"When London Breed was still mayor of San Francisco, she tried to lure some historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to set up satellite campuses here in SF. Of course, she also attempted to get the University of California to build an SF campus (she was rebuffed), and new Mayor Daniel Lurie has set his sights on attracting a Vanderbilt University SF campus (those negotiations may be promising). Maybe Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has been watching."
"Howard University officials confirmed to the Chronicle that they at least do have some interest. We have had preliminary discussions with Mayor Lee, but it is premature to discuss any real estate endeavors in this area at this time, a school spokesperson told the Chronicle in a statement. Mayor Lee's office also confirmed the talks, without confirming much else more."
San Francisco is pursuing a Vanderbilt University satellite campus while Oakland is negotiating with Howard University for a possible satellite presence. Preliminary discussions between Howard and Oakland officials have occurred, with Howard expressing at least some interest and Mayor Barbara Lee confirming engagement. Mayor Lee received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Howard shortly after her election. Kamala Harris earned her undergraduate degree from Howard before attending UC Law. Both cities face high office vacancy rates, and universities are viewed as desirable, financially stable tenants capable of revitalizing underused commercial real estate.
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