Review of Peer Presentation #1

One group's presentation today was on HBCU graduation rates. They presented data on recent Howard graduation rates, recent graduation rates of other HBCUs, and recent graduation rates of predominantly white institutions. The group's findings were fascinating when looked at in the right context. What was particularly interesting was that HBCU graduation rates were not too different from the national college graduation rate. I think all too often we sensationalize the problems of HBCUs and unfairly compare them to only the most elite institutions. Overall it was a great presentation on a topic very relevant to Howard students.