We’re talking about a major power move in higher education. Howard University is leading the launch of the Association of HBCU Research Institutions. It’s a first-of-its-kind alliance bringing together the nation’s top HBCU research universities. Here’s why this matters. These institutions account for nearly half of all federal research funding going to HBCUs. But through this new partnership, they’re looking to go even further… expanding resources, strengthening their influence in Washington, and accelerating their paths to top-tier research status. We talk with the interim president of Howard University and a key voice behind this initiative about what this means for students, for Black communities, and for the future of American research.

Guests:

Dr. Wayne Frederick – Interim President Howard of Howard University

Dr. Kim Michelle Lewis – Vice President of Research and Chief Research Officer at
Howard University