The Promise Delivered: Experiences and Outcomes of Historically Black College and University Alumni

• In Event: The Power and Promise of HBCUs in Fostering Student Success

Abstract

This study attempts to understand the college experiences that foster success among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Drawing from interviews with 53 recent alumni across 21 institutions, findings highlight the experiences and practices that promote persistence and graduation, despite initial differences in SES and precollege academic achievement.

Author

• Jennifer M. Johnson, Temple University