U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Howard University, meeting with the university's president, Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., to discuss the Trump Administration’s support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The visit aligns with President Trump's Executive Order issued in April aimed at promoting excellence and innovation at HBCUs.
Linda McMahon expressed her honor as an ex-officio member of Howard University's Board of Trustees during her campus visit. She highlighted the institution's role as a hub for innovation in Washington D.C. "President Trump is committed to supporting America’s HBCUs, and as the flagship HBCU, Howard is an example of how institutions serve as engines of opportunity for local employers and industries across the country," said McMahon.
Howard University President Ben Vinson III thanked Secretary McMahon for her visit and emphasized the university's longstanding commitment to academic excellence and social impact since its founding in 1867. "We look forward to working together to advance innovation, expand opportunity, and strengthen our role as a driver of progress for our students, our community, and the nation," stated Vinson.
