Alabama A&M University welcomed its largest freshman class in years with 2,157 first-time freshmen. What makes this extraordinary class even more special is that forty-two percent of Alabama A&M freshmen are male students.
Since the mid-1990s, women have consistently surpassed men in college enrollment nationwide, with the difference being significantly greater among Black students. In 1976, 38 percent of HBCU students were Black men; now, that number is just 26 percent. It is an outstanding achievement for Alabama A&M to attract such a significant number of male students, the majority of whom are Black, in this atmosphere.
Black males encounter cultural, social, and financial obstacles to higher education, such as early discouragement about academic ability and rising college expenses, according to national data. By providing mentoring, scholarships, and culturally appropriate support networks, some HBCUs are attempting to reverse the trend. The outcomes this fall show that Alabama A&M’s methods are having an impact…