal agencies and private sector in strengthening HBCUs through advanced planning and opportunities, and supports implementation of the HBCU PARTNERS Act fostering public-private partnerships,
From the Order:
Section 1. Purpose. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) remain integral to American students' pursuit of prosperity and wellbeing, providing the pathway to a career and a better life. This order will continue the work begun during my first Administration to elevate the value and impact of our Nation's HBCUs as beacons of educational excellence and economic opportunity that serve as some of the best cultivators of tomorrow's leaders in business, government, academia, and the military.