To develop the plan, Ossoff held a series of roundtable discussions with Georgia HBCU Presidents, Vice Presidents, alumni, and staff
Ossoff’s plan includes debt-free tuition to HBCUs, support for HBCU facilities and technical infrastructure, program expansion in vital fields, and federal investment in endowments
Read the full plan here
Atlanta, Ga. — Today, investigative journalist and Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff released his plan to protect and strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Georgia and around the country, especially in light of the severe impact of COVID-19.
Ossoff’s plan focuses on several key policy priorities to sustain and grow these vital institutions and their invaluable contributions to Georgia and the country:
- Tuition affordability
- Facilities and technology
- Program expansion in vital fields to train STEM professionals, health care workers, and educators
- Endowment growth
To develop the plan, Ossoff convened a series of meetings with Presidents, Vice Presidents, staff, and alumni leaders from Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morris Brown College, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and the Atlanta University Center Consortium to listen and understand the immediate and long-term needs of these institutions.
In the Senate, Ossoff will use this plan as a framework for his legislative approach to supporting Georgia’s HBCUs and HBCUs nationwide.
“HBCUs are vital ladders to opportunity for Black Americans — and these institutions train leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, doctors, theologians, and academics who make vital contributions to American society,” said Ossoff. “HBCUs face devastating hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These vital institutions need immediate support to avoid long-lasting damage, and long-term strategic investments to sustain and grow their vital contributions to Georgia and our country.”
Read the full plan here.
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