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Proclamation 9642

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2017

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 17-23, 2017 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, recognizing the contributions of HBCUs and calling upon Americans to observe the week with appropriate programs and ceremonies. It references a White House HBCU summit and an earlier executive order on HBCU excellence and innovation, but contains no binding policy directives or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 44295

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 44295

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National HBCU Week ends

  4. National HBCU Week begins

Key directives

  • proclaim September 17 through September 23, 2017 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week
  • call upon educators, public officials, professional organizations, corporations and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Related orders

  • referencesEO unknown

What to expect

Immediate

  • designation of September 17-23, 2017 as National HBCU Week

Near term (90d)

  • Annual White House HBCU Summit referenced as occurring during this week

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • language about 'self-sustainable and viable institutions' hints at potential future funding/policy tensions not resolved in this document
  • reference to February 2017 EO suggests ongoing policy work but this proclamation itself does not advance it
Proclamation 9642: National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2017 · Executive Orders