SUMMARY OF THE DECEMBER 19, 2025 WORKSHOP & CONFERENCE
"FUTURE OF HBCU IN AFRICA: A HIGH-LEVEL HBCU LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP:”
Vision: The overarching vision is to integrate HBCUs into Africa's development, particularly focusing on higher education, reconciliation, peace, and human development. This is evident from the involvement of the Angolan Minister of External Relations, whose portfolio includes these areas, and the meeting's title, which emphasizes the "Future of HBCUs in Africa."
Mission: The mission of the workshop is to create a platform for dialogue, partnership, and strategic planning between HBCU leaders and African stakeholders. This includes exploring opportunities for academic collaboration, research, and cultural exchange, ultimately leading to the establishment of HBCU satellite campuses and other engagement models in Africa. The meeting is designed to introduce HBCU leaders to representatives from African Union Member States, specifically from the Great Lakes Region and SADC member states, to facilitate these interactions.
Catherine Regina Gayle, PhD
Chairperson of Working Group: Scholarships Committee
Vice Provost, Tuskegee University
Objectives: Welcome and Set the Stage: To formally open the meeting with remarks from key Angolan officials, including the Minister of External Affairs and the Minister for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, to outline Angola's higher education needs and vision for collaboration. This also includes introducing the 10-year Angola HBCU Journey and its sponsors
Discuss the Role of HBCUs: To analyze and discuss the significant role HBCUs can play in Africa's development, addressing both opportunities and challenges through a keynote address and roundtable discussions with HBCU Presidents.
Review Current Engagement and Future Directions: To allow HBCU leaders to present their institutions' experiences and strategies for engagement in Africa, followed by a panel discussion with African Great Lakes and SADC Member States' representatives to identify partnership opportunities and challenges.
Plan for Satellite Campuses: To explore best practices and models for establishing HBCU satellite campuses in Africa and to conduct breakout sessions to identify specific country and regional opportunities for these campuses.
Identify Funding and Partnerships: To present potential partnerships and funding opportunities for HBCU engagement in Africa, involving a panel discussion with representatives from the African Union, SADC, African Great Lakes Member States, and other stakeholders, including the United Negro College Fund.
Outline Next Steps: To summarize key takeaways and recommendations and to conclude with remarks from the Angola Ministry of External Affairs and the African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, setting the stage for future actions.
In conclusion, the workshop aims to lay the groundwork for a robust, mutually beneficial partnership between HBCUs and African nations, leveraging academic diplomacy for sustainable development.
HBCU MEDICAL SCHOOLS
MÉDECINE, INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURS
