WH Downgrades HBCU Conference, Hosts HBCU Summit Instead

The White House did eventually cancel their planned HBCU conference after multiple pleas for them to do so and some concern from HBCU presidents over their participation. They are, instead, planning an HBCU summit which will be held September 17-18th, at the White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The conference was slated to be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Virginia. According to the invite, the tentative agenda includes an invitation only Student Ambassadors Dinner on Sunday. And on  Monday, the WH will discuss their perspective on the HBCU Executive Order and future plans for an actual conference. They will also discuss capital financing for HBCUs. Below is the full schedule.

WHITE HOUSE SUMMIT ON
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Tentative Agenda 

September 17

Student Ambassadors Dinner (Optional - Invitation only) 

September 18

Welcoming of Executive Director and Recognizing the 2017 HBCU All-Stars

White House Perspective on EO13779 and Future Planning for HBCU Conference/Summit

Capital Financing for HBCUs

Project Success

Quality Education for Minorities (QEM)/Collaborating with the Technology Sector

Land Grants

Federal Agency Briefing