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Proclamation 9642

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2017

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

Impact dates

  1. National HBCU Week ends

  2. 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

Timeline

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