HBCU DIGEST: HBCUs made $8 million through grants and giving this week. Why that's a really good thing.

There is a real fear that the nation's changing political tides and waning financial abundance may soon limit dollars for historically Black colleges coming from public coffers. 

But some public agencies, private donors, and foundations have continued to prioritize HBCU investment in significant ways. In recent weeks, several institutions have announced major gifts for academic and community development initiatives, an encouraging sign of active engagement among HBCU leaders, and public confidence in Black institutions' capacity to deliver on their promises.