Mishoe, who had been acting president of the historically Black university since last year and was appointed president in July, will be formally recognized during an investiture ceremony Saturday.
The Farm Bill Conference Committee Report contains multiple wins for our 1890 institutions including the elimination of the Carry-Over Provision; increased transparency regarding the state-matching requirement; $50 million for three Centers of Excellence at three 1890 universities; and the authorization of $80 million in scholarship funds for HBCU students.
Officials throughout the HBCU community applauded the historic bill for significant investments in black colleges’ support of minority farming and agribusiness development.
A loss of accreditation can be devastating for institutions, as they are no longer eligible to receive federal funding for students who rely on financial aid to attend. Moreover, some employers or graduate schools will not accept degrees from unaccredited schools.
Through TMCF, the trio will identify standout entrepreneurs-in-the-making from publicly-supported historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country. Those students will represent their school in teams to compete for the top prize.
Through a competition called Moguls in the Making, an innovative program aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs and giving them a platform to bring their dreams to life, they will identify standout entrepreneurs-in-the-making from publicly supported historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country. Those students will represent their schools in teams to compete for the top prize.