“State and federal leaders must help make sure their students have the resources they need to improve institutional facilities, increase broadband access, provide access to cutting-edge technological resources, decrease environmental hazards, and establish or enhance centers for innovative research. In September, we were proud to announce an historic $124 million investment from Blue Meridian Partners in our HBCU Transformation Project, which is a collaboration with United Negro College Fund and Partnership for Education Advancement that will support infrastructure improvements. In 2021, Congress took a critical first step to help address this disparity by introducing the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act which has yet to be re-introduced in this session.”