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Post-Pandemic Resurgence Bolsters HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has seen a surge in applications since 2021, according to Dr. William E. The number of applications to FAMU from first-time college students increased 87% from 2021 to 2022. From 2021 to 2023, the number increased 120%. “We Hudson, vice president for student affairs. “We and Northern Virginia.

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Are you meeting students’ basic needs?

EAB

I remember working food service jobs so it would be easier to eat, needing to move constantly as rent got too high, and scrounging to afford my bus pass. Collaborations with local food banks, grocery stores, and community organizations can help sustain these programs.