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In the spotlight: Delaware State University. Marks 135 Years, Graduates Largest Class, and Starts Innovative eHBCU Online Consortium June 11, 2026 12:33 PM * Delaware State University and McKinsey have announced the launch of eHBCU * The online consortium will expand economic mobility and access for students at historically Black colleges and universities. In the summer of 2022, Tony Allen, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of one of the nation's most diverse contemporary historically Black colleges and universities, told USBE magazine that Delaware State University is a strong investment in higher education, particularly for its ability to educate students thoughtfully. This spring, Delaware State University graduated more than 1,300 students, the largest in its 135-year history. To expand economic mobility through education, McKinsey & Company has partnered with Delaware State University to establish an HBCU online consortium. According to the press release, the multiversity consortium will expand access to degrees, credentials, and career pathways for online learners nationwide. Stats posted on the eHBCU website show that HBCU graduates are 51 percent more likely to move into a higher income quintile. McKinsey research shows that HBCUs enroll more than twice as many Pell Grant-eligible (low-income) students as non-HBCU institutions. The mean mobility...
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