scholarly journals The Changing Consequences of Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland G. Fryer ◽  
Michael Greenstone
Keyword(s):  
Historically Black ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Wage Penalty ◽  
Traditionally White ◽  
White Institution ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Relative Decline ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities

Using nationally representative data files from 1970s and 1990s college attendees, we find that in the 1970s matriculation at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) was associated with higher wages and an increased probability of graduation, relative to attending a traditionally white institution. By the 1990s, there is a wage penalty resulting in a 20 percent decline in the relative wages of HBCU graduates between the two decades. There is modest support for the possibility that the relative decline in wages associated with HBCU matriculation is partially due to improvements in TWIs' effectiveness at educating blacks. (JEL I23, J15, J24, J31)

The Effect of Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Future Wages of Black Students

ILR Review ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 531-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill M. Constantine
Keyword(s):  
Black Students ◽  
Historically Black ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Traditionally White ◽  
Four Year Institutions ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities ◽  
College Characteristics

Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of the Class of 1972, the author estimates the effect of attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on future wages of black students. She finds that although the pre-college characteristics of students who attended HBCUs predicted lower wages than did the pre-college characteristics of students who attended mixed or historically white four-year institutions, the value added in future wages from attending HBCUs was 38% higher than that from attending traditionally white or mixed institutions for the average black student graduating from high school in 1972. This evidence that HBCUs played an important role in the labor market success of black students in the 1970s, the author argues, should be carefully weighed in decisions affecting the future of these institutions.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Developing Partnerships Between Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly White Institutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-374
Author(s):  
Sarah Price ◽  
Richard H. Williams ◽  
Christopher Wilburn ◽  
Portia Williams ◽  
Danielle Wadsworth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Predominantly White ◽  
Historically Black ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Predominantly White Institution ◽  
Bridge Program ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
White Institution ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities

This article presents an overview of how faculty in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University (AU) are working with minority-serving institutions in similar disciplines to promote diversity and inclusion. Florida A&M (FAMU) and Albany State University (ASU) are both Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and AU is a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). Part of this initiative has been accomplished through the development of AU’s Future Scholars Summer Research Bridge Program in partnership with south-eastern HBCUs. Success has been measured as an increase in student recruitment and increased opportunities for students from underrepresented groups seeking graduate opportunities. The partnership between FAMU and AU has also provided opportunities for faculty and students to promote diversity and be more inclusive through research collaborations. These partnerships are addressing this important need to be more purposeful in our efforts of establishing greater diversity and being a more inclusive discipline.

Examining Disparities in Food Access Between Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Non-Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2021 ◽  
pp. 089011712110244
Author(s):  
Mariah Kornbluh ◽  
Shirelle Hallum ◽  
Marilyn Wende ◽  
Joseph Ray ◽  
Zachary Herrnstadt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Historically Black ◽  
Food Access ◽  
The United States ◽  
Black Colleges ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Historically Black Colleges ◽  
Census Tracts ◽  
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Black Colleges And Universities

Purpose: Examine if Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are more likely to be located in low food access area (LFA) census tracts compared to public non-HBCUs. Design: ArcGIS Pro was utilized to capture food environments and census tract sociodemographic data. Setting: The sample included 98 HBCUs and 777 public non-HBCUs within the United States. 28.9% of study census tracts were classified as LFA tracts. Measures: University data were gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics. Census tract-level LFA classification was informed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Access Research Atlas. Covariates included population density and neighborhood socioeconomic status of census tracts containing subject universities. Analysis: Multilevel logistic regression was employed to examine the relationship between university type and LFA classification. Results: A higher percentage of HBCUs (46.9%) than public non-HBCUs (26.6%) were located in LFAs. After adjusting for population density and neighborhood socioeconomic status, university type was significantly associated with food access classification (B=0.71;p=.0036). The odds of an HBCU being located in LFA tracts were 104% greater than for a public non-HBCU (OR=2.04;95% CI=1.26,3.29). Conclusion: Findings underscore the need for policy interventions tailored to HBCU students to promote food security, environmental justice, and public health.

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