"The new memorandum of understanding reassures the universities' leaders that the Trump administration will continue to support and work with their institutions, said Harry Williams, CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which represents public HBCUs."
"The MOU 'builds on prior efforts while placing a stronger emphasis on ensuring that our work is not just symbolic, but truly actionable,' said Felecia M. Nave, president and CEO of the 1890 Universities Foundation, which advocates for historically Black land-grant institutions."
"The agreement reaffirms the 'critical role we play in advancing this administration's America First agenda, particularly through its recognition of the importance of agriculture to our nation's economic strength, food security, and long-term sustainability. Our work is not on the margins; it is at the core of the issues that shape our country's future.'"
Leaders of historically Black land-grant universities celebrated a new memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signaling continued federal support for their institutions. The agreement reaffirms the critical role these universities play in advancing national priorities including agriculture, economic strength, food security, and sustainability. The USDA committed to creating opportunities for faculty and administrators to contribute expertise within the department, maintaining campus liaisons for regional support, and increasing student enrollment in agricultural and environmental science fields. The agreement also re-establishes a task force of USDA officials and university presidents to facilitate ongoing collaboration and ensure institutional work remains actionable rather than merely symbolic.
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