79: Rediscovering HBCUs in Higher Education - with Dr. M. Christopher Brown II, President, Kentucky State University

<p>**We had just a few audio challenges in this episode, but hope you will stick with it in a few spots because the content is amazing**</p> <p>This is <a href="//www.edupexperience.com">The EdUp Experience</a> President Series, Episode #25 - In this episode, we welcome <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmcb2/">Dr. Christopher Brown</a>, President of <a href="https://www.kysu.edu/">Kentucky State University</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Christopher Brown talks to&nbsp;us about how the public is rediscovering the role and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States. &nbsp;HBCUs have been known for producing solid graduate outcomes and Dr. Brown shares why he thinks that is - also hear more about Kentucky State University, the most diversity HBCU in the country. &nbsp;KSU saw record enrollment this fall and the institution is thriving - find out why in this episode.</p> <p>Dr. M. Christopher Brown II is the 18th president of Kentucky State University and founder of the Atwood Institute on Race, Education, and the Democratic Ideal. &nbsp;A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Brown earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from South Carolina State University, a Master of Science in education policy and evaluation from the University of Kentucky, and a Doctor of Philosophy in higher education from the Pennsylvania State University.</p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us!</p> <p>Connect with the hosts - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/">Elvin Freytes</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/">Elizabeth Leiba</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p> <p>● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us!</p> <p>● Join the EdUp community at <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/">The EdUp Experience</a>!</p> <p>● Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edupexperience/">Instagram | </a><a href="https://www