Denise A. Smith
@drde7.bsky.social
Deputy & Senior Fellow, Higher Ed @TCFdotorg
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TCF’s Denise A. Smith (@drde7.bsky.social) is featured on today's @marketplace.org discussing corporate giving to HBCUs, and the historic discrepancy in funding compared to PWIs.
“Ivy League institutions receive 178 times more money in donations than HBCU...so there's a lot of work to be done.”
“Ivy League institutions receive 178 times more money in donations than HBCU...so there's a lot of work to be done.”
After George Floyd's murder, companies made big promises to HBCUs. Have they kept up?
The pledges corporations made in 2020 to do more to support Black communities included a flood of pledges to and new investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
www.marketplace.org
May 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
TCF’s Denise A. Smith (@drde7.bsky.social) is featured on today's @marketplace.org discussing corporate giving to HBCUs, and the historic discrepancy in funding compared to PWIs.
“Ivy League institutions receive 178 times more money in donations than HBCU...so there's a lot of work to be done.”
“Ivy League institutions receive 178 times more money in donations than HBCU...so there's a lot of work to be done.”
“There are some maybe wealthier institutions that would be okay, but that is not the case for HBCUs, predominantly Black institutions and community colleges.”
The House revived a “risk-sharing” plan in their higher ed bill, which would force colleges to pay if students can‘t repay loans. HBCUs in particular would face median losses of $300K under this bill.
Follow TCF‘s @drde7.bsky.social, a national expert on the financing of HBCUs, to learn more.
Follow TCF‘s @drde7.bsky.social, a national expert on the financing of HBCUs, to learn more.
Risk-sharing: A ‘well-intentioned’ disaster for colleges?
Experts say a push to make institutions responsible for unpaid student loans could hit hardest on those serving historically underrepresented students.
www.highereddive.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“There are some maybe wealthier institutions that would be okay, but that is not the case for HBCUs, predominantly Black institutions and community colleges.”
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Big news: we are thrilled to welcome Angela Hanks as The Century Foundation’s Chief of Policy Programs!
Angela most recently served as the Associate Director of External Affairs at the CFPB and brings a wealth of experience in shaping progressive policy. Join us in welcoming her to the team! 🎉
Angela most recently served as the Associate Director of External Affairs at the CFPB and brings a wealth of experience in shaping progressive policy. Join us in welcoming her to the team! 🎉
Angela Hanks Joins The Century Foundation as Chief of Policy Programs
The Century Foundation (TCF), a leading progressive think tank, today announced the hiring of seasoned policy expert and strategist Angela Hanks as the
tcf.org
May 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Big news: we are thrilled to welcome Angela Hanks as The Century Foundation’s Chief of Policy Programs!
Angela most recently served as the Associate Director of External Affairs at the CFPB and brings a wealth of experience in shaping progressive policy. Join us in welcoming her to the team! 🎉
Angela most recently served as the Associate Director of External Affairs at the CFPB and brings a wealth of experience in shaping progressive policy. Join us in welcoming her to the team! 🎉
Reposted by Denise A. Smith
HBCUs have long faced systemic underfunding compared to predominantly white institutions.
Now, with federal education grants on the chopping block, TCF’s Denise A. Smith (@drde7.bsky.social) discusses the changing landscape with @truthout.org.
Now, with federal education grants on the chopping block, TCF’s Denise A. Smith (@drde7.bsky.social) discusses the changing landscape with @truthout.org.
Underfunded HBCUs Ponder Future Amid Trump’s Education Cuts
Most students at historically Black colleges and universities rely on Pell Grants or other federal aid.
truthout.org
April 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
HBCUs have long faced systemic underfunding compared to predominantly white institutions.
Now, with federal education grants on the chopping block, TCF’s Denise A. Smith (@drde7.bsky.social) discusses the changing landscape with @truthout.org.
Now, with federal education grants on the chopping block, TCF’s Denise A. Smith (@drde7.bsky.social) discusses the changing landscape with @truthout.org.