Darryl Scriven has crafted a powerful vision for advancing the transformative mission of HBCUs at a pivotal moment in the history of higher education and our global society. This blueprint is a clarion call to elevate the highest principles of intellectual excellence and creative brilliance to ensure a flourishing future of talent and the thriving of democratic innovation.

Sylvester Johnson, Professor & Chair in the Department of Black Studies, Northwestern University, USA

Black College Blueprint: The Next Frontier for HBCUs by Darryl Scriven offers a compelling call to action for HBCU leaders and institutions to leverage collective power, broaden vision and scope, prepare for new frontiers, deepen inclusion, and shape institutional sustainability. Rooted in a well-balanced historic record and contemporary narrative, Dr. Scriven provides a discussion that is profoundly aspirational and sparks deep intellectual thought. The transformative insights shared for how best to position HBCUs moving forward are framed with deliberate strategic direction. The read is compelling and may be a catalyst for productive intellectual exchange among HBCU leaders now and into the future.

Shannon Mathews, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of La Verne, USA