Jasmine M. Haywood

Jul 17, 2024 | luminafoundation.org | Wendy Sedlak |Jasmine M. Haywood

North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) built a distinguished history of serving adult learners with a clear, caring focus on students’ needs—and now they are leading the way for others to follow. Today, with a boost from its 10 accredited HBCUs, North Carolina is at 54 percent overall attainment, with a goal of 66 percent for adults ages 25-44 by 2030. College degree and certificate attainment for students of color are rising, while persistent equity gaps remain.