Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Black Belt were among others in Alabama to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education under the direction of President Donald Trump.
A statement from Sen. Katie Britt said that the federal department granted a total of $174 million for HBCUs throughout the nation. Alabama is reportedly home to the most HBCUs and received $21,259,618.
Those in the Black Belt are:
- Alabama State University – $2,873,624
- Trenholm State Community College – $1,381,133
- Tuskegee University – $1,767,981
“Alabama is home to some of the finest HBCUs and HBCCs in the nation, and the standard of excellence they produce makes these investments well-deserved," Britt said.
"I’m proud to be a champion of Alabama’s HBCUs in the Senate, securing funding through my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee, and raising their needs directly with Secretary McMahon. I will continue to fight for these outstanding institutions, and I’m thrilled to see President Trump and Secretary McMahon continue to invest in HBCUs and HBCCs at a historic rate.”
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