White House Initiative on Excellence and Innovation at HBCUs
Executive Order 13779 was signed on February 28, 2017, establishing a White House initiative to promote excellence and innovation at historically black colleges and universities. The order directed federal agencies to expand efforts supporting HBCUs through education and workforce development programs. The confirmed effect included coordinated federal support for HBCU operations, though specific measurable outcomes on student enrollment, funding levels, or institutional resources varied by agency implementation.