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Howard University, in Washington, D.C., recently got its finances in order. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

June 24, 2020

1 in 10 HBCUs were financially fragile before COVID‑19 endangered all colleges and universities

Gregory N. Price, University of New Orleans

Any HBCU closures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic could potentially hinder the careers of many Black Americans.

Tight finances have long beset HBCUs. Andre Chung/The Washington Post via Getty Image

March 24, 2020

COVID‑19 closures could hit historically black colleges particularly hard

Ivory A. Toldson, Howard University; Gregory N. Price, University of New Orleans, and Marybeth Gasman, Rutgers University

Without government intervention, three experts warn, HBCUs will have a difficult time bouncing back from the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The College Scorecard now has more detailed data on programs and majors. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

November 25, 2019

New College Scorecard could help students choose better colleges, but there’s still room to improve it

Gregory N. Price, University of New Orleans

The new College Scorecard – an online tool – offers valuable insights into how much you can expect to earn and owe if you choose a particular major at a particular school, an economist writes.

Research conflicts over how graduates of historically black colleges fare in the job market. sirtravelalot/Shutterstock.com

September 11, 2019

Historically black colleges give graduates a wage boost

Gregory N. Price, University of New Orleans

Graduates of historically black colleges and universities make more than peers who went to other schools, according to new findings that refute prior research that showed they suffer a ‘wage penalty.’

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