A security meeting was held between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan. The meeting was to discuss national security partnerships, graduate recruitment and campus security.
HBCU presidents shared their desire to expand partnerships with federal agencies to support research and improve curriculums to meet national security needs. HBCU presidents discussed ongoing work connected to critical national security topics including data science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, nano-technology, energy systems and international affairs. HBCU presidents also shared their commitment to update their curriculums in criminal justice programs and humanities programs to include topics on security studies and factors that can contribute to mobilization to violence.